New ZealandHundreds evacuate CostcoHundreds evacuate Costco after fire alarm is set off. Video / NZ HeraldWatch14 Dec 06:35 AM
New ZealandOne person flown to hospital after water-related incident at Raglan beach The person was flown to Waikato Hospital for treatment in late afternoon emergency.14 Dec 06:05 AM
CrimeBus driver quits, another strangled: 501 jailed for attacks during psychotic meth spiralDuring one attack, Carl Leu said he was hearing voices and thought he was trapped.14 Dec 06:00 AM
New Zealand'Incredibly painful': Hamilton Zoo forced to put down three animals, including 23-year-old giraffeThe past week has been filled with heartbreak for zookeepers tending the animals.14 Dec 05:49 AM
New ZealandPerson dead after single-vehicle crash in MatauraThe death will be referred to the coroner.14 Dec 05:17 AM
New ZealandThird homicide probe launched in three days after man's body found in Tauranga property Emergency services were called to the Fraser St address at about 11.40am.14 Dec 03:36 AM
New Zealand18-hour deluge: Heavy rain to fall across parts of south, 120km/h destructive gales to batter partsMetService has issued more than half a dozen weather alerts ahead of the incoming storm.14 Dec 03:36 AM
New ZealandAfternoon quiz: Which company developed the AI chatbot Claude?Test your brains with the Herald's afternoon quiz.14 Dec 02:00 AM
New Zealand'Come forward': Mum's plea after teen boy 'traumatised' in Auckland hit-and-runThe teen's mother wanted to thank members of the public who helped after the incident.14 Dec 02:00 AM
New ZealandGeminids meteor shower: Best time to see it in New Zealand skiesThe Geminids come from debris left by the 3200 Phaethon asteroid.14 Dec 01:35 AM
Boxing'Last six weeks have been hell': David Nyika's emotional message after winNyika and fiancée Lexy Thornberry recently announced she had been diagnosed with cancer.14 Dec 01:31 AM
AucklandBlaze destroys tetraplegic's accessible home, medical gear days before ChristmasThe adjoining disability homes on Auckland's North Shore housed up to 12 people.14 Dec 12:00 AM
New ZealandSurf’s up: Matakana kids riding high with gear from Bay BoardridersThe donation includes boards, wetsuits and vests for juniors through to adults.13 Dec 11:57 PM
New ZealandBeach Haven resident reflects on fire that destroyed her houseKaryn Tuapawa at the scene of a fire at her home in Beach Haven, Auckland, New Zealand on December 14, 2025. Video / Jason OxenhamWatch13 Dec 11:35 PM
New ZealandDai Henwood talks comedy and the latest on his health with Newstalk ZB's Francesca RudkinNew Zealand comedian Dai Henwood talks his role in the Best Foods Comedy Gala, how his comedy has changed and the latest on his health with Newstalk ZB's Francesca Rudkin.Watch13 Dec 10:30 PM
CrimeMan who met woman while dressed as The Joker before raping her to have ongoing supervisionNathaniel Mahoney was dressed as The Joker at an expo when he met a woman and raped her.13 Dec 10:15 PM
New ZealandMillion-dollar Lotto win in Waikato as Christmas promo adds $6m in prizesAn Auckland player also won $400,000 on Strike Four. 13 Dec 08:39 PM
New ZealandDouble homicide probe launched, victims found dead at rural propertyHeightened police presence in Ruatiti area as scene examination expected to take days.13 Dec 08:34 PM
New ZealandMan’s death in crashed van treated as homicide, police seek witnessesPolice want to hear from anyone who was on Ford Rd between 8pm and 8.45pm yesterday.13 Dec 08:29 PM
New ZealandTeen who fled youth justice facility foundHe had fled Te Puna Wai ō Tuhinapo youth justice facility on Saturday.13 Dec 08:10 PM
New ZealandNZ Herald Morning News Update | Two found dead in Ruatiti, Russia attacks UkraineNZ Herald Morning News Update | Two found dead in Ruatiti, Russia launches major attack on Ukraine, Belarus releases prisoners in exchange for lifting sanctions. Video / NZ HeraldWatch13 Dec 08:04 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandFrom Eketāhuna to Epsom: Top Auckland principal calls it quitsDiocesan head's parting advice for parents is to spend lots of time with their children.13 Dec 08:00 PM
New ZealandDiocesan principal Heather McRae retires after a remarkable careerAfter more than 16 years as the principal at Diocesan School for Girls, Heather McRae will retire early next year. Video / Corey FlemingWatch13 Dec 08:00 PM
AucklandFour injured in Taranaki car crashThe accident occurred south of New Plymouth at Ōkato.13 Dec 07:37 PM
New ZealandWhy giving man half of his ex's $900k house would be 'fundamentally unjust'He wanted her to 'shut up and leave him alone' so he could raise the children in peace. 13 Dec 07:23 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionPhil O’Reilly: Hiring disabled people isn’t charity — it’s smart businessOPINION: Disabled New Zealanders remain among the most excluded in our labour market.13 Dec 07:00 PM
New ZealandWhy Rotorua’s young people are struggling to get hiredIt's not poor attitudes preventing youth from getting jobs, an advocate says.13 Dec 05:03 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandBrewery bets on 'hyper-localised' approach in tough hospitality climate'I think everyone really does want to support local nowadays.' 13 Dec 05:00 PM
New ZealandFireworks, live music and dancing for free: Napier plans big New Year’s Eve partyFamilies can enjoy fireworks shows at 9.45pm and midnight for free.13 Dec 05:00 PM
New ZealandVintage passion drives Geoff’s 4WD tractor missionGeoff's restored tractor combines a Ford 5000 transmission with an 8000 engine.13 Dec 04:01 PM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: Are these the dying days of cinema?OPINION: We still quote scenes from decades ago but struggle to do the same for new films.13 Dec 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandAkl police custody officer escapes conviction for cocaine possession, resigns from forceThe judge ruled the man would face 'consequences' from a criminal conviction.13 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandTom Sainsbury on the deliciousness of small town scandalsPaula Bennett sits down with the one and only Tom Sainsbury — comedian, writer, actor, director, and the man who once made a career out of taking the mickey out of her.Watch13 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandMorning quiz: What is the name of Al Pacino's character in the 1983 film Scarface?Test your brains with the Herald's morning quiz.13 Dec 04:00 PM
