AucklandParents win time in last ditch bid to keep childcare centre open - for nowThe daycare was due to shut next week but there's been a change of heart. 12 Dec 01:00 AM
New ZealandWho is Hamish McKay's Ag Sportsperson of the Year?Chris Brandolino, Tim Dangen, Hugh Jackson, Blair McLean, Jane Hunter and Hamish McKay.12 Dec 12:45 AM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'Risky business': Major property flipping firm faces mortgagee salesThe Hills Real Estate team once made about $5.4m profit trading 71 homes.12 Dec 12:04 AM
New ZealandPower lessons learned: Most tower collapse recommendations now in placeThe blackout cost Northland an estimated $37.5m to $80m.12 Dec 12:03 AM
New Zealand Police warn gangs ahead of Napier unveilingVisitors, including gang members, are expected from outside Hawke's Bay.11 Dec 11:53 PM
New ZealandShellfish biotoxin warning for Eastern BOPPāua, crabs and crayfish are safe only if all gut is removed before cooking.11 Dec 11:51 PM
New ZealandNZ Herald Headlines | Friday December 12, 2025Afternoon Headlines | Former Gloriavale leader sentenced to 26 months, Police prosecuting McSkimming accuser Ms Z, minimum wage will rise to an hourly | Friday December 12, 2025Watch11 Dec 11:50 PM
New Zealand'He had enormous power': Ex-Gloriavale leader appeals jail sentence over sex abuse against girls, womenHoward Temple, 85, admitted offending over 20-plus years. 11 Dec 11:49 PM
New ZealandFormer Gloriavale leader Howard Temple jailed for sex offencesFormer Gloriavale leader Howard Temple has been jailed for sex offences spanning more than 20 years. Video / TVNZWatch11 Dec 11:36 PM
New Zealand‘Evasive action’: Gardeners' close calls with traffic prompt flower bed shake-upNear misses for people working in the garden beds have increased from one in a year to 21.11 Dec 11:04 PM
New ZealandWoman fatally stabbed 55 times by spurned lover named for first timeChantal McDonald's children ran into their Christchurch home during the attack.11 Dec 11:03 PM
New ZealandSteady incomes, empty cupboards: What 'surprised' mayor during foodbank visitMayor Mahé Drysdale said the visit underlined the need for affordable housing in Tauranga.11 Dec 11:03 PM
New ZealandTauranga Mayor Mahé Drysdale visits the Tauranga Community FoodbankTauranga Mayor Mahé Drysdale visits the Tauranga Community Foodbank to meet volunteers and see all the work the charity does leading up to Christmas. Video / Tauranga City CouncilWatch11 Dec 11:00 PM
New ZealandSanta’s grotto brings festive magic to Hastings town centreSanta’s grotto opens in Westerman’s Building opposite the Hastings clock.11 Dec 10:50 PM
New ZealandPolice press on with prosecution of Jevon McSkimming accuser 'Ms Z'The woman still faces two charges over posts about another officer and his wife.11 Dec 10:47 PM
PoliticsMinimum wage to increase from April next year, Govt commits to bigger rise than last yearThe minimum wage will rise by 2% to $23.95.11 Dec 10:36 PM
New Zealand'Don't shrink yourself': Why this trainee surgeon decided to share her life onlineHow Dr Kyla Matenga juggles her medical career, Crossfit, family life and social media.11 Dec 10:14 PM
AucklandFacebook Marketplace car sale turns into kidnapping and assault, two charged Police say the victim was lured by a fake car sale at a Wesley address. 11 Dec 09:40 PM
New ZealandMore space for sport: $2.6m project to underground Napier's Park Island power linesWork with Unison Networks will be staged over two summers to limit disruption to sports.11 Dec 09:34 PM
New ZealandHawke’s Bay bowlers make strong start at National Summer GamesHawke's Bay has sent 50 athletes to contest six sports in Christchurch.11 Dec 09:24 PM
New ZealandMould, damp, broken heat pumps: Dunedin student flats fall short in major government sweepInspectors issued 23 warnings, 12 improvement notices and four escalations.11 Dec 09:05 PM
New ZealandFormer Gloriavale leader Howard Temple arrives at Greymouth District CourtFormer Gloriavale leader Howard Temple arrives at Greymouth District Court ahead of his sentencing for long running sex offending against nine women and girls. Video / Anna LeaskWatch11 Dec 08:54 PM
BusinessBorrowers get refunds in $15m student loan errorMore than 150,000 student loan borrowers were affected by the error.11 Dec 08:31 PM
New ZealandThe 90-year-old widower who walked 7300km in three years He walked many miles with his wife, and many more to process his grief after her death.11 Dec 08:20 PM
New Zealand'Nowhere near enough': Funding battle brews after 780-tonne lake weed clean-upTwo regions known for their stunning lakes – but one gets much more cash to tackle weed.11 Dec 08:20 PM
Auckland‘They are unsettled’: Drivers anxious after fatal attack but union boss insists buses are safeDelaney Myers claims the double stabbing was 'an outlier'.11 Dec 08:19 PM
OpinionNZ Herald comments: The stories open for discussion todayWant to have your say on our stories? Here's how.11 Dec 08:12 PM
New ZealandFestive mood hit as suspicious fire torches town's Christmas tree, man arrestedFire crews were called to the blaze at Caroline Bay at 5.25am.11 Dec 08:08 PM
New ZealandAre big boozy work Christmas parties over for good? – The Front PageThe Front Page Host Chelsea Daniels reveals today's episode.Watch11 Dec 08:02 PM
New ZealandHerald NOW panel: Time person of the year, bus violence and Nicola Willis fudgeHerald Senior writer Simon Wilson and parenting specialist Jo Robertson debate the biggest issues of the day.Watch11 Dec 07:26 PM
New ZealandBus unions call for change following spate of violent incidentsA spate of violent incidents on our buses has left drivers shaken and unions calling for urgent change.Watch11 Dec 07:13 PM
New Zealand'It meant the world': Parents praise charity after son's brain scareSurgeons cut into Maceo's skull to drain fluid as an infection threatened his life.11 Dec 07:00 PM
New ZealandWeekend weather outlook with Heather Keats: Noticeably cooler weather for the SouthMetService's Heather Keats gives you the latest weather outlook for the country this weekend.Watch11 Dec 06:59 PM
New ZealandDisney’s deal lends Darth Vader to OpenAI, bitcoin ETFs, ASB quiet-quit on mortgage discountsBusiness with 2degrees: OpenAI launches ChatGPT 5.2, sells Disney a stake in return for licencing, Stock&Trade looks at the SMART BTC ETF.Watch11 Dec 06:46 PM
