New ZealandMt Victoria tunnel in central Wellington reopens after crashOne person received minor injuries, a police spokesperson said. 10 Dec 02:25 AM
New ZealandKiwi teen sets new kite surfing big air recordHugo Wigglesworth is the first person to jump 40m on a kite. Video / Hugo WigglesworthWatch10 Dec 02:00 AM
PremiumPremiumKahuFrom field to lecture hall: Rugby star on return to medicine after World Cup successShe will return to Otago University in 2025 while staying contracted to NZ Rugby.10 Dec 02:00 AM
New ZealandAfternoon quiz: What does the first 'a' in the acronym Nasa stand for?Test your brains with the Herald's afternoon quiz.10 Dec 02:00 AM
New Zealand‘Gentle giant’: Friends remember Auckland bus stabbing victim as alleged killer appears in courtA 36-year-old suspect was arrested in the Auckland CBD after a police tip-off.10 Dec 01:50 AM
New Zealand'No plans to ship to the US': Tariffs bite into apple grower's profits“Until the tariffs are gone, it will be difficult to make a dollar.”10 Dec 01:37 AM
New ZealandQuote of the year: Luxon’s ‘go make a marmite sandwich’ in running for annual contestPublic voting is open until 12am on Monday, December 15, 2025.10 Dec 01:36 AM
PoliticsWatch: PM, Finance Minister respond to Westpac's interest rate hikeWestpac lifted some fixed rates on Tuesday. Video / Mark MitchellWatch10 Dec 01:30 AM
New ZealandDrugged driver ignored pleas to stop as he drove car across train tracks, killing three friendsNorton Sowerby tried to deny he was the driver when speaking to police after the crash.10 Dec 01:27 AM
New ZealandRotorua Night Market to return to city centre, ending 'foolish' trialThe council has cut short a trial move to Kuirau Park after just two months.10 Dec 01:05 AM
New ZealandThe RMA with Christopher Luxon on The CountryChristopher Luxon, Wayne Langford, Professor Will Happer and Campbell Parker. 10 Dec 01:04 AM
New ZealandFireworks spark kiwifruit orchard fire as summer risk climbsFirefighters reached the third alarm blaze and left the scene by 12.45am.10 Dec 01:00 AM
Politics Support for Labour and National drops in latest poll, indicating potential for hung Parliament A new poll shows an election on a knife-edge. 10 Dec 12:51 AM
New ZealandThe internal journey of the $33,500 Faberge pendant swallowed in jewellery heistPolice safely recovered the Faberge James Bond Octopussy Egg pendant.10 Dec 12:29 AM
New ZealandHastings makes a splash as bombers chase Z Manu World Champs grand final spot'Outstanding qualifier: supportive crowds and a record number of registrations.'10 Dec 12:19 AM
New ZealandParole board lifts Mark Lundy media interview ban and curfew, but keeps porn limitsThe Parole Board has lifted Mark Lundy’s curfew after six months of freedom.10 Dec 12:00 AM
AucklandRonald McDonald House fears it won’t be able to house sick kids’ families this XmasRonald McDonald House Charity has only 154 rooms nationwide and is relying on motels.09 Dec 11:54 PM
New ZealandGang member who gunned down rival in front of his children claims he is haunted by the family's screamsHori Gage was murdered by two Black Power members while in his car with his family. 09 Dec 11:45 PM
New ZealandWatch: Red haze of sparks as trailer without wheel drives along highway before Tongariro wildfire'A policeman pulled over and was trying to put out the fire that was starting.'09 Dec 11:42 PM
ChristchurchStreet cordoned as crews tackle major Christchurch house fireThe fire broke out on Paddington St in Northcote just after 11.30am.09 Dec 11:38 PM
New ZealandAuckland entertainer charged with sexually abusing three girlsThe girls he is accused of abusing were aged 13, 14 and 15.09 Dec 11:30 PM
New ZealandNZ Food Safety points finger at Christchurch school in mouldy lunches probeThe provider, the School Lunch Collective, was cleared of any wider safety issues.09 Dec 11:30 PM
New Zealand'I took an oath': Holidaying Kiwi cop spoils custard protest targeting Crown Jewels in LondonSenior Constable Mark Strongman detained two protesters at the Tower of London.09 Dec 10:50 PM
New ZealandToxic algal bloom in Tukituki River leads to health warning'Exposure may cause skin rashes, nausea, stomach cramps, tingling and numbness.'09 Dec 10:49 PM
New ZealandTeenage Dirtbag hitmakers to play intimate show for 200 people in NapierA Napier man's bringing a band to his hometown with a hit so big it still reverberates.09 Dec 10:22 PM
PoliticsPolitical rivals Act, Greens in accord, wary of copying Australia's under-16 social media banDavid Seymour says New Zealand should study Australia's 'live experiment' first. 09 Dec 09:43 PM
New ZealandOn The Up: The 13-year-old author mixing rugby skills with mental health lessonsHe wants other kids to know life’s tackles don’t have to 'take away your shine'.09 Dec 09:40 PM
CrimeNew World attack: Fork stabber named after meth experiment ends in 'nasty' rampageTwo judges have now denied his bids for permanent name suppression.09 Dec 09:00 PM
New ZealandTwo people dead in separate water incidentsReporter Katie Oliver talks to lifeguard Harry Mellor at Muriwai Beach about recent tragic water incidents.Watch09 Dec 08:46 PM
New ZealandHerald NOW daily panel: Social media ban, the Resource Management Act and mispronouncing namesMark Crysell and Sarah Henry go head to head on the big issues of the day.Watch09 Dec 08:34 PM
New ZealandGovt’s feral cat changes ‘validate’ Nelson Tasman rulesNelson and Tasman added feral cats to their pest plan a year before Wellington.09 Dec 08:31 PM
New ZealandChild sex offender jailed again after disturbing infant abuse, bestiality contentAlexandre Harpur, 55, admitted 19 charges after a DIA raid on his Christchurch home.09 Dec 08:12 PM
New Zealand26,000 New Zealand devices said to be infected by malwareTechnology editor Chris Keall joins Herald NOW to discuss cybersecurity.Watch09 Dec 08:06 PM
New ZealandDream fishing charter trip ends in nightmare after two injured crossing infamous Pātea barMaritime NZ says passengers were not properly briefed on the risky Pātea bar.09 Dec 08:04 PM
