New Zealand'Massive achievement': Kiwi Titus Proctor claims second world title at 21He becomes the first New Zealand male to hold the WBC Muay Thai world belt.09 Dec 05:31 PM
New ZealandRāhui placed along Mount Maunganui coast to protect kaimoanaPāua numbers in the area have dropped by more than 50%.09 Dec 05:30 PM
New Zealand Homicide probe after third inmate death at Mt Eden prison in a yearA man died in Auckland City Hospital 10 days after the alleged assault by his cellmate.09 Dec 05:29 PM
Herald NOWNZ Herald Headlines | Wednesday December 10, 2025Morning Headlines | Calls made to allocate police on buses after Auckland bus attacks, ten year rāhui placed at Tongariro after second blaze | Wednesday December 10, 2025Watch09 Dec 05:27 PM
New ZealandJudge tells court-martialled, dismissed soldier Jackie Te Weehi her actions were destructiveThe Army corporal has been dismissed from the NZDF and sentenced to a term of detention.09 Dec 05:09 PM
New Zealand'Buy a Central HB landmark': Huge historic homestead with truffle farm for saleTruffles, history and a luxury retreat all in one could be yours at Wallingford.09 Dec 05:00 PM
OpinionOpinion: NZ needs more entrepreneurs – will its new tertiary strategy reward real risk-takers?OPINION: New rules urge universities to create more innovators, founders and risk-takers.09 Dec 05:00 PM
New ZealandDrunk, speeding teen driver crashed after mistakenly thinking police were chasing herA coroner has found Tielyr Ayrton's death was avoidable.09 Dec 04:20 PM
New ZealandGirl dies after falling from quad bike driven by father into mower towed behind Her father and another relative rushed to the girl’s aid but she was in a 'dire condition'09 Dec 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumLetters to the EditorLetters: Was Ikea opening really a good sign for society?OPINION: A Herald reader is concerned about the backlog in our justice system09 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandMorning quiz: Which artist created the famous sculpture The Thinker?Test your brains with the Herald's morning quiz.09 Dec 04:00 PM
AucklandAuckland man who duped three prostitutes with fake payments dodges rape chargeThe man even faked a clear lab test to convince a woman to have unprotected sex.09 Dec 04:00 PM
New Zealand'Turn your hearing aids up': Supergran DJ to make Rhythm and Vines debut, and historySuperGrans will run a GranStand chill zone with kai, games and alcohol-free drinks.09 Dec 04:00 PM
New Zealand'Unprovoked attack': Auckland man dies after alleged stabbing on public busA 36-year-old suspect was arrested in the Auckland CBD after a police tip-off.09 Dec 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: Public must maintain respect and support for police, despite controversiesOPINION: Most police are good, honest people doing difficult jobs.09 Dec 04:00 PM
New Zealand'The cost of these things is ridiculous': Blind Kiwis priced out of life-changing techSome 58% of disabled New Zealanders earn $30,000 or less a year.09 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandKea Kids News: Kicking down barriers: meet the kids redefining footballReporter Abdullah is pitchside, commentating on Adaptive football - a space where every kid has a shot to learn, play and shine.Watch09 Dec 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionSimon WilsonSimon Wilson: The reason Chris Bishop seems so confused OPINION: Chris Bishop is the minister for almost everything, but he's not running things. 09 Dec 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionJune McCabe: Māori economy forecast to double to $70k per person by 2040Opinion: The Māori Economy could deliver 22% of NZ's economic growth over 15 years09 Dec 08:00 AM
New ZealandRuth Richardson agrees to debate country’s fiscal position with Nicola WillisEx-Finance Minister will debate the incumbent after next week's Half-Year Fiscal Update.09 Dec 07:54 AM
New Zealand‘Second chance at life’: Young mum’s plea for urgent unfunded cancer treatmentThe 25-year-old mother hopes the treatment will let her watch her girls grow up.09 Dec 07:00 AM
New ZealandElderly couple killed as fire engulfs Foxton Beach homeNeighbours fled homes before dawn as explosions rang out across Queen St.09 Dec 06:32 AM
New Zealand'Mistaken vigilante justice': Autistic man violently attacked on the street by trioThe victim was pushed to the ground, then kicked and punched in the head and chest.09 Dec 06:00 AM
New ZealandPrincipal defends $18.5k Queenstown trip as Auditor-General flags schools' travel spendingOther flagged trips include a $29,458 overseas tour and family travel to Rarotonga. 09 Dec 06:00 AM
Wellington‘Deeply distressing time': Mayor speaks out after 10yo raped at local parkThe offender, in Oranga Tamariki care, was not under any detention order at the time.09 Dec 05:30 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionThomas CoughlanThomas Coughlan: Government gets its way with new planning reforms OPINION: The Government will be calling the shots in the new resource management system. 09 Dec 05:23 AM
New ZealandFinancial controller who stole $289k from social services employer avoids jailWoman made more than 1000 fraudulent card transactions over 16 months.09 Dec 05:00 AM
AucklandSecurity firm defends staff after claim a cat was dumped on roadsideGlobal Security says GPS data backs its claim a worker stopped to avoid hitting the cat.09 Dec 04:45 AM
AucklandSummer rail shutdown: Auckland trains face nearly month-long haltAll four Auckland train lines will shut from December 27 to January 18.09 Dec 04:34 AM
New Zealand'Take extra care': Fire crews battle vegetation blaze by Karapiro highwayCambridge, Tirau and Matamata crews are there with three fire engines and a water tanker.09 Dec 04:33 AM
New ZealandACC's financial squeeze: The human tollFor nearly half of those exited, ACC cannot clearly say why they were cut off.09 Dec 04:00 AM
PremiumPremiumEconomyWillis confirms how much she plans to spend in Budget 2026Will a return to surplus be pushed out further into the future?09 Dec 04:00 AM
New ZealandHow Australia's social media ban works – and could it happen in NZ?Messaging apps such as WhatsApp and Facebook Messenger are not covered.09 Dec 04:00 AM
New ZealandMore arrests after man fatally stabbed in Auckland's Mt WellingtonTwo men have been charged with being an accessory after the fact to murder.09 Dec 03:58 AM
