New ZealandOn The Up: Hawke’s Bay security guard shortage eased by MSD training initiative'If he stays on the road that he’s on, he’s going to be with me for many years.'25 Nov 12:54 AM
PremiumPremiumWellingtonJob cuts loom at Wellington City Council as review says it's overstaffed by 330 rolesReview says staff cuts and reducing services could save tens of millions of dollars.25 Nov 12:52 AM
New ZealandSerious injury at Ōpōtiki kiwifruit packhouse 'shocking and impactful' - GMWorkSafe investigation under way after woman badly hurt while cleaning. 25 Nov 12:24 AM
CrimeWoman injured in overnight assault at Whangārei homePolice are appealing for sightings of a vehicle leaving the scene at speed.25 Nov 12:23 AM
Politics‘Political games’ Winston Peters hits back at Labour over Regulatory Standards repeal, attacks spelling mistakeLabour has opened the door to repealing the Regulatory Standards Act this term.25 Nov 12:17 AM
New ZealandNZ Herald Headlines | Tuesday November 25, 2025Afternoon Headlines | Climbers found dead on Mount Cook, crews extinguish Waiuku blaze | Tuesday November 24, 2025 Video / NZ HeraldWatch24 Nov 11:57 PM
New Zealand'My little darlings': Mother farewells her three children killed in Sanson house fireMourners in colourful attire filled Crossroads Church in Palmerston North to say goodbye.24 Nov 11:33 PM
AucklandUpdate after Waiuku residents told to stay indoors as major fire drains town’s water supplyMore than 60 firefighters battled the Waiuku blaze through the night.24 Nov 11:30 PM
New Zealand‘Doesn’t think he did anything wrong’: Chef guilty of assaults on teen staffSumeer Thapa will keep his job as chef at Lazeez Mediterranean Grill in Christchurch.24 Nov 11:27 PM
Politics‘Serious shake-up’ of local government that could end regional councils as we know themChristopher Luxon says too many layers of government are slowing progress.24 Nov 11:21 PM
WellingtonTwo more men arrested as 45-year-old killed in Waikanae is named Five people are now in custody in relation to the death of Michael Kenneth Tofts. 24 Nov 10:49 PM
New ZealandSecurity guard assaults man on Karangahape RdA man was seriously assaulted by a security guard outside of G.A.Y Bar on Karangahape Road on Sunday morning.Watch24 Nov 10:44 PM
New Zealand‘One tragic moment’: Family mourns 11yo and young brother-in-law after fatal fishing tripJason Paul Wharerau, 11, was found in the water near Parauwanui Beach.24 Nov 10:15 PM
Sustainable business & financeHow solar could ease NZ’s $42b power pain Power costs have jumped 40% in five years as ageing assets strain the grid.24 Nov 09:54 PM
New ZealandAerial footage shows extent of massive Waiuku fireLarge fire at Waiuku plastics recycling centre captured in aerial footage.Watch24 Nov 09:31 PM
Politics'Who knows what you're voting for': Hipkins takes swipe at NZ First but doesn't rule out allianceThe Labour leader also ruled out any new wealth taxes but will keep its CGT on the table.24 Nov 09:08 PM
New ZealandLive: Funeral for children who died in Sanson house fireFamily has shared link to funeral for children who died in Sanson house fire with media.Watch24 Nov 08:50 PM
New ZealandPrivate service held for father who died at scene of Sanson house fire trple tragedyDean Field was farewelled at a private service held at his family's request.24 Nov 08:46 PM
New Zealand‘More reliable and quicker’: Broken wastewater plant pipe to be replacedRepairs will take at least a week, with work under way at the Rotorua plant.24 Nov 08:16 PM
New ZealandHawke’s Bay salon Mèche wins two national awardsTextured bobs, layered cuts, choppy pixies and curtain bangs are so in at Mèche.24 Nov 08:13 PM
New ZealandThe hidden health crisis affecting thousandsKidney Health Clinical Manager Merryn Jones on early detection and prevention.Watch24 Nov 08:03 PM
New ZealandFire at Waiuku plastic recycling facility treated as suspiciousReporter Katie Oliver is at the scene of a large blaze at a plastic recycling facility in Waiuku.Watch24 Nov 07:51 PM
Herald NOWHome warranties to become mandatoryNew safeguards for homeowners announcedWatch24 Nov 07:42 PM
New ZealandWaves glow blue: What's causing an 'ethereal' spectacle at PāpāmoaWitness Barbara Cowell, 78, said she’d never seen anything like it in all her years.24 Nov 07:00 PM
New ZealandNZ Herald Headlines | Tuesday November 25, 2025Morning Headlines | Cook Islands flag flies over oil tankers, Government pushed to go further on building consents | Tuesday November 24, 2025 Video / NZ HeraldWatch24 Nov 06:23 PM
New ZealandSure to rise: Napier man crowned NZ’s best young bread makerJames Berge will head to Europe on a $15,000 research grant and trip as a reward.24 Nov 05:05 PM
New Zealand'Wake-up call': Warning A grades set to overtake Bs as most common mark at universitiesDr James Kierstead says grade inflation is narrowing the marking scale.24 Nov 04:59 PM
New ZealandCrews continue to battle a large blaze at a plastic recycling facility in WaiukuA toxic smoke warning has been issued after a major fire at a plastic recycling facility in Waiuku. Video / NZ HeraldWatch24 Nov 04:51 PM
New ZealandAuckland woman ordered package from 'Merchant of Death', then took her own lifeSavannah Auric is the fifth Kiwi to die after dealing with Law's company online. 24 Nov 04:00 PM
CrimeAppeal Court upholds Northland meth dealer’s jail termPolice linked Carlyn Anderson to nearly a kilogram of meth sold in two Northland towns.24 Nov 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: The important message from police for victims of sexual abuseOPINION: Roughly 30,000 Hawke's Bay women have suffered sexual violence in their lives.24 Nov 04:00 PM
New ZealandMorning quiz: Which Beatles album was released on the same day as John F. Kennedy's assassination?Test your brains with the Herald's morning quiz.24 Nov 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumFreight and logisticsThe dark fleet hiding in our own backyard: How the Cook Islands sold its flag to Moscow, TehranSPECIAL INVESTIGATION: How shadow fleets made the Cook Islands flag inconvienent.24 Nov 04:00 PM
Auckland'Furious and frenzied attack': Murder trial shown graphic footage of dying home invader'It was either us or him,' the woman later told police.24 Nov 04:00 PM