New ZealandOverseas misconduct: NZ officer cleared after UK indecent assault investigationUK prosecutors found there was evidence to charge but chose not to pursue the matter.21 Oct 04:18 AM
New Zealand'Different flavour to ED': Hamilton cancer doctor stars in NZ seriesThe Hamilton doctor's passion for medicine ignited at 11, when his grandad died of cancer.21 Oct 04:00 AM
New ZealandMan strangled woman over rent dispute before threatening to burn down houseMathew Linch was then on bail when he tried to pull her out of a car by her arms.21 Oct 04:00 AM
New ZealandFires, flooding and power outages: 'Damaging' gales, evacuations in KaikōuraMetService has issued multiple weather warnings across New Zealand.21 Oct 03:08 AM
ChristchurchBrazen bunny heist: Six rabbits stolen from farm park in a fortnight; security beefed upRubio, Ruby and Midnight were taken from their enclosures last night. 21 Oct 03:00 AM
New ZealandRoad workers report being verbally and physically abused by frustrated driversOne in five road workers was physically assaulted in the past year.21 Oct 02:51 AM
New Zealand'Almost in tears': Forgotten lotto ticket wins Auckland punters $500k'I can’t believe I was basically carrying around a bag with $500,000 in it.'21 Oct 02:46 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandHawke’s Bay Airport roof to get $450k solar upgrade; solar farm next to runway still on radar'With energy prices high, it makes sense to make the most of our significant roof area.'21 Oct 02:33 AM
PoliticsWatch: Hipkins Fronts Media Over GP Fee PolicyThe Policy had randomly appeared in media earlier. Video / Mark MitchellWatch21 Oct 02:33 AM
PoliticsHipkins taken 'by surprise' by questions about health policy suddenly appearing in mediaThe Labour leader said he wasn’t aware Ayesha Verrall had provided the information.21 Oct 02:32 AM
New ZealandInjuries after two trucks roll on Central Hawke’s Bay highways, nearly 1000 homes without powerMetService has issued an orange wind warning for Hawke's Bay from 10am to 9pm on Tuesday.21 Oct 02:28 AM
Kahu‘Freeze their funding’: Willie Jackson steps into Taurua suspension rowMark Mitchell says he’s urged Sport NZ to resolve the standoff quickly.21 Oct 02:26 AM
New ZealandTrucks topple on state highways as gales blow: Trucking Association says to plan trips carefully'Make sure you try and plan for the conditions,' says Trucking Association. 21 Oct 02:24 AM
New ZealandWatch: Person blown into traffic as wild winds batter WellingtonAir New Zealand paused Wellington flights until 1pm as gusts topped 110km/h.21 Oct 02:11 AM
New ZealandFire lights up Whangārei Hospital carparkThe fire in Whangārei Hospital's car park on Tuesday involved several cars.Watch21 Oct 02:07 AM
New ZealandAfternoon quiz: Graceland, the legendary home of Elvis Presley, is in what US state?Test your brains with the Herald's afternoon quiz.21 Oct 02:00 AM
New ZealandMan killed by falling branch in WellingtonNZ Herald Senior Reporter Melissa Nightingale gives weather update from Wellington. Video / Mark MitchellWatch21 Oct 01:57 AM
New ZealandFourteen fire crews respond to Kaikōura hedge fireCrews were alerted to the Hāpuku fire shortly after 1.30pm.21 Oct 01:43 AM
New Zealand'Young Guns with axes': The new-look NZ Timbersports teamThere's a changing of the guard in the four-man NZ Timbersports line-up.21 Oct 01:09 AM
New ZealandWorker seriously injured at Bayswater construction sitePolice were called to the Roberts Ave site just after 11am.21 Oct 01:02 AM
New ZealandOne injured, one arrested after Napier to Hastings escape attempt ends in crashThe crash happened near the intersection of Pakowhai Rd and Farndon Rd.21 Oct 12:48 AM
New ZealandThe Country: Mark Wynne on what's next for Alliance GroupMark Wynne, Shane Jones, Fiona and Tom Langford, and Tom Martin. 21 Oct 12:30 AM
New Zealand'It could have been any of us': Walker finds man killed by falling branch on Mount VictoriaThe man was taken to hospital with critical injuries but died soon after.21 Oct 12:23 AM
Politics‘Defamatory, embarrassing’: Eru Kapa-Kingi responds to Te Pāti Māori’s assault allegationsThe party's former vice-president did accept his behaviour was not a good example.21 Oct 12:23 AM
New ZealandNZ Herald Afternoon News Update | Weather warnings issued and Roads of National Significance tollNZ Herald Afternoon News Update | Weather warnings issued and Roads of National Significance tollWatch21 Oct 12:07 AM
New ZealandMan dies after being hit by falling branch in WellingtonA man has died after being hit by falling branch in Wellington as high winds sweep through city. Video / NZ HeraldWatch20 Oct 11:52 PM
New ZealandMetService Severe Weather: October 21-22, 2025MetService Severe Weather: October 21-22, 2025. Video / MetServiceWatch20 Oct 11:49 PM
PoliticsLabour wants probe into Public Service Commission ads on mega-strikePrime Minister Christopher Luxon believes the cost of the ads would be negligible.20 Oct 11:38 PM
PoliticsHipkins defends lack of costings for first economic policy as Luxon labels it ‘dribble’ Labour leader said it was 'lazy' to suggest a policy document would include numbers.20 Oct 11:33 PM
New ZealandWaikato teen walks again after life‑saving surgery in GermanyA nine-hour operation restored blood flow and Amelia was finally able to stand again.20 Oct 11:31 PM
New Zealand'Red Kingdom will be back': Decades of trophies and taonga lost as fire guts clubroomsCrews contained the blaze about 4am. 20 Oct 11:26 PM
PoliticsSenior Labour MP to resign, won't seek re-electionThe MP has decided to 'take a break and then do something else'.20 Oct 11:25 PM
New ZealandPerson blown into traffic by severe wind in WellingtonDashcam footage captures the moment severe winds, which have been causing chaos in the city, blew the pedestrian onto the road. Video / Justin AshworthWatch20 Oct 11:23 PM
New ZealandWell-known New Zealander appears in court on sexual abuse chargeThe man is facing one count of indecent assault.20 Oct 11:16 PM
