New ZealandWatch: Kiwi, 21, accused of smuggling $10m of heroin into Sydney in luggageThe New Zealander was stopped at Sydney Airport after a flight from Thailand.08 Dec 12:27 AM
ChristchurchInjured children return to Christchurch preschool after suffering chemical burns on slideFive preschoolers and two staff suffered chemical burns on a water slide.08 Dec 12:03 AM
New ZealandWarm week ahead before cooler change on FridayToday's highs reach 26C in Tauranga and 27C in Rotorua, MetService says.08 Dec 12:00 AM
New ZealandNZ Herald Headlines | Monday December 8, 2025Afternoon Headlines | Police Minister defends his response, Luxon confident police will act over warning issues and stern message on child violence | Monday, December 8, 2025Watch07 Dec 11:56 PM
New ZealandFireworks, floats and Santa draw massive Hawke's Bay Christmas crowdsMore than 12,000 people packed Marist Rugby Park for the Christmas concert.07 Dec 11:54 PM
New ZealandBehind the scenes at the Wayleggo CupThe Wayleggo Cup has been contested between New Zealand and Australia since 1985.07 Dec 11:36 PM
New ZealandOne of Papua New Guinea's conjoined twins diesThe two-month-old boys were flown from Port Moresby to Sydney on Thursday.07 Dec 11:35 PM
New ZealandNZ navy vessel patrolling East Asia waters shadowed by seven Chinese warshipsThe Royal New Zealand Navy vessel was helping enforce UN sanctions against North Korea.07 Dec 11:22 PM
New Zealand'Dedicated family man': Helen Clark pays tribute to her father after his death at age 103She said he was a devoted father who backed his daughters' ambitions.07 Dec 10:53 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'Pretty sloppy': PM criticises police over formal warning botch-upA police review found only 37% of sampled warnings between 2019 and 2024 were lawful.07 Dec 10:34 PM
New Zealand'I’m on 2-minute-noodles': Northland's over 40s shut out of workNearly 1400 people aged 40-54 are on Jobseeker Support in Whangārei.07 Dec 10:00 PM
CrimePrimary school caretaker plied girl with LSD, had child sex abuse imagery on phoneHe targeted the 13-year-old after getting her number through her younger brother.07 Dec 09:59 PM
New ZealandPolice box car near Wattie’s factory in Hastings, one person in custodyThe driver 'crashed into a police unit while trying to get away', police said.07 Dec 09:34 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionCameron Bagrie: Trust, not growth, may decide who wins the 2026 electionOpinion: Inflation still outpaces wages, leaving households feeling poorer.07 Dec 09:00 PM
New ZealandEIT announces new boss to take it into independenceShe previously led the Hawke's Bay Regional Economic Development Agency.07 Dec 08:57 PM
New ZealandTangihau Angus stud and its record-breaking bullsTangihau Angus bulls fetched a New Zealand-record $161,000 in June.07 Dec 08:56 PM
New ZealandBlack Cap Rachin Ravindra joins Herald NOW liveBlack Cap Rachin Ravindra joins Herald NOW live off the back of last weeks match.Watch07 Dec 08:56 PM
New ZealandReal-life Ponysitters Club at the Royal A&P ShowReporter Willow saddles up at the Elizabeth Millear Cup to see which junior rider will reign in the ring! From velvet helmets to elegant equestrian ensembles, it's a real pony clubWatch07 Dec 08:47 PM
ChristchurchHelicopters tackle flare-up as North Canterbury fire reignites in high windsTwo helicopters are battling the rekindled Eyrewell gorse blaze this morning.07 Dec 08:41 PM
CrimeMan, 20, charged after Auckland shooting critically injures oneA sawn-off shotgun was found at a Papakura property.07 Dec 08:40 PM
Herald NOWHerald NOW panel debateHerald NOW panel debates: Social media ban; Māori health authority disestablishment; ASB forecast.Watch07 Dec 08:35 PM
New ZealandSizzling start to summer as temperatures climb to 34C in North Island, heat alert issuedA heat alert has been issued for Gisborne as temperatures push into the 30s.07 Dec 08:15 PM
New ZealandRoaming dog reports rise 80% in district'Unrestrained animals in our communities are posing a threat to people daily.'07 Dec 08:12 PM
PremiumPremiumTax'Even Muldoon would blush' – IRD proposes major company tax changeProperty companies could be most affected by the prospective move.07 Dec 08:00 PM
Herald NOWWho Knew What And When? Coster’s Claims Under ScrutinyNZ Herald's Political Editor Thomas Coughlan talks Herald NOW through the big political stories.Watch07 Dec 07:55 PM
New ZealandKākāpō Comeback: Could this be the biggest breeding season on record?Kākāpō Recovery Group Chair and University of Auckland Professor, Jacqueline Beggs, tells Herald NOW they're expecting chicks from all 84 females this season.Watch07 Dec 07:50 PM
New Zealand'Absolute utter nonsense': Minister hits back at former police boss' McSkimming timeline Mark Mitchell says 36 emails on the case were wrongly redirected away from his office.07 Dec 07:46 PM
PremiumPremiumLetters to the EditorLetters: Encouraging to see the Government has acted on educationOPINION: Top marks for Govt’s approach, NZME talent, Donald Trump.07 Dec 07:35 PM
New ZealandSports panel: Formula 1, Fifa and CricketNZ Herald sports reporters Cam McMillan and Chris Reive give the latest on sports.Watch07 Dec 07:33 PM
Herald NOWMonday Markets with Forsyth Barr: Who will be the new US Federal Reserve Chair?Your Monday Markets update with Forsyth Barr's Zoe Wallis.Watch07 Dec 07:32 PM
New ZealandBroken bore forces 30-unit transitional housing complex to emptyThe future of the former motel bought by the Govt for $8.1m is now up in the air.07 Dec 07:31 PM
New ZealandFinal hours of our Black Friday sale: Subscribe to Herald Premium for NZ's best journalismBe part of the conversation, and get the inside running on the biggest news of the moment.07 Dec 07:30 PM
New ZealandSouth Island news wrap: The gang pad set to be confiscated by the crownNewstalk ZB South Island news director Claire Sherwood joins Herald NOW for the latest on the regions biggest stories.Watch07 Dec 07:23 PM
PoliticsPM says 'abject failure of leadership at top' as Coster lobs fresh claims at Police MinisterThe newly resigned former police boss yesterday unleashed a fresh disclosure timeline.07 Dec 07:14 PM
