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
New ZealandMinibus flips on State Highway 39Emergency services at the scene after a minibus flipped on State Highway 39, just outside of Ōtorohanga. Video / Michael Morrah, Katie HarrisWatch17 Sep 12:27 AM
Politics‘It’s biblical’: Shane Jones on his ascension to NZ First deputy leaderMany assumed the experienced MP was the party's deputy leader already.17 Sep 12:14 AM
New ZealandTumu’s 50‑year milestone: From Dannevirke timber yard to a Hawke’s Bay powerhouseHugh and Pam O'Sullivan opened the first timber yard in Dannevirke in 1975.17 Sep 12:13 AM
New ZealandTop NZ musicians quit Spotify over royalties and CEO’s $1.2b defence tiesGreen MP Tamatha Paul says Kiwi artists get little from Spotify royalties.17 Sep 12:08 AM
CrimeCashier steals card from sick customer, goes on $8500 shopping spreeHer bank refused a refund, ruling she had not protected her Pin.17 Sep 12:05 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandNudism, spies and 'tingle rays': Meet the candidate who has stood in every race since 1969Tubby Hansen, 80, has thrown his hat in the ring once again.17 Sep 12:00 AM
New Zealand'Payout has definitely helped': Rural spending picks up in TaranakiShops in Stratford report locals buying higher-end appliances once more.16 Sep 11:46 PM
New ZealandNut today: Customs bust $9m drug haul hidden in macadamia nut parcelsA parcel with over 2kg of meth was traced to a 31-year-old Waihī man.16 Sep 11:22 PM
New ZealandMetService Weather 17th September 2025MetService Weather 17th September 2025. Video / MetServiceWatch16 Sep 11:17 PM
New ZealandOn The Up: Making strides - Northland teen's dog walking venture takes offKymani Exshaw started The Dogfather service in Kerikeri for local dogs.16 Sep 11:00 PM
New Zealand'Struggling': The small town where rates debt doubled in just one yearIndebted homeowners owed an average of $1244 to the council.16 Sep 10:53 PM
PoliticsThe 'good thing' Waititi says has come out of Ferris' explosive race commentsHe also addressed the sudden removal of an MP as the party's whip.16 Sep 10:50 PM
New ZealandMum pleads for action as excluded 13-year-old left without schoolThree Hamilton schools have refused to take him after his exclusion.16 Sep 10:31 PM
New ZealandNZ venues, schools, businesses warned on extremist violence in crowded spaces'The most plausible domestic violent extremist attack scenario remains a lone actor'.16 Sep 10:30 PM
Auckland24yo charged with firing gun in busy supermarket carpark, injuring manPolice say he faces firearm and wounding charges.16 Sep 10:21 PM
Crime'Family crest': Judge orders police to return gang member's seized patchSyd Te Rata said wearing the gang patch was a way of honouring his friend who had died.16 Sep 10:04 PM
New ZealandKids feel like Super Rugby stars at NZ’s biggest junior rugby festival120 teams and more than 10,000 supporters are expected to attend.16 Sep 10:00 PM
New Zealand'Prove who I am': Keisha Castle-Hughes' challenge to get daughter NZ citizenshipThe actor told the Waitangi Tribunal it took four years to get her daughter's passport.16 Sep 09:53 PM
WellingtonCar flips on roof outside Wellington HospitalTwo people suffered moderate injuries after the car rolled and hit another.16 Sep 09:47 PM
Herald NOW'Explained: Why is food giant Talley's taking TVNZ to court?NZ Herald investigative reporter Matt Nippert speaks to Ryan Bridge about why food giant Talley's has taken TVNZ to court. Video / Herald NOWWatch16 Sep 09:46 PM
