New ZealandPerson falls from Wellington apartment balcony after reports of gunshotArmed police arrived at the building on Brooklyn Road around 3.35pm.02 Nov 06:43 AM
New ZealandHave you been 'speedwashed' on your broadband plan?Research found many over-50s are overpaying for broadband they rarely use.02 Nov 05:55 AM
New Zealand'Without my knowledge or consent': Jazz Thornton hits out at faith-based porn addiction appThe app Unchaind has been running the Young NZer of the Year’s videos for two months. 02 Nov 05:35 AM
CrimeDecade of chemical castration led once-prolific flasher to think he was cured - but he wasn'tRichard Hona has been jailed about 30 times, mostly for masturbating on public buses.02 Nov 05:00 AM
New ZealandMeridian starts work on $227m Ruakākā solar farmIt is expected to produce enough electricity to power about half the homes in Northland.02 Nov 04:30 AM
New ZealandLuxury Waiheke vineyard to pay $18k to fired workerThe company has previously been fined for breaching noise limits.02 Nov 03:45 AM
New ZealandNZ measles outbreak: New infection linked to overseas travel caseThe number of measles cases has risen to 17, health authorities say.02 Nov 03:33 AM
BusinessLocking in your mortgage: Is now the time to fix for 5% or less?Westpac and BNZ now offer five-year fixes at 4.99%, last seen in 2021.02 Nov 02:40 AM
AucklandElectric bus catches fire after crashing into Auckland overpassA bus has caught fire after getting stuck under an overpass at the Constellation Bus Terminal. Photos / Dean Purcell02 Nov 02:26 AM
New ZealandAfternoon quiz: How many teeth does an adult human typically have?Test your brains with the Herald's afternoon quiz.02 Nov 02:00 AM
Auckland‘Difficult to breathe': Electric bus catches fire after crashing into Auckland overpassThree fire crews from Takapuna, Albany, and Greenhithe are at the scene.02 Nov 01:50 AM
New ZealandElectric bus catches fire under bridge on Constellation DriveA bus has caught fire after getting stuck under an overpass at the Constellation Bus Terminal NZ. Video / Dean PurcellWatch02 Nov 01:35 AM
Auckland'It's very special': New women's record time set in Auckland Marathon for back-to back champBrigid Dennehy smashed the previous women's record by more than three minutes. 02 Nov 01:31 AM
PoliticsGovernment announces 140 new hospital bedsThey will open alongside a new unit at Hawke's Bay Hospital in 2026.02 Nov 01:09 AM
New ZealandOne dead, two injured after rural Waikato crashTwo people remain in hospital with critical to serious injuries.02 Nov 01:03 AM
New ZealandMultiple injured in late-night Auckland crashEmergency services treated several people with moderate to serious injuries.01 Nov 11:05 PM
New ZealandFamily trip for eggs ends in knife and chisel attack outside Manurewa superetteOne person was taken into custody as inquiries into the stabbing continue.01 Nov 11:00 PM
New ZealandRace day surge: Thousands take on Auckland Marathon challengeMore than 17,000 people will participate in the Auckland Marathon 2025 today. The event will take place on Auckland's streets, drawing significant local and international runners.Watch01 Nov 10:07 PM
New Zealand'Severe lifelong impacts': Father who injured 8-week-old baby initially blamed siblingThe father told police a toddler had fallen from the couch and on to the baby. 01 Nov 10:00 PM
Politics'Poor judgment': Labour slams Seymour's media event at measles testing siteSome close contacts at the school were already in quarantine.01 Nov 09:18 PM
Christchurch‘Yarn Starter of the Year’ competition launched to get men talking Founded in 2022, The Yarns Men have already reached 18,000 Canterbury men.01 Nov 09:00 PM
New ZealandSouth Islanders strike it lucky in mega Lotto drawPowerball rolls over to a whopping $36m on Wednesday.01 Nov 08:39 PM
New ZealandAuckland cafe gutted in overnight blaze being treated as ‘suspicious’ It follows a ram-raid and arson attempt at a nearby pub just a month earlier.01 Nov 08:20 PM
New ZealandNZ Herald Morning News Update | Measles cases rise around the country, fire in OrewaNZ Herald Morning News Update | Measles cases rise around the country, fire in Orewa, Hurricane Melissa ravages Caribbean. Video / NZ HeraldWatch01 Nov 08:14 PM
Personal FinanceBeneficiaries, pensioners don't have enough money for basics - reportA new report has also found 27% of children are living in food-insecure households.01 Nov 08:11 PM
New ZealandMan charged with murder after woman found dead in central Auckland apartmentEmergency crews were called to the Day St building last night.01 Nov 07:31 PM
AucklandWatch: Car bursts into flames on Auckland streetThe car was parked in a five-minute parking bay.01 Nov 07:19 PM
BusinessZ Energy apologises for 2022 ad campaign after legal actionConsumer NZ says the apology sends a warning over greenwashing ads.01 Nov 07:15 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'Unsafe practice': Babywearing experts call on Govt to regulate slings, carriersACC says 11 babies and toddlers were injured last year, and eight so far this year.01 Nov 07:00 PM
New ZealandCar goes up in flames in Auckland suburbThe car can be seen engulfed in flames in Newmarket, Auckland. Video / SuppliedWatch01 Nov 06:17 PM
New Zealand‘The light went on for me’: First wahine Māori leads regional council'I always had visions myself of what should happen for our constituency.'01 Nov 05:00 PM
New ZealandBillion-dollar spend on highway projects a 'shot in the arm' for Hawke's Bay – AAExpressway work could start this year, and Waikare Gorge realignment within 12 months.01 Nov 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandClass secrets: Inside the life of a Kiwi teacherNew teacher graduates share what it’s really like teaching teens in 2025 classrooms.01 Nov 04:02 PM
New ZealandMorning quiz: Which New Zealand architect designed the Beehive?Test your brains with the Herald's morning quiz.01 Nov 04:00 PM
