New ZealandWalking the journey together: Woman organises gathering of widows after personal tragedyShelley Gilmartin woke to find her husband Matthew had died of a cardiac arrest.15 Feb 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: The fans are there but Super Rugby will need more than retro uniforms to get the crowds backOPINION: New Blues boss Karl Budge is acutely aware of the challenge he has.15 Feb 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumLetters to the EditorLetters: NZ First should've let Judge Aitken's comments goOPINION: New Blues CEO should join calls for a new stadium, says one reader.15 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandMorning quiz: What is the title of the debut album by Oasis?Test your brain with the Herald's morning quiz.15 Feb 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandProperty flippers chased for alleged $22m in debt quietly joined new real estate firmThe taxman wants to shut Hills Real Estate down, so staff went to work for a new company.15 Feb 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionMark ListerEarnings clues: Where to look for real signs the economy is turning the cornerFreightways, Port of Tauranga and Summerset offer clues on broader demand.15 Feb 03:00 PM
New ZealandFallen trees, power outages, travel disruption: Kiwis brace as overnight storm worsensPeople are strongly urged to take this seriously and prepare now.15 Feb 10:27 AM
New ZealandSevere winds, 7m swells and power cuts hit WellingtonMetService warns swells could reach seven metres on Wellington's south coast.15 Feb 07:17 AM
AucklandProtester removed after storming stage towards MPs at Auckland's Big Gay Out festivalSecurity dragged the protester back into the crowd as MPs watched on.15 Feb 06:58 AM
New ZealandAfter failing to rob a toy-store, a trio of masked men led police on 180km/h chaseThe high-speed chase ended when the tyres of the men's getaway car were spiked.15 Feb 06:30 AM
New Zealand'Persistently abhorrent' family violence blocks man's return to his family in AustraliaThe man has a history of violence against women on both sides of the Tasman Sea.15 Feb 05:30 AM
New Zealand'Unable to walk': Climber rescued from Mt Aspiring National Park after fallThe injured climber was winched from Mt Brewster at about 3.25pm.15 Feb 05:27 AM
New ZealandProtest erupts at Big Gay OutSecurity dragged the protester back into the crowd as MPs watched on. Video / Dan LakeWatch15 Feb 04:54 AM
New ZealandNZ Herald Live: Christopher Luxon speaks to media at Eden ParkPrime Minister Christopher Luxon is set to make a major event announcement alongside Tourism and Hospitality Minister Louise Upston and Auckland Mayor Wayne Brown.Watch15 Feb 04:06 AM
New Zealand'Chilli King' remembered: Tributes flow for 'Kiwi legend' and hot sauce pioneerClint Meyer founded Fire Dragon Chillies and won multiple awards for his sauces.15 Feb 04:00 AM
New ZealandPolice investigate after body washes up on Hawke's Bay beachA member of the public found the body yesterday afternoon.15 Feb 03:36 AM
New ZealandMetService severe weather warning: Sunday, February 15, 2026MetService severe weather warning: Sunday, February 15, 2026. Video / MetServiceWatch15 Feb 02:40 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandLife inside the most secretive unit in our prison system – and who ends up thereThe unit holds 16 men judged too dangerous for mainstream prison units.15 Feb 02:26 AM
New ZealandAfternoon quiz: Who is the CEO of Instagram?Test your brain with the Herald's afternoon quiz.15 Feb 02:00 AM
New ZealandWild weather in Tolaga BayHeavy rain warnings have been issued for Tairāwhiti Gisborne, among other regions in the North Island. Video / Annaleise ShortlandWatch15 Feb 12:39 AM
New Zealand'You were my world': Daughter's tribute to dad lost in floodwatersBrent Knowles died on Friday after his car was trapped in rising floodwaters.14 Feb 11:57 PM
New ZealandSmoke rises from Wairoa liquor storeFirefighters are battling a blaze at a central Wairoa store, with a section of State Highway 2 being shut to assist them. Video / Wairoa IncorporatedWatch14 Feb 11:54 PM
New ZealandDavid Seymour delivers State of the Nation speechAct leader David Seymour has delivered his State of the Nation speech at the party conference in Christchurch. Video / ActWatch14 Feb 11:31 PM
New ZealandAir NZ warns of flight disruption as wild winds set to lash WellingtonWinds above 50 knots and low cloud could see flights delayed or cancelled.14 Feb 11:29 PM
New ZealandTwo-year ban on taking shellfish, seaweed from rockpools north of AucklandThe two-year ban begins on March 12 and will be enforced by officers.14 Feb 11:23 PM
New ZealandCroft and Jones defend titles on tough Tarawera ultra trackHeavy rain left runners in the 102km race facing slippery slopes.14 Feb 11:13 PM
New ZealandNorthland fears over 'nangs' as bigger gas canisters found dumpedCommunity clean-ups are now finding commercial-sized 3.3L gas canisters.14 Feb 11:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandA Kiwi music pioneer is dying. This is the story of his remarkable lifeJim Wilson spent his life finding unique voices and fighting for them to be heard.14 Feb 11:00 PM
New Zealand'I felt utterly destroyed': Woman's life changed after being strangled by jealous ex'My world was very small for a long time after the incident and I couldn’t function.'14 Feb 11:00 PM
PoliticsDavid Seymour makes election promise to radically cut Govt departmentsAct is promising to slash the number of departments from 41 to no more than 30.14 Feb 10:44 PM
New ZealandFirefighters battle blaze at central Wairoa store, SH2 closedThe stretch of highway is closed between Queen St and Black St.14 Feb 10:21 PM
PoliticsLabour sets its price for supporting India trade dealHipkins says he wants to see more detail before fully committing support. 14 Feb 09:42 PM
ChristchurchCouncil considers bringing in water tankers amid Christchurch boil noticeAbout 14,000 Christchurch households face a boil-water notice until further tests.14 Feb 09:15 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionHeather du Plessis-AllanHeather du Plessis-Allan: Willis, Luxon and the perils of trying to be too cleverOPINION: The coalition has ended up drowning their ideas in silly debates.14 Feb 09:00 PM
