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
PremiumPremiumRetail‘Treasures ends tomorrow. Or it’s on’: How a dispute over diapers erupted into ‘all out war’The protagonists, the arguments, and a joke than cannot be repeated.05 Sep 12:00 AM
CrimeMurder defendant named: Suppression lifts for woman after Black Power member's deathSelwyn Robson was given a full gang funeral in May. 04 Sep 11:58 PM
Auckland'Has not come to me': Auckland mayor blindsided by museum job cutsChallenging economy, lower visitor numbers and asbestos discovery have all hurt the venue.04 Sep 11:57 PM
PoliticsKoroneihana 2025: Kīngitanga 'immensely proud' of Māori Queen as she prepares for first public speechKoroneihana is taking place at Tūrangawaewae Marae in Ngāruawāhia.04 Sep 11:54 PM
New Zealand'Manifestly inadequate:' Defence Force appeals attempted spy’s 2-year sentence NZ's first convicted attempted spy could end up in civilian prison if appeal succeeds. 04 Sep 11:48 PM
AucklandAuckland Transport to be stripped of most powersThe Government has set out the fine print for its promised shake-up of Auckland Transport.04 Sep 11:32 PM
New ZealandBishop unveils 'actions to support' rough sleepersThe latest official data shows almost 5000 people in New Zealand are homeless.04 Sep 11:19 PM
Auckland'It's like she's disappeared': Missing woman travelled across Auckland day before she vanishedMum's desperate message to missing daughter to let family know she's safe.04 Sep 11:03 PM