New ZealandHow the top cop’s speeding slip caps a rough week for policePolice Commissioner Richard Chambers admitted to speeding and called it the "dumbest thing" he's done. Video /RNZWatch13 Nov 03:11 AM
New ZealandRain, wind and thunder to close out week before sunshine returnsThunderstorms and possible hail could hit Auckland, Northland and Waikato.13 Nov 03:00 AM
New Zealand‘I just killed her’: Spurned lover pounced on mum, stabbing her 55 times in front of kidsNathan Boulter phoned Chch woman 581 times in less than a fortnight before killing her.13 Nov 02:47 AM
New Zealand$600m Hawke’s Bay Expressway upgrade officially under wayNoise and disruption over the next four years are unavoidable, Chris Bishop says.13 Nov 02:36 AM
New Zealand'Kissing excessively': Woman jailed for offences including indecency on Air NZ flightBronte LeLievre and Reuben Finn caused 'embarrassment and discomfort' to others on board.13 Nov 02:36 AM
New ZealandBay events celebrating the best of the region's culture, food and historyHawke's Bay events celebrate Māori language, Cornwall Park, Waipukurau races and more. 13 Nov 02:19 AM
New ZealandAfternoon quiz: What is Jon Bon Jovi's real last name?Test your brains with the Herald's afternoon quiz.13 Nov 02:00 AM
New ZealandThree people winched from Whiritoa Beach after blowhole visit goes wrongA photographer was swept into the surf while capturing the dramatic rescue.13 Nov 01:36 AM
New Zealand'Dumbest thing I've done': Police Commissioner confesses to speeding ticketRichard Chambers says he was 'away with the fairies' when he was pulled over last week.13 Nov 01:17 AM
WorldHouse Democrats release Epstein papers saying Trump 'knew about the girls'Convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein said Donald Trump knew about the girls that Epstein was accused of victimizing, according to emails released on Wednesday.Watch13 Nov 01:16 AM
New ZealandMetService weather: November 13-14, 2025MetService weather: November 13-14, 2025.Watch13 Nov 01:15 AM
Politics'Extremely grateful': Louise Nicholas commends McSkimming complainant’s braveryNicholas says police response has been 'breath of fresh air'.13 Nov 01:05 AM
New ZealandNZ Herald Afternoon Update | Push for more checks on public servants and Seymour blames strikesNZ Herald Afternoon Update | Push for more checks on public servants, Seymour blames strikes for poor attendance, and website and app design could be driving overspendingWatch13 Nov 12:59 AM
New ZealandThe Country at the Canterbury ShowSir David Carter, Lawrence Meredith, Stu Loe, Nicola Grigg, G Menzies, T Dodson, R Hyland.13 Nov 12:57 AM
New ZealandHōkūleʻa returns to Waitangi, 40 years after voyage that revived Māori wayfindingStan Conrad, now a master navigator, first sailed on Hōkūleʻa at age 22.13 Nov 12:25 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionAudrey YoungAudrey Young: McSkimming scandal – how 'groupthink' evolved in the NZ PoliceOPINION: When loyalty trumps integrity, very bad things can happen.13 Nov 12:19 AM
New ZealandBig test ahead: Govt eyes private model for $1b Marsden Point rail linkMore than 70 organisations have shown interest in building the 19km rail link.13 Nov 12:00 AM
New Zealand'It snowballed': How bad case of writer's block launched Christmas book charity'Parents burst into tears ... because their children have never owned something new.'12 Nov 11:38 PM
New ZealandFormer financial adviser admits breaching FMA stop orderThe FMA said David McEwen kept offering financial products despite the ban.12 Nov 11:27 PM
New ZealandArmed police in Bay View after incident near busy petrol stationArmed police appear to be scouring the area, checking multiple properties off SH2.12 Nov 10:42 PM
New ZealandPolice defend prosecution of Ms Z over emails to detective who arrested herCommissioner Richard Chambers said he could not comment on the merits of the case.12 Nov 10:12 PM
New ZealandMan admits murdering Christchurch woman, revealed as Great Barrier hostage taker Nathan Boulter once held a former partner captive for 38 hours on Great Barrier Island.12 Nov 09:54 PM
New ZealandTeen admits online threat to blow up Wellington mosqueLast month's threat specified the address of the Kilbirnie Masjid.12 Nov 09:44 PM
New ZealandAurora lights up South Island skies after big solar stormTranspower issued a grid emergency notice as the storm reached New Zealand.12 Nov 09:31 PM
New ZealandWild winds bring trees down in Bay of PlentyThis tree was blown down on Kowhai St in Rotorua overnight.Watch12 Nov 08:55 PM
New ZealandCanterbury A&P show returns with royal statusShow was briefly put on ice last year after association said it wasn't financially viable.12 Nov 08:46 PM
New Zealand10-year Tongariro rāhui aims to heal fire-hit landscapeNgāti Hikairo ki Tongariro says the rāhui is about restoration, not closure.12 Nov 08:43 PM
New ZealandRoche calls McSkimming a ‘devious liar’, reveals timeline of what Public Service Commission knewAndrew Coster was appointed chief executive of the Social Investment Agency last year.12 Nov 08:34 PM
New ZealandWild night: Trees down, roofs lifted as winds batter Bay of PlentyMost emergencies between 6pm-8am involved trees brought down by strong winds.12 Nov 08:28 PM
PremiumPremiumWellington'It didn’t work that well': Andrew Little scraps Tory Whanau's business groupThe mayor said business leaders "didn’t feel listened to" by Tory Whanau's initiative.12 Nov 08:00 PM
WellingtonHave you seen Anita? Police search for missing 61-year-old in HuttAnita Hart was last seen in Upper Hutt yesterday morning.12 Nov 07:24 PM
New ZealandWhy disgraced ex-police leader still gets a hefty pension The 52-year-old was earning about $500k as deputy police commissioner.12 Nov 07:01 PM
New ZealandPassenger dies in late-night Mangapai crashEmergency services were called to the Waiotira Rd crash about 10.50pm.12 Nov 06:41 PM
AucklandTwo dead after separate overnight crashes in Wellsford and MangapaiPolice say the Wellsford crash happened about 1.40am on Waiteitei Rd.12 Nov 06:31 PM