New ZealandNew Year Honours: Teacher and sports coach recognised with KSMDel Whyte retired from teaching four years ago, but still yearns for school cricket wins.30 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandFormer Hastings mayor Sandra Hazlehurst named ONZM in New Year HonoursHazlehurst oversaw a record $2.1b upgrade of Hastings’ core infrastructure.30 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandGisborne Land Search and Rescue volunteer Chris Sharp recognised again for serviceChris Sharp was a search and rescue volunteer for 60 years.30 Dec 04:00 PM
New Zealand'Have you got the right person?': League stalwart stunned by top honourJenny Nahu has spent 50 years driving rugby league in Rotorua.30 Dec 04:00 PM
New Zealand'You never do the job for a gong': Rural fire chief awarded King's medalPatrick O'Rourke, 68, has served the Rissington brigade for more than 30 years.30 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandCommunity stalwart Gerald Hope – father of Olivia Hope – honoured for services to MarlboroughThe honour coincides with the anniversary of his daughter Olivia's 1998 murder.30 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandFrom Tauranga mayor to Ukraine lifeline: Honour for Tenby PowellTenby Powell becomes an Officer of the New Zealand Order of Merit in 2026.30 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandNew Year Honours: Tech titan, red-hot racer, DIY philanthropist and 97yo organist among 177 recognisedThere are four new knights and three new dames in the New Year 2026 Honours out today.30 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandNew Year Honours 2026: The full listThe 2026 New Year Honours are out today. Here's the list of New Zealanders recognised.30 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandMorning quiz: What is the most streamed Stevie Wonder song on Spotify?Test your brains with the Herald's morning quiz.30 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandSir Rod Drury heads Hawke’s Bay list in New Year HonoursA knighthood, ONZMs and KSMs - nine from Hawke's Bay are on the list.30 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandDecades of dedication: Libby Fletcher honoured for protecting Lake TaraweraLibby Fletcher awarded a King’s Service Medal in the New Year 2026 Honours. 30 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandNew Year Honours: KSM for Havelock North church ministerRev Wayne Toleafoa has spent a lifetime serving Pasifika communities.30 Dec 04:00 PM
New Zealand‘Actually flabbergasted’: Rotorua CAB manager honoured for decades of serviceJane Richards appointed a member of the New Zealand Order of Merit for her work.30 Dec 04:00 PM
New Zealand'Could not be revived': Woman suffers medical episode on Qantas flight from AucklandEmergency services were called to Sydney International Airport about 12pm NZT. 30 Dec 09:17 AM
New ZealandScientists investigate venomous spider ‘hotspots’The invasive noble false widow spider was first spotted in Porirua last year.30 Dec 06:11 AM
New ZealandWatch: Man saved after trying to help windsurfer trapped in 'washing machine' conditionsThe Police Eagle helicopter and ambulance crews were sent to the scene.30 Dec 05:58 AM
New ZealandWild weather cuts power, cancels New Year events as warnings roll southAbout 10,000 Tasman homes lost power after trees brought down lines.30 Dec 05:01 AM
New ZealandMan saved from rocks at Fishermans Cove, WhangaparāoaA witness said the man was trapped on the rocks for at least an hour. Video / Riki WaughWatch30 Dec 04:45 AM
New Zealand'Heroes': Inside the 12-hour rescue effort to save elderly man from bushThe man was carried out 'taco style' on a stretcher in heavy rain.30 Dec 04:30 AM
Entertainment‘We felt like caged animals’: Popular festival offers refund after queues, buses and toilet chaosOne attendee described her day out as the 'worst experience ever'.30 Dec 03:15 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandWhy corrupt official waited until he was out of time to appeal convictionsThe tactical move cost Vivek Goel his chance at appealing, a court decision says.30 Dec 03:00 AM
New ZealandHoliday highway delays: Queues northbound as New Year drivers hit the roadNZTA warns SH1 northbound from Wayby to Te Hana is heavily congested.30 Dec 02:59 AM
New ZealandBaby left alone in hot car prompts emergency services calloutThe child was rescued from the locked car by Fire and Emergency New Zealand staff.30 Dec 02:29 AM
New ZealandAfternoon quiz: What was the title of the first video ever uploaded to YouTube?Test your brains with the Herald's afternoon quiz.30 Dec 02:00 AM
New ZealandMetService national weather update: Tuesday 30 DecemberMetService national weather update: Tuesday 30 December. Video / MetServiceWatch30 Dec 01:22 AM
New ZealandGold clam clampdown at Lake Ōkāreka sparks concern for Lake Tarawera anglersWarranted officers and volunteers will staff the Lake Ōkāreka boat ramp.30 Dec 01:06 AM
PremiumPremiumWellingtonOffice worker sacked after 15 days on job awarded $30k The company suggested she was taking too long to train, despite providing no training.30 Dec 01:00 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandThe NZ schools that produced the highest-achieving Cambridge exam studentsAnd hear from of our top scholars that ranked the best in the world. 30 Dec 01:00 AM
New ZealandPolice Eagle helicopter to target boy racer meets around Gisborne Police will impound vehicles, issue fines and lay charges for dangerous driving.30 Dec 12:43 AM
New ZealandNZ Herald Afternoon Headlines | Tuesday, December 30, 2025Afternoon Headlines | Call for more police on Karangahape Rd and severe winds continue to batter parts of New Zealand | Tuesday, December 30, 2025Watch30 Dec 12:21 AM
AucklandPolice seek footage after 50-person brawl on Karangahape RdAn online portal has been set up for witnesses to upload images and video.30 Dec 12:18 AM
New ZealandOne dead after car goes over bank on SH2 north of NapierTwo other crashes on Hawke's Bay roads today caused lane closures but no injuries.30 Dec 12:05 AM
New Zealand'A privilege': Pod of dolphins joins Hawke’s Bay man foiling through surf'I was just cruising around and they were jumping around me, in and out of the water.'29 Dec 11:15 PM
