New Zealand'Thanks to everyone': Missing Taupō man found after police appealPolice say David may be confused and walks with a distinctive shuffle.26 Dec 12:29 AM
ChristchurchTeen arrested after suspected Christmas Day shooting, police remain at two locations of interestThe 19-year-old is charged with wounding with intent to cause grievous bodily harm.26 Dec 12:03 AM
New Zealand5-year-old rescued, one still missing after Christmas Day jet ski incident at Port WaikatoA rāhui has been placed over Port Waikato and surrounding areas.25 Dec 11:26 PM
New Zealand'Feel a bit sick': Antique store raided on Boxing Day as silver prices soarThieves smashed through a lock, door and three cabinets to target items made of silver.25 Dec 11:22 PM
New ZealandHow a Pāpāmoa couple helped put padel on Bay mapThe club's app sign-ups for the racket sport jumped from 500 at launch to 2400 today.25 Dec 11:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandHerald Summer Premium quiz: Where in NZ is Scorching Bay?Our 20-question challenge released at 12pm over Christmas and New Year’s.25 Dec 11:00 PM
New ZealandHow to stay safe on Waikato River float with flows near extreme riskFlows above 140 cumecs on the river make the float trip more dangerous.25 Dec 11:00 PM
New ZealandMan in court on charges after handing himself in for questioning over suspected double homicideThe man handed himself in to the Whanganui Police Station on Christmas Day. 25 Dec 10:58 PM
New ZealandMud and debris fly as heavy rain, flash floods hit southern CaliforniaMud and debris fly as heavy rain, flash floods hit southern California. Video / AFPWatch25 Dec 10:57 PM
PremiumPremiumWellingtonMajor new highway needs years of repairs costing $32 million-plusNZTA will start drainage and resurfacing work on Transmission Gully this summer.25 Dec 10:00 PM
New ZealandMetService: Boxing Day Severe Weather WarningMetService: Boxing Day Severe Weather Warning. Video / MetServiceWatch25 Dec 09:30 PM
New ZealandNew trustees named: Jones refreshes boards overseeing $3.5b in community assetsShane Jones has named 29 new trustees and reappointed nine across the 12 boards.25 Dec 08:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionAudrey YoungAudrey Young: What has happened to the old Green Party?OPINION: Five of the top columns of the year from Audrey Young.25 Dec 08:00 PM
WorldKing Charles calls for more compassion in Christmas speechKing Charles calls for more compassion in Christmas speech. Video / AFPWatch25 Dec 07:59 PM
New Zealand'That wasn’t nice': Strong magnitude 4.7 quake jolts lower North Island GeoNet recorded the quake hitting near Pongaroa at 7.16am.25 Dec 07:32 PM
New ZealandCream spill slicks 10km stretch of Waikato highwayPolice were alerted just before 4am and crews are clearing the road.25 Dec 06:59 PM
New ZealandNZ Herald Headlines | Friday, December 26, 2025NZ Herald Headlines | Friday, December 26, 2025. King Charles delivers his annual Christmas message, stressing unity and peace. A 29 year-old man has handed himself in to Police.Watch25 Dec 06:30 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandCannabis leaves and selling a co-worker’s bike: Behind the counter as an op shop workerA customer once opened a donated book and found pressed marijuana leaves.25 Dec 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: We walked away from the lazy Kiwi summer — phones in handOPINION: Leaders who stay online all summer quietly teach staff to do the same.25 Dec 05:00 PM
New ZealandCaptain Kirk and family get a welcome at Hawke’s Bay maraeDavid Kirk had been through a few pōwhiri, but none quite as unique as this one.25 Dec 05:00 PM
New ZealandWhy that inviting swim could be dangerous: What to watch out for this summerRotorua swimmers warned of hidden hazards and health risks this summer.25 Dec 05:00 PM
New ZealandWatch: Fishing fury – Matt Watson blasts Shane Jones and his 'mates' over rule changesCommercial fishing firms suggested many of the 19 proposed new rules.25 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandKem Ormond's seasonal salads to make summer entertaining easyThese salads are easy to prepare and come together in no time.25 Dec 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandNZ's most dangerous roads and places to drive over Christmas holidays revealed'One minute families are planning Christmas dinner, the next, they’re planning a funeral.'25 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandMorning quiz: In music, how many quavers are there in a minim?Test your brains with the Herald's morning quiz.25 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandFishing host Matt Watson accuses Shane Jones of favouring commercial industry ‘mates’One of 19 new proposals would allow commercial fishers to land and sell marlin. Video / Annaleise ShortlandWatch25 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandHeavy rain, thunderstorm risk for Boxing Day shoppers as wild weather lashes both islandsA heavy rain watch is in force from 6pm for Bay of Plenty east of Whakatāne.25 Dec 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsBeehive book club: What our MPs recommend you read this summerFrom science fiction set in a dystopian future to a Hemingway classic. 25 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandWhat sets farm dogs apart from the ‘average pooch’A study on what makes pooches tick was a popular article on The Country in 2025.25 Dec 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumLetters to the EditorLetters: Free trade deal with India deserved better coverage, Peters resorts to populist responseOPINION: Where was the live cross to Luxon's FTA announcement?25 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandThe Three Rs: Avoiding the most dangerous thing at the beachChaz Gibbons Campbell urges swimmers to always choose lifeguarded beaches.25 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandMeet the woman who peels 20kg of horseradish a dayKem Ormond's story on Mandys Horseradish was one of The Country's most popular in 2025.25 Dec 03:59 PM
OpinionGlenn DwightBest of Glenn Dwight: Why NZ needs its own Clarkson's FarmOPINION: Glenn's idea for a Kiwi version of Clarkson's Farm proved a hit in June 2025.25 Dec 03:59 PM
New ZealandChristmas joy as two Lotto winners split big prize – where the tickets were soldTen players also won the Second Division and will receive more than $27,000 each.25 Dec 05:49 AM
