New ZealandThe morbid surprise for US singer at Auckland gig from one of his fansThe American singer and influencer was handed a fan's mother's ashes at an Auckland gig.19 Aug 05:32 AM
New Zealand‘He’s not that type of person’: Mother defends sportsman accused of breaking baby's ribsThe infant's mother claims doctors ignored alternative causes for the broken ribs.19 Aug 05:10 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandLogging company owes $1.5m to IRD, forestry companies - report Lift Harvesting's creditors are said to include NZTA and companies involved in forestry.19 Aug 05:00 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandNapier building projects begin, 400 homes expectedA block of 24 apartments will be built on the site of the former Napier barracks.19 Aug 04:58 AM
New Zealand'Justice has been served but there are no winners': Aunt tells men who fatally beat cyclistJavon Aranui had 16 separate head injuries and a brain bleed after the 'bloody beating'.19 Aug 04:37 AM
New ZealandExcessive hours: Kebab shop hired workers, then had them do a second cleaning jobs without payOne of the men, who was on a visa, was doing up to 65 hours a week. He was owed $16k.19 Aug 04:36 AM
New ZealandMetService National Weather August 20MetService National Weather August 20. Video / MetServiceWatch19 Aug 04:29 AM
New ZealandScam warning: Kiwis cautioned against investing in Aussie business, up to 2000 already haveThe man behind the business has been banned from offering financial services. 19 Aug 04:21 AM
New ZealandAuckland couple's railway grocery heist leads to multiple chargesthe man tried to hide the trolley in a toilet cubicle.19 Aug 04:05 AM
New ZealandWhangārei family woken to home of 19 years ablazeFire and Emergency crews were called to the home in Maunu, southwest of central Whangārei at 3.18am on Tuesday. Video / Brodie StoneWatch19 Aug 04:00 AM
PoliticsNicola Willis and Chris Hipkins clash on ratings agency warningsFinance Minister Nicola Willis and Labour leader Chris Hipkins critical of each other on debt levels. Video / mark MitchellWatch19 Aug 03:33 AM
Politics'Carnival's over': Peters celebrates Trevor Mallard's early exit as Irish Ambassador'I cannot believe that Jacinda Ardern sent somebody like him.'19 Aug 03:30 AM
New ZealandCar thief undone by his ‘horrendous driving’, crashing into ‘numerous’ other vehiclesPolice say they tracked him using all of the 111 calls as he drove through Hawke's Bay.19 Aug 03:21 AM
PoliticsSeymour, Peters distance themselves from Luxon's Netanyahu 'lost the plot' remarks'It's better just to keep your thoughts to yourself.'19 Aug 03:05 AM
New ZealandAfternoon quiz: Where in the human body would you find the stirrup bone?Test your brains with the Herald's afternoon quiz.19 Aug 03:00 AM
PoliticsStanford launches new writing strategy at Brooklyn SchoolEducation Minister Erica Stanford visits Brooklyn School where she launched the new "Writing Action Plan." Video / Mark MitchellWatch19 Aug 02:35 AM
New ZealandThe Country: Stephen Fleming on getting sheepmeat into IndiaStephen Fleming, Cameron Bagrie, Damien O'Connor, and Phil Duncan.19 Aug 01:51 AM
Politics'Hugely disrespectful': MP says minister’s error over school teachers’ pay ‘harmful’It comes as teachers prepare to strike tomorrow. 19 Aug 01:22 AM
New ZealandMetService warns of overnight snow on Napier-Taupō RdUp to 2cm of snow is forecast to accumulate on higher parts of the road.19 Aug 01:13 AM
CrimeTwo jailed in Comancheros retribution plot aimed at ex-member's familyShots were fired into a room with children. A fleeing man was later grazed with a bullet.19 Aug 01:06 AM
PoliticsGovt releases 'poor' literacy data for kids as ‘writing action plan’ launchedLess than a quarter of Year 8 students have a writing ability that meets the benchmark.19 Aug 01:04 AM
New ZealandAuckland prisoner critically injured after attack involving three other inmatesThe victim has been rushed to Auckland City Hospital. Police will be investigating. 19 Aug 12:59 AM
New ZealandHow new evidence could change a decades-old Christchurch murder caseThis is the Criminal Case Review Commission's fifth referral to an appellate court.19 Aug 12:48 AM
WellingtonWellington Hospital birthing suite short-staffed 70% of timeHealth NZ says 'there's definitely light at the end of the tunnel' thanks to recruiting.19 Aug 12:33 AM
AnalysisJamie EnsorWillis swoops in for PM’s media spot, denies ‘power play’ as Luxon forced aside'I regret that I came and took his lectern.'19 Aug 12:32 AM
New ZealandNZ Herald Live: Erica Stanford addresses the mediaEducation Minister Erica Stanford addresses the media as ‘Writing Action Plan’ launched.Watch19 Aug 12:32 AM
New ZealandSnow for central North Island roads, strong winds halt ferries in wintry blast Snow could fall to 600m on the Desert Rd this afternoon.18 Aug 11:57 PM
New ZealandTop dog: Huntaway Miley's training progress“She’s stepped up from just being a pup to being the key act.”18 Aug 11:40 PM
EnergyLevelling the field: Measures promise more choices in electricity marketThe Electricity Authority plans three interventions to boost competition in the market.18 Aug 11:28 PM
New ZealandNZ Herald Live: Erica Stanford addresses the mediaMinister of Education Erica Stanford addresses the media.Watch18 Aug 11:25 PM
New ZealandTamihere murder appeal: Chief Justice tells court of 'issue' with evidence Tamihere has always maintained he was framed by police for the murders of two tourists. 18 Aug 11:17 PM
New ZealandMan claimed he was under 'mind control' while stabbing victim multiple timesHe said he had just woken up from a 'daydream' and had been under 'MK Ultra mind control'.18 Aug 11:07 PM
PoliticsNicola Willis on why she took the Prime Minister's usual media spotShe's admitted being a little embarrassed by the snafu. Video / Mark MitchellWatch18 Aug 11:02 PM
CompaniesFoodstuffs New World Point Chevalier supermarket has openedThe New World Point Chevalier supermarket has opened three weeks early, after the fire at the Victoria Park location. Video / Michael CraigWatch18 Aug 10:55 PM
