New ZealandStudents transform farm stream with native planting effortStudents helping out a Cust farmer was a popular read on The Country from June 2025.28 Dec 04:00 PM
New Zealand‘Someone got their licence from the Weet-Bix box’: The year’s viral video hitsFrom spectacular driver fails to fireworks shenanigans, six wild moments caught on camera.28 Dec 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumWellingtonHow do our public servants vote? New poll reveals political party preferencesThose working for government departments tend to be more left-leaning than other workers.28 Dec 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandTake a tour through the most expensive homes sold in 2025The luxury housing market bounced back big. Here's where the millions went.28 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandKea Kids News: Hamilton lights up for the holiday seasonReporter Ella hits Harrowfield Drive in Hamilton to discover what’s spreading festive cheer all over the neighbourhood.Watch28 Dec 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: Dangerous drivers have no place on our roadsOPINION: Many aggressive motorists prowl the country's roads.28 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandFights, parties and power tools: The quiet street living with Auckland’s noisiest neighboursNearby residents say teens partied at the property until 4am up to three nights a week.28 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandHow much time we're spending with our pets, and how it's helping improve our livesMore than a third of people with pets report one major upside.28 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandMorning quiz: 'Aardvark' translates to what in English?Test your brains with the Herald's morning quiz.28 Dec 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumLetters to the EditorLetters: Nothing wrong with headmasters of our major schools being paid wellOPINION: A reader raises concerns about India buying its oil from Russia.28 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandThe prickly history of boxthorn and Taranaki's inventive solutionsKem Ormond's article on the mighty boxthorn hedges of Taranaki was a popular read in 2025.28 Dec 03:59 PM
New ZealandThe organisation using surplus food for social goodNourished for Nil's story of food rescue was a popular read on The Country in 2025.28 Dec 03:59 PM
New Zealand'Disregard for safety': Man filmed car surfing in Auckland car parkPolice condemned the behaviour as irresponsible and "concerning".28 Dec 07:29 AM
New ZealandNew app lets pokie addicts ban themselves without the awkward paperworkData from the app is sent to a national exclusion database run by the Salvation Army.28 Dec 07:00 AM
New ZealandMan filmed ‘car surfing’ vehicle in empty Franklin carparkA man was captured standing on the roof of a moving car as it circles an empty Franklin carpark. It prompts fresh warnings about dangerous “car surfing” trends. Video / FacebookWatch28 Dec 06:26 AM
WellingtonOne seriously injured in SH2 crash near Upper Hutt, major delays expectedEmergency services were called to the crash about 6.35pm.28 Dec 06:16 AM
New ZealandDrivers urged to take care after 10km oil spill on SH73Oil mixing with rain has created hazardous conditions for drivers.28 Dec 05:59 AM
New ZealandReality star and dad clear the air after viral toy giveaway clash“We’ve been sweet for a couple of days, but people are still hurt.”28 Dec 05:50 AM
New ZealandTasman floods recovery expected to cost $50m, take two years Road crews have tackled 4500 jobs, yet four key routes remain closed.28 Dec 04:29 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionActor, writer and Rakino Islander Elisabeth Easther toasts a win for nature'Considering the increasingly degraded state of these waters, the bill was long overdue.'28 Dec 04:00 AM
EntertainmentHolly Ramsay arrives to her wedding with famous father by her sideModel Holly Ramsay and Olympic gold-medal-winning swimmer Adam Peaty have got married at Bath Abbey. Video / Video ElephantWatch28 Dec 03:53 AM
New ZealandTwo dead, dozens injured in Japan in horror highway pile-upThe initial crash involved two trucks colliding on the Kan-Etsu Expressway.28 Dec 02:42 AM
New ZealandAfternoon quiz: According to the Chinese zodiac, 2026 will be the year of the what?Test your brains with the Herald's afternoon quiz.28 Dec 02:00 AM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'Our life has been consumed': Remuera couple's six-year legal fight over 'defective' renoThe builder successfully sued the couple after they refused to pay their bills. 28 Dec 01:04 AM
Auckland'Bad, aggressive': Three people seriously injured in Auckland night of disorderMore than 50 people were caught up in mass disorder on Karangahape Rd overnight. 28 Dec 12:30 AM
New Zealand'Probably good to have a plan B': Last week of 2025 to be wet and wildHeavy rain is expected in holiday hotspots including Gisborne, Hawke's Bay and Coromandel.28 Dec 12:27 AM
BasketballSWISH BasketballA special 'Bandits' crew of players over 80 gets extra space and free shots. Video / SuppliedWatch27 Dec 11:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandHerald Summer Premium quiz: Christmas Island, in the Indian Ocean, is part of which country?Our 20-question challenge released at 12pm over Christmas and New Year’s.27 Dec 11:00 PM
New ZealandPerson injured in crash involving fire truckThe crash happened in Auckland's CBD this morning.27 Dec 10:01 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionEthan ManeraHe was so confident in mayoral bid he reserved a $90k Rolex. Here's how it went so wrongOPINION: Once a front-runner, Ray Chung's campaign style and scandal sank his mayoral bid.27 Dec 10:00 PM
AucklandPerson suffered critical injuries in mass Auckland brawlPolice had to disperse around 50 people who had crowded on K Rd early this morning. 27 Dec 09:43 PM
New ZealandCar collides with fire truck on Victoria Street, Auckland City.A vehicle and a responding fire truck have collided on Victoria Street, Auckland City. Video / Dean PurcellWatch27 Dec 09:40 PM
New ZealandBrawl breaks out in early morning on Karangahape RoadPolice are conducting a scene examination on Karangahape Road after a large fight took place in the early hours of the morning. Video / Dean PurcellWatch27 Dec 09:16 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionSimon WilsonSimon Wilson: Why National's got the country and itself into such a messOPINION: Five of the top columns of the year from Simon Wilson.27 Dec 08:00 PM
