New Zealand'Young Guns with axes': The new-look NZ Timbersports teamThere's a changing of the guard in the four-man NZ Timbersports line-up.21 Oct 01:09 AM
New ZealandWorker seriously injured at Bayswater construction sitePolice were called to the Roberts Ave site just after 11am.21 Oct 01:02 AM
New ZealandOne injured, one arrested after Napier to Hastings escape attempt ends in crashThe crash happened near the intersection of Pakowhai Rd and Farndon Rd.21 Oct 12:48 AM
New ZealandThe Country: Mark Wynne on what's next for Alliance GroupMark Wynne, Shane Jones, Fiona and Tom Langford, and Tom Martin. 21 Oct 12:30 AM
New Zealand'It could have been any of us': Walker finds man killed by falling branch on Mount VictoriaThe man was taken to hospital with critical injuries but died soon after.21 Oct 12:23 AM
Politics‘Defamatory, embarrassing’: Eru Kapa-Kingi responds to Te Pāti Māori’s assault allegationsThe party's former vice-president did accept his behaviour was not a good example.21 Oct 12:23 AM
New ZealandNZ Herald Afternoon News Update | Weather warnings issued and Roads of National Significance tollNZ Herald Afternoon News Update | Weather warnings issued and Roads of National Significance tollWatch21 Oct 12:07 AM
New ZealandMan dies after being hit by falling branch in WellingtonA man has died after being hit by falling branch in Wellington as high winds sweep through city. Video / NZ HeraldWatch20 Oct 11:52 PM
New ZealandMetService Severe Weather: October 21-22, 2025MetService Severe Weather: October 21-22, 2025. Video / MetServiceWatch20 Oct 11:49 PM
PoliticsLabour wants probe into Public Service Commission ads on mega-strikePrime Minister Christopher Luxon believes the cost of the ads would be negligible.20 Oct 11:38 PM
PoliticsHipkins defends lack of costings for first economic policy as Luxon labels it ‘dribble’ Labour leader said it was 'lazy' to suggest a policy document would include numbers.20 Oct 11:33 PM
New ZealandWaikato teen walks again after life‑saving surgery in GermanyA nine-hour operation restored blood flow and Amelia was finally able to stand again.20 Oct 11:31 PM
New Zealand'Red Kingdom will be back': Decades of trophies and taonga lost as fire guts clubroomsCrews contained the blaze about 4am. 20 Oct 11:26 PM
PoliticsSenior Labour MP to resign, won't seek re-electionThe MP has decided to 'take a break and then do something else'.20 Oct 11:25 PM
New ZealandPerson blown into traffic by severe wind in WellingtonDashcam footage captures the moment severe winds, which have been causing chaos in the city, blew the pedestrian onto the road. Video / Justin AshworthWatch20 Oct 11:23 PM
New ZealandWell-known New Zealander appears in court on sexual abuse chargeThe man is facing one count of indecent assault.20 Oct 11:16 PM
New ZealandWild weather slaps the shore in Wellington as Rakaia river risesRakaia river is rising and waves lash the shore in Wellington as New Zealand is in for some wild weather.Watch20 Oct 11:03 PM
New ZealandHawke's Bay's massive long weekend: Six60 tickets almost gone, A&P show expects 15,000It's one of Hawke's Bay's biggest events weekends of the year, and the buzz has arrived.20 Oct 11:01 PM
CrimeJames Tuwhangai in the High Court after stabbing a woman 18 timesTaumarunui man James Tuwhangai in the High Court at Hamilton this morning for sentencing on a charge of attempted murder after stabbing a woman 18 times.Watch20 Oct 10:36 PM
PoliticsWatch: Questions hanging over Labour's new wealth fund policyChristopher Luxon says there is a lot of information missing from the Opposition party's plan. Video / Mark MitchellWatch20 Oct 10:34 PM
Rugby'Devastating': Blaze destroys champion rugby club's homeFire destroyed the Whakarewarewa Rugby Community Sports club overnight. Video / SuppliedWatch20 Oct 10:25 PM
New ZealandMan charged after fatal boat trailer crash that killed young motherFour others were injured in the Te Mapara crash on July 11.20 Oct 10:22 PM
ChristchurchNational MP 'pretty disappointed' after rock thrown through car windowThe Waimakariri MP has represented his electorate for 11 years.20 Oct 10:04 PM
New ZealandSalvaging ironbark - a wood as hard as steelSteve Evans uses Lyttleton wharves' timber damaged after the Canterbury quakes.20 Oct 09:44 PM
Auckland'Too young to drive': Eight youths in stolen car lead police on Auckland motorway chaseAll eight, aged 12 to 15, were taken into custody without injury.20 Oct 09:20 PM
New ZealandCoroner ‘troubled’ four bystanders didn’t remove girl lying face down in fountainNia Lohchab, 4, accidentally drowned in Tauranga's Memorial Park in 2023.20 Oct 09:06 PM
New ZealandNZ red meat exports hit $717m in AugustThe United States was the largest overall market by value for the month.20 Oct 08:34 PM
CrimeMan accused of murdering Dunedin man to face trial in 2027Police said Aneli Helu Katea and the accused knew each other.20 Oct 08:16 PM
New ZealandACC workers join public sector strike actionPSA leader Fleur Fitzsimons says ACC’s culture problems remain unaddressed.20 Oct 08:05 PM
Herald NOWDawn deal done. Alliance sale of 65% to Irish processor voted up by shareholdersBusiness with 2degrees: the last fully NZ-owned red meat processing co-operative staves off a bank-led restructure by selling into a joint venture with Dawn Meats for $270m.Watch20 Oct 07:54 PM
New ZealandWomen missing from Waikato bush track foundLand Search and Rescue teams were combing bush near Ngāruawāhia today before pair found.20 Oct 07:46 PM
New ZealandThousands gather at Parliament as petition to keep Outdoor Education on NCEA curriculumEducation Outdoors NZ CEO Fiona McDonald speaks on Herald NOW Video / Herald NowWatch20 Oct 07:41 PM
Herald NOWHerald NOW panel: Inflation, social media and road worker abuseMaxim Institute executive director Tim Wilson and NZ Herald property editor Anne Gibson join Ryan Bridge on the Herald NOW panel. Video / Herald NOWWatch20 Oct 07:35 PM
AucklandMore Dilworth School abuse charges as 72yo accused of historical sex offencesPolice are continuing to appeal for victims to come forward20 Oct 07:18 PM