New ZealandChristchurch murder probe: Three days on, police appeal for more informationInvestigators are still working to establish the circumstances of Tyrone Munns' death. 12 Mar 04:00 AM
Politics‘Fantastic’: Stanford, Seymour met as school lunch debacle continuesMeeting followed liquidation of a key lunch provider, child receiving second-degree burns.12 Mar 03:13 AM
New ZealandPolice charge man who allegedly indecently assaulted high school girl on Auckland busAnother passenger on the route 18 bus on Great North Rd intervened.12 Mar 03:12 AM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand‘Welcome back’: Disgraced real estate agent jailed again for impersonating businessmanDrever was jailed in 2022 for stealing $600,000 from a bowling club and speedway company.12 Mar 03:00 AM
New ZealandSchool giving most of its 'inedible' lunches to a pig called CracklesCritics of the school say it should invest in some salt and pepper to make them tastier.12 Mar 02:39 AM
New ZealandNapier house fire treated as suspicious, police appeal for witnessesPolice are asking anyone who may have seen suspicious activity to come forward.12 Mar 02:35 AM
New ZealandAfternoon quiz: What is the world’s longest venomous snake?Test your knowledge with the Herald's afternoon quiz.12 Mar 02:00 AM
CrimeKiller Beez secretary wants to swap life of crime for jewellery making$35,000 cash and two Harley-Davidsons were seized from Stenton Wilde's home.12 Mar 02:00 AM
New ZealandMāori-owned businesses surpass 1000 in Hawke’s Bay"Māori-owned businesses often prioritise kaitiakitanga."12 Mar 01:45 AM
New ZealandWinston Peters says Ministry of Foreign Affairs won’t appoint ‘tikanga lead’Winston Peters is asked if he is comfortable with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs having a tikanga lead. Video / Mark MitchellWatch12 Mar 01:42 AM
PoliticsPeters says MFAT won’t appoint ‘tikanga lead’, hours after job advertisedThe role could pay up to $170,000.12 Mar 01:35 AM
New ZealandFerry sailings cancelled due to large swells in Cook StraitA southerly swell is expected to rise to 4m. 12 Mar 01:20 AM
New ZealandFrom school leaver to forestry trailblazer: Young woman breaks barriers'When people ask me where I work they’re always surprised and say, ‘That’s a manly job!''12 Mar 01:00 AM
New ZealandKaiapoi house fireA house fire in Kaiapoi, north of Christchurch, spread into a neighbouring property. March 12, 2025. Video / SuppliedWatch12 Mar 12:58 AM
New ZealandHigh school teacher who groomed two students can now be namedThe Whanganui teacher was sentenced to home detention last year.12 Mar 12:57 AM
New Zealand‘Spotlight on exporters’: Bay of Plenty awards highlight achievementsThe event returns after a hiatus, celebrating Bay of Plenty exporters.12 Mar 12:54 AM
TaxTax rules to be changed to keep wealthy migrants in NZGovernment responds to calls for changes to the FIF regime.12 Mar 12:50 AM
New ZealandWeterman wins national squash volunteer awardThe 35-year-old has been involved in squash since the age of 12.12 Mar 12:48 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandKahurānaki for sale - Iwi and hapū look at options to buy ancestral maunga'Everyone agrees it’s very important, so we’ll work through it all and see where we get.'12 Mar 12:48 AM
New Zealand'Outstanding': Zanda McDonald Award winners announcedIn a first for the award, Maegen Blom represents the aquaculture industry.12 Mar 12:40 AM
New ZealandZanda McDonald Award winners on The CountryChristopher Luxon, Shane McManaway, Maegen Blom, Jack O'Connor, Jane Smith, Alistair Niven12 Mar 12:39 AM
New ZealandAuckland woman on choosing between freezing eggs or embryosDr Olivia Stuart and Hayley Carville in an appointment room at Fertility Associates in Auckland. Video / Carson BluckWatch12 Mar 12:31 AM
New ZealandPolice sweep Auckland high school after ‘credible’ email threat, principal saysWaiuku College went into lockdown before 9am due to a credible threat.12 Mar 12:19 AM
New ZealandHouse fire rapidly spreading across two properties in CanterburyFlames have lept across the boundary to a neighbouring home. 11 Mar 11:36 PM
New ZealandMan who died in Ōrere Pt police stand-off ‘person of interest’ in armed robbery at Akl barTwo gunmen held up The Rudder on Hauraki before fleeing on electric scooters.11 Mar 11:22 PM
KahuHow an activist’s protest inspired a powerful new theatre productionNgahiriwa Rauhina stars in the one-man show about prison life and personal stories.11 Mar 10:18 PM
New ZealandLocal knowledge the winning edge at 90 Mile Beach Snapper BonanzaTwo Far North fishers have landed the biggest fish at the 90 Mile Beach Snapper Bonanza.11 Mar 10:14 PM
New Zealand‘May the best man win’: Deputy to challenge Ngāti Kahungunu chair for top jobThompson Hokianga has signalled his intention to run for the top spot on the board.11 Mar 09:40 PM
New ZealandCommuters face delays in Whangārei after crashPolice were notified of the crash at 8.12am on Wednesday.11 Mar 09:23 PM
New ZealandHeroic rescue: Man saves neighbours from burning houseOne person was sleeping, and another was gaming with his door shut and headphones on.11 Mar 09:04 PM
New Zealand'Didn’t get what we wanted': Pathlab workers strike for second time in two monthsMembers didn't like striking 'but it's ... our only means to enact any sort of change'.11 Mar 09:00 PM
New ZealandDigger does its duty to deal with invasive weedDoC is using a collaborative effort to remove an invasive weed species. 11 Mar 09:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandProving her teasing brothers right: Hawke's Bay cricketer called up to White Ferns'My brothers used to tell me I was going to be a White Fern, but I used to get annoyed.'11 Mar 08:58 PM
New ZealandMiracle as one-year-old baby trapped in 50ft well for 19 hours is rescuedThis is the miraculous moment a one-year-old baby named Jesus was saved after being trapped in a 50ft (15m) well for 19 hours.Watch11 Mar 08:25 PM