New ZealandDunedin murder trial hears man stabbed former employee more than 40 timesProsecutors say DNA and blood at the scene match accused killer Rajinder.17 Nov 03:20 AM
New Zealand‘Big ball of flames:’ Rider escapes after motorbike catches fire at Napier intersection'I was completely shocked when I saw the flames engulfing the motorbike.'17 Nov 03:15 AM
New ZealandMore than 20 education providers closed after asbestos found in play sandThe Ministry of Education has fielded over 260 queries from schools and childcare centres.17 Nov 03:09 AM
New ZealandWhy rāhui matters: The meaning behind coastal closure after Whangārei tragedyThe rāhui is said to offer time for healing and safe recovery of the missing.17 Nov 03:04 AM
PoliticsFears of car prices jumping by thousands informed urgent law changeAn estimated $264 million in net charges could have been passed on, the Govt claims.17 Nov 02:57 AM
New ZealandCanterbury crash leaves three injured, one airlifted to hospital in serious conditionMotorists are advised to avoid the area and expect delays.17 Nov 02:45 AM
New Zealand'Epic': Crowds flock to Hawke's Bay's first race day in over a year'That’s the biggest race day we have ever done in Waipukurau by a country mile.'17 Nov 02:27 AM
New ZealandFamily tragedy: Sanson fire updateWhat police say about the Manawatū blaze that left four dead. Video / RNZWatch17 Nov 02:24 AM
New Zealand'Horror and heartache': Third child's body found, dad did not suffer burns in Sanson fireThe kids killed in the fire have been named as Goldie, August and Hugo, aged 1, 5 and 7.17 Nov 02:20 AM
New ZealandRaid stuns charity store: 'They came for money, they smashed my safe''I know people get desperate, but what they did here wasn’t desperation.'17 Nov 02:16 AM
New ZealandLessons from Europe: Waikato leader wins fellowship to study towns' revival overseasHis trip follows major mill closures that hit the South Waikato economy hard.17 Nov 02:16 AM
New ZealandAfternoon quiz: How much has Donald Trump said he will sue the BBC for? Test your brains with the Herald's afternoon quiz.17 Nov 02:15 AM
New ZealandNZ Herald Live: Christopher Luxon holds post-Cabinet press conferenceChristopher Luxon holds post-Cabinet press conference.Watch17 Nov 02:13 AM
New ZealandWellington’s $3b SH1 revamp to take Town Belt land, add two new tunnelsThe $2.9b–$3.8b plan includes new tunnels at Mt Victoria and The Terrace.17 Nov 02:11 AM
EmploymentUber drivers win battle for employee status in Supreme CourtThe judgment could affect other contractors in the gig economy.17 Nov 02:00 AM
New ZealandEscaped Auckland prisoner caught after 10 days on the runThe 42yo inmate fled Mt Eden Corrections Facility custody during a hospital visit.17 Nov 01:54 AM
New ZealandNavy joins search for fisherman missing off Whangārei coastThe 17-foot runabout was found drifting with no one aboard on Saturday morning.17 Nov 01:02 AM
New ZealandMan lost sight in one eye as a result of 'significant delays' in treatmentStaff warned since 2016 that delays in eye care put patients’ vision at risk.17 Nov 01:00 AM
New ZealandManawatū house fireA father and two of his children died in a Manawatū house fire.Watch17 Nov 12:55 AM
New ZealandMan dies at Takapuna Beach after being pulled unresponsive from waterPolice said the death will be referred to the coroner for investigation.17 Nov 12:47 AM
New Zealand‘What a woman’s place was’: Ex-member on Gloriavale girls’ schoolingPearl Valor says Gloriavale girls were mainly schooled domestic duties and childcare.17 Nov 12:00 AM
New ZealandFirst winner claimed share of record $55m Powerball within hours of drawSaturday's $55 million draw was won by three players, each taking home $18.3m.16 Nov 11:48 PM
New ZealandMetService Severe Weather Update: Monday 17 NovemberMetService Severe Weather Update: Heavy rain warnings at both ends of New Zealand.Watch16 Nov 11:41 PM
New Zealand'I have faith': Ex-police officers urge trust in the force after McSkimming scandalTwo former police officers turned councillors are urging the public to trust in the badge.16 Nov 11:35 PM
New ZealandGood Samaritan attacked after being lured from home to help womanThe victim, a man in his 50s, suffered a broken nose and fractured eye socket.16 Nov 11:34 PM
New Zealand‘State of gridlock’: Rotorua drivers fume over 'absolute cluster' SH30A closureMotorists report journeys taking up to two hours to drive between Rotorua suburbs.16 Nov 11:31 PM
ChristchurchNZ Army soldier faces court-martial over allegations he strangled former partnerOne incident allegedly occurred during a Halloween party at the soldiers’ bar at Burnham.16 Nov 11:30 PM
New ZealandWet, wet, wet: Heavy rain warnings for Bay of PlentyThe Coromandel Peninsula and Tongariro National Park are also under warnings.16 Nov 11:29 PM
New Zealand'That is pretty close': Couple driving home didn't realise smoke cloud was their house on fireA Napier couple has lost most of their belongings and their home of more than a decade.16 Nov 11:10 PM
Politics'On notice': Green Party unveils mining policy ahead of 2026 general electionThe party takes aim at coal, seabed and gold mining.16 Nov 10:45 PM
New Zealand'Step in the right direction': US red meat tariff move welcomedMove "reduces the uncertainty [exporters] had been experiencing in the last few months".16 Nov 10:31 PM
New ZealandRelief after group who missed return time on river trip contact policeThe river is a popular spot for rafting and other water pursuits. 16 Nov 10:25 PM
AucklandPolice treating death at Ōtāhuhu housing complex as 'unexplained', cordon in placePolice were called to Atkinson Ave at 1.50am after a body was found.16 Nov 10:10 PM
New Zealand'In this sadness, we find strength': Tongariro tracks reopen after fire'It won’t look quite like it did before... it's a sobering view.'16 Nov 10:03 PM
