PremiumPremiumAuckland'Deeply shocking': Minister orders KC probe into child safety failings at Teaching CouncilErica Stanford says damning probe into troubled agency hit her 'like a tonne of bricks'.13 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandVehicles driving through floodwaters in Oruanui, Taupō DistrictSevere surface flooding has struck the area. Video / Imi BloomWatch13 Feb 07:45 AM
New ZealandState highways flooded as heavy rain drenches North IslandFlooding and slips are closing state highways.13 Feb 07:21 AM
AucklandCostco evacuated after kitchen fireFire crews were called about 5pm after alarms and a 111 call.13 Feb 06:29 AM
New ZealandBirthday nightmare as Cobb & Co experience turns sour after booking disputeStaff allegedly told the group of diners to 'get out of here in 30 minutes'.13 Feb 06:00 AM
New ZealandMetService weekend severe weather: Friday, February 13, 2026MetService weekend severe weather: Friday, February 13, 2026. Video / MetServiceWatch13 Feb 05:59 AM
CrimeMosque gunman's case seeking leave to appeal his convictions wraps upThe Court of Appeal in Wellington has heard evidence this week on why the gunman should be allowed leave to appeal his convictions for the mass shootings in 2019.Watch13 Feb 05:34 AM
New Zealand'Should have known the risks': Winning horse and trainer test positive for meth Ival Brownlee claimed he hadn't used since 2012 - but hair tests proved otherwise.13 Feb 05:00 AM
New Zealand‘Golden visa’ update announced by Immigration MinisterNew settings cut the minimum investment from $15m to $5m for growth visas.13 Feb 04:50 AM
New Zealand'They have never done it': Top doctor fears no action on child abuse after Malachi Subecz's deathPaediatrician Patrick Kelly says past governments have never delivered on training.13 Feb 04:41 AM
AucklandPolice swarm central Akl suburb after social tip-off of planned student meleeThe response follows mass teenage brawls in Manukau last year.13 Feb 04:28 AM
New ZealandAuckland Nabokov scholar says it's 'appalling' to find his name in Epstein filesBrian Boyd met Jeffrey Epstein in 2012 after a Harvard lecture he gave.13 Feb 04:17 AM
SailGPThunderstorm threat forces time change for SailGP Auckland Sunday session Racing will begin earlier in the day on Sunday, while Saturday's action remains unchanged.13 Feb 04:01 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandSafety fears and $100-a-week bills: Why Health NZ parked its hospital fees planLeaked documents show staff warned 'market rate' fees would punish workers.13 Feb 04:00 AM
Wellington'Passing the buck': Bus drivers union says complaints of abuse not properly addressedIn once incident an aggressive motorist tried to force her way onto the bus.13 Feb 04:00 AM
New ZealandHigh wind, high stakes: Black Foils back on home water after Perth crashBlack Foils start in Auckland under pressure after a costly collision and penalty.13 Feb 04:00 AM
New Zealand'Seems unconscionable’: Coroner scathing of NZDF delays after elite soldier's training deathThe inquest heard NZDF has still not finished a key safety training manual.13 Feb 03:57 AM
New ZealandHigh wind, high stakes: Black Foils back on home water after Perth crashNZ Herald sports reporter Christopher Reive joins The Front Page to break down all you need to know about SailGP.Watch13 Feb 03:55 AM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsDocuments revealed: Inside Te Pāti Māori’s vote to expel two MPsConcerns were raised about the "perception of a conflict of interest". 13 Feb 03:20 AM
New ZealandWhakatāne urupa dispute: Trustees have their say in courtThe court must now decide whether to overturn or rethink the dig approval.13 Feb 03:00 AM
New Zealand'Good luck': Auckland Mayor Wayne Brown slams Kaipara-Rodney breakaway pitchThe plan would merge North Rodney’s 50,000 people with Kaipara’s 30,000.13 Feb 03:00 AM
Auckland'Drinking excessively': Sitting judge remarks on KC's alcohol consumption at Northern Club dinnerJudge McNaughton said a support letter he wrote was edited by another judge's lawyer. 13 Feb 02:57 AM
New Zealand'Under his thumb': Woman sent sex offender explicit images of child in her careHe was a registered child sex offender under strict supervision.13 Feb 02:46 AM
New ZealandOff-duty cop spots wanted teen, sparking arrests over jewellery and bar raidsThree males aged 15 and 17 now face aggravated robbery and vehicle charges.13 Feb 02:42 AM
New ZealandLeaving 'happy place': Residents tearful as council evacuates camp over landslide risk'It's absolutely devastating. Financially, just a massive, massive blow, I tell you.'13 Feb 02:29 AM
New Zealand'Devastating consequences': Police warning after trampers stranded in snow overnightPolice say the trampers lacked the gear needed to safely retrace their route.13 Feb 02:27 AM
New ZealandHawke’s Bay rain alert extends through the weekendThe original alert was for 11 hours – now it's for more than two days.13 Feb 02:21 AM
AucklandWarning for lovebirds this weekend: Auckland's hospitality scene tipped to be packedValentine's Day and SailGP are expected to generate strong bookings and spending.13 Feb 02:06 AM
New ZealandBryce Win tackles Young Farmer final and wedding prepSixth-generation sheep and beef farmer goes for gold two weeks out from wedding day.13 Feb 02:05 AM
New ZealandTarawera Ultra 102km: Croft and Jones defend titles as rivals close inRuth Croft returns as the only woman to win all three UTMB World Series races.13 Feb 02:00 AM
New ZealandAfternoon quiz: What European country do the Faroe Islands belong to?Test your brain with the Herald's afternoon quiz.13 Feb 02:00 AM
New ZealandThe Country at Southern Field DaysLuxon, D. Fagan, Bryce McKenzie, Bruce Weir, Vanessa Winning, Simon Beamish, Hamish McKay.13 Feb 01:50 AM
ChristchurchRetirement village to bear name of cricket legend Sir Richard HadleeHe was born in Christchurch in 1951 and remains a proud and active Cantabrian.13 Feb 01:30 AM
CrimeMosque gunman has made 686 complaints to prison staff since being locked upThe Christchurch shooter claimed his complaints had not been recorded, but they had.13 Feb 01:00 AM
