New ZealandACC fraud: 1044 clients bombard app, making $1.5m in fake travel claimsChief exec: 'Defrauding ACC isn’t a victimless crime and we have zero tolerance for it.'15 Aug 07:00 AM
BusinessHighest-paid council CEOs in New Zealand revealedGore paid $771,558 to three chief executives, ranking second after Christchurch. 15 Aug 07:00 AM
New ZealandRoad cone standoff: Council workers shun traffic dutyRotorua council outsources traffic duties after union halts work over safety concerns.15 Aug 06:19 AM
New ZealandKiwi living in Australia for decades arrested at NZ border over unpaid $58k student debtHer lawyer said such a move was 'very, very rare'. 15 Aug 06:00 AM
New Zealand'Can't make payments': Air NZ system outage affects bookingsAir New Zealand's online payment systems are currently down.15 Aug 05:56 AM
New ZealandPlans to turn half of Takapuna Golf Course into flood storage going aheadAuckland Council said delays couldn’t be afforded after the January 2023 floods.15 Aug 05:32 AM
New Zealand Hīkoi for Kaea in Napier on SundayThe hīkoi commemorates a Napier tragedy and calls for safer communities for youngsters.15 Aug 05:30 AM
New ZealandPolice officer spotted using phone while driving past school childrenA Hamilton schoolboy on a bus stealthily captured footage of a police officer using his phone while driving.Watch15 Aug 05:09 AM
New ZealandWatch: Man appears to smoke meth on public bus, sparking outragePolice alerted after a shocked grandmother filmed the incident on a city bus.15 Aug 05:00 AM
New ZealandSeabed miner slows fast track with ‘cynical’ responseTrans-Tasman Resources has failed to provide information asked for by officials.15 Aug 03:53 AM
Wellington'Fully ablaze': Wellington bus catches fire on State Highway 1A thick cloud of smoke could be seen coming from the area.15 Aug 03:38 AM
ChristchurchChristchurch woman fatally shot by police named A 47-year-old man remains in a critical but stable condition in hospital.15 Aug 03:25 AM
New Zealand'Complex case': Mum's fight to have son released from secure care, 20 years after minor offending The intellectually disabled man smashed windows and told neighbours he was James Bond.15 Aug 03:24 AM
Politics'Intrusive behaviour': Govt outlawing disruptive protests outside people’s homesThe new law will take into consideration a range of factors, such as the time of the day.15 Aug 03:09 AM
New Zealand'So happy, so thankful': NZ mum and 6yo son to be freed from US detentionSarah Shaw and her son Isaac are set to be released in coming days, her friend confirmed.15 Aug 03:00 AM
New ZealandAfternoon quiz: What is the most common letter in the English language?Test your brains with the Herald's afternoon quiz.15 Aug 03:00 AM
New ZealandArmed police operation under way on Rotorua streetPolice are conducting inquiries at an Elliott Cres house.15 Aug 02:53 AM
PoliticsTop seeks new leader in public job ad for 2026 election bidThe Opportunities Party aims to return for the 2026 election with fresh leadership.15 Aug 02:52 AM
New ZealandFormer staffer of Christchurch school charged, name suppressed by courtThe principal informed staff and parents of the charges today.15 Aug 01:46 AM
New Zealand'Wool queen' Philippa Wright on The CountryCam Eyre, George Dodson, Hugh Jackson, Philippa Wright, Barry Soper, and Chris Brandolino.15 Aug 01:41 AM
New Zealand’My baby could have been an orphan’: Mum misses fatal tanker crash by momentsThe woman had pulled over minutes before the crash to switch drivers.15 Aug 01:34 AM
New ZealandFamily pay tribute to victim of fatal stabbing at Awakeri Hot Springs Emergency services were called to Awakeri Hot Springs at 4.30pm on Thursday.15 Aug 01:21 AM
New ZealandMan appears to smoke meth on busA man on a bus in Tauranga appears to smoke meth.Watch15 Aug 01:15 AM
Wellington‘Landmark’ social housing block sold off by Kāinga Ora for $1mHousing Minister says it's a great outcome given the projected cost to restore the flats.15 Aug 01:04 AM
New Zealand'Living the high life': Couple accused of $1m fake cancer fraud scheme namedJones and Vave allegedly lived lavishly in Wanaka with rented properties, European cars.15 Aug 12:24 AM
New Zealand'Buried alive': Eels likely died due to council contractors not following code of practice'We are in the process of developing a standard operating procedure.'15 Aug 12:16 AM
PremiumPremiumRetail'Hobson's choice': Ex-cop sobs recounting nappy deal with Zuru and MowbraysNappy dispute case hears of alleged hostile takeover and supermarket-driven restraints.15 Aug 12:09 AM
Politics‘Huge amounts of land’: Minister gives update on letting foreign investors buy property in NZ It follows Winston Peters saying an announcement could be this year.15 Aug 12:06 AM
New ZealandCouncil seeks recovery of legal fees after $2.4m lawsuit against it dismissedLeon Sheeran must pay $20,000 for the council's legal fees.14 Aug 11:47 PM
PoliticsKiwiRail settles with Hyundai for $144m over cancelled ferriesWinston Peters hit out at those who predicted a higher cost.14 Aug 11:42 PM
New ZealandMan accused of Tūrangi woman's murder namedLance Dickinson, 27, is charged with murdering Cherie-Lee Bell in June.14 Aug 11:35 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'Unprecedented growth': $55m expansion for Tauranga shopping centreTauranga Crossing is adding 8100sq m of new retail space by October this year. 14 Aug 11:19 PM
New Zealand'Deeply concerned': Nurses vote to strike again in SeptemberHealth NZ has asked the union to 'put patients first' and return to the bargaining table.14 Aug 11:18 PM
New ZealandRetired farm dog Fudge up for Top Dog With a JobFudge visited the rest home next door to her farm. When the farmer retired, she moved in.14 Aug 11:17 PM
