New ZealandOutrage after Guy Fawkes fireworks set off on sacred MauaoFootage is being reviewed as authorities try to identify those involved.06 Nov 06:07 AM
Crime'Serial conman': Warrant ordered after fake immigration officer's court no-showVincent Smith's schemes have robbed his victims of hundreds of thousands of dollars.06 Nov 06:00 AM
Auckland'Load of nonsense': Frustration from Ponsonby locals over parking planAuckland Transport has proposed extending paid parking into evenings on key streets.06 Nov 04:51 AM
New ZealandCyclone threat: Elevated risk for NZ as Aus braces for volatile seasonEarth Sciences NZ says up to nine cyclones could hit the Southwest Pacific.06 Nov 04:18 AM
New ZealandRare Haast tokoeka kiwi chicks signal restart of West Coast breeding programmeThe West Coast Wildlife Centre has celebrated a special arrival for the second time in the 2025 kiwi hatching season. Video \ West Coast Wildlife CentreWatch06 Nov 04:11 AM
New ZealandShould parking rules in Ponsonby be changed?AT is looking to introduce paid parking on Ponsonby Rd on Thursday, Friday and Saturday nights, and more paid spots near Ponsonby Rd. Video / Cameron PitneyWatch06 Nov 04:04 AM
New ZealandMan jailed in NZ's 'most serious' objectional material case loses name secrecyThe Rotorua man lost his suppression appeal but had time shaved off his sentence.06 Nov 04:00 AM
New ZealandCurtain up: Waikato Regional Theatre nears openingThe first shows, including the opening night, have been announced.06 Nov 04:00 AM
New ZealandEvery vote counts: Kaipara council recount bids settled at lastThree Kaipara candidates sought judicial recounts, the most of any NZ council.06 Nov 03:51 AM
New ZealandSecond Division Lotto prizewinners take home $18k each – where were the 27 tickets sold?The $36 million Powerball draw was not struck and will now be $40m on Saturday.06 Nov 03:31 AM
New Zealand‘Glimmer of hope’ for Whangārei lion park and its last five big catsTwo elderly lions, Imvula and Sibili, were euthanised because of ill-health.06 Nov 03:03 AM
New Zealand'Start of the restart': Wildlife centre welcomes rare kiwi chicks againThe chicks are the first hatched at the centre since before Covid.06 Nov 03:00 AM
New ZealandRaining paint and nails: Police probe into drone strikes on Napier hill homeOne incident took place last Friday, but several have reportedly happened since August.06 Nov 02:55 AM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'It’s gutting for all of us': Detective on never finding murder victim's bodyAnaru Moana vanished hours after his mother Tina died from cancer.06 Nov 02:38 AM
New ZealandMotorsport legend Bruce McLaren's grave vandalised at Waikumete Cemetery'We are lost for words as to why anyone would do this,' McLaren's family say.06 Nov 02:35 AM
New Zealand'Disappointing': Police arrest five after tangi for ex-gang boss Jeffrey GearGear led the Filthy Few for a decade, but left and turned his life around in 2021.06 Nov 02:35 AM
New ZealandProminent executive admits to receiving commercial sexual services from underage girlThe man's employer said they will be taking appropriate action. 06 Nov 02:35 AM
Wellington'Just kept escalating': Ex-top cop admits child exploitation, bestiality image offendingFormer Deputy Police Commissioner Jevon McSkimming has entered guilty pleas.06 Nov 02:23 AM
New ZealandPolice boost Ocean Beach patrols after naked man performs indecent act Police were attempting to find the person responsible.06 Nov 02:19 AM
New ZealandCentral Hawke’s Bay show ready for a good one amid A&P wind changeA&P shows throughout the country are facing major challenges.06 Nov 02:07 AM
New ZealandCoroner's warning after Auckland worker killed by roll-away vehicle Graeme Rabbits was crouching down facing away from the telehandler when the brakes failed.06 Nov 02:00 AM
New ZealandAfternoon quiz: Which Welsh city is home to the Principality Stadium?Test your brains with the Herald's afternoon quiz.06 Nov 02:00 AM
New ZealandScouts say freedom campers are turning Herne Bay carpark into public toiletParents say children aged 6 must walk from further away as parking spots fill up.06 Nov 01:32 AM
New Zealand‘By far the worst’: Health NZ fights to stamp out measles, outbreak far from overHealth NZ says 17 measles cases have caused 210 exposure events.06 Nov 01:07 AM
New ZealandSouthern scorcher: Mercury heads towards 30C while thunderstorms loom for North IslandThunderstorms, however, are expected for parts of the North Island over the weekend.06 Nov 01:07 AM
New ZealandArguing with Winston Peters on The CountryOn today's show: Winston Peters, Professor Keith Woodford, Harry Gaddum & Chris Russell. 06 Nov 12:45 AM
AucklandWatch: Driver charged after Lamborghini bursts into flames in Remuera crashA 39-year-old man will appear in the Auckland District Court next week.06 Nov 12:43 AM
PoliticsGovt plans to ban homelessness? Separating fact from fiction as rumours swirlA move-on order may still make it to Cabinet but likely as part of a wider package. 06 Nov 12:33 AM
PoliticsLabour plans free cervical screening for all women aged 25-69Ayesha Verrall says the scheme will cost $21.6m and be paid for out of health baselines.06 Nov 12:25 AM
New ZealandNZ Herald Afternoon Update | Te Pāti Māori fakes confidence and crisis helplines cut by governmentNZ Herald Afternoon Update | Te Pāti Māori fakes confidence and crisis helplines are cut by the government. Experts warn of space terrorism as fire crews prepare to strike.Watch06 Nov 12:12 AM
New ZealandBay of Plenty man attacked in his home and seriously injuredPolice say several offenders are believed to have been involved in the attack. 06 Nov 12:10 AM
New ZealandWatch: Dramatic scenes as Dunedin's Castle St turns into Guy Fawkes 'warzone'Three males were arrested and taken to the Dunedin Custody Unit.06 Nov 12:07 AM
WellingtonCommunity centre 'gutted' by blaze just 500m from closed-down fire stationLocals used garden hoses as flames tore through the Alicetown centre.06 Nov 12:00 AM
New ZealandPolice name 27yo German woman found dead near Fox RiverLydia Gottsmann was visiting New Zealand on a working visa.05 Nov 11:49 PM