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
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
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 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
New ZealandAuckland Ferry Building evacuated in smoke alert during firefighters strike It took 30 minutes for fire crews to travel to the Ferry Building. 13 Feb 12:47 AM
New ZealandChildren smell smoke, raise alarm as bus bursts into flames on school runLocal fire chief rushed to blazing bus to check no one was trapped on board. 13 Feb 12:41 AM
GDPBrain drain warning: Treasury chief says NZ failing its ‘best and brightest’Iain Rennie concerned 20% to 40% of graduates are leaving NZ. 13 Feb 12:32 AM
ChristchurchOne dead after car crashes, rolls in North CanterburyThe crash happened near Waikari just after 6.30am, closing the road.13 Feb 12:06 AM
New ZealandDowntown Ferry Building evacuated amidst NZPFU strikeReported smoke from an upper floor of the iconic Quay St building sends volunteer brigades scrambling as NZPFU members strike. Video / NZ HeraldWatch13 Feb 12:03 AM
WellingtonComCom weighs tougher powers over Wellington's water servicesThe watchdog has expressed concern after a catastrophic sewage failure.12 Feb 11:42 PM
New ZealandRising from the splashes: Theatre stages first concert after floodingThere was 'a million litres of water' - now it looks 'a million times better'.12 Feb 11:36 PM
New Zealand'Entirely flawed': Regional councillors hit back at government reformsBay of Plenty councillors criticise government’s local reform, seek stronger Māori voice.12 Feb 11:09 PM
New ZealandMetService severe weather warning: Friday, February 13, 2026MetService severe weather warning: Friday, February 13, 2026. Video / MetServiceWatch12 Feb 10:58 PM
