SailingOn The Up: The Kiwi sailor at the heart of a milestone voyage around the world'Sailing around the world is like a hit-and-miss thing, not everyone finishes.'05 Feb 12:30 AM
AucklandHow did he get shot? Police investigate after wounded man turns up at hospitalThe man first alerted ambulance staff before police got involved. 05 Feb 12:20 AM
AucklandNeedles, nappies, dog crap, couches: Ex-pro boxer threatens to name illegal dumpers onlineDave Letele's Glen Eden and New Lynn gyms have both been hit by rubbish dumpers.05 Feb 12:19 AM
New ZealandHouse bus burnt out as missing woman found safe in Kaimai RangeNicola O'Connor, 42, contacted police herself late this morning.05 Feb 12:14 AM
CrimeAuckland bus driver killed his passenger – why he was spared prisonAfter knocking the older man unconscious, Mikaele Ah Fook continued on his bus route.04 Feb 11:55 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionAudrey YoungAudrey Young: Hipkins' blunt message to iwi leaders – lower your expectationsOPINION: Labour has learned a critical lesson after the rapid change of the Ardern era.04 Feb 11:36 PM
New ZealandNZ Herald Live: Christopher Luxon speaks to mediaChristopher Luxon speaks to mediaWatch04 Feb 11:30 PM
New ZealandWhy the Bay's new lifejacket rule has stalledPlus, tips for safe boating this sunny (hopefully) long weekend.04 Feb 11:26 PM
PoliticsWaitangi 2026: Former Te Pāti Māori candidate to stand for Greens in 2026 general election Green MP Teanau Tuiono made the announcement during his speech at Waitangi. 04 Feb 11:23 PM
New ZealandDave Letele threatens to expose illegal rubbish dumpers in now-viral social videoDave Letele has had a gutsful of people dumping rubbish out the back of his gym in West Auckland and says he will publicly expose the culprits.Watch04 Feb 11:19 PM
New ZealandPart of road cordon near Mauao landslide to reopen A rāhui and 30m maritime exclusion zone remain in place around Mauao.04 Feb 11:09 PM
New ZealandMan charged with Rotorua murder loses name suppressionThe man has pleaded not guilty to a charge of murdering Nicholas Mitchell.04 Feb 10:55 PM
WellingtonWellington's deputy mayor censured after calling member of public a 'nonce'The mayor ruled he breached standards by effectively calling someone a paedophile.04 Feb 10:46 PM
New ZealandGraves of 20 NZ soldiers killed in WWI and WWII bulldozed by IDF at Gaza cemetery Satellite images, witnesses uncovered damage as IDF says it had to take defensive action.04 Feb 10:04 PM
PoliticsGovernment in talks around restoring derelict Chateau TongariroGovt response to a petition to "save" the Chateau confirms demolition is still an option.04 Feb 09:59 PM
New ZealandStrength not shape: Women's gym changing misconceptions'I got really sick of many female gyms’ singular focus on weight loss.'04 Feb 09:53 PM
Herald NOW'Flushing their toilets to the ocean': Wellington Water boss on the city's sewerage catastrophePat Dougherty has confirmed Wellingtonians are flushing their toilets to the ocean as a result of the failure at the Moa Point treatment plant.Watch04 Feb 09:40 PM
Herald NOWHeading to the far North this Waitangi weekend? Here's what you need to knowNorthland Local Democracy reporter, Susan Botting explains where the Northland detours are.Watch04 Feb 08:57 PM
Herald NOWHerald NOW: Property with GJ Gardner HomesHerald NOW: Property with GJ Gardner HomesWatch04 Feb 08:32 PM
New ZealandFrom catwalk to court: Designer pleads guilty to burglaryKharl WiRepa still faces a March 9 trial over an alleged $8400-plus Miss Rotorua fraud.04 Feb 08:19 PM
New Zealand'Nothing prepares you for it': Mayor's 'confronting' days after deadly landslideThe former rower describes the days after the disaster as the hardest of his life.04 Feb 08:03 PM
New ZealandStorm-hit roads cut off beekeepers and threaten honey harvestRoad closures after the January storms have left hives stranded mid-harvest.04 Feb 08:02 PM
New ZealandWestern Bay severe storm relief fund tops $200kWestern Bay Emergency Response Fund donations top $200,000, include $100,000 from Zespri.04 Feb 08:00 PM
New ZealandNZ Herald Live: Government pōwhiriThe official Government pōwhiri from Waitangi held at Te Whare RūnangaWatch04 Feb 07:52 PM
Herald NOWWhy did economists wrongly predict latest unemployment figures?Economist Brad Olsen says despite the increase, the latest unemployment figures aren't all bad news.Watch04 Feb 07:49 PM
WellingtonWatch: 'Catastrophic' sewage plant failure happened during remedial work - and it's still going into sea'We're in a bad way,' said city's water boss, describing the situation as 90/100. 04 Feb 07:13 PM
New ZealandNew study reveals the surprising words Kiwis most offended by on airLinguistics expert Andreea Calude explains what makes a swear word bad, and why they change.Watch04 Feb 06:51 PM
New ZealandTauranga mayor says it's unlikely Mount Maunganui landslide area will remain a campsiteCordons and shipping containers remain while experts assess and stabilise the slope.04 Feb 06:31 PM
New ZealandNZ Herald Headlines | Thursday, February 5, 2026Morning Headlines | Wellington mayor issues warning over beaches and Christopher Luxon positive ahead of pōwhiri | Thursday, February 5, 2026Watch04 Feb 06:30 PM
New Zealand'Everyday living is just so hard': Families going into debt to pay for school uniformsCharity Variety has seen a 16% jump in calls for uniform and fees support.04 Feb 06:24 PM
New ZealandMetService morning weather update: February 5MetService morning weather update: February 5. Video / MetServiceWatch04 Feb 06:11 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionJenée TibshraenyJenée Tibshraeny: Why Willis won't get in the way of insurers hiking premiumsOPINION: Homeowners unlikely to see savings from new insurance review.04 Feb 06:00 PM
New ZealandOne dead after crash in Tasman districtPolice were called to the scene around 8.25pm on Wednesday.04 Feb 05:37 PM
New Zealand'Safe shopping': CHB retailers back campaign for rainbow-friendly storesBusinesses are embracing the campaign aimed at making the LGBTQIA+ community feel safe.04 Feb 05:00 PM
