New ZealandMan sentenced for attacks on Takapuna restaurant ownersHe attacked two restaurant owners and knocked out a man in Fruit World, Rosedale.26 Aug 05:00 AM
New ZealandWinter's final blast: Severe storm set to batter NZ, 100km/h gales to pound north Auckland Civil Defence warns strong winds could turn branches and firewood into missiles.26 Aug 04:49 AM
New ZealandTrial date set for Auckland entertainer accused of grooming, raping girlHe appeared alongside two of his family members in the Auckland District Court today.26 Aug 04:36 AM
New ZealandMan banned from owning horses after animal welfare breaches foundBarry Alexander Hill of Ashburton is forbidden to own horses for three years.26 Aug 03:34 AM
New Zealand'Stoked': Aronui Indigenous Arts Festival returns to RotoruaThe festival will feature live music, contemporary dance, performance art, and solo works.26 Aug 03:31 AM
New ZealandNZ Herald Afternoon News Update | Labour's supermarket plans and NZ Fashion Week under wayNZ Herald Afternoon News Update | Labour MP says the party had plans to introduce iwi-led supermarket competition, NZ Fashion Week starts in Auckland.Watch26 Aug 03:26 AM
New Zealand'Failed to respond': Mayday call mystery deepens in Cook StraitPolice suspended the Cook Strait boat search after hours of effort.26 Aug 03:22 AM
New Zealand'Completely unaware of the danger': Flood victim's widow asks why no warning was issuedEmergency mobile alerts and authorities' public communications are under scrutiny. 26 Aug 03:11 AM
New ZealandAfternoon quiz: In which year did the Chernobyl disaster occur?Test your brains with the Herald's afternoon quiz.26 Aug 03:00 AM
Politics'Great news for construction sector': $30b increase to infrastructure pipelineAnnouncement follows concerns from the industry about its future workload.26 Aug 02:59 AM
New ZealandMetService National Weather: August 27MetService National Weather: August 27Watch26 Aug 02:59 AM
New ZealandPolice make 'significant' cannabis bust at rural Hawke's Bay addressTwo men, aged 33 and 44, are charged with cannabis cultivation.26 Aug 02:42 AM
New ZealandRepeat drink driver who killed 4yo son in crash to be released after two years prison Parole Board: 'You are way past the point of simply having a drinking problem'.26 Aug 02:41 AM
New ZealandEastPack, police probe van crash that injured kiwifruit RSE workersSix were hospitalised with moderate to serious injuries, with others also hurt.26 Aug 02:36 AM
New ZealandThe Country: How will pay equity changes affect rural communities?R McIntyre, M Hooper, Mike Petersen, Sandra Matthews, Hunter McGregor, Stu Duncan,Stu Loe.26 Aug 02:27 AM
New ZealandSamoa's 'most unpredictable' election yet: 187 candidates contest 50 seatsFifty seats will be contested in Samoa's national election on Friday.26 Aug 02:09 AM
New ZealandMan arrested for allegedly offering cash to students for inappropriate actsA 53-year-old man will appear in Christchurch District Court today.26 Aug 01:25 AM
PoliticsPeters: ‘Running commentary’ on Israel/Gaza crisis ‘unhelpful, counterproductive’ currentlyThe Prime Minister has been vocal with his concern.26 Aug 01:25 AM
Wellington'Get out immediately': Firefighters describe escape from Loafers Lodge infernoFirefighters left the building moments before a deadly flashover happened.26 Aug 01:12 AM
Christchurch'Sincerely apologise': Music festival attendees caught up in privacy breachRolling Meadows said the error was caused by a fault of ticketing company, Flicket. 26 Aug 01:04 AM
New ZealandVan flips in crash on Auckland’s Northwestern MotorwayVideo shows a van on its side with emergency services in attendance on Auckland’s Northwestern Motorway. Video / SuppliedWatch26 Aug 12:37 AM
Business'It really ruined me': Clients left in lurch by elusive contractorMany clients reported substandard work and unfulfilled contracts.26 Aug 12:32 AM
New ZealandVan rolls: All Northwestern Motorway lanes reopened after accident closureVideo shows the flipped van on its side with emergency services present. 26 Aug 12:23 AM
New ZealandMayoral candidate uses AI to create library-apartment proposalSteve Gibson is proposing a new Hastings library with five levels of apartments.26 Aug 12:00 AM
CrimeHow did baby found in wheelie bin die? Police unsure after autopsyA woman has been charged with interfering with remains as police await pathology results.25 Aug 11:58 PM
New ZealandSearch continues for missing fisherman at notorious Papanui PtThe spot near Raglan is known for dangerous conditions, with over 30 fishing deaths.25 Aug 11:52 PM
New ZealandSearch for missing boat in Cook Strait pausedA mayday call was received last night, but no vessel has been found.25 Aug 11:20 PM
New ZealandWatch: Rare white kiwi spotted returning to burrow in broad daylightMapuna means “prized” or “precious” in te reo.25 Aug 11:00 PM
New ZealandEarly morning fire burns through South Auckland hospice shopThe fire broke out on Great South Road shortly after midnight.25 Aug 10:35 PM
New ZealandFarmers respond to government's report into banking competition'It does vindicate the concerns that the farming sector has had for quite some time'.25 Aug 10:27 PM
New ZealandWaikato Expressway off-ramp closed after serious crashOne person has serious injuries, police reported.25 Aug 10:19 PM
New ZealandHawke’s Bay gets sneak preview of spring, could hit 20C this weekIt's been a long winter, but we're almost into spring weather patterns now.25 Aug 10:18 PM
New ZealandSocial media experiment finds page for young girl flooded with 'distressing' contentThe experiment has led to calls for a social media age ban in NZ. 25 Aug 10:00 PM
New ZealandMan charged after attack on elderly tourists in HobsonvilleThe suspect handed himself in at the Henderson Police Station following an appeal.25 Aug 09:13 PM
