New ZealandPolice raids and cannabis charges add to tension in tiny Waipori Falls settlementThe 41-year-old accused faces three cannabis charges and is due in court next month.18 Dec 08:03 PM
New ZealandThe Christmas traditions you wish your family would ditchFormer Labour Minister and Auckland mayor Phil Goff and PR guru Deborah Pead on the Herald NOW panel.Watch18 Dec 07:55 PM
New ZealandOne dead after vehicle rolls on rural propertyEmergency services were called to the Piarere property about 5.15pm.18 Dec 07:54 PM
New ZealandSouth Island news wrap: Gore shooting suspect still at largeDunedin reporter Ben Tomsett reveals the latest on South Island news.Watch18 Dec 07:47 PM
New ZealandStruggle with cliffside rescue ‘tip of the iceberg’, firefighter saysThe Fire and Emergency call log records that police blocked a rescue helicopter over cost.18 Dec 07:45 PM
New ZealandCould Gloriavale’s school closure be the first step in shutting down the commune for good?Advocates say losing the school is key to breaking Gloriavale’s control of children.18 Dec 07:32 PM
New ZealandHeavily armed police detain group of men on Sydney streetThe group of men are believed to have been on their way to Bondi Beach, with police revealing a "violent act" was possibly being planned. Video / news.com.auWatch18 Dec 07:18 PM
New ZealandWillie Jackson says Matt McCarten's words have "been a betrayal”Willie Jackson responds to Matt McCarten's allegations about his wife, who is CEO of Māori Urban Authority.Watch18 Dec 07:00 PM
New ZealandGates to be installed at popular Kai Iwi Lakes amid long-running tensions Boaties will need an access code after completing an online cleaning form.18 Dec 06:54 PM
Herald NOWGDP: What does the 1.1% increase actually mean?Brad Olsen joins Herald NOW to unpack what the GDP actually means.Watch18 Dec 06:40 PM
New ZealandMetService Daily Weather: December 19 2025MetService Daily Weather: December 19 2025. Video / MetServiceWatch18 Dec 06:39 PM
Herald NOWGloriavale’s private school to close amid safety concerns, lawyer respondsGloriavale leavers lawyer, Brian Henry reveals details about the schools closure.Watch18 Dec 06:26 PM
New ZealandSerious crash near Rotorua leaves eight injured, two flown to hospitalThe road was closed for a period but has since reopened. 18 Dec 06:24 PM
New Zealand'My sweet, innocent boy': Teen allegedly punched repeatedly by girl on North Shore busThe 16-year-old's mother said he now fears using public transport after being attacked.18 Dec 06:03 PM
Auckland'Expect delays': Crash on busy Auckland on-ramp leaves three in hospitalA police spokesperson said the crash between four vehicles was reported just after 5am. 18 Dec 05:37 PM
New ZealandNZ Herald Sport News Update | New Zealand amasses a wall of runs against West IndiesNZ Herald Sport News Update | New Zealand amasses a wall of runs against West Indies, England heads into day three of third Ashes test in trouble.Watch18 Dec 05:35 PM
New ZealandNZ Herald Morning Headlines | Friday, December 19, 2025Morning Headlines | Gloriavale school to close, more hope in the economy and Auckland to get new cemetery | Friday, December 19, 2025Watch18 Dec 05:24 PM
New ZealandMore than $1 million worth in luxury cars, property and banned vapes seized in police raidsThe vapes contained etomidate, a drug linked to breathing failure.18 Dec 05:17 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandHow the role of Santa has changed – from a man who's donned the red suit for 46 yearsThe toy requests have remained remarkably similar over time – robots, dolls, dinosaurs.18 Dec 05:00 PM
OpinionOpinion: McSkimming case shows how police culture failed women and whistleblowersPolice attend about 400 family harm incidents every day across New Zealand.18 Dec 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandGovernment gives $20m loan to build new racecourse in Flaxmere by 2029Hastings mayor Wendy Schollum says it's a 'big moment for Hastings and Hawke’s Bay'.18 Dec 05:00 PM
New Zealand'It paused the world': Spa day gives neonatal unit parents a mental resetParents can spend months in the unit and often cannot afford any pampering.18 Dec 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumRugbyBehind the Crusaders' plans to make rugby great againThe Crusaders coaches plan to unleash their attack under the One NZ Stadium roof.18 Dec 04:00 PM
New Zealand'Utter tragedy': Mother's safety concerns for autistic son not addressed before his pond deathKhyzah DeLaCroix's mother had requested safety locks for their windows and doors.18 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandMorning quiz: What was Elvis Presley's middle name?Test your brains with the Herald's morning quiz.18 Dec 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumLetters to the EditorLetters: Parents need to set the example about social media useOPINION: Some readers believe McSkimming deserved a harsher sentence.18 Dec 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionMatthew HootonMatthew Hooton: Election timing, debt and coalition deals now hang on GDP staying hotOPINION: The most logical day for next year’s election is October 3.18 Dec 04:00 PM
Politics'The time is now': Former Te Pāti Māori lawyer to stand for Greens in 2026 election'My campaign will be about people who feel locked out of power reclaiming their voice.'18 Dec 04:00 PM
New Zealand'Tip of the iceberg': Principals warn school violence data underestimates crisisChildren aged 9 or under are linked to 2700 discipline cases for school assaults.18 Dec 04:00 PM
PoliticsPeters prepares ‘answer’ to silence questions about governing with Labour 'We’re going to give you an answer and we’re going to stick to it all year.'18 Dec 04:00 PM
New Zealand'She was on the floor for two hours': St John changes alarm system after 91yo's harrowing ordealThe 91-year-old lay with a fractured neck waiting for an ambulance.18 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandHomicide investigation after one dead, another seriously hurt at Hamilton addressOne person died at the scene and a second has serious arm injuries.18 Dec 07:59 AM
New ZealandMahurangi oyster farmers still waiting for compensation packagePeak season was wiped out as thousands of Mahurangi oysters were lost.18 Dec 07:11 AM
New ZealandTeen murderer's life sentence to be quashed after colleague beaten, chained to car and draggedJacob Ramsay's killing was motivated by an alleged 'small' debt he owed the offenders.18 Dec 07:00 AM
