WellingtonCouncil finally discloses $207m lease for new HQ after watchdog investigatesDetails of the deal for the former Datacom building were initially kept secret.03 Nov 05:23 AM
New ZealandFatal sleep-out robbery: Man shot in the head for $5 and a bag of methDamon O’Rourke was murdered during a robbery by two men wearing Nomad gang patches. 03 Nov 05:00 AM
New Zealand'Deliberately lit': Police investigate Ōrewa cafe fire which could be linked to pub arsonIt comes a month after a car was used to ram into a nearby pub before a fire was lit.03 Nov 04:50 AM
New ZealandFourth yellow-legged hornet queen found as trapping beginsBrad Windust says this summer is MPI’s last chance to stop the hornets.03 Nov 04:19 AM
New ZealandMan with more than 100 convictions sexually violated teen he met on SnapchatKelvin Williams served time for killing a man during a fight over some cigarettes.03 Nov 04:12 AM
New ZealandSouthland farmers rally after severe winds leave lasting damageOne dairy family lost two cow sheds and staff houses in the fierce winds.03 Nov 03:54 AM
New ZealandPerson seriously injured after workplace incident in ChristchurchHato Hone was called to the scene about 7.25am.03 Nov 03:42 AM
New Zealand'Persistent safety issues': School ordered to close dorms pushes to keep students to end of yearEducation officials 'had ongoing concerns about the safety and wellbeing of boarders'.03 Nov 03:37 AM
WellingtonWoman describes failed attempt to stop car crashing onto train tracks'I'm sitting on the track and people are looking at me from the platform in disbelief.'03 Nov 03:28 AM
New ZealandHalloween night at Splash Planet shows Hastings attraction can be used outside of summer - managerAll 2000 Spooky Planet tickets sold out 10 days before gates opened.03 Nov 03:15 AM
PoliticsLandmark court case over Māori rights to freshwater begins: What's going on? The case began in the High Court at Wellington today. 03 Nov 02:54 AM
New ZealandWatch: Family terrified as youths from 'out-of-control' house party brawl in street'That big fight was when we went from ‘this is dramatic’ to ‘this is really scary'.'03 Nov 02:42 AM
PoliticsLuxon speaks to media after return from Asia trip, Trump meetingThe Prime Minister attended two major international summits.03 Nov 02:40 AM
New ZealandOmahu win third rugby league title in a row as 2000 fans flock to historic Clive groundFarndon Park was first used for rugby league about 115 years ago.03 Nov 02:15 AM
New ZealandAfternoon quiz: Which planet's days are longer than its years?Test your brains with the Herald's afternoon quiz.03 Nov 02:00 AM
New ZealandA horse and a jockey: Hawke’s Bay and Dannevirke's connections in the Melbourne CupThere are two Hawke's Bay connections out to win the $10 million, 3200m, 24-horse race.03 Nov 01:41 AM
New ZealandCyclist seriously injured in SH6 crash at Gibbston, highway reopens after closureThe cyclist was airlifted to Dunedin Hospital in a serious condition after the collision.03 Nov 01:24 AM
New ZealandNZ Herald Live: Christopher Luxon holds post-Cabinet press conferenceChristopher Luxon holds post-Cabinet press conferenceWatch03 Nov 01:18 AM
New ZealandThe Country: What does David Seymour think of Labour’s capital gains tax?Phil Duncan, Emlyn Francis, David Seymour, Todd Clark, and John McOviney. 03 Nov 01:15 AM
New Zealand'Extraordinary': Man says hospital overdose left his sister with 'no quality of life'The woman struggled to breathe after receiving multiple opioids over 24 hours. 03 Nov 01:00 AM
New ZealandNZ Herald Afternoon News Update | NZ Education system in need of an overhaul, Te Pāti Māori woesNZ Herald Afternoon News Update | NZ Education system in need of an overhaul, Te Pati Maori woes. Measles in Wellington and Netball NZ in strife. Video / NZ HeraldWatch03 Nov 12:54 AM
New ZealandRunning, rhythm and records: Rotorua’s forest festival hits its stride againMore than 3000 runners and walkers are expected across six distances.03 Nov 12:42 AM
New ZealandPolice rule out review after 30,000 falsified breath tests uncoveredMore than 100 police staff are under investigation over 30,000 fake tests.03 Nov 12:30 AM
New ZealandWoman found dead after failing to return from West Coast trampPolice were alerted early Saturday after the 27-year-old failed to return.03 Nov 12:25 AM
New ZealandWellington waterfront fences to be removed this week after safety reviewThe fencing was installed after the 2023 death of 24-year-old Isaac Levings.03 Nov 12:02 AM
LifestyleLegend of the PeaksThe event, which begins this Friday, is expected to attract more than 3000 runners and walkers across six different distances. Video / Legend of the PeaksWatch03 Nov 12:01 AM
New ZealandTongan Fans Take Over Otahuhu -Streets Turn Red in Celebration.Thousands of Tongan fans packed Atkinson Ave and Great South Rd - the whole 650-metre stretch lit up red as the celebrations roared late into the night. Video / NZ HeraldWatch02 Nov 11:45 PM
New ZealandPerson injured in Wellington balcony fall was fleeing from gunman in ‘highly populated' apartmentsWitnesses told police they had heard a gunshot before the person fell.02 Nov 11:29 PM
New ZealandOutspoken Rotorua ratepayer group disbands after a decadeChairman Reynold Macpherson is winding up the organisation next month.02 Nov 11:08 PM
Christchurch31 guns seized in crackdown on illegal hunting networkShots fired near a Cheviot home in April sparked the police investigation.02 Nov 11:05 PM
ChristchurchHow grazing sheep could help prevent Port Hills firesThe Kennedys Bush track will close for three days as grazing trials begin.02 Nov 10:25 PM
New Zealand'We should welcome him': Luxon hoping Trump accepts invitation to visit as pair chat golf at ApecThe PM mixed and mingled with some of the world’s most powerful leaders at Apec. 02 Nov 10:06 PM
New ZealandNZ's oldest school ordered to urgently close hostels due to 'harmful incidents'Ministry suspends boarding licence over 'persistent issues with student safety'.02 Nov 09:53 PM
PoliticsTe Pāti Māori president implies two of his MPs should resign after alleged leadership challengeTamihere claims Ferris and Kapa-Kingi were eyeing up a run at the party leadership.02 Nov 09:41 PM
