New ZealandMau Rākau hits hardReporter Lexi-Anahera is at Te Kura Kaupapa Māori o Te Kōtuku, where the tamariki are training in the traditional Māori martial art, Mau Rākau.Watch24 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandLoafers Lodge murder trial begins in Wellington todayThe trial over the deadly Loafers Lodge hostel fire is starting in the Wellington High Court.Watch24 Aug 05:00 PM
Lifestyle'Surreal': Northland dad dedicates award-winning beer to ‘cheeky’ sheep MyrtleA dark lager from Heaven's Brewery is one of the New World Beer & Cider Awards' Top 25.24 Aug 04:59 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionMark ListerOpinion: Is the global bull market rally justified?Global shares hit record highs, defying recent pullback forecasts.24 Aug 04:00 PM
New ZealandCray cray! 'They thought he was mad' - how Nin's Bin became a State Highway 1 caravan iconPeople told Ron Clark that caravans were for sleeping in when he started roadside caper.24 Aug 09:44 AM
New ZealandYoung driver's actions left one mate dead, another in a wheelchairHe had no criminal record but had been using cannabis since he was 16. Now he's in jail.24 Aug 08:00 AM
New ZealandWatch: 4WD crashes through bike shelter, plunges into sea off Waiheke ferry terminalA pensioner was fined for drink driving after a crash that also mangled bikes and railing.24 Aug 06:54 AM
New ZealandGerman dad tried to block passport for teen daughter, claiming she'd been 'kidnapped to NZ'Without a passport, the NZ-based teen can't get a driver's licence, IRD number or travel.24 Aug 06:00 AM
Politics Luxon hits out at Israel over Gaza famine, will not hasten Palestinian statehood decision The Government is set to decide next month whether to recognise a Palestinian state. 24 Aug 05:12 AM
New ZealandDistrict's water services require $70m spendThe council aims for an internal unit, exploring joint services with neighbours.24 Aug 05:00 AM
New ZealandNewborn baby found dead in central Auckland parkPolice are speaking to a woman believed to be the baby's mother. 24 Aug 04:45 AM
New ZealandAir NZ flight diverted to New Plymouth due to system alertFlight NZ5509 landed safely at 12.38pm, greeted by emergency services.24 Aug 04:38 AM
Crime501 who shot mate's attacker in the gut says he was provoked, but judge disagreesShortly after fleeing a group of masked men, Edward Sasulu returned with a shotgun.24 Aug 04:26 AM
New ZealandAfternoon quiz: The Tokyo district of Akihabara is also known by what nickname?Test your brains with the Herald's afternoon quiz.24 Aug 03:00 AM
New ZealandScientists urge protection for whale feeding spot south of AustraliaSome 90% of New Zealand southern right whales feed in the 2000km zone, a study has found.24 Aug 02:36 AM
Auckland'Still quite alive': Rangitoto's surprising geothermal activity uncoveredRangitoto's magma is still warm 600 years after forming.24 Aug 02:22 AM
New ZealandMothers in jail: The voluntary lawyers helping desperate women behind barsMothers Project is stepping up to help mums who have ended up in prison. 24 Aug 02:00 AM
New ZealandMan assaulted in Tokoroa after stopping to help another driverThe man was allegedly assaulted just after 4am on Friday. 24 Aug 01:50 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandCash, condoms and the law: Kiwi sex workers reveal all in new book In the early 1990s, police officers confiscated condoms as evidence of sex work "offences"24 Aug 01:00 AM
PoliticsWork begins on removing Auckland level crossings, easing pain for commuters The Government and Auckland Council are funding an effort to remove level crossings. 24 Aug 12:30 AM
New ZealandAuckland restaurant loses almost three-quarters of Uber Eats orders in feesLixiri's Kitchen earned only $85.36 from a week of Uber Eats orders worth nearly $300.24 Aug 12:28 AM
New ZealandCouncillor or 'chatbot'? Local election is the first with AI Candidates debate the technology's authenticity, efficiency and capability. 24 Aug 12:02 AM
New Zealand'Not suitable for a child': Black mould, holes in floor at 'appalling' rental The man, who was living there with his 12yo, stopped paying rent in protest. 24 Aug 12:00 AM
New ZealandHailstorm catches Aucklanders by surprise, more possibly on the wayHeavy hail began hitting North Shore suburbs about 9.45pm on Saturday. 23 Aug 11:52 PM
New ZealandMan was digging a hole when sand dune collapsed on top of him at MuriwaiA couple first on the scene said the man was fully buried in the collapsed dune. 23 Aug 11:30 PM
AucklandBody found in water at Marlborough's Wairau BarA rāhui is in place for five days at the site.23 Aug 11:26 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandWhy a young farmer plays the bagpipes at a South island sheep musterJack Boon played the pipes at school and in competitions. Now he plays to the farm dogs.23 Aug 10:00 PM
New ZealandNZ Herald Morning News Update: August 24, 2025 | Muriwai dune collapse, protests in Tel AvivNZ Herald Morning News Update | Muriwai dune collapse. Protests in Tel Aviv over famine in Gaza. Alert over man propositioning teens in Christchurch. Video / NZ HeraldWatch23 Aug 09:37 PM
New ZealandMultiple units respond to Te Awamutu house fire Six fire trucks, a water tanker and multiple support vehicles responded to the blaze. 23 Aug 09:31 PM
New Zealand'A very hard place': What will life be like in military detention for NZ's attempted spy?The soldier was sentenced to two years in military detention earlier this week. 23 Aug 09:00 PM
New ZealandOne dead, another injured in Waikato crashThe single-vehicle crash happened near Te Mata.23 Aug 08:36 PM
New ZealandLarge fire at Auckland playground treated as suspiciousEmergency services received multiple calls about the fire in Flat Bush last night.23 Aug 08:15 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandNapier restaurant once named NZ's best closes; owners reveal plan for new restaurantPacifica's head chef Jeremy Rameka says 'it is time to move on and start afresh'.23 Aug 06:00 PM
New Zealand'A real grind': Toni Street on her passions, greatest fears and hopes for NZThe broadcaster wants to see day-to-day life become easier for all Kiwis.23 Aug 05:03 PM
