New ZealandLoafers Lodge murder accused said voices commanded him to burn down buildingPsychiatrist Dr Justin Barry-Walsh describes the moment the defendant told him he heard voices telling him to light the fatal fire. Video / SuppliedWatch03 Sep 06:12 AM
Crime'Scared of a bit of water?': Man hoses officers in CambridgeA 32-year-old man has been charged with multiple offences, including resisting police.03 Sep 06:04 AM
Wellington $683m Christchurch stadium project caught up in fire door asbestos contamination scareTesting for asbestos in more than 100 fire doors may take a couple more days.03 Sep 06:02 AM
New ZealandViolence charges dropped for well-known man after restorative huiJudge John Bergseng granted the man permanent name suppression.03 Sep 06:00 AM
ChristchurchWatch: Dashcam shows near-miss outside Christchurch schoolsThe car narrowly misses several kids on their way to school.03 Sep 05:46 AM
Auckland'Disruption': Commuter chaos as Auckland trains hit by track fault delaysWestern Line trains run every 20 minutes between Newmarket and Swanson.03 Sep 05:31 AM
New ZealandMajor road closed near Wānaka after crash injures fiveOne person is in a critical condition after the crash on Cardrona Valley Rd.03 Sep 05:00 AM
Wellington'Voices told him to burn': Loafers Lodge murder-accused had previous attempted arson convictionHe does not dispute lighting the fire that killed five people.03 Sep 04:58 AM
New ZealandFarmer recounts lightning strike ordealHe passed out and lost his vision for five to 10 minutes after being hit by lightning.03 Sep 04:51 AM
New ZealandAllegedly stolen vehicles near-miss with Christchurch school kidsThe video shows the car narrowly missing kids on bikes on Travis Road in Christchurch. Video / Christchurch Dash CamsWatch03 Sep 04:45 AM
New ZealandRissington Bridge build to begin in post-cyclone milestoneThe new bridge, 78.3m long and 8.2m wide, will replace one of 19 destroyed by Gabrielle.03 Sep 04:29 AM
New Zealand'Powerful kaupapa': Hamilton rangatahi take stage for Autaia showcaseIt's the first time since the inaugural showcase in 2021 that a Waikato school took part.03 Sep 04:01 AM
New Zealand'I stand here broken': Mum confronts attacker who stabbed her and toddler, then killed baby'Sometimes my body burns and it feels like I am fading away into death.'03 Sep 04:00 AM
New ZealandSuccess with a meatball: Hastings festival named top food event of 2025Hastings Meatball Festival has won a major honour at the NZ Event Awards.03 Sep 03:51 AM
New ZealandHelen Clark, Sir John Key at China military parade along with Putin, KimHelen Clark and Sir John Key attended a parade in Beijing's Tiananmen Square.03 Sep 03:29 AM
Auckland'Finger guns': Local board member apologises for gun-to-head gesture at Govt ministerHe regrets his actions and said he could have used different language during the meeting.03 Sep 03:24 AM
PoliticsChief Justice speaks on the stress judges face in a overloaded justice systemChief Justice Dame Helen Winkelmann speaks on the "heavy load" that judges carry on a day to day basis in a justice system she says is under considerable stress. Video / NZ HeraldWatch03 Sep 03:19 AM
New ZealandWatch: Kiwi removed from Queenstown flight for alleged drunken anticsThe pilot aborted takeoff, requesting federal police to remove the disruptive woman.03 Sep 03:16 AM
New ZealandAfternoon quiz: What is the scientific name for great white sharks?Test your brains with the Herald's afternoon quiz.03 Sep 03:00 AM
PoliticsPeeni Henare and Chris Hipkins visit Te Māhurehure MaraeLabour MP Peeni Henare and Labour leader Chris Hipkins visit Te Māhurehure Marae ahead of the Tāmaki Makaurau byelection. Video / Alyse WrightWatch03 Sep 02:35 AM
New Zealand'Rest easy, Jim': Community mourns man who knitted 1000 pairs of booties for newbornsJim Trainor, 83, helped keep newborn babies warm in Ōtepoti Dunedin.03 Sep 02:28 AM
New Zealand'Positive news': Maternity services to be fully restored at Whakatāne Hospital in 2026It comes after a 'sustained, successful push' to fill obstetrics and gynaecology roles.03 Sep 01:58 AM
New ZealandHigh-profile sportsman trial: Radiologist says infant rib fractures not definitive of abuseDefence has claimed the infant's injuries could be due to bone fragility or deficiencies.03 Sep 01:57 AM
New ZealandThousands of Australians call for neo-Nazi leader to be deported to New ZealandA petition to deport NZ-born Thomas Sewell has obtained 50,000 signatures.03 Sep 01:50 AM
New ZealandThe Country: Why did the GDT drop 4.3%?Christopher Luxon, Richard Allen, Amber Carpenter, Emma Higgins, and Mark Townsend. 03 Sep 01:34 AM
New ZealandStanding out above 16 others – the most crowded election race in Hawke's BayThere are seventeen candidates for just one Hastings District Council race.03 Sep 01:16 AM
New Zealand'Beyond stoked': Aims Games wins top accolade at NZ Event AwardsThe Matariki Drone Show won Arts, Cultural or Heritage Event of the Year.03 Sep 12:43 AM
New ZealandNZ Herald Afternoon News Update | Interislander deal and conviction quashedNZ Herald Afternoon News Update | Shipbuilder agrees to price of new ferries and conviction quashed in manslaughter case.Watch03 Sep 12:42 AM
New ZealandInnovative bridge rebuild in Tararua saves time and money Recycled beams from another bridge saved $10,000 in reconstructing the Otanga Rd bridge. 03 Sep 12:10 AM
WellingtonAccused killer fled mental health care in Auckland weeks before lighting deadly fireThe first psychiatrist has given his opinion in the case.03 Sep 12:09 AM
New ZealandTrail biker admits dangerous riding after being caught on CCTVA 20-year-old has been arrested and charged.03 Sep 12:02 AM
New ZealandAuditor-General ends Tauranga City Council spending probeIt follows concerns raised by MPs and others about commission-era financial decisions.02 Sep 11:45 PM
New Zealand'Just about perfection': Top dog scores 99.5 at Tux Yarding ChallengeWaikato's Leo Jacentho and Zap scored top marks in the Tux Yarding Challenge at Ōhingaiti.02 Sep 11:44 PM
New Zealand'Thrilled': Southern Hemisphere's largest warbirds show to return in 2026The airshow attracts around 65,000 visitors to Wānaka every two years.02 Sep 11:31 PM
