New ZealandPrepare for pyrotechnics: Fireworks business owner joins Hastings mayoralty raceDarrin Wilson's a car and furniture upholsterer, fireworks salesman and motorbike racer.22 Jul 02:44 AM
BusinessWillis continues to be tight-lipped on Orr's contentious resignationFinance Minister Nicola Willis comments on a leak regarding what led to Adrian Orr's resignation as Reserve Bank Governor. Video / Mark MitchellWatch22 Jul 02:43 AM
New ZealandEddie Peters cold case - what you need to knowThe Flaxmere man was killed on Diaz Drive in 2018. Video / NZ PoliceWatch22 Jul 02:33 AM
New Zealand'Love you moko': Man killed in Hamilton homicide namedThe victim was celebrating his upcoming 21st birthday when he died.22 Jul 02:28 AM
New ZealandAuckland councillor Maurice Williamson's gossipWellington mayor Tory Whanau focus of former MP's sexual gossip.Watch22 Jul 02:27 AM
New Zealand'A true Southland legend': Businessman who died on fishing trip rememberedRick Murrell was found dead – and another fisherman was rushed to hospital.22 Jul 02:24 AM
New Zealand50 homes offer to adopt MPI beagles who failed sniffer dog trainingBernard is a bit too laid-back, while Ozzy is a bit too independent for the role.22 Jul 02:21 AM
New ZealandSpecialist education staff booting out Govt's pay offer to tune of Elvis' Return to SenderSpecialist education staff congregate in Whangārei with placards and Elvis Presley as they join their peers nationwide in booting out and returning to sender the Govt's pay offer.Watch22 Jul 02:00 AM
New ZealandNZ Herald Afternoon News Update, July 22, 2025Calls for a permanent ceasefire in the Middle East and an agreement between New Zealand's Muslim and Jewish leaders hoped to foster more cultural collaboration.Watch22 Jul 01:52 AM
New ZealandRed meat and avocados on The CountryNathan Guy, Jane Smith, Jen Corkran, Brian Johnson, and Phil Duncan. 22 Jul 01:39 AM
BusinessAuckland debt collector fined $115.5k for misleading conductCampbell called credit default threats his 'greatest tool' against debtors.22 Jul 01:25 AM
New ZealandCouncil to pause region-wide geothermal plan and consider Rotorua tweaksThe council is putting the geothermal plan on hold amid resource management reform.22 Jul 12:59 AM
New ZealandMan charged over cold-case killing of Hawke’s Bay fatherTwo people have been charged after Eddie Peters, 45, was beaten to death in 2018.22 Jul 12:42 AM
New ZealandRSA facing a legal challenge from rebelling clubsAuckland RSA clubs are seeking a judicial review against the national body.22 Jul 12:31 AM
New ZealandTogether in everything they do - award-winning novelists Gareth and Louise WardA Hawke's Bay win at the Aotearoa Book Industry Awards.22 Jul 12:30 AM
PremiumPremiumAuckland'Deeply disappointed': Rich-listers react to Westmere helipad appealQuiet Sky Waitematā has appealed the helicopter flights to the Environment Court.22 Jul 12:28 AM
New ZealandCoroner urges caution after fatal Mt Ruapehu skiing accidentIan Howat, 64, fell in icy conditions on Mt Ruapehu, suffering fatal injuries.22 Jul 12:25 AM
Auckland'Financial ruins': Mayoral staffer's $560k company collapse under fireLiquidators reported the company had no assets and owed $559,739 to Inland Revenue.22 Jul 12:20 AM
New ZealandSky buying Three for $1Sky CEO Sophie Moloney and Warner Bros Discovery ANZ MD Michael Brooks on the deal that sees Sky buying Discovery NZ (Three) for $1.Watch22 Jul 12:18 AM
New ZealandWhat's happening to fire-hit New World Victoria Park?Supermarket chief announced it will be repaired but won't open till 2027. Video / Jason DordayWatch22 Jul 12:12 AM
PoliticsWatch: Luxon mouths off at ‘frickin’ Hipkins over cost of living policy stoush'They put us in this mess," the PM said, bristling at the Labour leader's criticism.22 Jul 12:05 AM
PremiumPremiumProperty'Give us 15 more years': SkyCity on Queenstown casinoInternal Affairs, Police, Companies Office and Insolvency Service have cited no issues.22 Jul 12:00 AM
PoliticsChristopher Luxon attacks Chris Hipkins on policyLuxon attacked Hipkins over Labour’s lack of policy. Video / Mark MitchellWatch21 Jul 11:24 PM
New ZealandFinance Minister Nicola Willis will ask Fonterra about butter pricesFinance Minister Nicola Willis told Ryan Bridge that she meets with Fonterra regularly and will ask the dairy co-operative about its pricing model during their next meeting.Watch21 Jul 11:19 PM
AucklandMan charged with arson over fire that destroyed historic Auckland churchPolice arrested a 42-year-old man at a New Lynn property last night21 Jul 10:48 PM
WellingtonTime running out to find mystery Lotto winner before $200k prize expiresThe money has to be claimed by August 31.21 Jul 10:38 PM
New ZealandMars and Nestlé bankroll Fonterra's low-emitting dairy farmersAbout 6000 farms qualify for $1500 reimbursement for on-farm emissions reduction tool. 21 Jul 10:34 PM
PoliticsMitchell reflects on new accord to be signed by NZ Muslim, Jewish leaders to fight hateParties to the new NZ Harmony Accord are meeting in Auckland today.21 Jul 10:00 PM
New ZealandStreet named for community champion as housing project beginsThe project features five rent-to-own homes, aiming for completion by Christmas.21 Jul 10:00 PM
PoliticsEthnic Communities Minister Mark Mitchell explains what is behind the Harmony AccordEthnic Communities Minister Mark Mitchell says there is no room for Islamophobia and anti-Semitism in New Zealand. Video / Mark MitchellWatch21 Jul 10:00 PM
New ZealandTree-planting Olympics! Who will take the gold?Reporter Aiden is at the Olympian Tree Planting Challenge, where Olympians and local kids are battling it out to see who can plant the most trees to restore Papakura streams.Watch21 Jul 09:48 PM
New ZealandFootball player assaulted by drummer at Danny DoolansThe Auckland-based player was at the Irish pub with teammates, celebrating a win earlier that day.Watch21 Jul 09:40 PM
New ZealandJack Fagan wins Welsh Speed ShearFagan also placed third in the novice bladeshearing at the Royal Welsh Show.21 Jul 09:33 PM
New ZealandWaitangi Tribunal calls taihoa on seabed mining claimThe tribunal has left the door open if the process turns out to be unfair.21 Jul 09:29 PM