New ZealandAfternoon quiz: Which pigment comes from cuttlefish?Test your brains with the Herald's afternoon quiz.27 Aug 03:00 AM
New Zealand'Couldn’t handle the screaming and crying': Man reveals why he killed his girlfriend's babyMatthew Ellery threw the girl to the floor and smothered her. Then he blamed her uncle.27 Aug 03:00 AM
New ZealandSeriously injured person rescued after falling down 30m abandoned coal mineThe injured person has been taken to Greymouth Hospital. 27 Aug 02:43 AM
New ZealandMan dies in single-vehicle crash near Gore Emergency services responded to the crash on Old Coach Rd just after 10 this morning.27 Aug 02:39 AM
ChristchurchWoman died in police cell after 'tense and dangerous' police calloutThe death has been referred to the Coroner and Independent Police Conduct Authority.27 Aug 02:16 AM
New ZealandThe Country: Jane Smith and Damien O'Connor - friends at last?Christopher Luxon, Jane Smith, Stefan Vogel, and Rick Ladd.27 Aug 02:14 AM
New ZealandNZ Herald Afternoon News Update | Cop killer on the run, search for Dezi Freeman continuesNZ Herald Afternoon News Update | Cop killer on the run, search for Dezi Freeman continues & concussion experts call for ban of Run It Straight eventsWatch27 Aug 01:57 AM
New ZealandMetService Severe Weather: August 27thMetService Severe Weather: August 27th. Video / MetServiceWatch27 Aug 01:55 AM
New ZealandKrispy Kreme store accused of endangering local catsAwhi Mai Cat Rescue accuse the Krispy Kreme store of tampering with the cats' food. 27 Aug 01:38 AM
New ZealandPolice close Wellington street while investigating 'item of concern'Six police cars and Defence Force experts were present at the scene. 27 Aug 01:38 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandKiwibank cites 'unforeseen circumstances' as Dannevirke branch closesMayoral candidates are concerned the closure will impact residents, including the elderly.27 Aug 01:16 AM
CrimeWoman who ran over, killed ex had contacted police earlier seeking helpHer murder trial was set for next week. She was instead jailed for manslaughter.27 Aug 12:57 AM
New ZealandNZ Herald Live: Finance Minister Nicola Willis announces next steps for supermarket competitionNicola Willis announces next steps for supermarket competitionWatch27 Aug 12:50 AM
New ZealandMan arrested for importing 1m black market-bound cigarettes into NZThe cigarettes, imported from China, were falsely declared as clothes. 27 Aug 12:30 AM
New ZealandFormer Māori All Black Shane Christie dies aged 39Shane Christie advocated for NZ Rugby to do more for players with head injuries.27 Aug 12:26 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandLakeland Queen's booze application uncovers consent glitchThe council is contacting affected businesses to address consenting issues.27 Aug 12:20 AM
New Zealand‘A big honour’: NZ writer’s pivot from book reviewer to award-winning children’s authorClaire Mabey made a career of championing award-winning authors. Now she’s one of them.27 Aug 12:18 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionRichard PrebbleRichard Prebble: Ex-ministers' refusal undermines Covid inquiry integrityOPINION: The ex-ministers claim all questions were answered in private.27 Aug 12:00 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionAudrey YoungJudge says Waitangi Tribunal is 'Rolls Royce' arbiter on Treaty Claimants want a greater role for courts in declaring breaches of the Treaty of Waitangi. 26 Aug 11:51 PM
New ZealandAlleged assaults at Tauranga Hospital investigatedPolice were called to reports of a man acting aggressively towards staff.26 Aug 11:46 PM
ChristchurchWatch: 'Could have been catastrophic': Scary near miss as child crosses roadPolice said the close call could have been a 'catastrophic event'.26 Aug 11:24 PM
New ZealandEviction crisis as squatters overrun Auckland lodgeThe property, valued at $3.1m, is slated for demolition due to safety concerns.26 Aug 11:04 PM
New ZealandHighway reopens after animal scraps spill causes 18-hour closureAnimal scraps spilled from a truck, closing SH2 in Waipawa.26 Aug 10:57 PM
New ZealandParents say schools getting opening hours wrong for yearsSome primary schools added days on after realising they had misinterpreted the rules.26 Aug 10:50 PM
New ZealandWATCH: Police warning after cars ‘near miss’ as child crosses roadPolice are reminding drivers to take care at intersections after a car fails to give way to a child crossing the road in Christchurch.Watch26 Aug 10:48 PM
New ZealandBoarding house managers evict 26 peopleAuckland boarding house managers evict 26 people with two days' notice. Video / RNZWatch26 Aug 10:30 PM
New ZealandAuckland Airport overhaul: Fewer counters, more self-serviceThe airport says it will carry out the biggest international check-in overhaul since the 1970s. Video / Auckland AirportWatch26 Aug 10:14 PM
New ZealandMother pleads not guilty after baby's body found in Albert ParkA 36-year-old woman is charged with concealing the dead body of a child. 26 Aug 10:13 PM
PremiumPremiumPropertyAuckland 56-level tower scheme to include hotel: Precinct PropertiesPlans for 'capital recycling': sell part or all of the new PwC Tower in Commercial Bay.26 Aug 09:40 PM
New Zealand'Highly concerning': 3kg of pipe bomb materials, 3D firearm parts uncovered during meth supply bust Operation Trunk targeted importation and supply of methamphetamine in the Hutt Valley. 26 Aug 09:21 PM
New ZealandCommissioner considers merging govt agencies for efficiency boostTe Puni Kōkiri will not be changed, ensuring its functions and branding remain.26 Aug 09:04 PM
New Zealand $200k spent outsourcing scans and X-rays in Lakes, 1902 on waitlistThe union says it is 'impossible' to provide timely services as demand surges.26 Aug 09:00 PM
New ZealandKea Kids News: Meet the next generation of MorioriReporter Zion interviews Moriori kids of Rēkohu (Chatham Island) about their proud ancestry, heritage, and culture. Video / Kea Kids NewsWatch26 Aug 08:57 PM
New ZealandIllegal parking on Meola Rd sparks safety concerns and congestionBollards have been installed as part of a long-term upgrade.26 Aug 08:47 PM
