New ZealandPerson dies in quad bike crash in rural South CanterburyA quad bike crash in rural South Canterbury has left one person dead.06 May 07:37 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionThomas CoughlanThomas Coughlan: Government moving too fast on roll back of pay equity regime OPINION: The coalition hasn't made a good case for urgently pushing through bill. 06 May 07:32 AM
New Zealand'200 to 250mm of rain': Wet, windy weather forecast to return for NZWet weather hits South Island on Thursday, tipped to reach North Island on Friday.06 May 07:20 AM
New Zealand'Enough is enough': Reward posted after 'sick' dog abuse videoChained Dog Awareness NZ urges people to identify the man for authorities.06 May 06:55 AM
New ZealandMetService National Weather Update: May 7 - May 9MetService National Weather Update: May 7 - May 9. Video / MetServiceWatch06 May 06:46 AM
New ZealandPilot's sky-high 'I love you' message spotted over AucklandA pilot's flight path spelled 'I love you' in the sky over Auckland and Warkworth.06 May 06:21 AM
New ZealandPolice, NZ Customs seize 25kg worth of cocaine valued at $9 millionPolice and customs received information about the importation through Lyttleton Port.06 May 06:17 AM
New ZealandOp shop boss in tears over rubbish, human waste dumped at doorPaying for clean-up means less money for the community.06 May 06:05 AM
New ZealandWellington struggles to shake Crypto outbreak, reported cases 'high'The outbreak started in March with the illness continuing to spread.06 May 06:00 AM
New Zealand'Backwards behaviour': Victoria law students forced to hand write exams Victoria Uni aims to ensure exams are AI-free, supporting genuine student effort.06 May 06:00 AM
EconomyKey says Trump using tariffs largely for leverage – but has fears for NZ film industryThe former Prime Minister also sees confidence returning to the New Zealand economy.06 May 06:00 AM
PoliticsCollins 'shocked' at Te Pāti Māori social media post as MPs consider haka verdict'This is not something we’ve seen before.'06 May 04:40 AM
PoliticsSocial media ban: Act blocks National’s bid for Govt consensus on member’s billNational want to replicate a ban that was passed by Australian lawmakers. 06 May 04:33 AM
PremiumPremiumBusinessGovt warned it'll be lumped with bigger bill than insurers if disaster strikesInsurers pass Reserve Bank stress test, but it worries about the Government's finances.06 May 04:16 AM
New ZealandPolice launch homicide inquiry after Manurewa man diesPolice said emergency services were called to a Mahia Rd property just before 10am after a report of a person seriously injured.Watch06 May 04:09 AM
New Zealand'There’s a fire in your playground!': Hero schoolgirl alerts staff, saves lives in restaurant blazeNine-year-old Harper Davis saw "a flicker of fire" and raced to tell McDonald's staff.06 May 04:00 AM
New ZealandBallance proposal to cut 62 jobs: Workers feel 'blindsided' Ballance Agri-Nutrients worker says there a lot of anxiety over potential loss of jobs.06 May 04:00 AM
New Zealand'Consent is a great thing’: Whangārei festival promotes respect, autonomyThe Festival of Consent runs until Sunday with events including talks and a dance party.06 May 03:36 AM
New ZealandCourt orders removal of unauthorised structures in Bay of IslandsA company ignored requests to remove a pontoon and rubber fenders.06 May 03:29 AM
New ZealandAfternoon quiz: What country was the first teddy bear museum established in? Test your knowledge with the Herald's afternoon quiz.06 May 03:00 AM
New Zealand‘Something out of a horror movie': Parole board describes man's abduction and sexual assault of jogger Haydn Christy was jailed in 2016 for 12 years with an 8-year minimum non-parole period. 06 May 03:00 AM
New ZealandGun allegedly fired in MSD office, man chargedNo one was injured during the incident, police confirmed.06 May 02:57 AM
PoliticsWorld media spotlight NZ film industry amid Trump tariff threat, minister says 'concerning'Paul Goldsmith said he wouldn't call New Zealand rebates a 'threat' to the US.06 May 02:53 AM
New ZealandAuditor-General launches probe into school lunchesInquiry will cover planning, procurement and contract implementation for the programme.06 May 02:50 AM
New ZealandBusiness in the front, party in the back this Fieldays'The team have nailed it – it’s a strategy that everyone can understand.'06 May 02:03 AM
New ZealandPet dog Mike found starved to death in kennel, tethered by rusty chainThe owner said he knew his dog was unwell but couldn't afford to get him checked. 06 May 02:00 AM
Crime'You'll see your son in the flowers': Slain student may be awarded posthumous PhD'The research had been done, he just needed to put it together.'06 May 02:00 AM
New ZealandNapier Library to close on weekends amid uncertain futureThe Saturday closure comes amid a proposal to shut Napier Library for at least two years.06 May 01:49 AM
New ZealandThe Country: Dr Frank Mitloehner on methane emissionsMark Cameron, Richard Lindroos, Dr Frank Mitloehner, and Rick Ladd.06 May 01:46 AM
New ZealandHomicide investigation under way after man's death in South AucklandEmergency services found the man critically injured on Mahia Rd before 10am.06 May 01:38 AM
New ZealandWatch: Flyover of major road build - how is the project progressing?Six bridges are under construction, with earthworks winding down for winter.06 May 01:20 AM
New Zealand'Heartbreaking': 38 pōhutukawa trees mowed down by vandalsReplacing the trees is estimated to cost $20,000, says Napier's mayor.06 May 01:15 AM
New Zealand‘Picked the right person for the job’: Ex-NZ police chief confirmed as Victoria’s top copMike Bush was NZ's Police Commissioner from 2014 until 2020.06 May 01:08 AM
PoliticsNational's Erica Stanford admits using personal email for work not best practiceThe minister says she's changed her processes after admitting processes were 'untidy'.06 May 12:20 AM
