New ZealandPolice give update on Hamilton Police shootingA 40-year-old gang member allegedly aimed a firearm at police during an armed standoff in a Hamilton carpark. Video / Malisha KumarWatch04 Feb 02:48 AM
New Zealand'Violent gang member' allegedly presented firearm at police during standoff in Hamilton carparkPolice say the man was wanted over serious violent offending on January 29.04 Feb 02:30 AM
New Zealand'Screaming and a loud bang': Woman shot on Napier streetA pair of slippers could be seen on the footpath inside the police cordon.04 Feb 02:10 AM
New ZealandTeen landslide victim farewelled at touching funeralFriends spoke about the heartbreak of missed milestones and shared memories. 04 Feb 02:00 AM
New ZealandAfternoon quiz: In what year did Volodymyr Zelenskyy become President of Ukraine?Test your brain with the Herald's afternoon quiz.04 Feb 02:00 AM
New ZealandTop political advocate takes on Ōpihi case as land battle heads to courtThe 26.9ha Ōpihi Block is earmarked for a 240-lot housing development.04 Feb 02:00 AM
PoliticsLabour leader Chris Hipkins talks to the media from WaitangiLabour leader Chris Hipkins spoke to media from Waitangi today. Video / NZ HeraldWatch04 Feb 01:45 AM
ChristchurchAbuse hurled at volunteer firefighters after road closed over rockfall riskRocks and water were seen falling from the Port Hills cliffs near Clifton.04 Feb 01:43 AM
New ZealandState of emergency lifted as Bay moves to recoveryA local transition period now runs until March 4 to support ongoing recovery.04 Feb 01:15 AM
New ZealandThe Country: To dig or not to dig? Sir Ian Taylor's gold mining debateJamie Mackay talks to Christopher Luxon, Sir Ian Taylor, Paul Joules and Richard Allen.04 Feb 01:13 AM
WellingtonDamage could take 'months' to repair as mechanical failure at wastewater plant sends sewage into the seaMultiple floors of the city's wastewater plant were flooded with raw sewage.04 Feb 01:10 AM
New ZealandWaitangi Day in Rotorua: Two cultural celebrations for locals and visitorsLast year up to 10,000 people attended Rotorua’s official Waitangi Day event.04 Feb 01:00 AM
New ZealandNorthland couple land $1.25m scholarships to top US universityThe couple’s combined scholarships are worth about $1.25m over four years.04 Feb 01:00 AM
New ZealandWanted man shot by police after armed standoff in Hamilton carparkPolice ordered the man to put the shotgun down, which he failed to do.04 Feb 12:52 AM
New Zealand'Great result for our farmers': GDT lift - is $10 back on the table?Dairy’s 2026 momentum continues, prices jumping 6.7% across board in latest GDT Auction.04 Feb 12:51 AM
New ZealandSt Kevin’s College pupils stood down as police probe report of serious bullyingPolice are investigating the alleged bullying at the Ōamaru college's hostel.04 Feb 12:39 AM
New Zealand'We were horrified': DoC shock as ducks filmed eating native chicks aliveDoC has euthanised three mallards from Lake Alexandrina to stop copycat attacks.04 Feb 12:28 AM
New ZealandNZ Herald Live: Kīngitanga pōwhiriKīngitanga pōwhiri at Te Whare Rūnanga, Waitangi Treaty GroundsWatch04 Feb 12:14 AM
New ZealandLuxon to meet iwi chairs at Treaty GroundsWaitangi 2026: Luxon to meet iwi chairs at Treaty Grounds, as Ngāi Tahu returns for first time in years. Video / NZ HeraldWatch04 Feb 12:04 AM
New ZealandModerate 4.4 magnitude quake shakes central New Zealand About 1500 people had logged reports with GeoNet within minutes of the quake.03 Feb 11:54 PM
AucklandPair accused of trying to smuggle 36kg of meth into NZ in Playboy‑branded green teaThe two men arrived at Auckland International Airport on a flight from Singapore. 03 Feb 11:53 PM
New ZealandMembers of the judiciary, diplomatic corps and local government attend pōwhiriMembers of the judiciary, diplomatic corps and local government attend a pōwhiri at the Upper Treaty Grounds during the Waitangi 2026 commemorations. Video / Jason DordayWatch03 Feb 11:45 PM
New ZealandWellington officials give update on sewage spillWellington Water CEO, Pat Dougherty and Wellington Mayor, Andrew Little give an update on the sewage spill.Watch03 Feb 11:32 PM
New Zealand'We are all a little bit Viking': Two-day festival to bring town's history aliveDress-ups, horses, combat, axe throwing, archery - Norsewood's popular festival is back.03 Feb 11:23 PM
New ZealandChristchurch road to Sumner closed after reports of rockfall from hillsideThe Main Rd to Sumner in Christchurch has been closed after a reported rockfall from the Clifton hillside. Video / Lesley MurdochWatch03 Feb 11:08 PM
Christchurch‘He had so much more to give’: A military family's heartbreak after 22yo killed in crashConnor Cossey, 22, died in a single-vehicle crash at Rolleston on January 5.03 Feb 11:00 PM
New Zealand‘Worst we’ve seen': Businesses in court over alleged exploitative sales tactics targeting vulnerableThe watchdog takes on its first 'unconscionable conduct' cases.03 Feb 10:49 PM
Crime'Executed for profit': Trio jailed for teen's mafia-style killing at pre-dug gravePolice searched for nine months before finding Jayden Mamfredos' body 3m underground.03 Feb 10:36 PM
New ZealandName suppression lifts for Napier woman accused of murderA woman charged with murdering a man in Napier last month can now be named.03 Feb 10:29 PM
New ZealandChristopher Luxon speaks to media from WaitangiPrime Minister Christopher Luxon visited the Waitangi grounds today, where he faced the Iwi Chairs Forum in a private meeting to discuss his Government’s past year in power.Watch03 Feb 10:20 PM
New ZealandNeedle steriliser a 'third hand' for farmersWaikato-born designer Jade Luxton built the first Sterineedle in high school. 03 Feb 10:11 PM
New ZealandPolice cordon central Hamilton streets as incident unfoldsHamilton police incident: Central streets blocked by cordons as incident unfolds. Video / NZ HeraldWatch03 Feb 10:03 PM
New Zealand'Colossus of a man': Business leader dies after Napier nightclub assaultA 21-year-old man appeared in court on Tuesday, as police consider more charges. 03 Feb 09:37 PM
New ZealandFamilies flock back to Outfield as Hawke’s Bay festival returns after breakCo-director Reuben Vergis says growing family crowds reflect the festival's ethos.03 Feb 09:36 PM
