New ZealandMore than $1 million worth in luxury cars, property and banned vapes seized in police raidsThe vapes contained etomidate, a drug linked to breathing failure.18 Dec 05:17 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandHow the role of Santa has changed – from a man who's donned the red suit for 46 yearsThe toy requests have remained remarkably similar over time – robots, dolls, dinosaurs.18 Dec 05:00 PM
OpinionOpinion: McSkimming case shows how police culture failed women and whistleblowersPolice attend about 400 family harm incidents every day across New Zealand.18 Dec 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandGovernment gives $20m loan to build new racecourse in Flaxmere by 2029Hastings mayor Wendy Schollum says it's a 'big moment for Hastings and Hawke’s Bay'.18 Dec 05:00 PM
New Zealand'It paused the world': Spa day gives neonatal unit parents a mental resetParents can spend months in the unit and often cannot afford any pampering.18 Dec 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumRugbyBehind the Crusaders' plans to make rugby great againThe Crusaders coaches plan to unleash their attack under the One NZ Stadium roof.18 Dec 04:00 PM
New Zealand'Utter tragedy': Mother's safety concerns for autistic son not addressed before his pond deathKhyzah DeLaCroix's mother had requested safety locks for their windows and doors.18 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandMorning quiz: What was Elvis Presley's middle name?Test your brains with the Herald's morning quiz.18 Dec 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumLetters to the EditorLetters: Parents need to set the example about social media useOPINION: Some readers believe McSkimming deserved a harsher sentence.18 Dec 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsLoyalty and betrayal: Inside the struggle between Matt McCarten and Willie JacksonThey were like brothers for decades. Now they've had a falling out of epic proportions.18 Dec 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionMatthew HootonMatthew Hooton: Election timing, debt and coalition deals now hang on GDP staying hotOPINION: The most logical day for next year’s election is October 3.18 Dec 04:00 PM
Politics'The time is now': Former Te Pāti Māori lawyer to stand for Greens in 2026 election'My campaign will be about people who feel locked out of power reclaiming their voice.'18 Dec 04:00 PM
PoliticsPeters prepares ‘answer’ to silence questions about governing with Labour 'We’re going to give you an answer and we’re going to stick to it all year.'18 Dec 04:00 PM
New Zealand'Tip of the iceberg': Principals warn school violence data underestimates crisisChildren aged 9 or under are linked to 2700 discipline cases for school assaults.18 Dec 04:00 PM
New Zealand'She was on the floor for two hours': St John changes alarm system after 91yo's harrowing ordealThe 91-year-old lay with a fractured neck waiting for an ambulance.18 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandHomicide investigation after one dead, another seriously hurt at Hamilton addressOne person died at the scene and a second has serious arm injuries.18 Dec 07:59 AM
New ZealandMahurangi oyster farmers still waiting for compensation packagePeak season was wiped out as thousands of Mahurangi oysters were lost.18 Dec 07:11 AM
New ZealandTeen murderer's life sentence to be quashed after colleague beaten, chained to car and draggedJacob Ramsay's killing was motivated by an alleged 'small' debt he owed the offenders.18 Dec 07:00 AM
New Zealand'Most culpable' teen in gay bashing ring fought to have no record of the crime on his fileThe group would lure gay and bisexual men through Grindr and then attack them. 18 Dec 06:00 AM
New ZealandMetService afternoon weather update: 18 DecemberMetService afternoon weather update: 18 December. Video / MetServiceWatch18 Dec 05:28 AM
New ZealandWestpac raises interest rates for 18-month fixed standard and special mortgagesThe rise comes after the ASB and BNZ announced changes to their fixed home loan rates.18 Dec 05:16 AM
New ZealandPolice seek public help after ‘disturbing instance of extreme violence’ critically injures personOne person remains in a critical condition after an assault in Trinity Ave, Epuni.18 Dec 05:12 AM
New ZealandIkea halts support centre as delivery delays hit first wave of customersThe retailer has paused its customer support services for the week to clear backlogs.18 Dec 05:06 AM
New ZealandFormer transtasman league star charged with assault, threatening to killThe former sportsman has interim name suppression as he appears in an Auckland court. 18 Dec 05:00 AM
New Zealand'Forever missed': 50yo mum loses battle with bowel cancerThough her time was shorter than she hoped, she was grateful for every day she had.18 Dec 05:00 AM
New ZealandWhite Christmas? Icy blast and snow road warnings set to hit Snow is expected on Crown Range Rd and Milford Rd from afternoon to 10pm.18 Dec 04:55 AM
New ZealandPolice release offender profile in Hastings homicide case The 37-year-old was found dead in a house in Camberley in October.18 Dec 04:39 AM
Christchurch‘He lived life to its fullest’: Family's tribute to climber killed on Fiordland peakConnor McKenzie, 28, died climbing Sabre Peak in remote Fiordland.18 Dec 04:23 AM
New ZealandWaihī Mine fast-track approvalOceanagold is welcoming the Government's announcement that is has approved the Waihī North mining project, extending gold and silver extraction in the Waihi area until 2043.Watch18 Dec 04:03 AM
New Zealand'Shocking, premeditated, vile': Once-trusted teacher jailed for sexually abusing studentsJudge says the ripple effect of Matthew Ireland's offending has been devastating.18 Dec 04:00 AM
New Zealand'The first prize we’ve got is working together': Iwi sign historic aquaculture dealThe deal unlocks 5000ha of new aquaculture space worth $35m for iwi.18 Dec 04:00 AM
New ZealandFast-track green light for Waihī North mineThe mining project is forecast to add $5.2b in gold and silver exports over 18 years.18 Dec 03:35 AM
New ZealandGrandfather dies after incident involving commercial mower in the CoromandelThe workplace death has been referred to WorkSafe and the coroner.18 Dec 03:30 AM
New Zealand'Really special to me': John Campbell to be new co-host of RNZ's Morning ReportThe veteran broadcaster said he is thrilled to be returning to daily news.18 Dec 03:21 AM
