New ZealandCool change sweeps in as wet, windy front spreads across the countryA sharp cool change will leave many towns stuck in the mid to high teens.16 Dec 04:00 PM
New Zealand'Closest you'll ever get': Inside NZ's blockbuster Banksy exhibitionVisitors can see iconic pieces including 'Girl with Balloon' and 'Flower Thrower'.16 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandMorning quiz: Which Nazi war criminal does Russell Crowe portray in the 2025 film Nuremberg?Test your brains with the Herald's morning quiz.16 Dec 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsSearch your school: The most-improved schools in NZ – and how they did itOur interactive graph lets you see how your school's results have improved or declined.16 Dec 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: Forests won’t disappear, so our behaviour around them needs to changeOPINION: We can’t change that we have more pine trees. We can change our behaviour.16 Dec 03:59 PM
Travel newsJetstar drops fares to $48 as 45,000 seats go on saleJetstar expects almost 700,000 customers to fly over December and January.16 Dec 03:00 PM
New ZealandAuckland’s fortnightly rubbish collection trial kicked to kerbThe trial would have halved kerbside pick-ups in five suburbs for six months.16 Dec 07:58 AM
New ZealandTwo injured after crash near Mt Victoria tunnelTwo vehicles collided on Paterson St shortly after 4pm on Monday.16 Dec 06:54 AM
New ZealandOprah's surprising stop at Auckland tourist hotspot during tour New Zealand was the last stop on her speaking tour down under.16 Dec 06:30 AM
New ZealandGuide dogs attacked by roaming dogs leave blind handlers ‘stuck at home’Blind Low Vision NZ says some South Auckland areas are now off-limits for guide dogs.16 Dec 06:20 AM
Crime'Real infants': Man who wanted to be 'famous child sex offender' jailed for 'horrific' materialThe material involving infants and animals was among the worst investigators have seen.16 Dec 06:00 AM
New ZealandCouncil spots unconsented work at $2.4m property on real estate adA man has been prosecuted for an unconsented cabana on his Pāpāmoa beachfront property.16 Dec 05:24 AM
New ZealandYoung Comancheros couriers first to face justice over multi-million-dollar drug operationPolice say the Comancheros ring moved at least 30kg of drugs north and south.16 Dec 05:00 AM
New ZealandCoping with grief during the Christmas seasonGrief educator Fergus Keith says waves of sorrow can resurface without warning.16 Dec 05:00 AM
New Zealand'Chunky' showers: Thunderstorm warnings issued for South IslandThe severe thunderstorm warning issued for the Ashburton area has now been lifted.16 Dec 04:51 AM
PoliticsRuth Richardson won't 'be party to a circus', backs out of debate with Nicola WillisThe Taxpayers' Union recently ran an anti-Willis campaign with branded fudge.16 Dec 04:40 AM
PoliticsLabour's Edmonds says Government 'lost control of the economy' but won't say what actions her party will takeKiwis will have to wait a while longer to find out.16 Dec 04:34 AM
New ZealandHamilton family's Christmas lights bring hope to little miracles and kids in needThe Wells family's Christmas lights draw hundreds of families each year.16 Dec 04:01 AM
New ZealandWheelie bin baby death: Accused drops secrecy bid amid fears case would harm house priceThe woman, 32, is charged with interfering with human remains. 16 Dec 04:00 AM
New ZealandCouple whose home burned down step up as neighbour faces same situation'We know insurance doesn't cover everything, not by a long way.'16 Dec 04:00 AM
New Zealand‘Most serious end of the scale’: Judge detains killer as special patientThe court heard Jarrod Dent remains a high risk of sudden, serious violence. 16 Dec 04:00 AM
AucklandJudge voids election result after claims of voter fraud in South Auckland Vi Hausia has alleged theft of ballot papers, 'irregularities' and widespread voter fraud.16 Dec 03:20 AM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsWhy Chris Hipkins still refuses to answer the big Winston Peters questionCurrent polling suggests Labour and the Greens will need another party's support to win.16 Dec 03:00 AM
New ZealandMajor farming business returns to profitDebt was cut by 25%, or $10m, with dividends lifted from 28c to 60c.16 Dec 02:34 AM
New ZealandFrom tinsel to emergency: Wairoa firefighters respond to fire moments before Christmas paradeVolunteer crews show their dedication after missing out on festive fun. 16 Dec 02:23 AM
ConstructionFinal SFO sentence over $1m Broadspectrum roading fraud handed downAll five defendants in the Broadspectrum case pleaded guilty.16 Dec 02:12 AM
New Zealand'Perfect day': MP marries long-time partner in surprise home weddingOnly 44 guests were invited to the surprise ceremony for friends and family.16 Dec 02:10 AM
New ZealandAfternoon quiz: In which German city is the Oktoberfest beer festival held annually?Test your brains with the Herald's afternoon quiz.16 Dec 02:00 AM
PoliticsWatch: Ministers announce a new ministry mergerSeveral ministers have fronted to explain why the Government is merging various ministries into one. Video / Mark MitchellWatch16 Dec 01:36 AM
WorldBondi Terror: How the attack unfoldedAustralian PM says the father & son terror suspects were radicalised by beliefs associated with the Islamic State militant group.Watch16 Dec 01:32 AM
New ZealandThe Country: Nadia Lim and Carlos Bagrie's busy yearRay Smith, Damien O'Connor, Nadia Lim, Carlos Bagrie, Mark de Lautour and Peter Newbold.16 Dec 01:08 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionThomas CoughlanNicola Willis makes a Christmas wish as she comes out swinging against Taxpayers’ Union and Labour The Finance Minister launched a searing attack.16 Dec 01:08 AM
New ZealandMetService afternoon weather update: 16 DecemberMetService afternoon weather update: 16 December. Video / MetServiceWatch16 Dec 01:00 AM
New ZealandTwo guns found in separate overnight police stops across AucklandPolice found a 3D-printed gun and ammunition in a car in central Auckland.16 Dec 12:39 AM
