New ZealandWatch: Fire engulfs Upper Hutt car yard, person burnedThick black smoke over Upper Hutt came from flames spreading into tyre piles.29 Nov 04:54 AM
New ZealandPerson injured in huge Upper Hutt building fireEmergency services said they are responding to a building fire in an Upper Hutt industrial area. Video / Daniel TalbotWatch29 Nov 04:38 AM
New ZealandCrime pays no more: Police win order to sell chop shop boss’s propertiesPolice can now sell Ahmadi’s Upper Hutt yards worth nearly $1.8m.29 Nov 04:00 AM
New ZealandSanta's on his way – and so is the rainWeather warnings and watches are in place for various areas tomorrow, Auckland parade day.29 Nov 03:28 AM
New ZealandChanging their tune: Flight chaos forces NZSO to swap concert symphoniesKey New Zealand Symphony Orchestra players remain stranded in Wellington.29 Nov 03:26 AM
New ZealandMount businesses join forces with new loyalty appUsers can earn points and score rewards when the Oasis app launches on November 30.29 Nov 02:00 AM
New ZealandSurgeon misidentified as doctor who botched a woman's spinal surgeryThe Health and Disability Commissioner has apologised and reissued the critical report. 29 Nov 02:00 AM
New ZealandAfternoon quiz: 'Antipasto' is the Italian term for which course of a meal?Test your brains with the Herald's afternoon quiz.29 Nov 02:00 AM
New ZealandKaipara leader calls for boat ban at Kai Iwi Lakes over invasive clam threatNearly 19,000 people are expected at Kai Iwi Lakes this year, many with boats.29 Nov 01:43 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandPrincipal forced to turn away disabled students as families surge into zoneClasses are spilling into the library and hall as the Auckland school turns families away.29 Nov 01:00 AM
New ZealandChild among four in hospital after crash near Waterview TunnelThe crash happened about 10.45am on State Highway 20, near the Waterview Tunnel.29 Nov 12:48 AM
Politics‘Māori sovereignty’: Labour sets out ambitious pitch to win back Māori seatsLabour's sole Māori electorate MP is laying out the pitch to win back the Māori seats.29 Nov 12:18 AM
New ZealandGuard of honour and bar send-off as Simon Dallow departs 1NewsColleagues formed a guard of honour as Dallow left the TVNZ newsroom.29 Nov 12:12 AM
New Zealand'I'm proud of her:' How a dying woman's wage battle became her final act of advocacyTracey Richardson says her daughter's ERA victory brings justice after heartbreak.29 Nov 12:00 AM
New Zealand'It's safe to fly': CAA assures air passengers after global software fault chaosThe Civil Aviation Authority released a statement after a day of delays and disruption. 28 Nov 11:19 PM
New ZealandFive years of turning up: Teen’s commitment to helping the communityFinley English has learned that you never really know what someone’s going through.28 Nov 11:00 PM
New ZealandBody found after vehicle crashes into Wairoa RiverPolice believe they have found everyone from inside the vehicle, but divers will check.28 Nov 10:35 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionCecilia RobinsonCecilia Robinson: Why NZ should pay attention to its quiet turnaroundOPINION: Eight in 10 secondary teachers say phone bans have improved focus.28 Nov 10:00 PM
New ZealandPair arrested after suspected stolen car flees police, hits other carsThe road drama played out in Auckland's New Lynn last night.28 Nov 09:31 PM
New Zealand'Chaos': Long queues at airports as Kiwi travellers left stranded by Airbus faultA software issue is affecting Airbus A320 operators globally, including in New Zealand.28 Nov 09:22 PM
New ZealandMan banned from taking seafood for 3 years after misusing his customary rights Jonathan Moon issued permits for collecting seafood outside of his area for 10 years.28 Nov 09:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'Massive loss': Protesters gathering at sell-off of former 81-unit social housing projectCampaigners hope to shine a light on the Government's fast-paced sell-off of public land.28 Nov 09:00 PM
New ZealandTruck and motorhome collide in Picton, one feared seriously hurtThe two vehicles crashed on Dublin St in the South Island town.28 Nov 08:35 PM
SailGPBurling cleared for Black Foils return following finger injuryThe Black Foils driver was in doubt after injuring his right index finger in practice. 28 Nov 08:10 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionFran O'Sullivan‘We shouldn’t be naive’: Collins’ quiet signal to Luxon on union relationsOPINION: Collins met union leaders, while Luxon and van Velden have refused to do so.28 Nov 08:00 PM
New ZealandSearch for missing Tokoroa teacher suspendedThe 36-year-old vanished at a Rotorua swimming hole.28 Nov 07:33 PM
AucklandMan died after being swept away from his favourite fishing spotThe fisherman wore a wetsuit but no lifejacket when he disappeared in the rising tide.28 Nov 07:27 PM
WorldN/A DO NOT USEThe death toll from Hong Kong's worst fire in decades rose to at least 128, as authorities arrested eight more people. Video / NZ HeraldWatch28 Nov 07:16 PM
New ZealandNZ Herald Headlines | Saturday November 29, 2025NZ Herald Headlines | Saturday November 29, 2025. At least 128 people have now died due to the Hong Kong building fire. Zelenskyy's chief of staff resigns. Video / NZ HeraldWatch28 Nov 07:05 PM
New ZealandTeacher elbowed and slapped 8yo student who threw yoghurt over herThe student dove under a desk, yelling, crying and swearing after the incident. 28 Nov 07:00 PM
PremiumPremiumChristchurchA self-made multi-millionaire in a city of old money reveals his rise to the topRichard Peebles has emerged as one of Christchurch's biggest movers and shakers.28 Nov 07:00 PM
FootballFrancis de Vries on FIFA World Cup dreams, Auckland FC hopes and the IKEA buzzAuckland FC defender Francis de Vries on his punishing recent schedule, his non-stop year, FIFA World Cup dreams and IKEA excitement.Watch28 Nov 07:00 PM
New Zealand‘He was enormous’: Humpback puts on a show off Bream BayMichele Adams says the display by the humpback whale was unforgettable.28 Nov 05:26 PM
New Zealand‘She’s dying, someone’s got to go’: Dramatic rescue as dad paddles into rip to save swimmerA Wellington father saved a swimmer from drowning at Pāpāmoa beach.28 Nov 05:02 PM
