WellingtonWatch: Man jumps from fourth storey to escape burning hostel, video shown to juryResidents have described their efforts to escape the inferno at Loafers Lodge.27 Aug 07:00 AM
New ZealandWatch: Drink-driving pensioner crashes airborne into water, bystanders rush to helpBystanders threw life rings and climbed down to the water to help the woman.27 Aug 06:05 AM
New ZealandWatch: Elderly woman rescued from water after airborne 4WD crashes into waterCCTV shows pensioner grabbing life ring tossed by bystander as her car disappears below the water off Matiatia Wharf on Waiheke Island. Video / Auckland TransportWatch27 Aug 06:00 AM
New ZealandGisborne man named as victim in death investigation Police found him dead on Winter St, Mangapapa.27 Aug 05:54 AM
New Zealand'Sovereign citizen’ accused of killing cops in Australia: Does NZ face a conspiracy threat?Sovereign citizens believe they are exempt from the laws of New Zealand.27 Aug 05:50 AM
New Zealand'Great musical legacy': Tribute to Herbs keyboard player Tama LundonLundon co-wrote the band’s big hit Long Ago with Willie Hona.27 Aug 05:40 AM
New ZealandNew rules take aim at abandoned shopping trolleysRotorua Lakes Council debated who should foot the bill for collecting errant trollies.27 Aug 05:23 AM
New ZealandMajor Tauranga roading project set to go ahead without NZTA fundingRatepayers could cover $106.7m of the $185.5m transport and water infrastructure project.27 Aug 05:01 AM
New Zealand'Repeated offending': Woman covertly filmed during sex only learned about videos two years laterJudge: Ricky Davies breached the woman's privacy in the most egregious way.27 Aug 05:00 AM
New ZealandWitness lashes out in Mongrel Mob president's murder trial: 'I don’t want to be here'Henry Mau'u swore in court, refusing to answer questions.27 Aug 04:32 AM
New ZealandOne critically injured in Wellington crashNZTA advises motorists to consider using SH59 for travel north, not Transmission Gully.27 Aug 04:26 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandHow Shane Christie was gagged from speaking on brain injuries the year before his deathA letter from NZR told the star ex-player he couldn't speak on any brain injury solutions.27 Aug 04:20 AM
New ZealandBat bites, bird strikes, rabies shots: Strangest NZ travel insurance claims'The amount of people who hit a kangaroo with a rental car is phenomenal.'27 Aug 04:19 AM
New ZealandPartner of Auckland mum who died with newborn baby jailed for raping teenagerEmerald Tai and her newborn died of sepsis in March 2020.27 Aug 04:12 AM
AucklandHarbour bridge crash causing snarls across motorway networkCommuters should expect delays and take extra care when driving across the bridge.27 Aug 04:08 AM
PoliticsMike King’s role within Govt-funded charity I Am Hope unclearMental health advocate's charity was given $24m over four years by the Government. 27 Aug 04:08 AM
New Zealand'Ride free': Tributes for decorated Kiwi cop killed in US motorbike crash Detective Sergeant Brian Woodcock died in a crash in Arizona on August 18.27 Aug 04:02 AM
New ZealandKFC doubles down in Hastings with second restaurantThe new KFC could replace the closed Vege Shed, and not everyone's happy.27 Aug 03:51 AM
Politics'Shocked': Email shows RBNZ warned Treasury it could 'destroy goodwill' by releasing infoFinance Minister Nicola Willis said she disagreed with the RBNZ chairman's comments.27 Aug 03:45 AM
New ZealandChopper crew stunned to find man alive after 100m plunge: 'I've seen people die from 5m'William Murphy survived with 11 broken ribs, a broken foot and a perforated lung.27 Aug 03:42 AM
New ZealandHorticulture leaders gather to discuss sector's challenges'If there’s one word that sums up the past year in NZ horticulture, it’s resilience.'27 Aug 03:34 AM
PoliticsFinance Minister Nicola Willis on Reserve Bank Chair Neil Quigley's OIA emailShe expressed disagreement with his newly revealed comments. Video / Mark MitchellWatch27 Aug 03:21 AM
New ZealandThree days, 25 different gardens: Festival for green thumbs arrives in Hawke's BayAll proceeds from the first edition will go to Riding for the Disabled branches.27 Aug 03:20 AM
New Zealand'Absolutely no evidence': Doctor dismisses rickets responsible for baby's fractured ribs in sportsman trialThe expert witness rejected the defence position the injuries may have been congenital.27 Aug 03:16 AM
New Zealand'Couldn’t handle the screaming and crying': Man reveals why he killed his girlfriend's babyMatthew Ellery threw the girl to the floor and smothered her. Then he blamed her uncle.27 Aug 03:00 AM
New ZealandAfternoon quiz: Which pigment comes from cuttlefish?Test your brains with the Herald's afternoon quiz.27 Aug 03:00 AM
New ZealandSeriously injured person rescued after falling down 30m abandoned coal mineThe injured person has been taken to Greymouth Hospital. 27 Aug 02:43 AM
New ZealandMan dies in single-vehicle crash near Gore Emergency services responded to the crash on Old Coach Rd just after 10 this morning.27 Aug 02:39 AM
ChristchurchWoman died in police cell after 'tense and dangerous' police calloutThe death has been referred to the Coroner and Independent Police Conduct Authority.27 Aug 02:16 AM
New ZealandThe Country: Jane Smith and Damien O'Connor - friends at last?Christopher Luxon, Jane Smith, Stefan Vogel, and Rick Ladd.27 Aug 02:14 AM
New ZealandNZ Herald Afternoon News Update | Cop killer on the run, search for Dezi Freeman continuesNZ Herald Afternoon News Update | Cop killer on the run, search for Dezi Freeman continues & concussion experts call for ban of Run It Straight eventsWatch27 Aug 01:57 AM
New ZealandMetService Severe Weather: August 27thMetService Severe Weather: August 27th. Video / MetServiceWatch27 Aug 01:55 AM
New ZealandKrispy Kreme store accused of endangering local catsAwhi Mai Cat Rescue accuse the Krispy Kreme store of tampering with the cats' food. 27 Aug 01:38 AM
New ZealandPolice close Wellington street while investigating 'item of concern'Six police cars and Defence Force experts were present at the scene. 27 Aug 01:38 AM
