WellingtonEx-director of stockbroking firm claims business underpaid him $155kThe case is the latest in a long string of legal fights between Smalley and the firm.01 Jan 12:07 AM
New Zealand'What else could you wish for?' 81-year-old DJ SuperGran pleased with R&V showingMolly Pardoe is not planning another performance soon, despite her 'amazing' debut.31 Dec 11:29 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandHerald Summer Premium quiz: Working out on a reformer is often part of which exercise system? Our 20-question challenge released at 12pm over Christmas and New Year’s.31 Dec 11:00 PM
New ZealandNY Day weather: Thunderstorms, floods and slips loom in the south, ‘quite nice’ up northDownpours of up to 40mm/h may trigger flash flooding, slips and poor driving.31 Dec 10:51 PM
New ZealandLotto: Strike Four ticket sold in North Island town nabs $700,000 prizeThree other punters also welcome new year with big win.31 Dec 10:00 PM
New ZealandTop cop walks the NYE beat to honour slain policewoman Commissioner Richard Chambers spent New Year’s Eve patrolling the streets of Nelson.31 Dec 10:00 PM
New ZealandThe story behind Hawke’s Bay’s blossom spot: Japanese families turn crash sites into memorialsThe reason the photo spot exists is because of immense tragedy and generosity.31 Dec 10:00 PM
New ZealandRevealed: Our Heroes of 2025 – the Herald's top picksWe honour the best in news, sport, business and entertainment.31 Dec 09:00 PM
WellingtonCouple accused of misusing ill friend's money say they have done nothing wrongThe couple have successfully had their bank accounts unfrozen by the court.31 Dec 09:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandStreets of gold: Auckland's most expensive streets revealedThe average price of homes on Auckland most expensive street is $11m.31 Dec 09:00 PM
New ZealandRising river forces festival evacuation but New Year mostly calm, 41 arrests across NZPolice helped move up to 100 Twisted Frequency campers from rising floodwater.31 Dec 08:54 PM
AucklandPerson found dead on highway north of Auckland; police seek dashcam footagePolice say the person is believed to have been hit by a vehicle and left on the road.31 Dec 08:47 PM
New ZealandPolice Commissioner on the beat in Nelson for NYEPolice Commissioner Richard Chambers joined police on the front lines in Nelson on the one year anniversary of officer Lyn Fleming's death. Video / NZ HeraldWatch31 Dec 07:43 PM
New ZealandOne dead after crash on SH26, HaurakiThe road is expected to stay closed for a short time while crews work.31 Dec 07:14 PM
New ZealandNZ Herald Morning Headlines | Thursday, January 1, 2026Morning Headlines | NZ welcomes 2026 with Sky Tower firework display and road closure on SH16 | Thursday, January 1, 2026Watch31 Dec 06:37 PM
New ZealandWorld begins to welcome 2026Pacific countries, including New Zealand, were the first to see in 2026, with Seoul and Tokyo following Sydney in celebrations that will stretch around the globe. Video / AFPWatch31 Dec 06:29 PM
New ZealandWatch: Surfing French bulldogs wow beach crowds with fearless wave-riding skillsThe pair now surf between Paihia and Russell, even circling cruise ships at sea.31 Dec 05:17 PM
New ZealandThe final straw – seagull nest leads to flood at Napier pharmacyThe pharmacy had no idea about the homemaking seagull as 58mm of rain fell in the CBD.31 Dec 05:00 PM
New ZealandClub patron Emma Twigg returns for Hawke’s Bay rowing’s 150 years New YearTwigg won a World Beach Sprint rowing title seven weeks ago.31 Dec 05:00 PM
New ZealandGPs worried by lack of information on ManageMyHealth data breachGP leaders say they learned of the possible breach only through the media.31 Dec 04:56 PM
New ZealandThe Country: What was the most popular story of 2025?With over 100,000 views, this story was the most read on The Country's website in 2025.31 Dec 04:02 PM
New ZealandNorthern Ireland to the North Island: A well-travelled tractorThis yarn about Stanley Wilson's trusty tractor was a hit on The Country in March 2025.31 Dec 04:01 PM
PremiumPremiumLetters to the EditorLetters: Security services rethink needed after Bondi Beach tragedyOPINION: Readers say comparing kids to politicians is unfair and share views on MMP. 31 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandHow Sally plans to transform farm education for kidsStory on 'vet, mother, farmer, writer, lover of animals and homesteader' popular in 2025. 31 Dec 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionJonathan Ayling: Liberal democracy only endures if the people work to maintain itOPINION: New Zealand polling shows the threat to liberal democracy is real.31 Dec 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandHousing handbrake easing as economists tip steady price growth in 2026The housing market could bounce back in 2026, but Kiwis need to feel safe in their jobs.31 Dec 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumEditorialShadow summer: The frontline workers holding up everyone else’s holidayOPINION: Frontline and service workers keep holidays humming, without taking one.31 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandHe’s Back! How Max rode a pig to 70 million views!Reporter Tessa catches up with Max and his siblings, who raise piglets to fund their dirt bike adventures. He shows off his expert pig-riding skills… but can he go viral again?Watch31 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandMorning quiz: Who created the cartoon characters Beavis and Butt-Head?Test your brains with the Herald's morning quiz.31 Dec 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumPolitics‘Mass fatality’ risk: How Milford Sound upgrades will pull visitors away from ‘catastrophic’ tsunami Milford Sound lies on the Alpine Fault and this could put more than 3500 lives at risk.31 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandInside the risky Antarctic voyage to expose the secretive krill fishing industryScientists estimate Antarctic krill numbers have fallen about 80% since the 1970s.31 Dec 04:00 PM
OpinionHow to safely clear water from your ears after swimming this summerOPINION: Simple tricks such as tilting your head or cupping your ear can help drain water.31 Dec 04:00 PM
New Zealand'Superfood powerhouse': Kiwi's innovative take on beef offalA story on Emile Siers-Jamieson's entrepreneurial idea was popular on The Country in 2025.31 Dec 03:58 PM
New ZealandLotto Powerball: Trio end 2025 by winning First DivisionThe numbers are in for the final Lotto Powerball draw of 2025.31 Dec 07:26 AM
