New ZealandProtest brews over confiscated Maketū propertiesThe properties are the subject of a years-long legal dispute. 02 Oct 05:00 AM
New ZealandDecision looming on Tīrau Starbucks and Burger King planThe council received 148 public submissions, with most opposing the plan.02 Oct 04:59 AM
New ZealandHamilton cat burglar swipes 200 items from neighboursOwner Kateshe Clark says most of the haul is socks and underwear.02 Oct 04:49 AM
PoliticsPolitical lines drawn between mother and son as movement splits from Te Pāti MāoriEru Kapa-Kingi says Toitū Te Tiriti needs independence from 'ego-driven' party politics.02 Oct 04:30 AM
New ZealandInsufficient evidence: Corruption case against Manurewa Marae stallsThe Privacy Commissioner is still probing claims of Census data misuse at the marae.02 Oct 04:29 AM
New ZealandRising toll: Eight crashes during Motorcycle Awareness Month prompt police warningEight recent crashes left two people dead, three critical and three seriously injured.02 Oct 04:24 AM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsNearly $1m was budgeted for electricity review – why minister says it was 'absolutely' worth itThe Government rejected the major recommendations of the Frontier Economics report.02 Oct 03:34 AM
New Zealand‘F*** off’, Mayor Wayne Brown tells Auckland Ratepayers' Alliance Brown's campaign office says he's fed up with 'PR stunt' attacks. 02 Oct 03:30 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandGovt pledges $28m to build 80 more homes on Rotorua Māori landStage two of Manawa Gardens will be built by mid-2027.02 Oct 03:29 AM
New ZealandHawke's Bay poised for unsettled weekend weatherNapier and Hastings are forecast to reach 22C on Saturday before cooling on Sunday.02 Oct 03:19 AM
New ZealandMetService Weather: October 3, 2025MetService Weather: October 3, 2025. Video / MetServiceWatch02 Oct 03:08 AM
AucklandTwo dead after fire rips through East Auckland homeThree others were injured, with one taken to Middlemore Hospital in serious condition.02 Oct 03:04 AM
WellingtonSamurai sword burglary accused named after armed stand-off in WellingtonJohn Charles Salanoa was in surgery when his first court appearance was being held.02 Oct 03:00 AM
New Zealand'Swirling mass': Auckland thunderstorms set to lash end of school holidaysThunderstorms with hail are forecast for Auckland and Northland from Friday night.02 Oct 03:00 AM
Politics'Need to sort themselves out': Te Pāti Māori looks 'a long way' from Govt – HipkinsLeader Chris Hipkins isn't ready to reveal who Labour could work with in Government.02 Oct 02:34 AM
New ZealandAfternoon quiz: What type of galaxy is the Milky Way classified as?Test your brains with the Herald's afternoon quiz.02 Oct 02:00 AM
New ZealandSpecialist investigators called in after fire at property linked with unsolved murderThe property had been searched twice in the hunt for Jessica Boyce, last seen in 2019.02 Oct 01:52 AM
New ZealandSeventh arrest in investigation into Napier teen's fatal stabbingA 17-year-old female has been charged with intent to injure.02 Oct 01:47 AM
New ZealandDoes Labour have a farming plan? The Country asks Chris Hipkins Plus listen to Harriet Bremner-Pinckney, Mark Ferguson, Deanne Parkes and Chris Russell. 02 Oct 01:40 AM
New Zealand'Could make all the difference': Mum's plea for answers over bus stop killing A machete was found this week in relation to the case and is undergoing forensic testing. 02 Oct 01:32 AM
AucklandDramatic details revealed after SUV filmed slamming into getaway car during Auckland robberyDetectives are urging anyone with dashcam or CCTV on six streets to come forward.02 Oct 01:14 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionThe perils of compulsory virtue: Lessons from Auckland University's backtrackOPINION: The Senate vote showed 75% of professors wanted courses to be optional.02 Oct 01:00 AM
AucklandPolice focus on car parked on street outside fire-damaged home where 2 people remain missingA forensic tent was erected over a blue vehicle parked on Murvale Dr.02 Oct 12:56 AM
New ZealandBird strike forces Invercargill Air NZ flight to turn back mid-airThe ATR 72-600 flightl to Christchurch made a safe return after the bird strike02 Oct 12:47 AM
CrimeMt Eden boarding house owners fined $27.5k over mouldy ceilings, makeshift bedroomsThe Tenancy Tribunal found the 11-bedroom property was "dirty, unrepaired, and unsafe".02 Oct 12:15 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionAudrey YoungAudrey Young: Shane Jones' silence on energy reforms speaks volumesOPINION: The minister's uncharacteristic reticence is all about election 2026.02 Oct 12:02 AM
New ZealandRoss Shield success: Wairoa praised for the way it hosted tournamentThe game was rugby, but the Ross Shield tournament meant much to Wairoa.01 Oct 11:50 PM
New ZealandEmma Lewisham: Working with Jane Goodall was ‘a profound privilege’The British ethologist died of natural causes while on a speaking tour in the US.01 Oct 11:33 PM
New Zealand'We are a long way from being a ghost town': Community rallies over mill closureThe plywood mill closure will cost 119 workers their jobs, Mayor Gary Petley confirmed.01 Oct 11:30 PM
New ZealandToitū Te Tiriti cuts ties with Te Pāti Māori over leadership concernsLeaders voted on Tuesday night to formally cut ties with Te Pāti Māori.01 Oct 11:30 PM
PoliticsNgāti Whakaue housing partnership announcement in RotoruaPrime Minister Christopher Luxon at announcement for next stage of Rotorua Manawa Gardens Rental Housing Development Video \ Annabel ReidWatch01 Oct 11:29 PM
New ZealandCompany director caught over $215k 'Phoenix type' PAYE fraud schemeFrederick Mario Mau Epiha withheld more than $215,000 in PAYE tax payments.01 Oct 11:20 PM
New ZealandHow a 9-year-old with rare form of epilepsy left lasting imprints on his townHis mother Elisha Bangma plans a foundation to honour Dixon’s legacy.01 Oct 11:00 PM
PoliticsKiwis' safety 'paramount': MFAT responds as Kiwis aboard Gaza-bound flotilla intercepted by IsraelIt has been reported that three Kiwis are part of the flotilla carrying aid to Gaza.01 Oct 10:57 PM
