PoliticsJudge reinstates Mariameno Kapa-Kingi's Te Pāti Māori membership The case was heard in the High Court at Wellington yesterday.05 Dec 03:17 AM
New ZealandGasps as woman avoids jail for sexually abusing teen boyVictim's dad: 'Our 14-year-old has had his childhood taken from him.'05 Dec 03:08 AM
Christchurch‘Deep regret': Daycare centre speaks out after children suffer chemical burnsIt is believed a chemical detergent for the centre's kitchen steriliser unit was used.05 Dec 02:21 AM
New ZealandAfternoon quiz: What is the largest of the Great Lakes in North America?Test your brains with the Herald's afternoon quiz.05 Dec 02:00 AM
New Zealand'Relief': Feral cat that wiped out tern colony caughtThe 6kg tomcat had forced almost all 95 nests on the river island to fail.05 Dec 01:55 AM
New ZealandAuckland FC v Wellington Phoenix: The derby destiny - who will prevail?NZ Herald football writer Michael Burgess and Newstalk ZB football commentator Jason Pine look ahead to the fifth instalment of the Kiwi A-League derby.Watch05 Dec 01:46 AM
TalanoaRare Polynesian spears saved from UK garden, up for auctionThe two spears have estimates of up to £15,000 each (about $34,660).05 Dec 01:39 AM
New ZealandWatch: Emergency services swarm Christchurch daycare centreMultiple patients were transported to hospital following what has been described as a chemical burn incident at the daycare facility.Watch05 Dec 01:24 AM
New ZealandHomemade warning signs appear after NZTA parks unmarked speed camera on busy roadThe DIY signs may 'dilute safety outcomes', NZTA says.05 Dec 01:18 AM
New ZealandI'm new to this: Whanganui Ukulele Orchestra with Erin SmithWhanganui Chronicle reporter Erin Smith joins the Whanganui Ukulele Orchestra for the I’m New to This series, playing Happy Birthday with members Diane Blair and Delia Jarrett.Watch05 Dec 01:13 AM
New ZealandPolice bring teen’s $20k North Shore smash and grab to an endPolice will boost patrols at Auckland shopping centres as Christmas nears.05 Dec 01:09 AM
New ZealandNot all talk: City 'shows up' for those facing hardshipIn one day the community donated more than $22k in food and gift items. 05 Dec 01:00 AM
New ZealandControversial flag exhibit stolen from Hastings art galleryThe flag was stolen from the Civic Square gallery on Thursday.05 Dec 12:58 AM
New ZealandKaitāia Christmas event savedKaitāia Christmas parade back on after last-minute lifeline from local grocer.Watch05 Dec 12:58 AM
New ZealandIkea and pine trees with Todd McClay on The CountryTodd McClay, Andrew Alderson, George Dodson, James Robertson, and Chris Brandolino. 05 Dec 12:42 AM
New ZealandAir New Zealand's Synthony in the Sky party planeOn Thursday 4 December, Air New Zealand turned the cabin of Flight NZ1331 from Auckland to Sydney into a high-altitude concert venue. Video / Air New ZealandWatch05 Dec 12:23 AM
New Zealand'Lose 5000 people coming into town’: Food waste fears as huge cruise ship skips city due to swellsShops and eateries in Napier city have missed out on a big day of trading.05 Dec 12:09 AM
AucklandQuiet inner-city Auckland street jolted awake as car ploughs into houseOne person was taken to hospital in a moderate condition.04 Dec 11:50 PM
CrimeMother confronts son's killer as he's jailed over trailer deathAndrew John Mercer, 32, had earlier admitted manslaughter over Robert Ralston's death.04 Dec 11:43 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandScotty Stevenson apologises after labelling Christ's College students 'syrup suckers'Scotty Stevenson of TVNZ has apologised for a live comment made during the Black Caps-West Indies test match.Watch04 Dec 11:35 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandNotorious Rotorua landlord's family home up for mortgagee saleThe Bhanas have been taken to the Tenancy Tribunal numerous times.04 Dec 11:14 PM
New Zealand'It’s going to be roasting': Hawke’s Bay braces for five days above 30CIt will be hot enough to cook an egg on a car bonnet, says a forecaster.04 Dec 11:12 PM
New ZealandDog owner in tears as she fights five-year ban after mauling of 79-year-old manThe woman is also battling to keep her name permanently suppressed.04 Dec 11:10 PM
New Zealand'$5k by the end of the week': Sex offender tries to bribe victim into dropping charge'I would like to let you know that I have truly suffered,' he wrote.04 Dec 11:06 PM
New Zealand'Very unusual': Nude man in camo mask shocks early morning dog walkerPolice are investigating after man was seen in Le Roy's Bush on Onewa Rd about 6am today.04 Dec 11:03 PM
New ZealandBlack Caps and West Indies face off on first test, day four at Hagley OvalNewstalk ZB's Andrew Alderson discusses about day four of the Black Caps v West Indies test.Watch04 Dec 10:59 PM
New ZealandDramatic 55km dash from police across motorways ends in imitation firearms findPolice say the fleeing car was carrying three high-powered BB guns, among other items.04 Dec 10:57 PM
New ZealandTe Puia steps up to run volcanic valley in new partnershipThe 1886 Tarawera eruption created the valley leading to Lake Rotomahana.04 Dec 10:55 PM
New ZealandMayor warns rates cap will hit tourism districtsRuapehu has a small population but its heavy visitor load requires additional facilities.04 Dec 10:30 PM
Auckland$33,000 pendant swallowed in Auckland jewellery heist 'recovered'A man is due to appear in the Auckland District Court next week over the alleged theft.04 Dec 10:27 PM
New ZealandFarmers battling invasive lupins told they are on their ownBen and Georgie Lutyens say lupins now cover about 202ha of their farm.04 Dec 10:15 PM
EducationSchool at centre of mouldy lunch scandal launches own investigationThe findings are set to be released next week. 04 Dec 10:06 PM
AucklandMissing South Auckland girl, 13, found safe after three weeksThe girl went missing from Manurewa and was last seen on November 14.04 Dec 10:03 PM
New ZealandWaikato woman defies rare disease for Great Wall charity trekSocial worker Jansje Strydom walked the landmark in China for Barnardos.04 Dec 10:00 PM
