New ZealandThe abandoned Lower Hutt toddler whose story fueled mission to lift millions out of povertyDavid Bussau was so wealthy by 35 that he ‘retired’ – and turned his focus on others.06 Oct 12:00 AM
New Zealand$7.3m cocaine bust: 21kg found stashed in container at Port of TaurangaCustoms has intercepted more than 430kg of cocaine at the port so far this year.05 Oct 11:58 PM
PoliticsGovt pays Samoa $6m over HMNZS Manawanui sinkingThe RNZN ship sank on October 6 last year after striking a reef and catching fire.05 Oct 11:18 PM
New ZealandElective surgery wait times improve – but is it sustainable? 'Short sprints of extra effort may make a difference ... but they also burn people out.'05 Oct 11:16 PM
New ZealandJob vacancy: How a community is helping choose a future school principalJon Ward is stepping down after six years as Rotorua Lakes High School principal.05 Oct 11:02 PM
New ZealandChristchurch police probe ‘perplexing’ death of Beckenham pensionerA man at the centre of what police are calling an “unexplained” death at a Christchurch house was a gun-collecting pensioner. Video / NZ HeraldWatch05 Oct 10:44 PM
New ZealandAussie claims NZ Merino Shears open titleNew Zealand Merino Shears Shearing and Woolhandling Championships results.05 Oct 10:40 PM
New ZealandMother of Tom Phillips' children pleads guilty after crashing car while drink-drivingCat Christey's blood alcohol level was 165mg, more than three times the legal limit.05 Oct 10:36 PM
New ZealandWatch: Armed officers surround property after police officer shot in Flat Bush, South AucklandArmed officers are surrounding a property after a police officer was shot in Flat Bush, South Auckland Video / SuppliedWatch05 Oct 10:33 PM
New Zealand'Out of control' love for tractors forces man to auction over 100Two rugby field-sized sheds have barely been enough to contain Allan Dippie's obsession.05 Oct 10:18 PM
New ZealandClash over female firefighter's suit sizing leads to support officer's 'unfair dismissal'Crawford Morris lost his job, so he took his case to the ERA.05 Oct 10:00 PM
ChristchurchPolice probe ‘perplexing’ death of Christchurch gun collectorPolice were called to the Beckenham home about 8.20am on Saturday.05 Oct 09:56 PM
New ZealandCaravan crash causes delays on Hawke’s Bay ExpresswayNo injuries were reported, and the road has now reopened to traffic.05 Oct 09:37 PM
CrimeCriminal charge filed against bus driver accused of hitting 83yo pedestrianPamela Marion Biggs, 83, died a day after being struck in Onehunga.05 Oct 09:16 PM
New ZealandMan arrested, many injured after active shooting sparks lockdown in SydneyA 60-year-old man has been arrested after shots were fired in Sydney’s inner west, with at least one person shot and 16 people injured. Video / AFPWatch05 Oct 08:39 PM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsKiwis are drinking less, and violent crime is dropping. New data shows how the two relateThe number of victims of alcohol-related violent offending is dropping. 05 Oct 08:31 PM
Herald NOWWhakatāne tornado: Local describes roof flying into paddockAwakeri resident Blake Hermansen recounts the moment a tornado ripped through his property.Watch05 Oct 08:28 PM
Herald NOWRoyal Edinburgh tattoo returns: A spectacle for AucklandCreative director Alan Lane on bringing the iconic military show down under. Video / Herald NOWWatch05 Oct 08:26 PM
Herald NOWIllinois National guard called up by TrumpDanielle Mclaughlin US political commentator speaks to Ryan Bridges regarding US governments shut down.Watch05 Oct 08:21 PM
PremiumPremiumCartoonsGuy Body’s cartoons: October 1 - 31Our cartoonist Guy Body shares his view on current events.05 Oct 08:04 PM
New ZealandHow Taiwan lives with looming threat from ChinaChina is expected to rely on a blockade rather than an invasion.05 Oct 08:02 PM
WellingtonMother of uni student who died in Dunedin flat speaks of ‘immense loss’Jed Walker, 19, had finally "found his tribe" before he died, his mother said.05 Oct 07:59 PM
Herald NOWMarket update with Forsyth Barr investment strategist Zoe WallisThis week’s business opinion survey and the impact of the US shutdown on markets.Watch05 Oct 07:55 PM
Herald NOWHerald NOW panel: Teenage beneficiaries, Gaza peace deal and professional baby-namersMaxim Institute executive director Tim Wilson and Sherson Willis director Trish Sherson join Ryan Bridge on Herald NOW's panel. Video / Herald NOWWatch05 Oct 07:54 PM
Herald NOWViv Beck: Auckland’s CBD plagued by homelessness, drug useHeart of the City’s CEO on the struggle to bring workers and tourists back downtown. Video / Herald NOWWatch05 Oct 07:46 PM
Herald NOWWeekend sport wrap: The hits, misses and shock callsWinston Aldworth and Chris Reive go through this week’s biggest sporting talking points.Watch05 Oct 07:44 PM
Herald NOWPolice appeal for information after unexplained death in ChristchurchPolice say the unexplained death of a man in Christchurch is “perplexing” as they call on the public for information to help shed light on how he might have died.Watch05 Oct 07:36 PM
Herald NOWProfessional baby namer explains why she charges up to $50k for her servicesBaby naming consultant Taylor Humphrey reveals why her services cost so much.Watch05 Oct 07:26 PM
Herald NOWHerald NOW Weather: October 6, 2025Herald NOW Weather: October 6, 2025. Video / MetServiceWatch05 Oct 07:14 PM
Herald NOW50 point OCR cut? Plus, NZ-Colorado trade & India co-operationExpectations rise for a 50-basis-point OCR cut, Colorado trade officials tour NZ space and geothermal sites and NZ highlights benefits of India infrastructure cooperation.Watch05 Oct 07:11 PM
New ZealandBus runs off road into Wellington property, SH1 reopens hours laterThe bus left the road near Kilbirnie Cres around 6am, police said.05 Oct 07:05 PM
New ZealandEye roll: Man's unusual inheritance moves around the countryThe Incubator Creative Hub in Tauranga has taken blank eyes for artists to paint.05 Oct 07:05 PM
Herald NOWHome grown terror attacks: Expert weighs in on what drives radicalisation in New ZealandChris Kumeroa breaks down online recruitment tactics and what to watch for here at home.Watch05 Oct 07:02 PM
New ZealandThe hidden cost of scrolling: How digital platforms shape young livesNearly all young Kiwis use five or more social media platforms daily, new research shows.05 Oct 07:00 PM
