New Zealand‘Burst of warmth’ brings unseasonably high temperatures and weather alertsNapier will climb to 27C this weekend, 8C above its usual average.09 Oct 07:00 AM
New ZealandMan leaps into van as thief drives off with it, suffers injuries in crashJacob Blake embarked on a lengthy crime spree fuelled by his meth addiction. 09 Oct 07:00 AM
New ZealandPolice should have warned Beehive of investigation earlier, review findsPolice failed to alert ministers about complaints against press secretary Michael Forbes.09 Oct 06:13 AM
New ZealandFormer trucker on the reality of surviving a double-fatal crashWellington man Graeme Yianakis speaks about the impact of surviving a head on crash. Video / Mark MitchellWatch09 Oct 06:07 AM
New Zealand'Remain prepared': NZ at higher-than-normal risk for cyclones during seasonNorthern New Zealand could see up to two cyclones from November to April.09 Oct 06:01 AM
Crime‘I pushed him away’: Teacher accused of sexually abusing a boy claims he tried to kiss herThe woman is defending charges at a trial in the Wellington District Court.09 Oct 06:00 AM
New ZealandFamily farewells prominent businessman and philanthropist who died aged 86In 2017, Walter Yovich received the Queen’s Service Medal for community service.09 Oct 05:29 AM
New ZealandHancook black sausage recalled over safety concernsThe recall affects Hancook brand Sundae sold across Tāmaki Makaurau.09 Oct 05:03 AM
Wellington'Endless amount of offers': Hope for cafe shutting for Sir Peter Jackson project?The owners say they were wrong to blame Jackson and hope to find a new site for the cafe.09 Oct 05:00 AM
New ZealandFamily court lawyer with 'disorganised mind' jailed for $375k legal support scheme fraudPaulette Main fraudulently claimed the money for more than four years.09 Oct 05:00 AM
PoliticsWatch: Te Pāti Māori co-leaders avoid questions about claims of dictatorial leadership styleRawiri Waititi and Debbie Ngarewa-Packer abruptly left a media stand-up when asked about claims the party's leadership is akin to a dictatorship. Video / Mark MitchellWatch09 Oct 04:55 AM
New ZealandMetService Severe Weather Update: October 9th - 10thMetService Severe Weather Update: October 9th - 10th. Video / MetServiceWatch09 Oct 04:49 AM
New ZealandChristchurch Airport emergency: Fiji Airways plane suffers bird strikeA Fiji Airways flight has landed safely after a bird strike sparked a full emergency at Christchurch Airport this afternoon. Video / George HeardWatch09 Oct 04:30 AM
ChristchurchBlood and damage: Fiji Airways flight lands after bird strike sparks airport emergencyThe Boeing 737-800 became the world’s most-tracked flight on Flightradar24.09 Oct 04:02 AM
New ZealandGovt pushes ahead with coastal law change despite protests in ParliamentAperahama Edwards was removed after interrupting the parliamentary debate.09 Oct 03:19 AM
New ZealandMP Oriini Kaipara’s maiden speech (Te Reo)MP Oriini Kaipara’s maiden speech (Te Reo) - October 9 2025.Watch09 Oct 03:06 AM
New ZealandVoting venues open to the last minute, ready for high noon on SaturdayMore than 50 venues across Hawke’s Bay and Tararua are accepting votes up to the deadline.09 Oct 03:03 AM
PoliticsWatch: Unauthorised haka after Te Pāti Māori MP Oriini Kaipara’s maiden speechAfter a planned waiata at the conclusion of Kaipara’s speech, the majority of those in the public gallery erupted into a haka that was not sanctioned by the House.Watch09 Oct 03:01 AM
Kahu'God calls women to leadership’: Kiwi priest on choosing Archbishop of Canterbury"In my own whakapapa ... some of the greatest rangatira have been women" – Isaac Beach.09 Oct 03:00 AM
New ZealandFamily shocked after three flaming Molotov cocktails hurled at Auckland home'My granddaughter was sleeping in that room,' the home owner said.09 Oct 02:59 AM
ChristchurchMultiple people seriously injured after 5-vehicle crash near AshburtonNZTA warns of significant delays and advises motorists to consider an alternative route.09 Oct 02:56 AM
New Zealand'In a bad way': Police rescue hypothermic biker in rugged terrainIt took two-and-a-half hours for rescue teams to reach the man in wet conditions.09 Oct 02:53 AM
PoliticsNZ Herald Live: Rawiri Waititi and Te Pati Maori speak to the media and party membersNZ Herald Live: Rawiri Waititi and Te Pati Maori speak to the media and party members following question time. Video / NZ HeraldWatch09 Oct 02:33 AM
New ZealandWinston Peters questions $4b Fonterra sale to French dairy giant LactalisThe NZ First leader says Fonterra risks giving away Anchor and Mainland too cheaply.09 Oct 02:23 AM
ChristchurchCar drags crumbling caravan through Christchurch streetsPolice say the driver was fined after towing the caravan through Fendalton.09 Oct 02:16 AM
New Zealand‘It just blew up’: Man charged after West Auckland house erupts in flames during police raidA 54-year-old man faces arson and drug production charges.09 Oct 02:02 AM
New ZealandAfternoon quiz: What was the real first name of famous jazz performer Duke Ellington?Test your brains with the Herald's afternoon quiz.09 Oct 02:00 AM
PoliticsTe Pāti Māori refuses to address ‘dictatorship’ leadership claims as co-leaders reveal coalition plansRawiri Waititi abruptly stopped taking questions once the claims were raised. 09 Oct 01:47 AM
New Zealand'High stress': Amex customers fret after receiving letter about credit cards'If they can’t get their phone number right, why would I trust them with my money?'09 Oct 01:46 AM
ChristchurchBody found at Christchurch coastline after ‘incident’ - policeMembers of the public have been asked to avoid the area. 09 Oct 01:34 AM
PoliticsDavid Seymour and Winston Peters on Israel-Hamas peace plan prospectsDeputy Prime Minister David Seymour and Foreign Minister Winston Peters weigh in on developments in a possible Israel-Hamas peace plan. Video / Mark MitchellWatch09 Oct 01:24 AM
New ZealandGraham Bell: Police pay tribute to 'a bit of a legend'Bell attained 'national treasure' on Police Ten 7, calling out 'gutless goons'.09 Oct 01:03 AM
New ZealandThe Country: Laura Koot on how to be confidentListen online to Mike Green, Blake Holgate, Laura Koot and Andrew Gibson. 09 Oct 12:59 AM
New ZealandMP Oriini Kaipara’s maiden speech (English)MP Oriini Kaipara’s maiden speech (English) - October 9 2025.Watch09 Oct 12:51 AM
