PoliticsWatch: Willis issues challenge to RichardsonFinance Minister Nicola Willis continues to challenge Taxpayer's Union chair Ruth Richardson to a debate. Video / Mark MitchellWatch11 Dec 01:27 AM
New ZealandWinston Peters talks polls on The CountryEmma Higgins, Winston Peters, Kate Acland, Hayes Garland and Chris Russell. 11 Dec 01:22 AM
New ZealandMetService Daily Afternoon Weather: December 11 2025MetService Daily Afternoon Weather: December 11 2025.Watch11 Dec 01:21 AM
New ZealandOn The Up: From primary school dream to 50-year dance legacy for two best friends'When we were 10 years old, we started to talk about opening our own school.'11 Dec 01:06 AM
New ZealandState Highway 2 to get new $64m+ bridge, Bishop announcesConstruction of the two-lane bridge is expected to start in mid-2027.11 Dec 01:02 AM
New ZealandBaby boom: Critically endangered wētā thrive in breeding programme The insects are growing larger than any previously recorded at Mahoenui Reserve.11 Dec 01:01 AM
New ZealandYellow-legged hornet watch zone more than doubles on North Shore, extends across bridgeThe new surveillance zone now stretches into large areas of Auckland.11 Dec 12:26 AM
New ZealandNZ Herald Headlines | Thursday December 11, 2025Afternoon Headlines | US ramps up Venezuela tensions, hemp regulations go up in smoke and US tariffs force major NZ apple exporter's exit | Thursday December 11, 2025Watch10 Dec 11:54 PM
Crime'Unusual injury' for a baby: Police probe serious fracture to newbornThe 3-week-old girl was brought into a Wellington hospital with a broken leg.10 Dec 11:42 PM
HealthcareACC chief executive won't seek reappointment News of the CEO's plan to leave late next year comes as organisational change looms.10 Dec 11:39 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionAudrey YoungAudrey Young: Nicola Willis shows her mettle as attacks come from left and rightOPINION: The Finance Minister has taken the fight back to TPU chairwoman Ruth Richardson.10 Dec 11:28 PM
TravelFirst Look at Air New Zealand's Lookout LoungeThe new lounge opens ahead of the redevelopment of the Koru Lounge starting next year. Video / Michael CraigWatch10 Dec 11:00 PM
WellingtonWellington's City to Sea Bridge spared demolition - for nowIt is despite councillors calling the quake-prone bridge the 'ugliest thing in the city'.10 Dec 10:42 PM
PoliticsParliament ponders a social media regulator and ban on alcohol adsSelect committee looks at social media harm as Australia's under-16 ban begins.10 Dec 10:38 PM
CrimeThree more teens charged with murder over Kyle Whorrall's bus stop deathDetectives executed simultaneous warrants in Kaikohe, Mt Wellington and Manurewa today.10 Dec 10:27 PM
New ZealandBrave 7-year-old takes on Tryathlon after major health battleThe Weet-Bix Kids TRYathlon series has involved over 500,000 children since 1992.10 Dec 10:24 PM
New ZealandRevamped Tauranga Business Awards promises performance insightsRadio hosts' on-stage winner interviews will reveal how top local firms achieved success.10 Dec 10:23 PM
New ZealandGreat white likely behind shark fin sighting at Whangārei Heads beachThe shark was spotted on Sunday afternoon at Whangārei Heads by a beachgoer. 10 Dec 10:00 PM
New ZealandDrunken skipper Travis Whiteman fined for reversing into swimmers with propellor Both women suffered permanent scarring and ongoing psychological trauma.10 Dec 08:59 PM
New ZealandWest Coast leaders warn councils can’t afford SNA payoutsAllan Birchfield says councils are too indebted to make significant natural areas payouts.10 Dec 08:55 PM
Tax7000 pensioners overcharged in another Inland Revenue errorOne pensioner was wrongly charged $301.68 on NZ Super that should be exempt.10 Dec 08:38 PM
Herald NOWUS Fed cuts rates 25 basis points to 3.5-3.75%, launches US$40b bond-buying programmeBusiness with 2degrees: US Fed’s bond-buy with job market soft, inflation sticky, lifts US 2026 GDP pick to 2.3% and opts to wait and see on future cuts as 2 dissent on this cut.Watch10 Dec 08:25 PM
New ZealandPolice urgently seek sightings of missing Greymouth mum and three kids Her family have significant concerns for her wellbeing after being unable to make contact.10 Dec 08:24 PM
New Zealand'Powerful example': Teen's 13 years of perfect school attendance honouredCasey Paul has not missed a single day since starting school.10 Dec 08:10 PM
New Zealand'Must be dismissed': Pregnant mum-of-five who stole $500k loses bid to get out of jail Ariana Thompson-Bell argued the 55% discount to her sentence was inadequate. 10 Dec 08:00 PM
Education'Could've saved a week of drama': Seymour on school head at centre of mouldy lunchesDavid Seymour says the principal should not have gone public before the probe.10 Dec 08:00 PM
Herald NOWWhere to snag a Kiwi classic beachfront property this summerRay White's Reuben van Dorsten tells Herald NOW where to find the hot property on New Zealand's best beaches.Watch10 Dec 07:57 PM
OpinionNZ Herald comments: The stories open for discussion todayWant to have your say on our stories? Here's how.10 Dec 07:55 PM
New ZealandPatient with schizophrenia who killed fellow mental health resident given compulsory treatment orderA psychiatrist's report said Logan Maru-Mohi posed a danger to others. 10 Dec 07:47 PM
New ZealandHerald NOW daily panel: Bad ads, migration and Trumps new tourist policyDave Letele and Deborah Pead go head to head on the big issues of the day.Watch10 Dec 07:28 PM
Herald NOWSports wrap: Cricket, F1 and SailGPNZ Herald sports journalists, Chris Reive and Nathan Limm talk all things sport.Watch10 Dec 07:27 PM
AucklandMan’s body found beneath downtown Auckland overpass, emergency services at scene Police and ambulances are at the intersection of Lower Hobson St and Custom St West. 10 Dec 07:26 PM
Herald NOWUS Fed rate cut, great year for hydro power, 570% council rates increase shockBusiness with 2degrees: Eyes on central bankers here and in US; Benmore spill shows hydro health; forest owner’s rates jump from $30k to $200k in one year.Watch10 Dec 07:16 PM
Herald NOW26,000 Kiwis Warned Over Major Malware BreachThe National Cyber Security Centre has issued a rare warning amid malware surge.Watch10 Dec 07:02 PM