New ZealandGirl in lap belt died after mum briefly took her eyes off the road in 'highly preventable tragedy'Coroner: The 6-year-old's death was an accident, but there were avoidable errors.07 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandHow the Reserve Bank’s next move could shape economic recovery aheadInflation hit 2.7% in the year to June, its highest level in 12 months.07 Oct 04:00 PM
New Zealand'Devastating': Teen skier faces 1yr in wheelchair after breaking back, legs on Mt RuapehuŌamaru boy Charlie Lane, 13, aspired to become a ski medic.07 Oct 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionSimon WilsonSimon Wilson: Wayne Brown, Viv Beck and the art of complaining OPINION: Going after the Taxpayers' Union versus trashing your own city.07 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandSchool attendance lifts to highest level since Covid disruptionThe number of students who think school is important is also up. 07 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandHow the Reserve Bank’s next move could shape economic recovery aheadLiam Dann is with us to dive into the Reserve Bank’s upcoming decision, and what’s been happening behind closed doors.Watch07 Oct 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'F***ing amateur': Stuart Nash swears at minister via text after he's dumped from trade tripNash got in hot water after describing women as a 'p***y and a pair of t**s'.07 Oct 04:00 PM
New Zealand‘It was never just about the land’: Iwi puts $5m towards kaitiakitangaTe Aitanga-a-Mahaki makes cash pledge to protect Titirangi and the Gisborne harbour.07 Oct 04:00 PM
New Zealand'Biggest new marine area in a decade': Gulf protections pass ParliamentThe bill creates 19 new protected zones across the Hauraki Gulf.07 Oct 08:29 AM
EntertainmentWatch: Christchurch students erupt as Teddy Swims performs special school concertInside the surprise gig that left the crowd screaming for more.07 Oct 08:02 AM
New Zealand'A wound no one can see': Rape victim tells court trauma ‘changed her brain chemistry’The woman said she still fears leaving home more than two years after the attack.07 Oct 06:36 AM
New Zealand'Senseless act': Little blue penguin dies from injuries, footage of 'suspicious vehicle activity' soughtThe penguin was found injured on the night of Sunday, September 28, but died soon after.07 Oct 06:22 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionAdam PearseWinston vs Chlöe: An ugly attack turns into ugly politics - Adam PearseOPINION: Peters' dog, Kobe, was caught up in last night's incident. 07 Oct 05:54 AM
New Zealand'Tonne of tacos': Eatery part-owned by UFC star ends Mexican standoff with charity cook-up Eatery part-owned by Israel Adesanya had claimed Mexican chef stole their taco branding.07 Oct 05:00 AM
New ZealandCyclone Gabrielle: 111 callers told 'no one is coming to help' as floodwaters rose'Some of the calls, even now with the passage of time... are distressing to hear.'07 Oct 05:00 AM
New ZealandSouth Waikato teacher missing a week described as 'full of life'Family hopes Jayleb-Che Dean, 36, is just 'off somewhere' without his phone.07 Oct 04:55 AM
PoliticsActivist actor doesn't think protest actions were wrong after Peters' house attackedThe activist said the demonstrators were 'not being threatening'.07 Oct 04:33 AM
New ZealandInside the Govt’s end-of-year to-do list - and what could prove most difficultA decision on introducing local council rates caps is due before December.07 Oct 04:17 AM
New ZealandCashpoints loyalty scheme helps shoppers save across partner storesIan Sutcliffe has launched a new consumer loyalty programme called Cashpoints. Cashpoints allows users to save on everyday shopping at participating partners nationwide.Watch07 Oct 04:07 AM
New Zealand'Not a victimless crime’: Police make more arrests in major construction cash laundering probeSeven people were arrested after raids at nine Auckland properties today.07 Oct 04:03 AM
CrimeFake talent agent lured woman with promise of modelling career, then assaulted herDelfin Cruz convinced the 20-year-old she needed to get drunk to 'pass a test'.07 Oct 04:00 AM
New ZealandCorrections removes leaked video of guard’s fall at Paremoremo prisonFootage came from a July 2022 incident inside Paremoremo’s max‑security wing.07 Oct 03:45 AM
New Zealand'Rarely come to the market’: All Black great's farm station up for saleSam Whitelock and wife Hannah have put the station on the market after eight years. 07 Oct 03:20 AM
New Zealand'We have people out there': Police recount moments after Whakaari blastThe Phoenix rescued 26 victims and returned ash-covered to Whakatāne Wharf.07 Oct 03:13 AM
New ZealandHawke’s Bay water users invest $3.8m for new study of impact of Tukituki damThe 83m high dam would be New Zealand’s largest since Clyde was built in 1993.07 Oct 03:01 AM
New ZealandMum caught drink-driving after school drop-offSergeant Colin Wright said the woman was oblivious to her offending.07 Oct 03:00 AM
New Zealand'Delightful boy': School mourns 11yo student killed in double fatal house fireCounsellors are supporting grieving students, staff and families this week.07 Oct 03:00 AM
Kahu'The inner circle': Māori Queen meets Emirati Princess Sheikha Latifa in DubaiHer Highness Sheikha Latifa hosted the Māori Queen and hosted her for lunch.07 Oct 03:00 AM
PoliticsWatch: Chlöe Swarbrick and Winston Peters lock horns over pro-Palestine protestsGreen co-leader Chlöe Swarbrick and Foreign Minister Winston Peters traded barbs in the wake of pro-Palestine protests outside Peters' home. Video / Mark MitchellWatch07 Oct 02:55 AM
Christchurch‘Not acceptable’: Police ditch rural shake-up plans after community, staff backlashPolice Commissioner Richard Chambers said he supported the decision.07 Oct 02:46 AM
New ZealandNZ Blood TikTok turns breast cancer awareness into viral education hitBreast Cancer Foundation NZ says the video sparked vital awareness and action. Video / Tiktok / @piafromnzbloodWatch07 Oct 02:38 AM
WellingtonBaby girl's death in Masterton under police investigationThe family are assisting the investigation team.07 Oct 02:16 AM
New ZealandWife says God led couple to house where alleged abuse occurred'He’s an honest man’: Wife stands by husband in teacher abuse trial.07 Oct 02:01 AM
New ZealandAfternoon quiz: What is the technical term for the white of an egg?Test your brains with the Herald's afternoon quiz.07 Oct 02:00 AM
