New ZealandHawke’s Bay wines shine in New World awards' top 50More than 1000 wines were blind-tasted by a panel of expert judges.06 Oct 02:51 AM
New ZealandWatch: Armed police end Flat Bush siege after three-hour standoff, neighbours describe chaosThe officer shot earlier was discharged from hospital by early afternoon.06 Oct 02:47 AM
New ZealandHastings bars to close an hour earlier than NapierAnd supermarkets in Hastings can now sell alcohol only between 9am and 9pm.06 Oct 02:42 AM
PoliticsWatch: PM Luxon speaks at start of Parliament week, to highlight benefit crackdownThe PM says he wants to tackle the 'trap' of starting on welfare at a young age.06 Oct 02:40 AM
CrimeHomicide investigation launched after man dies in AucklandPolice and paramedics were called after reports a person had been injured. 06 Oct 02:30 AM
New ZealandWas missing man Joseph Ahuriri swept away during Cyclone Gabrielle?The dad of eight was last seen at fuel stop as Cyclone Gabrielle hammered the east coast. 06 Oct 02:30 AM
New ZealandFlat Bush standoff: Police use tear gas after officer shot, man arrestedWatch: Moment police use teargas on South Auckland home, ending a three-hour standoff.Watch06 Oct 02:19 AM
New ZealandInside the Kiwi cream cheese factory whipping up treats for Asia“We can’t make enough cream cheese at the moment."06 Oct 02:09 AM
ChristchurchPotential breakthrough? Police move closer to identifying mystery manPolice say formal identification of the man could still take some time.06 Oct 02:01 AM
New ZealandAfternoon quiz: In which Italian city does the Ponte Vecchio span the Arno River?Test your brains with the Herald's afternoon quiz.06 Oct 02:00 AM
New ZealandWhy singer Hollie Smith is ready to 'let go of the bones' and make a bodyHer post-Covid project that grew into a nationwide tour is wrapping up. So what's next?06 Oct 02:00 AM
New ZealandMan appears in court on murder charge after body found in Dunedin, victim namedDetective Inspector Shona Low said the victim suffered non-accidental injuries.06 Oct 01:59 AM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand$100,000 citizens’ assembly declines to recommend site for new Napier poolThe decision now goes back to councillors without a recommended location.06 Oct 01:46 AM
New ZealandThe Country: What's next for Synlait? Richard Wyeth, Wayne Langford, Phil Duncan, Mark Patterson.06 Oct 01:39 AM
Christchurch‘News that no family wants to receive’: Search for missing Chch teen moves to recoveryMore than 70 people have taken part in the week-long search effort.06 Oct 01:25 AM
New Zealand'No words can mend the wounds:' Parents' trauma after boy dies in hospitalThe HDC found the 3yo boy didn't get "reasonable" care after being taken to a rural ED.06 Oct 01:00 AM
New Zealand'The system needs a shake-up': Call for child support changesExperts say the current child-support formula fails to reflect real costs.06 Oct 12:56 AM
New ZealandDefective paint forces closure of Napier’s Tom Parker FountainThe contractor remains liable and is fixing the faulty paint at no cost to ratepayers.06 Oct 12:52 AM
New ZealandMan arrested after three-hour police standoff at Auckland property where officer shotLoud cracks rang out at 1pm as armed officers moved onto a property they were surrounding.06 Oct 12:44 AM
New ZealandWatch: Emotional family of Kiwis detained by Israel speak, two detainees on hunger strikeSamuel Leason was detained when the flotilla was intercepted by Israel last Monday. 06 Oct 12:43 AM
New ZealandMetService Severe Weather Warning: October 6th - 7thMetService Severe Weather Warning: October 6th - 7th.Watch06 Oct 12:43 AM
New ZealandBiggest crowd of season hoped for as Magpies get a playoff match at McLean ParkA win for the Magpies and a loss for Taranaki are good reasons to pack the park.06 Oct 12:36 AM
New ZealandNZ Herald Live: Christopher Luxon holds Post-Cabinet press conferenceNZ Herald Live: Christopher Luxon holds Post-Cabinet press conference. Video / Mark MitchellWatch06 Oct 12:30 AM
PoliticsGreen Party holds press conference with whānau of NZ citizens detained by IsraelFamily of Rana Hamida, Youssef Sammour, and Kiwi teenager Samuel Leason will speak with the Greens co-leaders at Ellen Melville Center in Auckland. Video / NZ HeraldWatch06 Oct 12:18 AM
New ZealandThe abandoned Lower Hutt toddler whose story fueled mission to lift millions out of povertyDavid Bussau was so wealthy by 35 that he ‘retired’ – and turned his focus on others.06 Oct 12:00 AM
New Zealand$7.3m cocaine bust: 21kg found stashed in container at Port of TaurangaCustoms has intercepted more than 430kg of cocaine at the port so far this year.05 Oct 11:58 PM
PoliticsGovt pays Samoa $6m over HMNZS Manawanui sinkingThe RNZN ship sank on October 6 last year after striking a reef and catching fire.05 Oct 11:18 PM
New ZealandElective surgery wait times improve – but is it sustainable? 'Short sprints of extra effort may make a difference ... but they also burn people out.'05 Oct 11:16 PM
New ZealandJob vacancy: How a community is helping choose a future school principalJon Ward is stepping down after six years as Rotorua Lakes High School principal.05 Oct 11:02 PM
New ZealandChristchurch police probe ‘perplexing’ death of Beckenham pensionerA man at the centre of what police are calling an “unexplained” death at a Christchurch house was a gun-collecting pensioner. Video / NZ HeraldWatch05 Oct 10:44 PM
New ZealandAussie claims NZ Merino Shears open titleNew Zealand Merino Shears Shearing and Woolhandling Championships results.05 Oct 10:40 PM
New ZealandMother of Tom Phillips' children pleads guilty after crashing car while drink-drivingCat Christey's blood alcohol level was 165mg, more than three times the legal limit.05 Oct 10:36 PM
New ZealandWatch: Armed officers surround property after police officer shot in Flat Bush, South AucklandArmed officers are surrounding a property after a police officer was shot in Flat Bush, South Auckland Video / SuppliedWatch05 Oct 10:33 PM
New Zealand'Out of control' love for tractors forces man to auction over 100Two rugby field-sized sheds have barely been enough to contain Allan Dippie's obsession.05 Oct 10:18 PM
