CrimeHigh-profile Auckland developer's glassing trial ends with hung juryIt's been five years since the bloody incident inside the seaside mansion.05 Feb 03:32 AM
New Zealand'Tragic passing': Canterbury schoolboy, 10, named after fatal rural road crashAlexander Bennett, 10, died at the scene despite emergency efforts.05 Feb 03:30 AM
PoliticsTe Pāti Māori co-leader Rawiri Waititi speaks to media following the Government Pōwhiri at WaitangiTe Pāti Māori co-leader Rawiri Waititi speaks to media following the Government Pōwhiri at Waitangi. Video / NZ HeraldWatch05 Feb 03:24 AM
New ZealandMeteor lights up night skyA meteor lit up the night sky across Northland, fascinating residents far and wide. Video / President Tauranga Astronomical Society David Greig, Kaitaia resident, Jaz PayneWatch05 Feb 03:00 AM
New ZealandAncient space rock lights up Northland sky in rare fireball eventResearchers say the fireball probably broke up off Northland's west coast near Dargaville.05 Feb 03:00 AM
PoliticsDavid Seymour speaks to media following the Government Pōwhiri at WaitangiDeputy PM David Seymour speaks to media following the Government pōwhiri at Waitangi. Video / NZ HeraldWatch05 Feb 02:58 AM
KahuFamily behind burned bakery plead for safety as firefighter strikes escalatePita House in Pakuranga burned down on January 9 during an earlier strike.05 Feb 02:50 AM
New ZealandHawke’s Bay's Waitangi Day: Hīkoi, heat, family fun and red, red wine ahead UB40 variations have reggaed through Hawke's Bay at least three times in the past. 05 Feb 02:42 AM
New ZealandPoliticians deliver speeches to Waitangi crowd, address place of Treaty in New ZealandPolitical leaders faced an at-times critical reception.05 Feb 02:33 AM
New Zealand'It's odd they ended up in a bedroom at all': Jury return verdicts for accused dentistThe jurors were sent out to begin their deliberations at 10.05am.05 Feb 02:06 AM
New ZealandAfternoon quiz: What is the proper term for a baby squirrel?Test your brain with the Herald's afternoon quiz.05 Feb 02:00 AM
New Zealand'Tale of two islands': What to expect from Waitangi long weekend weatherSome spots are set to feel the summer heat with highs of 30C.05 Feb 01:54 AM
World'Dude, we're calling your parents': Teen lectured after speeding 189km/hThe 17-year-old had only held his provisional licence (P-plates) for two months. Video / Queensland PoliceWatch05 Feb 01:20 AM
New ZealandNew kidney scanner boosts care for Bay of Plenty renal patientsDemand for renal procedures is rising about 25% each year in Tauranga.05 Feb 01:00 AM
WellingtonPhotos show raw sewage pouring into ocean after 'catastrophic failure'Snaps of the Wellington sewage fiasco show just what is being pumped out at the beaches.05 Feb 12:56 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandSecret Legend of Zelda film shoot reaches Queenstown as big-budget production nears wrapThe movie marks the first ever big-screen outing for the Zelda universe.05 Feb 12:52 AM
New ZealandThe Country: Shane Jones agrees to mining debate with Sir Ian TaylorOn today's show: Shane Jones, Jane Smith, Rachel Shearer, Chris Russell and Phil Duncan. 05 Feb 12:52 AM
SailingOn The Up: The Kiwi sailor at the heart of a milestone voyage around the world'Sailing around the world is like a hit-and-miss thing, not everyone finishes.'05 Feb 12:30 AM
AucklandHow did he get shot? Police investigate after wounded man turns up at hospitalThe man first alerted ambulance staff before police got involved. 05 Feb 12:20 AM
AucklandNeedles, nappies, dog crap, couches: Ex-pro boxer threatens to name illegal dumpers onlineDave Letele's Glen Eden and New Lynn gyms have both been hit by rubbish dumpers.05 Feb 12:19 AM
New ZealandHouse bus burnt out as missing woman found safe in Kaimai RangeNicola O'Connor, 42, contacted police herself late this morning.05 Feb 12:14 AM
CrimeAuckland bus driver killed his passenger – why he was spared prisonAfter knocking the older man unconscious, Mikaele Ah Fook continued on his bus route.04 Feb 11:55 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionAudrey YoungAudrey Young: Hipkins' blunt message to iwi leaders – lower your expectationsOPINION: Labour has learned a critical lesson after the rapid change of the Ardern era.04 Feb 11:36 PM
New ZealandNZ Herald Live: Christopher Luxon speaks to mediaChristopher Luxon speaks to mediaWatch04 Feb 11:30 PM
New ZealandWhy the Bay's new lifejacket rule has stalledPlus, tips for safe boating this sunny (hopefully) long weekend.04 Feb 11:26 PM
PoliticsWaitangi 2026: Former Te Pāti Māori candidate to stand for Greens in 2026 general election Green MP Teanau Tuiono made the announcement during his speech at Waitangi. 04 Feb 11:23 PM
New ZealandDave Letele threatens to expose illegal rubbish dumpers in now-viral social videoDave Letele has had a gutsful of people dumping rubbish out the back of his gym in West Auckland and says he will publicly expose the culprits.Watch04 Feb 11:19 PM
New ZealandPart of road cordon near Mauao landslide to reopen A rāhui and 30m maritime exclusion zone remain in place around Mauao.04 Feb 11:09 PM
New ZealandMan charged with Rotorua murder loses name suppressionThe man has pleaded not guilty to a charge of murdering Nicholas Mitchell.04 Feb 10:55 PM
WellingtonWellington's deputy mayor censured after calling member of public a 'nonce'The mayor ruled he breached standards by effectively calling someone a paedophile.04 Feb 10:46 PM
New ZealandGraves of 20 NZ soldiers killed in WWI and WWII bulldozed by IDF at Gaza cemetery Satellite images, witnesses uncovered damage as IDF says it had to take defensive action.04 Feb 10:04 PM
PoliticsGovernment in talks around restoring derelict Chateau TongariroGovt response to a petition to "save" the Chateau confirms demolition is still an option.04 Feb 09:59 PM
New ZealandStrength not shape: Women's gym changing misconceptions'I got really sick of many female gyms’ singular focus on weight loss.'04 Feb 09:53 PM
Herald NOW'Flushing their toilets to the ocean': Wellington Water boss on the city's sewerage catastrophePat Dougherty has confirmed Wellingtonians are flushing their toilets to the ocean as a result of the failure at the Moa Point treatment plant.Watch04 Feb 09:40 PM
