New ZealandReforming council culture the focus for mayoral candidate Suaree BorellShe says council culture must shift to make 'impactful decisions'.17 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandKea Kids News: Kids with Down syndrome are meeting up for a massive playdate!Reporter Evie is at an Auckland Down Syndrome Association playdate, where kids and their families have a blast with face painting, crafts, and best of all new friends!Watch17 Sep 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Inches from my face': Driver haunted by near-miss after 'rusty' street pole crashes onto moving carSameer Rajan is traumatised by the incident and believes he narrowly cheated death.17 Sep 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionRichard PrebbleRichard Prebble: Why separate seats could weaken the Māori influence they aim to protectOPINION: Rotorua's Māori councillor numbers fell after wards were introduced.17 Sep 05:00 PM
CrimeWhangārei police seek two men after ‘cowardly’ aggravated robberyThe victim briefly lost consciousness during the late-night assault.17 Sep 09:39 AM
New Zealand'Targeted and exploited': Court hears of former All White's gambling addictionClayton Lewis’ sentencing has been delayed after submissions on his gambling problems.17 Sep 09:14 AM
New ZealandLate-night knocks, toe tugging and power tools: Tribunal slams landlord's conductOne tenant said they were woken by the landlord tugging at their toe.17 Sep 08:00 AM
New ZealandLonger jail time for man who put gun to injured hostage's head, yelling 'I’ll f****** kill him!'Crown lawyers argued that Jade Raymond Mellow's sentence was 'manifestly inadequate'.17 Sep 07:00 AM
New ZealandWatch: Scary moment as truckie overtakes on the West CoastThe video was shared on Facebook, where viewers were sharply divided.17 Sep 07:00 AM
New ZealandPeters rebukes Seymour over Palestine recognition commentsThe Foreign Affairs Minister will set out NZ’s position at the United Nations next week.17 Sep 06:43 AM
New ZealandAuckland man sent to jail over 9000 child abuse imagesTodd Williams, 30, admitted to storing thousands of exploitative images and videos.17 Sep 06:38 AM
New ZealandWatch: Police car nearly collides with vehicle at Manurewa roundaboutNZTA rules state drivers entering a roundabout must give way to vehicles from the right.17 Sep 06:00 AM
New Zealand'Who would steal a ramp?': Outrage after theft traps woman in her homeWithout the temporary ramp, Sholeen Schultz cannot safely leave her Whangārei home.17 Sep 06:00 AM
New Zealand'Not over yet': Eight scrub fires burn around CanterburyFire and Emergency NZ is responding to a fire in Southbridge and another in Springfield. Video / Kirsty WildeWatch17 Sep 05:40 AM
Politics'Issue for all': Hipkins not interested in automatic citizenship just for overseas MāoriHe's also distanced himself from more comments from Te Pāti Māori MP Takuta Ferris.17 Sep 05:09 AM
PremiumPremiumCryptoVanishing act: Liquidators still searching for boss of collapsed Auckland crypto firm two years onGood news, bad news for customers of failed cryptocurrency exchange.17 Sep 05:00 AM
Wellington'He threatened to kill me': Hostel fire murder accused's outburst against expert witnessThe defence and witness discussed whether the outburst was a symptom of the man's illness.17 Sep 04:49 AM
AucklandFemale killed in serious crash in suburban AucklandThe people trapped in separate vehicles in Ellerslie were freed after 20 and 30 minutes. 17 Sep 04:33 AM
CrimePublic figure in court: Interim name suppression granted in assault allegationThe charge relates to an alleged assault in Whangārei on Monday.17 Sep 04:00 AM
New ZealandECan mulls 'nitrate emergency' declarationThe motion to declare a 'nitrate emergency' has drawn criticism from Government ministers.17 Sep 03:59 AM
New ZealandSevere winds and flooding hit South Island as roads shut, truck rollsWellington schools remain open despite wind warnings of up to 120km/h.17 Sep 03:51 AM
New ZealandChina warns citizens to 'remain vigilant' as it blasts NZ over treatment of travellerOfficials were accused of engaging in 'harassment and interrogation without cause'. 17 Sep 03:47 AM
BusinessCost of living pressures keep households pessimistic in confidence surveyLower-income households remain hardest hit as essentials eat up pay.17 Sep 03:33 AM
New ZealandThe Mangōnui Hotel has much to offer its new ownerThe Mangōnui Hotel, one of Northland’s few remaining and best-preserved early 20th-century waterfront pubs, is up for sale for the first time in 30 years. Video /Barfoot & ThompsonWatch17 Sep 03:21 AM
New ZealandStarving puppy found with bullet in leg, broken hip, 100 fishbones in stomachSPCA boss says Patchy’s life ended before it even began.17 Sep 03:02 AM
New ZealandAfternoon quiz: Which country is the largest producer of edible mushrooms?Test your brains with the Herald's afternoon quiz.17 Sep 03:00 AM
CrimeSuitcase murder trial: PlayStation records shed light on children's final day aliveThe Crown has called its final factual witness in Hakyung Lee's double-murder trial.17 Sep 02:29 AM
PoliticsShane Jones crowned NZ First deputy leaderNZ First MP Shane Jones is now the party's deputy leader after a unanimous caucus vote. Video / Mark MitchellWatch17 Sep 02:23 AM
New ZealandThe Country: The PM on ag returning to the classroomChristopher Luxon, Shane McManaway, Andrew Murray, Nicola Grigg, and Jeremy Rookes speak.17 Sep 02:06 AM
New ZealandMetService severe weather September 17-19MetService severe weather September 17-19. Video / MetServiceWatch17 Sep 01:44 AM
New ZealandEmergency response after van flips on rural highway Police say the road remains partially blocked while the scene is cleared.17 Sep 01:10 AM
New ZealandMan shoots dog in the head after it barked at him in supermarket carparkDanny Livingstone then shot the dog's owner in the arm. 17 Sep 01:00 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionYou may hate the chained-up priests – but Gaza is our generation’s Springbok Tour momentRev Scottie Reeve says the protest may seem over-dramatic but it was the only option left.17 Sep 12:47 AM
New Zealand'Poignant and powerful': Māori Queen at Hastings festival launch'Her support ... anchors Toitū Te Reo as a movement of enduring significance.'17 Sep 12:32 AM
