PremiumPremiumCrimeFive duped Kiwi crims caught in global 'sting of the century' They were promised an encrypted app to freely discuss the drug trade. It was an FBI trap. 08 Feb 06:00 AM
New ZealandTwo seriously hurt as motorcycle crash blocks road, helicopter and paramedics at sceneThe single-vehicle incident happened to the east of Gore. 08 Feb 05:05 AM
New ZealandWatch: Man attempting world-record swim joined by orca in shallows at popular NZ beachLifeguards tracked the pod along Pāpāmoa Beach to protect swimmers.08 Feb 05:04 AM
New ZealandExplosions heard from 'huge' Taupō school fire, crews scrambled on roof to douse flamesNearby residents were warned to keep windows and doors closed due to billowing smoke.08 Feb 04:55 AM
New Zealand'Confident our food was not responsible': Food truck responds after Laneway illness reportsA vendor says some festivalgoers reported falling ill despite eating nothing at the event.08 Feb 04:05 AM
New ZealandWoman suffered entrenched family violence, strangled more than 40 times by partnerOn one occasion, she lost consciousness, and, when she woke, she stabbed the man. 08 Feb 04:00 AM
Auckland'Like I was 16 again': Seymour bunny-hops Land Rover recreating steps stunt for charityThe Drive 4 Hearts campaign has raised $161,400 of its $300,000 goal.08 Feb 03:15 AM
New ZealandAfternoon quiz: What is rapper Drake's real name?Test your brain with the Herald's afternoon quiz.08 Feb 02:00 AM
New Zealand'The system needs an overhaul': Why one juror's excitement quickly turned to frustrationHe spent three days waiting, only to be released without serving on a jury.08 Feb 02:00 AM
AucklandWatch: Smoke billows over central Auckland as flaming car blocks motorway off-rampVideo shows the front of the car completely swallowed by flames.08 Feb 01:52 AM
New ZealandSmoke billows over a large fire at Taupo-nui-a-Tia CollegeSmoke billows over a large fire at Taupo-nui-a-Tia College. Video / SuppliedWatch08 Feb 01:31 AM
New ZealandDavid Seymour recreates Land Rover parliament stunt at EllersliePrime Minister David Seymour drove a 1948 Land Rover Series I at the Ellerslie Racecourse. The event aimed to fund research for a new heart valve for children with rheumatic fever.Watch08 Feb 01:22 AM
New ZealandVehicle on fire on Auckland motorway off-rampA vehicle was seen engulfed in flames on the Khyber Pass off-ramp on Auckland's Southern Motorway. Video / SuppliedWatch08 Feb 01:20 AM
New ZealandKiwi who managed Epstein’s properties left $3.3m in sex offender's estate days before deathBrice Gordon managed Epstein’s US properties for years, together with his wife Karen.08 Feb 01:00 AM
New Zealand'Essential travel only': Convoys to escort traffic as wrecked section of highway partially reopensConvoys will run three times daily each way across the 37km Waioweka Gorge.08 Feb 12:09 AM
New ZealandBeach town suffers summer of strict water rules: Limits to showers, laundry, toilet flushing'We can't have it happening again', councillor says of the restrictions.07 Feb 11:26 PM
New ZealandOrca delight beachgoers at PāpāmoaOcean swimmer Jono Ridler ran into a pod of orca whilst passing through Pāpāmoa. Video / Joshua McCormackWatch07 Feb 10:49 PM
New ZealandWorker exposed to asbestos, paint fumes now suffers lung disease but ACC says pet parrot is to blameHe was told he may have 'bird fancier's lung' amid his long fight for ACC cover.07 Feb 10:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandFrom superyacht kitchen to LA start-up: The Kiwi woman backing hemp milk to go globalPeople who have tasted the hemp milk say it "tastes like a frosty".07 Feb 09:00 PM
New ZealandWhat caused last month's hospital IT outageThe southern outage on January 13 took out systems doctors and nurses need.07 Feb 08:57 PM
New ZealandPerson seriously injured in Napier assaultPolice were called to Massey Crescent in the suburb of Marewa just after 11pm.07 Feb 08:46 PM
New ZealandNZ Herald Morning News Update | Wellington beaches remain closed, house fire in AshburtonNZ Herald Morning News Update | Wellington beaches remain closed, house fire in Ashburton, Trump unapologetic for racist Obamas video. Video / NZ HeraldWatch07 Feb 08:36 PM
AucklandMotorcyclist dies in early morning crash north of AucklandEmergency services were called to Horseshoe Bush Rd at about 1.30am.07 Feb 08:20 PM
New Zealand'Groomer Vibe': Tenant accused neighbour on social media of having same vibe as childhood groomerThe man has now been evicted after being issued with three antisocial behaviour notices.07 Feb 08:00 PM
New ZealandZero rats detected: Iwi-led conservation project delivers win for kōkako Conservation project wipes out rodent predators across 700ha of Kaimai Mamaku forest.07 Feb 05:05 PM
OpinionGlenn DwightGlenn Dwight: 'Chief Excitement Officer' and other unsung community heroes OPINION: From the hall kitchen to the trestle table, volunteers power every event.07 Feb 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Replaced more than 30 windscreens': Carnage from roadworks on level 'never seen' before'It’s the biggest muck-up I’ve ever seen on a stretch of roadworks and I’ve seen a few.'07 Feb 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: Peter Mandelson and Andrew allegations continue to expand like toxic foamOPINION: These men in positions of power viewed themselves as beyond reproach. 07 Feb 04:00 PM
New Zealand'Especially muggy': Incoming 'surge of humidity' as tropics start firing upKiwis are being told to prepare for 'especially muggy' conditions in the week ahead.07 Feb 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandSand dune tragedy: Woman heard voice of lost partner during labour with his sonJasmine Cooke describes her baby boy, born after tragedy, as 'heaven sent'.07 Feb 04:00 PM
New Zealand'The curse of this scrub': The mānuka blight fight of 1949“If some grub could get to work and eradicate it, we should be very thankful.”07 Feb 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandFrom Greytown to glory: The life and legend of All Black Grant BattyFamily, friends and ex-teammates will honour him at a celebration of life on Friday.07 Feb 04:00 PM
New Zealand'I had to stay alive for 10 days': Midwife’s ordeal shows strain on heart careShe spent 10 days at home fearing another attack while awaiting surgery.07 Feb 04:00 PM
OpinionKem OrmondVege tips: The highs and lows of parsnip growingOPINION: Parsnips are a versatile vegetable, but there's a bit of a knack to growing them.07 Feb 04:00 PM
