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
New ZealandAT considers charging people to park in Ponsonby at nightPaid parking could extend to 9pm on Thursday, Friday and Saturday nights.05 Nov 11:39 PM
New ZealandGuy Fawkes Fireworks fight and couch burning on Dunedin's Castle StThree arrests were made on the notorious party street last night as fireworks were shot at police.Watch05 Nov 11:25 PM
New Zealand'Sad for democracy’: Board seeks fresh faces after six years without a voteNominations open soon, with hopes there will be enough candidates for a contest this time.05 Nov 11:18 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionAudrey YoungAudrey Young: Just answer the question, Prime MinisterOPINION: Luxon's deflection in the House forced his colleagues into clean-up mode.05 Nov 11:13 PM
PoliticsFormer MP comes out of retirement to be new Green Party chief of staff The party has been without a permanent chief of staff since September.05 Nov 11:07 PM
New Zealand'Beyond my imagination' Kiwis veteran Kieran Foran on his emotional swansongKiwis veteran Kieran Foran talks with NZ Herald league writer Michael Burgess about retirement, family and finishing on a high.Watch05 Nov 11:00 PM
