New Zealand'So well looked after': Te Araroa cafe owner back serving after flood evacuationsMaree Brownlie feared losing both her home and business, with fridges full of food.28 Jan 03:30 AM
New ZealandPolice brace for 500km gang funeral procession for William ‘Bird’ Hines’ sonMossy Hines’ body will take the same route as his father’s in 2023.28 Jan 03:26 AM
New Zealand150 people from 30 properties evacuated as new slip forms above maraeTauranga City Council has evacuated residents in an area including Mangatawa Marae. Video / Hayden WoodwardWatch28 Jan 03:21 AM
New ZealandHawke’s Bay winery falls into liquidation as wine festival calls last roundAbout 20,000 cases and 400,000 litres of wine will be sold by liquidators.28 Jan 03:14 AM
New ZealandSlip closes walking track at Maraetōtara Falls Loose soil, debris and an unstable tree mean the area remains high risk.28 Jan 03:11 AM
New ZealandTributes flow for Wellington’s beloved Aro Park cat, LolaThe one-time three-legged Aro Park fixture died in December last year.28 Jan 03:02 AM
PoliticsHow would Te Pāti Māori's policy to get rid of prisons actually work?It says the justice system needs to be radically transformed.28 Jan 02:35 AM
PremiumPremiumFreight and logisticsNZ Post defends closure decision as postage use plummetsNZ Post CEO David Walsh said the business' retail footprint hadn't changed since 1989.28 Jan 02:23 AM
New ZealandNight closures on Tauranga Eastern Link as project nears opening The $100m Pāpāmoa East interchange is now in its final construction phase.28 Jan 02:17 AM
New ZealandAfternoon quiz: What Japanese city is most commonly associated with geishas?Test your brain with the Herald's afternoon quiz.28 Jan 02:00 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionRichard Prebble: Port saga exposes flaws in Luxon's fast-track planning reformsOPINION: Ships turned away from Tauranga are costing exporters tens of millions a year.28 Jan 02:00 AM
TalanoaSamoan police investigate after renowned author found dead in prison cellSia Figiel, poet and novelist, lived between Samoa and Auckland and had travelled widely.28 Jan 01:49 AM
PremiumPremiumAucklandGifted young lawyer planned to propose to partner before Coromandel beach tragedyHis partner told him: 'When you propose to me I’ll say yes.'28 Jan 01:39 AM
New ZealandNew slip above Mangatawa Marae prompts evacuationsPāpāmoa residents evacuated as new slip forms above Mangatawa Marae. Video / NZ HeraldWatch28 Jan 01:34 AM
New ZealandPilot, passenger confirmed dead in helicopter crash north of WellingtonWork is continuing to recover the dead and to examine the crash scene.28 Jan 01:27 AM
New ZealandMan charged over Palmerston North carpark shooting near playgroundPolice said the fleeing driver was "very motivated to stay at large". 28 Jan 01:24 AM
New ZealandDriver licence tests on pause for CHB trustKelly Annand says she is excited to see the ways they can help over the next five years.28 Jan 01:09 AM
New ZealandThe Country: Christopher Luxon on Judith Collins retiringChristopher Luxon, Stephen Jacobi, Robyn Dynes, and Paul Allison share their thoughts. 28 Jan 12:53 AM
New ZealandPāpāmoa residents evacuated as new slip formsEvacuations are underway near Baypark in Tauranga as a fresh slip near a resevoir watermain pipe threatens homes and lives. Video / NZ HeraldWatch28 Jan 12:28 AM
PoliticsWatch: Judith Collins reveals career highs and lows as she announces retirement from politicsCollins, a former National Party leader, is leaving Parliament to become the Law Commission President. Video / Mark MitchellWatch28 Jan 12:03 AM
New ZealandConstruction starts on $28 million ward for Hawke’s Bay HospitalThe new ward is being built in sections and will have 28 beds.28 Jan 12:00 AM
New Zealand'Firm no': St Bede's victims refuse restorative justice for abusive priestThe 69-year-old former priest pleaded guilty and was remanded in custody.27 Jan 11:57 PM
New Zealand'Risk to life and property': Tauranga residents ordered to leave homesA slip near a key water main above Mangatawa Marae has triggered evacuations.27 Jan 11:55 PM
New ZealandMount slip recovery continues as cordon tightens along beachfrontThe public is asked to recognise the site is still a hazardous area. 27 Jan 11:49 PM
PoliticsJudith Collins announces retirement from politicsCollins holds several major ministerial portfolios, including defence and public service.27 Jan 11:28 PM
PremiumPremiumCartoonsRod EmmersonRod Emmerson’s cartoons: Week of January 26 - February 1Rod Emmerson's take on the week.27 Jan 11:20 PM
WellingtonHelicopter crashes in Paekākāriki Hill area near WellingtonEmergency services are searching for a chopper after receiving an automated crash alert. Video / Ethan ManeraWatch27 Jan 11:18 PM
New ZealandNapier petrol station robbed in late-night incident, staff threatenedPolice are asking for help to locate four offenders involved in a petrol station robbery.27 Jan 10:51 PM
New Zealand$320k splashed on farm dogs at North Island auctionTop heading dog Trix fetched $12,200, beating last year’s record by nearly $3000.27 Jan 10:34 PM
New Zealand'Beautiful, selfless lady': Devastated colleagues of landslide victim speak of lossThe 50-year-old was 'like whānau' and will be deeply missed.27 Jan 10:22 PM
PoliticsPeters shrugs off poll bump as he shuts door on Labour, Greens and Te Pāti MāoriThe latest RNZ-Reid Research poll places NZ First third, behind Labour and National. 27 Jan 10:00 PM
New Zealand'Exciting': PGG Wrightson sets up single national wool auctionPGG Wrightson says no staff will lose their jobs in the move.27 Jan 09:55 PM
PoliticsNZ Herald Live: Judith Collins speaks to mediaJudith Collins speaks to the mediaWatch27 Jan 09:54 PM
PoliticsLatest inflation data a ‘blip’, but Willis acknowledges interest rates hikes will come eventuallyFinance Minister doesn't believe those hikes are coming 'immediately'.27 Jan 09:51 PM
