New ZealandSt Kevin’s College pupils stood down as police probe report of serious bullyingPolice are investigating the alleged bullying at the Ōamaru college's hostel.04 Feb 12:39 AM
New Zealand'We were horrified': DoC shock as ducks filmed eating native chicks aliveDoC has euthanised three mallards from Lake Alexandrina to stop copycat attacks.04 Feb 12:28 AM
New ZealandNZ Herald Live: Kīngitanga pōwhiriKīngitanga pōwhiri at Te Whare Rūnanga, Waitangi Treaty GroundsWatch04 Feb 12:14 AM
New ZealandLuxon to meet iwi chairs at Treaty GroundsWaitangi 2026: Luxon to meet iwi chairs at Treaty Grounds, as Ngāi Tahu returns for first time in years. Video / NZ HeraldWatch04 Feb 12:04 AM
New ZealandModerate 4.4 magnitude quake shakes central New Zealand About 1500 people had logged reports with GeoNet within minutes of the quake.03 Feb 11:54 PM
AucklandPair accused of trying to smuggle 36kg of meth into NZ in Playboy‑branded green teaThe two men arrived at Auckland International Airport on a flight from Singapore. 03 Feb 11:53 PM
New ZealandMembers of the judiciary, diplomatic corps and local government attend pōwhiriMembers of the judiciary, diplomatic corps and local government attend a pōwhiri at the Upper Treaty Grounds during the Waitangi 2026 commemorations. Video / Jason DordayWatch03 Feb 11:45 PM
New ZealandWellington officials give update on sewage spillWellington Water CEO, Pat Dougherty and Wellington Mayor, Andrew Little give an update on the sewage spill.Watch03 Feb 11:32 PM
New Zealand'We are all a little bit Viking': Two-day festival to bring town's history aliveDress-ups, horses, combat, axe throwing, archery - Norsewood's popular festival is back.03 Feb 11:23 PM
New ZealandChristchurch road to Sumner closed after reports of rockfall from hillsideThe Main Rd to Sumner in Christchurch has been closed after a reported rockfall from the Clifton hillside. Video / Lesley MurdochWatch03 Feb 11:08 PM
Christchurch‘He had so much more to give’: A military family's heartbreak after 22yo killed in crashConnor Cossey, 22, died in a single-vehicle crash at Rolleston on January 5.03 Feb 11:00 PM
New Zealand‘Worst we’ve seen': Businesses in court over alleged exploitative sales tactics targeting vulnerableThe watchdog takes on its first 'unconscionable conduct' cases.03 Feb 10:49 PM
Crime'Executed for profit': Trio jailed for teen's mafia-style killing at pre-dug gravePolice searched for nine months before finding Jayden Mamfredos' body 3m underground.03 Feb 10:36 PM
New ZealandName suppression lifts for Napier woman accused of murderA woman charged with murdering a man in Napier last month can now be named.03 Feb 10:29 PM
New ZealandChristopher Luxon speaks to media from WaitangiPrime Minister Christopher Luxon visited the Waitangi grounds today, where he faced the Iwi Chairs Forum in a private meeting to discuss his Government’s past year in power.Watch03 Feb 10:20 PM
New ZealandNeedle steriliser a 'third hand' for farmersWaikato-born designer Jade Luxton built the first Sterineedle in high school. 03 Feb 10:11 PM
New ZealandPolice cordon central Hamilton streets as incident unfoldsHamilton police incident: Central streets blocked by cordons as incident unfolds. Video / NZ HeraldWatch03 Feb 10:03 PM
New Zealand'Colossus of a man': Business leader dies after Napier nightclub assaultA 21-year-old man appeared in court on Tuesday, as police consider more charges. 03 Feb 09:37 PM
New ZealandFamilies flock back to Outfield as Hawke’s Bay festival returns after breakCo-director Reuben Vergis says growing family crowds reflect the festival's ethos.03 Feb 09:36 PM
New Zealand'This isn’t about putting prices up': Rafting business merger goes to ComComThe deal would see all of Rotorua's rafting companies form a joint venture.03 Feb 09:32 PM
New ZealandNew charter school aims to boost attendance in WairoaTe Whare Kounga opens in term three with 65 students, rising to 165 by 2027.03 Feb 09:26 PM
CrimeSerial sex predator and murderer Malcolm Rewa pleads guilty to another historical rapeThe court heard Rewa, 72, sexually violated a woman in Auckland in 1988.03 Feb 09:22 PM
New ZealandA Moment In Crime podcast: Special investigation delves into life of alleged cancer fraudsterNicola Flint told friends she was dying of cancer. Police say she never had the disease.03 Feb 09:14 PM
New Zealand'Very unusual': Fears grow for Southland farmer missing for almost a monthLast weekend, police focused intensive searches on his Caesar Rd property.03 Feb 08:54 PM
WellingtonCouncil issues warning over cliff collapse risk at popular swim spot Horizon Regional Council says a fresh slip has gone into the water with a threat of more.03 Feb 08:45 PM
PoliticsHow a dusty Gerry Brownlee led to a road to Waitangi being sealedMinisters, council celebrate collaboration ahead of invective at Thursday's pōwhiri. 03 Feb 08:37 PM
New ZealandConservation dog Scout sniffing out last of Otago Peninsula problem possumsThe Otago Peninsula has almost completely eradicated possums, with the help of Scout. Video / Ryan Bridge TODAYWatch03 Feb 08:09 PM
PremiumPremiumPersonal FinanceSuper costly? Politicians hesitant to heed Treasury warnings on curtailing cost of NZ SuperMajor changes to NZ Super unlikely after election, according to current polling.03 Feb 08:00 PM
New ZealandThieves urged to return Olympic gold medal stolen from rowing great's Christchurch homePolice say the gold medal can be returned anonymously via any station.03 Feb 07:41 PM
PoliticsShane Jones claims ‘whole story’ behind Labour MP’s resignation not being toldFormer minister Peeni Henare has said he is leaving politics after 12 years.03 Feb 07:35 PM
New ZealandBishop: 'licences are a critical enabler of work'Minister of Transport says driver licensing changes are about making it easier for New Zealanders to get a driver's licence. Video / Ryan Bridge TODAYWatch03 Feb 07:24 PM
PremiumPremiumCartoonsRod EmmersonRod Emmerson’s cartoons: Week of February 2 - 8Rod Emmerson's take on the week.03 Feb 07:13 PM
WellingtonAustralian brand under fire for 'cultural appropriation' had earlier claimed to be Māori-ownedAustralian activewear brand AROHA has faced criticism around “cultural appropriation". 03 Feb 07:00 PM
Business‘Dying is hard to do’: Cancer sufferer says KiwiSaver withdrawal bar too highSome terminal patients are refused early access if death is not imminent.03 Feb 06:57 PM
