CrimeDisgraced Dunedin healer sentenced to home detention for indecently assaulting patientHe spoke of “energy and chi” then accused the victim of using her body to manipulate men.05 Sep 05:20 AM
New ZealandAll Blacks vs South Africa: Eden Park showdown this SaturdayAll Black captain Scott Barrett during the captains run. The All Blacks play South Africa at Eden Park on Saturday. Video / Dean PurcellWatch05 Sep 05:06 AM
New Zealand'Absolute panic': Family's plea as schoolgirl, 14, vanishes overnight from bedHer mother Annika noticed her missing at 6.30 this morning.05 Sep 05:05 AM
New ZealandFinal Countdown: Side-by-side supermarkets will now have different names, but for how long?Napier is famous for its two Countdowns, but rebranding has started at just one of them.05 Sep 04:55 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionSimon WilsonIt drives me crazy: Five questions that Auckland’s new transport setup doesn’t answerOpinion: Local decision-making good, Government over-reach bad: the new transport plan.05 Sep 04:45 AM
PremiumPremiumEconomy'Significant value for money concerns': Treasury unleashes at RBNZ for 50% funding increase requestNew details emerge of negotiations between departments.05 Sep 04:42 AM
New ZealandTwo youths fighting for their lives after gangland violence grips Hawke's BayA gun was allegedly fired at a house and two people suffered dire injuries in an assault. 05 Sep 04:37 AM
New ZealandThe first-timer and the stalwart: Meet two people helping make Aims Games happenKahleia Josephson runs water polo and Malcolm Taylor maps the cross-country course.05 Sep 04:33 AM
CrimeJulia DeLuney jailed for 18 years for murdering her mother in Khandallah attackShe struck her mother around the head with an object several times. Her motive was money.05 Sep 04:19 AM
New ZealandThree arrested after police spike vehicle on Hawke's Bay ExpresswayThe incident was not thought to be related to overnight gang violence.05 Sep 04:05 AM
New ZealandBrave soles: NZ mum sets barefoot 100m Lego run recordNearly 300kg of Lego was needed for the world-record run.05 Sep 03:55 AM
Wellington'No known safe level': Expert's warning amid asbestos fire doors scareMultiple multi-million dollar building projects have been impacted.05 Sep 03:48 AM
New ZealandSportsman broke baby's ribs by squeezing him in 'pure frustration', court hearsA sportsman broke a baby’s ribs in frustration, a Dunedin court heard.05 Sep 03:39 AM
New Zealand'We're petrified': Witness watches three men with gun storm Napier homeTwo serious incidents in one night as police in Hawke's Bay scramble.05 Sep 03:27 AM
New ZealandPolice chase ends with arrests at Auckland's LynnMall shopping centreThe incident started in Māngere Bridge after a call in regard to family harm.05 Sep 03:23 AM
New Zealand'Real unease': Attempted arson at gang pad sparks police response'Flammable projectiles' were thrown at a gang pad in Christchurch. 05 Sep 03:20 AM
New Zealand'Gangs create chaos': Police respond to Christchurch arson attemptFlammable projectiles were thrown at a fence on Cuffs Rd this morning.05 Sep 03:02 AM
New ZealandAfternoon quiz: Napoleon Bonaparte was born on which French island?Test your brains with the Herald's afternoon quiz.05 Sep 03:00 AM
New ZealandMother of murdered Grace Millane gets honorary doctorate Gillian Millane will receive the award for her work in tackling violence against women.05 Sep 02:55 AM
New ZealandSamoa election count shows Fast Party's landslide winFast has taken 30 of 51 seats and secured a majority in Samoa’s election.05 Sep 02:49 AM
New ZealandCentral Hawke’s Bay’s contentious dam plan hangs over local elections raceTwo key figures in dam debate back for another local politics run - one for, one against.05 Sep 02:18 AM
New ZealandRed meat prices soar as Kiwis turn to local butchers, huntingCost of living pushes prices up, causing shoppers to rethink their consumption.05 Sep 02:10 AM
AucklandWatch: Car fire blocks lanes on Auckland's Southern Motorway, billowing smoke affects trafficEmergency services attended the blaze, which caused significant traffic tailbacks. 05 Sep 02:07 AM
New ZealandGangs, meth and a murder trial: Why a key Crown witness rethought her loyalty to Mob bossWilliams is accused of shooting Ryan Woodford at point-blank range.05 Sep 02:00 AM
New ZealandStudy links higher neurodegenerative disease risk to top rugby playersStudy shows higher rates of brain disease in former elite male players.05 Sep 01:59 AM
New ZealandCar erupts into flames blocking southbound lanes at Spaghetti JunctionA car has erupted into flames on Auckland's Southern Motorway on Spaghetti Junction. Video / Moe SalehiWatch05 Sep 01:58 AM
New ZealandNapier-Wairoa highway to close for bridge upgrade at Waikare GorgeThe new Acrow bridge is 1m wider, stronger, and quieter than the old bridge.05 Sep 01:38 AM
New ZealandMissing 25-year-old woman: Mum’s plea for sightingsTe Anihana's Mother and Detective Senior Sergeant speak to media regarding ongoing appeals to locate the missing 25-year-old woman, Te Anihana Pomana. Video / Annaleise ShortlandWatch05 Sep 01:32 AM
New ZealandWatch: Planes battle wild winds in WellingtonWind gusts of up to 120kph test pilots skills at Wellington International Airport. Video / Mark Mitchell.Watch05 Sep 01:25 AM
CrimeMayor dismisses claims fugitive dad stole quad bike from farmerMax Baxter says farmers are diligent about securing their assets from theft.05 Sep 01:15 AM
New ZealandNumber 1 item removed from airport checked luggageAuckland Airport says thousands of unopened batteries from checked bags go to charity, avoiding landfill. Video / Auckland AirportWatch05 Sep 01:03 AM
New ZealandSenior King Cobra laid to rest in South AucklandHundreds of mourners travelled across Auckland for Ulaiasi Pulete's funeral.05 Sep 12:21 AM
New ZealandKing Cobras gather for gang leader’s funeralThe funeral for Ulaiasi Pulete, one of the most senior members of Auckland’s King Cobras gang, held at Davis Funeral Home in Henderson. Video / NZ HeraldWatch05 Sep 12:12 AM
New Zealand'A bit of oomph': Chef aims to make spicy Kiwi brand a pantry 'staple'Her products are sold in more than 300 NZ outlets, and she's on her third cookbook.05 Sep 12:00 AM