Christchurch'Huge' fire at former Hokitika psychiatric hospital being treated as suspiciousThe buildings, turned into accommodation, were described as the 'spookiest backpackers'.10 Aug 05:03 AM
New ZealandMan's body pulled from water at Auckland marinaEmergency services were called at about 3.30pm after reports a man had fallen from a boat.10 Aug 04:53 AM
New ZealandNZ acupuncturist jailed with wife after 'brainwashing' patient into sex in QueenslandArthur Cunningham and his wife, Sheena Cunningham, were both found guilty on 10 charges.10 Aug 04:00 AM
PoliticsLuxon, Albanese talks focus on lifting living standardsThe New Zealand PM said transtasman relations are as strong as they've ever been.10 Aug 03:22 AM
New ZealandAfternoon quiz: What was the name of the ship on which Charles Darwin famously sailed?Test your brains with the Herald's afternoon quiz.10 Aug 03:00 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandFlag football: The growing NZ sport pushing for LA Olympics 2028The five-a-side version of American football is making a leap in Aotearoa. 10 Aug 01:00 AM
New Zealand'I don’t give a s***': Man won't pay sister $300k; Mum's will written under 'undue influence'Darryl Thackwell says his relationship with his mum was 'absolutely brilliant'. 10 Aug 01:00 AM
New ZealandCorrections flouts judge's order for details of offender's 'very sad' historyCorrections says it told the judge it couldn't provide the report he requested.10 Aug 01:00 AM
PoliticsGreens want to lead Govt, Hipkins not interested in 'arguing' with themThe Green Party is holding its annual meeting in Wellington.10 Aug 01:00 AM
PoliticsPrime Minister Christopher Luxon following annual talks with Anthony AlbanesePrime Minister Christopher Luxon following annual talks with Anthony Albanese, and a helicopter ride to surrounding peaks including the Humboldt glacier.Watch10 Aug 12:53 AM
New ZealandNapier electorate expanded to take communities from TukitukiPākōwhai, Waiohiki, Fernhill, Ōmahu and rural areas such as Crownthorpe move to Napier.10 Aug 12:37 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandAfter 61 years of cutting hair, veteran barber Mike Bird is not done yetMike Bird started cutting hair when he was about 14.10 Aug 12:31 AM
New ZealandMissed out on $20m Lotto prize? Kiwis from these three places scooped $250k First DivisionSaturday's $20m winner became the 13th Powerball multi-millionaire this year.10 Aug 12:20 AM
PoliticsLabour MP has 'learned a lot' from NCEA emails affair – HipkinsHe hopes 'political point-scoring' doesn't stop future bipartisan work.10 Aug 12:14 AM
New ZealandClaims of aggression, unjust fee hikes: Stallholders hit out at Auckland Night MarketsAuckland Night Markets owners said they strongly refuted all the allegations. 10 Aug 12:00 AM
Politics'I want it even more now': Henare prepares for 'redemption' journey 'I feel even better equipped to be able to represent Tāmaki Makaurau.' 09 Aug 11:00 PM
New ZealandWatch: Eight-year-old drummer wows with Green Day coversShe learned drumming rhythms from playing on pots with chopsticks.09 Aug 10:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandKnights of the pool noodle: The quirky sport of jugger draws fans in AucklandJugger players bash each other with foam weapons while trying to score with a dog's skull.09 Aug 10:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandJugger: A combat sport using pool noodlesJugger is a combination of touch rugby and capture the flag, using padded "weapons". Video / Dean PurcellWatch09 Aug 10:00 PM
New ZealandFire crews battle Hokitika blazeMultiple 111 calls alerted Fire and Emergency to the blaze at Seaview Terrace in Hokitika just after seven this morning. Video / Jason Boult, Toni HoustonWatch09 Aug 09:28 PM
New ZealandNZ Herald Morning News Update | Protests in Tel Aviv and Greens aim highNZ Herald Morning News Update | Protesters in Tel Aviv march in opposition to the Israeli government's occupation plan, and the Green Party aim high for the next election.Watch09 Aug 09:06 PM
TalanoaI caught dengue and was lucky to survive: Reporting a devastating crisis as deaths rise'A day at the beach would result in a time my mother still cries about'.09 Aug 09:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandHow a community leader from a tiny NZ town began working with Mexico's most powerful cartelExclusive extract from Jared Savage's new book on the new era of gangs in New Zealand. 09 Aug 08:00 PM
New Zealand15yo housed in motel by OT for a year never went to school - spent days gaming, seeing girlfriendA Youth Court judge told the teen that it was 'not a way to live'.09 Aug 08:00 PM
New ZealandTauranga girl's rhythm for lifeMaia Roddick is an 8-year-old with a passion for drumming. Video / Belinda RoddickWatch09 Aug 06:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandNZ receives 1500 refugees each year but Hawke’s Bay doesn’t settle any. Why?Hawke's Bay would need more services and support to start taking refugees, an expert says.09 Aug 06:00 PM
New Zealand'Real treasure': Rotorua Museum survives local government culture cullRotorua Museum rebuild safe as leaders confirm it remains a council core service.09 Aug 06:00 PM
New ZealandGisborne council standing by water plan despite warning over potential financial hurdles90% of Gisborne submitters favour keeping water services in-house.09 Aug 06:00 PM
OpinionGlenn DwightMeryl Sheep and Judy Drench: Does A Dog's Show need a movie?OPINION: A Dog's Show was essential childhood viewing - second only to the Goodnight Kiwi.09 Aug 05:01 PM
PoliticsHenare prepares to contest Tāmaki Makaurau seatPeeni Henare speaks about grief, hard work and redemption during of electoral race for Tāmaki Makaurau seat. Video / Mark MitchellWatch09 Aug 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: Blacks Caps have options but fans want Williamson to make more historyOPINION: We long for a New Zealander to break the barrier of 10,000 test runs.09 Aug 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandPM's rates nearly double at his Waiheke pad; Auckland billionaire has $225k bill See what some of Tāmaki Makaurau's biggest property owners are paying to the council. 09 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandMorning quiz: What is the term for a baby kangaroo?Test your brains with the Herald's morning quiz.09 Aug 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionShane Te PouShane Te Pou: We can’t spend Government ghost money Unemployment is rising, with over 31,000 jobs lost in the past two years.09 Aug 05:00 PM
