New ZealandNaked 65yo cyclist arrested on busy Auckland waterfront roadLocals said a naked cyclist had been spotted in the area for the past few days.05 Nov 05:32 AM
New ZealandJames Denyer sworn in as Western Bay Mayor again after 'toughest' term'It has not been easy, and yet there’s much still ahead of us.'05 Nov 05:21 AM
ChristchurchFirefighters save rare, century-old car from blaze, driving it away from flamesA 1929 Taege car was saved when firefighters drove it from a burning shed.05 Nov 05:00 AM
New ZealandFrustration deepens as Kāeo's extended water outage drags onTe Rūnanga o Whaingaroa shut its Kāeo office after three weeks without water.05 Nov 04:30 AM
New ZealandFrom ashes to action: Mitai Māori Village vows show will go on after fireAbout 50 firefighters battled for hours to stop the blaze spreading through the site.05 Nov 04:15 AM
Wellington‘Call 111 immediately’: Police hunt heavily tattooed Lower Hutt fugitiveTrident Turner was previously sought in February and described as 'dangerous' last year.05 Nov 04:14 AM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsThe potential cost of Govt’s board fee increases – and how much members could getThe Government increased the fee ranges for some boards by 80%.05 Nov 04:02 AM
KahuHow a teen's passion for Māori wards led to shock win for mumDr Mawera Karetai won the Kōhi Māori seat without spending a dollar.05 Nov 04:00 AM
New ZealandMan once offered to guard Jacinda Ardern. Now he's guilty of sending lewd emailsHe previously offered to join Jacinda Ardern’s team before losing his security licence.05 Nov 04:00 AM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'I get paid a lot of money': Banker's $2m salary doubles over yearThe chief executive of Westpac's salary is 55 times the average Kiwi's. 05 Nov 03:57 AM
New Zealand'Disappointed and alone': Woman's wig ripped off in attack outside Britomart station It is another in a series of violent assaults to occur in Auckland's CBD. 05 Nov 03:34 AM
New ZealandOtago University investigates Castle Street fireworks aimed at policeFireworks were also fired toward a fire truck but missed the vehicle.05 Nov 03:09 AM
PoliticsPM skips Parliament to meet Indian trade minister, denies talks in troubleLuxon chose to skip his usual appearance in the House for Question Time on Wednesday.05 Nov 03:06 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionWillow-Jean Prime: Erica Stanford is stripping our curriculum of its identityOPINION: It’s worrying that we still don’t know who’s behind this curriculum.05 Nov 03:00 AM
New ZealandMove to allow freedom camping on shores of picturesque Central Otago lake gets backlashA petition claims camping at Beacon Point threatens fragile wetlands nearby.05 Nov 03:00 AM
New ZealandTe Mata Peak fire sparked by fireworks thrown from car, police identify four involvedNative plants were destroyed and it was 'incredibly fortunate' it did not spread further.05 Nov 02:55 AM
New ZealandGarage fire which sent plumes of smoke over Havelock North extinguishedFirefighters were called to reports of a tree and garage fire.05 Nov 02:48 AM
PoliticsParliamentary inquiry recommends review of the rules, clears MP of wrongdoingThe saga exposed a loophole in Parliament’s rules - and recommended it be addressed.05 Nov 02:43 AM
New ZealandLarge service station development planned on some of NZ's best growing land'This proposal is a non-complying activity, which means it must meet a very high bar.'05 Nov 02:14 AM
New Zealand'You got it wrong': Cop sprayed compliant motorist with pepper spray three timesA judge convicted the officer, saying: 'This man had not abused and/or threatened you.'05 Nov 02:00 AM
New ZealandAfternoon quiz: In fencing, what French word is used to describe a hit?Test your brains with the Herald's afternoon quiz.05 Nov 02:00 AM
New ZealandSpate of rural burglaries near Hastings, police appeal for informationPolice believe the burglaries may be linked.05 Nov 01:57 AM
New ZealandWarning to Aucklanders as yellow-legged hornet hunt expandsFour queen hornets have been detected since mid-October on Auckland's North Shore.05 Nov 01:45 AM
PoliticsWatch: PM claims India FTA negotiations progressing well before meeting with Indian trade ministerPrime Minister Christopher Luxon is dismissing any suggestion his depature from Parliament suggests negotiations with India aren't going well. Video / Mark MitchellWatch05 Nov 01:42 AM
Crime'A light to everyone who knew her': Woman found dead in Auckland apartment namedPolice say initial post-mortem results show the woman was stabbed.05 Nov 01:23 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandThe call that recruited Dragon guitarist during visit to Waipukurau hometownFormer Dragon lead guitarist Robert Taylor, who died this week, grew up in the CHB town.05 Nov 01:20 AM
New ZealandMetService National Weather: November 5 2025MetService National Weather: November 5 2025Watch05 Nov 01:01 AM
PremiumPremiumChristchurch‘Severe recession’: NZ's last great department store feeling squeezeManaging director Jonathan Ballantyne says the retail sector faces tough times. 05 Nov 01:00 AM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsGreens accuse Government of late-night gutting of Zero Carbon ActLast night the Government quietly stripped the Climate Change Commission of a job.05 Nov 01:00 AM
New ZealandThe Country: Luxon on meeting TrumpChristopher Luxon, Jane Smith, Andrew Murray, and Stefan Vogel. 05 Nov 12:53 AM
New ZealandVintage flyers brighten Hawke’s Bay skiesThe 18th annual Tail Dragger Fly-in drew pilots and planes from across New Zealand.05 Nov 12:41 AM
New ZealandOne dead after car and truck crash near GordontonEmergency services were called to the scene about 1pm on Wednesday.05 Nov 12:34 AM
New ZealandNZ Herald Afternoon Update | Unemployment is out of control, US cargo plane crashesNZ Herald Afternoon Update | Unemployment is out of control, US cargo plane crashes. Video / NZ HeraldWatch05 Nov 12:22 AM
New ZealandTurtles found foraging in Rangaunu HarbourDrones identified 18 green turtles feeding in the northern arbour last summer.05 Nov 12:18 AM
