New ZealandOn The Up: Return of the white herons as rare bird on NZ $2 coin thrives at predator-free site Only 150-200 kōtuku remain in New Zealand, with one nesting site in Whataroa.29 Sep 03:17 AM
New ZealandHouse fire in Hastings; police and firefighters in attendanceEmergency services are at the scene.29 Sep 03:15 AM
New ZealandEarthquake-prone building system changes revealedPrime Minister Christopher Luxon unveils significant changes to New Zealand’s earthquake-prone building system. Video / Mar MitchellWatch29 Sep 02:55 AM
New ZealandSH5 partially reopens after stock truck rollover leaves one seriously hurtThe southbound lane, heading towards Napier, has now reopened.29 Sep 02:04 AM
New ZealandAfternoon quiz: Which animal group includes starfish, sea urchins and sand dollars?Test your brains with the Herald's afternoon quiz.29 Sep 02:00 AM
New Zealand'Got smoked by the shark': Young fisherman loses huge snapper while surfcastingThe culprit shark was likely up to 3m long, possibly a white pointer.29 Sep 02:00 AM
New Zealand'This will make a real difference': Pay rise for 800 Auckland library workersLaws were passed earlier this year that meant dozens of pay equity claims were cancelled.29 Sep 01:40 AM
New ZealandThe Country: Palestine and Paris with David SeymourPhil Duncan, David Seymour, Shane McManaway, Blair McLean and Jim Hopkins. 29 Sep 01:36 AM
New ZealandWhanganui police search uncovers nine firearmsFour people have been arrested.29 Sep 01:22 AM
New ZealandWoman charged with Bay of Plenty car killing faces mental health testsEmergency crews found two victims injured inside the crashed vehicle.29 Sep 01:05 AM
PoliticsIs your property impacted? Earthquake-prone building system changes revealedThe decision follows a review of the ratings system.29 Sep 12:58 AM
New ZealandNZ on 'wrong side of history' over Palestine, says Helen ClarkHelen Clark says NZ has aligned with the US in not recognising Palestine.29 Sep 12:33 AM
WellingtonTramper injured after falling into Upper Hutt canyonThe use of a personal locator beacon saved hours on rescue efforts.29 Sep 12:20 AM
ChristchurchPolice pause physical search for missing Christchurch teen MarleyPolice say the 17-year-old could now be anywhere in Christchurch.29 Sep 12:12 AM
PremiumPremiumPropertyFirst look inside NZ’s biggest build-to-rent: Simplicity Living’s $225m Te ReiputaTe Reiputa (the whale tooth neck pendant) has five buildings of three to 11 storeys high.29 Sep 12:00 AM
New ZealandWorkSafe drops charge against trucking firm after worker’s deathJohnathon Walters was killed when faulty brakes sent a truck down a hill.28 Sep 11:42 PM
New ZealandPriests chain themselves to minister Erica Stanford's office over Palestine decisionThe group was 'deeply grieved at the failure to recognise Palestinian statehood'.28 Sep 11:40 PM
New ZealandSix injured in crash on SH1 bridge SH1 near Taupō is closed in both directions, with motorists urged to delay travel.28 Sep 11:36 PM
New ZealandMetService weather update 29th SeptemberMetService weather update 29th September. Video / MetServiceWatch28 Sep 11:26 PM
New ZealandNui Bartlett: The world champ once told he might never walk againMagpie claimed a world CrossFit Games title, two decades after a paralysing rugby injury. 28 Sep 11:00 PM
Auckland'Bang': Loud noise heard as car hits pedestrian, East Auckland road closedThe person was taken to hospital in a serious condition.28 Sep 10:37 PM
New Zealand'Changeable weather for the whole week': Waves of thunderstorms to roll over NZ todayWeather warnings have been issued for parts of the country as gales, heavy rain forecast.28 Sep 10:33 PM
New ZealandNZ joins world-first trial into heart attacks in young womenFifty New Zealanders will join 3250 patients worldwide in the clinical trial.28 Sep 10:10 PM
Crime'It's been rough': Popular Auckland kayak shop targeted for ice creams and cookies worth $150The damage of smashed glass is expected to be at least $2500.28 Sep 09:59 PM
CrimeHomicide investigation launched after Gisborne death, police seek person running from areaAn injured 36-year-old man was found on the on the front lawn of a property.28 Sep 09:59 PM
WorldTwo dead, multiple in hospital after Michigan church shooting and fireGrand Blanc Township Police Chief William Renye says the 40-year-old suspected gunman, identified as Thomas Jacob Sanford, was "neutralized" in the church parking lot. / AFPWatch28 Sep 09:57 PM
New ZealandHolding hands: Fathers and sons captured in tender portrait projectA Hawke's Bay photographer is exploring father-son relationships. 28 Sep 09:54 PM
New Zealand'She's bang on every time': Pup Indie has a nose for trufflesThe 7-month-old springer spaniel has just finished her first season at the truffiere. 28 Sep 09:48 PM
ChristchurchEvacuations after suspected gas bottle explosion in Christchurch; two taken to hospitalFire crews were called to Waterloo Rd in Hornby just after 9.30am.28 Sep 09:35 PM
New ZealandWrong-way e-scooter rider flees after Southern Motorway crashPolice say the e-scooter was heading south in the motorway’s northbound lane. 28 Sep 09:04 PM
New ZealandCould Molesworth Station become a not-for-profit farm?The current Pāmu lease ends in June 2026, with DoC planning a new tender. 28 Sep 08:24 PM
Herald NOWSynlait announces $307m deal for Pōkeno plantBusiness with 2degrees: Synlait enters binding conditional agreement to sell North Island assets to US healthcare giant Abbott.Watch28 Sep 08:17 PM
New ZealandSeymour hails U-turn on uni's compulsory Māori courses as 'massive victory'The courses were made compulsory for first-year students only this year. 28 Sep 08:06 PM
Herald NOWThe Herald NOW panel Phil Goff and Louisa WallFormer Auckland mayor Phil Goff and former Labour MP Louisa Wall join Ryan Bridges on Herald NOW.Watch28 Sep 08:06 PM
