New Zealand'My little darlings': Mother farewells her three children killed in Sanson house fireMourners in colourful attire filled Crossroads Church in Palmerston North to say goodbye.24 Nov 11:33 PM
AucklandUpdate after Waiuku residents told to stay indoors as major fire drains town’s water supplyMore than 60 firefighters battled the Waiuku blaze through the night.24 Nov 11:30 PM
New Zealand‘Doesn’t think he did anything wrong’: Chef guilty of assaults on teen staffSumeer Thapa will keep his job as chef at Lazeez Mediterranean Grill in Christchurch.24 Nov 11:27 PM
Politics‘Serious shake-up’ of local government that could end regional councils as we know themChristopher Luxon says too many layers of government are slowing progress.24 Nov 11:21 PM
WellingtonTwo more men arrested as 45-year-old killed in Waikanae is named Five people are now in custody in relation to the death of Michael Kenneth Tofts. 24 Nov 10:49 PM
New ZealandSecurity guard assaults man on Karangahape RdA man was seriously assaulted by a security guard outside of G.A.Y Bar on Karangahape Road on Sunday morning.Watch24 Nov 10:44 PM
New Zealand‘One tragic moment’: Family mourns 11yo and young brother-in-law after fatal fishing tripJason Paul Wharerau, 11, was found in the water near Parauwanui Beach.24 Nov 10:15 PM
Sustainable business & financeHow solar could ease NZ’s $42b power pain Power costs have jumped 40% in five years as ageing assets strain the grid.24 Nov 09:54 PM
New ZealandAerial footage shows extent of massive Waiuku fireLarge fire at Waiuku plastics recycling centre captured in aerial footage.Watch24 Nov 09:31 PM
Politics'Who knows what you're voting for': Hipkins takes swipe at NZ First but doesn't rule out allianceThe Labour leader also ruled out any new wealth taxes but will keep its CGT on the table.24 Nov 09:08 PM
New ZealandLive: Funeral for children who died in Sanson house fireFamily has shared link to funeral for children who died in Sanson house fire with media.Watch24 Nov 08:50 PM
New ZealandPrivate service held for father who died at scene of Sanson house fire trple tragedyDean Field was farewelled at a private service held at his family's request.24 Nov 08:46 PM
New Zealand‘More reliable and quicker’: Broken wastewater plant pipe to be replacedRepairs will take at least a week, with work under way at the Rotorua plant.24 Nov 08:16 PM
New ZealandHawke’s Bay salon Mèche wins two national awardsTextured bobs, layered cuts, choppy pixies and curtain bangs are so in at Mèche.24 Nov 08:13 PM
New ZealandThe hidden health crisis affecting thousandsKidney Health Clinical Manager Merryn Jones on early detection and prevention.Watch24 Nov 08:03 PM
New ZealandFire at Waiuku plastic recycling facility treated as suspiciousReporter Katie Oliver is at the scene of a large blaze at a plastic recycling facility in Waiuku.Watch24 Nov 07:51 PM
Herald NOWHome warranties to become mandatoryNew safeguards for homeowners announcedWatch24 Nov 07:42 PM
New ZealandWaves glow blue: What's causing an 'ethereal' spectacle at PāpāmoaWitness Barbara Cowell, 78, said she’d never seen anything like it in all her years.24 Nov 07:00 PM
New ZealandNZ Herald Headlines | Tuesday November 25, 2025Morning Headlines | Cook Islands flag flies over oil tankers, Government pushed to go further on building consents | Tuesday November 24, 2025 Video / NZ HeraldWatch24 Nov 06:23 PM
New ZealandSure to rise: Napier man crowned NZ’s best young bread makerJames Berge will head to Europe on a $15,000 research grant and trip as a reward.24 Nov 05:05 PM
New Zealand'Wake-up call': Warning A grades set to overtake Bs as most common mark at universitiesDr James Kierstead says grade inflation is narrowing the marking scale.24 Nov 04:59 PM
New ZealandCrews continue to battle a large blaze at a plastic recycling facility in WaiukuA toxic smoke warning has been issued after a major fire at a plastic recycling facility in Waiuku. Video / NZ HeraldWatch24 Nov 04:51 PM
New ZealandAuckland woman ordered package from 'Merchant of Death', then took her own lifeSavannah Auric is the fifth Kiwi to die after dealing with Law's company online. 24 Nov 04:00 PM
CrimeAppeal Court upholds Northland meth dealer’s jail termPolice linked Carlyn Anderson to nearly a kilogram of meth sold in two Northland towns.24 Nov 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: The important message from police for victims of sexual abuseOPINION: Roughly 30,000 Hawke's Bay women have suffered sexual violence in their lives.24 Nov 04:00 PM
New ZealandMorning quiz: Which Beatles album was released on the same day as John F. Kennedy's assassination?Test your brains with the Herald's morning quiz.24 Nov 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumFreight and logisticsThe dark fleet hiding in our own backyard: How the Cook Islands sold its flag to Moscow, TehranSPECIAL INVESTIGATION: How shadow fleets made the Cook Islands flag inconvienent.24 Nov 04:00 PM
Auckland'Furious and frenzied attack': Murder trial shown graphic footage of dying home invader'It was either us or him,' the woman later told police.24 Nov 04:00 PM
New ZealandThe dark fleet in our own backyardHow the Cook Islands sold its flag to Moscow and Tehran. Video \ Mark Mitchell, Jason DordayWatch24 Nov 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumLetters to the EditorLetters: NZ part of denialist cabal at Belem summitOPINION: Fossil-fuel cop-out at climate summit.24 Nov 04:00 PM
New ZealandThe day the sky turned orange! What these kids witnessed up close at the Tongariro wildfiresReporter Euka meets the courageous kids whose family holiday turned near disaster, as one of Aotearoa’s biggest bushfires burned dangerously close to their camp.Watch24 Nov 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandKevin Page: A cheeky lesson in ageing and body confidence OPINION: Hip surgery has left Kevin Page somewhat lopsided. 24 Nov 03:00 PM
AucklandPopular Auckland mountain biking park closes after rider's deathPolice said there were no suspicious circumstances in the rider’s death.24 Nov 07:50 AM
New Zealand'Done without official confirmation': Te Anihana Pomana's family criticise police over media releaseHer whānau say the public announcement came before they could inform relatives.24 Nov 07:24 AM