New ZealandPolice launch critical incident probe after fatal Waikato crash involving BMWPolice say a black BMW sped along Arapuni Rd shortly before the crash.15 Dec 04:46 AM
New Zealand'Why would someone do this to me?': Boy's Christmas 'destroyed' after hit-and-runA Givealittle has been set up to pay for a new bike for Blake.15 Dec 04:11 AM
Auckland'Now we finish the job': Why Auckland's mayor is backing a 7.9% rates riseFor an average household, rates will climb to $4341.15 Dec 04:09 AM
New ZealandMultiple fire crews dispatched to house blaze in South Auckland Fire and Emergency received multiple calls just before 3pm. 15 Dec 04:03 AM
New ZealandWaitai crowned WBA Oceania champion after thriller at BX-9 in AucklandThe win was Waitai’s fourth pro belt and could earn him a WBA top 15 ranking.15 Dec 04:00 AM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsForeign buyers ban change passed at night under urgency – so what could be the impact on house prices? Officials' analysis of the policy has been revealed.15 Dec 03:16 AM
New Zealand'Disgusting': Memorial flowers stolen as Rotorua homicide victim namedThe man died after a crash, but police say his injuries were not consistent with a crash.15 Dec 03:12 AM
New ZealandCocaine haul worth $5.6m seized at Port of TaurangaThe ship carrying the cocaine began its journey in Peru and sailed via Panama.15 Dec 02:46 AM
New ZealandPM Christopher Luxon on Sydney terrorist attackPrime Minister Christopher Luxon address “sickening” mass shooting in Sydney ahead of meetings with Jewish communities. Video / Mark MitchellWatch15 Dec 02:40 AM
PremiumPremiumDynamic BusinessHow Dilmah built a global brand by refusing to compromiseCEO Dilhan Fernando says Dilmah walked away from profit to protect its purpose.15 Dec 02:38 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionDeborah Hart: ‘Never again’ is now - and NZ cannot look away OPINION: Rising anti-Semitism is New Zealand’s problem too.15 Dec 02:35 AM
New ZealandLismore Forest fire still not contained as crews hold the lineFire and Emergency is planning operations in the area overnight and on Tuesday.15 Dec 02:30 AM
New ZealandClimbers missing on Aoraki as two others found dead in FiordlandStrong winds and rain are limiting the Aoraki/Mount Cook search effort.15 Dec 02:29 AM
New ZealandOne dead after helicopter crash near WhanganuiThe person was the sole occupant of the helicopter.15 Dec 02:06 AM
New ZealandAfternoon quiz: What is the name of the bell tower which houses Big Ben?Test your brains with the Herald's afternoon quiz.15 Dec 02:00 AM
KahuBondi shooting: Cafe owner describes 'hundreds running' to seek shelter A woman sought shelter in his cool room and wouldn't come out, he said. 15 Dec 02:00 AM
New ZealandOn The Up: Hawke’s Bay Special Olympians bring home 30 medals from national gamesThe Hawke’s Bay team collected 11 gold, 11 silver and eight bronze medals.15 Dec 01:51 AM
New ZealandMetService weather December 15-16MetService weather December 15-16. Video / MetServiceWatch15 Dec 01:41 AM
New ZealandMetService severe weather December 15MetService severe weather December 15. Video / MetServiceWatch15 Dec 01:37 AM
PoliticsPrime Minister Christopher Luxon due to meet with Jewish community after Sydney terrorist attackAt least 15 people have died after a mass shooting in Sydney.15 Dec 01:28 AM
New ZealandBeach tragedy: Karioitahi rip victim namedHe had been at the beach with his brother and two friends when they got into trouble.15 Dec 01:27 AM
New ZealandBondi Beach shooting: Former BoP man tells of terror minutes from his home'It's really sad that in our day and age, our children have to witness this.'15 Dec 01:02 AM
New Zealand'Unreasonable and inconsistent': GP faulted over handling of student’s abortion requestThe GP also wrongly told her no abortion services operated in Level 4 lockdown.15 Dec 01:00 AM
OpinionJacqueline RowarthDr Jacqueline Rowarth: Why fines and fees are not fixing fly-tippingOPINION: Experts say lower dump fees and 24-hour access could cut rural rubbish. 15 Dec 12:57 AM
New ZealandDoctor named as Labour candidate for NapierAlex Hedley wants to reclaim the seat for Labour from National's Katie Nimon.15 Dec 12:52 AM
New ZealandThe Country: Who is David Seymour's Ag Person of the Year?David Seymour, Mike Casey, Riley Kennedy, Dr Jacqueline Rowarth and Phil Duncan.15 Dec 12:46 AM
EmploymentCautious optimism: Job market recovery gathers pace but remains unevenJob adverts were up 1% in October and 9% on a year ago.15 Dec 12:18 AM
New ZealandNZ Herald Live: Christopher Luxon holds post-Cabinet press conferenceChristopher Luxon holds post-Cabinet press conferenceWatch15 Dec 12:15 AM
WellingtonElderly couple killed in Foxton Beach fire namedPolice have confirmed the fire was not suspicious.14 Dec 11:48 PM
New ZealandHB cities under Level 3 water restrictions as usage hits 95 million litres a dayA total ban on open-air fires and fireworks is also in place.14 Dec 11:26 PM
WellingtonMan stabbed in Wellington bar fightOfficers were called to Allen St's Ace of Spades bar about 1.30am on Saturday.14 Dec 11:19 PM
New ZealandArmed police guard New Zealand Jewish sites following Bondi terror attackArmed officers can be seen standing guard outside Jewish sites around the country.14 Dec 10:56 PM
New ZealandBondi terror attack: What it means for security and anti-Semitism hereNew Zealand’s terror threat level remains at ‘low’.14 Dec 10:46 PM
New Zealand'Should not be approached': Police hunt man after double Ruapehu homicideHe is believed to still be in the remote Ruatiti area, near Whanganui National Park.14 Dec 10:46 PM
