PoliticsWatch: Key Māori leader, Education Minister hold joint press conference despite opposite views on Treaty issue Stanford and Papa held a joint media stand-up inside Parliament.08 Dec 02:57 AM
New ZealandStill two more days of 3OC left as Hawke's Bay bakes in December warm spellHastings is forecast to ease from 31C Monday to 26C by Thursday.08 Dec 02:49 AM
PoliticsLuxon dismisses need for wider McSkimming inquiry after questions about ministers’ knowledgeLuxon fielded questions about allegations made by the former police boss.08 Dec 02:40 AM
AucklandEmergency response after West Auckland house fire in New LynnEmergency services were called to the New Lynn blaze at 1.37pm today.08 Dec 02:25 AM
New ZealandTongariro fireFire near Tongariro National Park. Video / Liz Brooker Tōī Communication / Sam BaylyWatch08 Dec 02:11 AM
New ZealandNZ Herald Live: Christopher Luxon holds post-Cabinet press conferenceChristopher Luxon holds post-Cabinet press conferenceWatch08 Dec 02:05 AM
New Zealand‘Torpedo Twins’ and basketball brothers set for National Summer GamesTwo sets of Tauranga twins will compete in the Special Olympics NZ event in Christchurch.08 Dec 02:02 AM
New ZealandAfternoon quiz: Which element is named after the Greek word for 'hidden one'? Test your brains with the Herald's afternoon quiz.08 Dec 02:00 AM
Dynamic BusinessNew Russell McVeagh boss bets on AI and Queenstown growthRussell McVeagh’s new Queenstown office has already exceeded first-year goals.08 Dec 02:00 AM
PoliticsWatch: Education Minister Erica Stanford receives petitionStanford faces calls to reinstate school Te Tiriti o Waitangi obligations. Video / Mark MitchellWatch08 Dec 01:59 AM
New ZealandTongariro blaze grows to 322ha as fire crews brace for days of battleThe fire has grown to 322ha and is only about 25% contained.08 Dec 01:18 AM
New ZealandThe Country: Lorin Clarke on her dad John, aka Fred DaggLorin Clarke, Andrew Hoggard, Grant McCallum, Richard Loe, and Phil Duncan. 08 Dec 01:07 AM
New Zealand'Scared to death': Swab 'half the size of an arm' left in new mum for six weeksHealth NZ has now brought in new swab-count rules and orange wristbands for patients.08 Dec 01:00 AM
New Zealand'Bittersweet': Open Farms is taking a break in 2026Since 2020, Open Farms has drawn 20,000 visitors to 153 farm events.08 Dec 12:59 AM
New ZealandIs it the end of the lavish office Christmas party?In the 1980s and 1990s, some firms spent over $1m on Christmas parties.08 Dec 12:43 AM
New ZealandWatch: Kiwi, 21, accused of smuggling $10m of heroin into Sydney in luggageThe New Zealander was stopped at Sydney Airport after a flight from Thailand.08 Dec 12:27 AM
ChristchurchInjured children return to Christchurch preschool after suffering chemical burns on slideFive preschoolers and two staff suffered chemical burns on a water slide.08 Dec 12:03 AM
New ZealandWarm week ahead before cooler change on FridayToday's highs reach 26C in Tauranga and 27C in Rotorua, MetService says.08 Dec 12:00 AM
New ZealandNZ Herald Headlines | Monday December 8, 2025Afternoon Headlines | Police Minister defends his response, Luxon confident police will act over warning issues and stern message on child violence | Monday, December 8, 2025Watch07 Dec 11:56 PM
New ZealandFireworks, floats and Santa draw massive Hawke's Bay Christmas crowdsMore than 12,000 people packed Marist Rugby Park for the Christmas concert.07 Dec 11:54 PM
New ZealandBehind the scenes at the Wayleggo CupThe Wayleggo Cup has been contested between New Zealand and Australia since 1985.07 Dec 11:36 PM
New ZealandOne of Papua New Guinea's conjoined twins diesThe two-month-old boys were flown from Port Moresby to Sydney on Thursday.07 Dec 11:35 PM
New ZealandNZ navy vessel patrolling East Asia waters shadowed by seven Chinese warshipsThe Royal New Zealand Navy vessel was helping enforce UN sanctions against North Korea.07 Dec 11:22 PM
New Zealand'Dedicated family man': Helen Clark pays tribute to her father after his death at age 103She said he was a devoted father who backed his daughters' ambitions.07 Dec 10:53 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'Pretty sloppy': PM criticises police over formal warning botch-upA police review found only 37% of sampled warnings between 2019 and 2024 were lawful.07 Dec 10:34 PM
New Zealand'I’m on 2-minute-noodles': Northland's over 40s shut out of workNearly 1400 people aged 40-54 are on Jobseeker Support in Whangārei.07 Dec 10:00 PM
CrimePrimary school caretaker plied girl with LSD, had child sex abuse imagery on phoneHe targeted the 13-year-old after getting her number through her younger brother.07 Dec 09:59 PM
New ZealandPolice box car near Wattie’s factory in Hastings, one person in custodyThe driver 'crashed into a police unit while trying to get away', police said.07 Dec 09:34 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionCameron Bagrie: Trust, not growth, may decide who wins the 2026 electionOpinion: Inflation still outpaces wages, leaving households feeling poorer.07 Dec 09:00 PM
New ZealandEIT announces new boss to take it into independenceShe previously led the Hawke's Bay Regional Economic Development Agency.07 Dec 08:57 PM
New ZealandTangihau Angus stud and its record-breaking bullsTangihau Angus bulls fetched a New Zealand-record $161,000 in June.07 Dec 08:56 PM
New ZealandBlack Cap Rachin Ravindra joins Herald NOW liveBlack Cap Rachin Ravindra joins Herald NOW live off the back of last weeks match.Watch07 Dec 08:56 PM
New ZealandReal-life Ponysitters Club at the Royal A&P ShowReporter Willow saddles up at the Elizabeth Millear Cup to see which junior rider will reign in the ring! From velvet helmets to elegant equestrian ensembles, it's a real pony clubWatch07 Dec 08:47 PM
ChristchurchHelicopters tackle flare-up as North Canterbury fire reignites in high windsTwo helicopters are battling the rekindled Eyrewell gorse blaze this morning.07 Dec 08:41 PM
