New Zealand'Complex case': Mum's fight to have son released from secure care, 20 years after minor offending The intellectually disabled man smashed windows and told neighbours he was James Bond.15 Aug 03:24 AM
Politics'Intrusive behaviour': Govt outlawing disruptive protests outside people’s homesThe new law will take into consideration a range of factors, such as the time of the day.15 Aug 03:09 AM
New Zealand'So happy, so thankful': NZ mum and 6yo son to be freed from US detentionSarah Shaw and her son Isaac are set to be released in coming days, her friend confirmed.15 Aug 03:00 AM
New ZealandAfternoon quiz: What is the most common letter in the English language?Test your brains with the Herald's afternoon quiz.15 Aug 03:00 AM
New ZealandArmed police operation under way on Rotorua streetPolice are conducting inquiries at an Elliott Cres house.15 Aug 02:53 AM
PoliticsTop seeks new leader in public job ad for 2026 election bidThe Opportunities Party aims to return for the 2026 election with fresh leadership.15 Aug 02:52 AM
New ZealandFormer staffer of Christchurch school charged, name suppressed by courtThe principal informed staff and parents of the charges today.15 Aug 01:46 AM
New Zealand'Wool queen' Philippa Wright on The CountryCam Eyre, George Dodson, Hugh Jackson, Philippa Wright, Barry Soper, and Chris Brandolino.15 Aug 01:41 AM
New Zealand’My baby could have been an orphan’: Mum misses fatal tanker crash by momentsThe woman had pulled over minutes before the crash to switch drivers.15 Aug 01:34 AM
New ZealandFamily pay tribute to victim of fatal stabbing at Awakeri Hot Springs Emergency services were called to Awakeri Hot Springs at 4.30pm on Thursday.15 Aug 01:21 AM
New ZealandMan appears to smoke meth on busA man on a bus in Tauranga appears to smoke meth.Watch15 Aug 01:15 AM
Wellington‘Landmark’ social housing block sold off by Kāinga Ora for $1mHousing Minister says it's a great outcome given the projected cost to restore the flats.15 Aug 01:04 AM
New Zealand'Living the high life': Couple accused of $1m fake cancer fraud scheme namedJones and Vave allegedly lived lavishly in Wanaka with rented properties, European cars.15 Aug 12:24 AM
New Zealand'Buried alive': Eels likely died due to council contractors not following code of practice'We are in the process of developing a standard operating procedure.'15 Aug 12:16 AM
PremiumPremiumRetail'Hobson's choice': Ex-cop sobs recounting nappy deal with Zuru and MowbraysNappy dispute case hears of alleged hostile takeover and supermarket-driven restraints.15 Aug 12:09 AM
Politics‘Huge amounts of land’: Minister gives update on letting foreign investors buy property in NZ It follows Winston Peters saying an announcement could be this year.15 Aug 12:06 AM
New ZealandCouncil seeks recovery of legal fees after $2.4m lawsuit against it dismissedLeon Sheeran must pay $20,000 for the council's legal fees.14 Aug 11:47 PM
PoliticsKiwiRail settles with Hyundai for $144m over cancelled ferriesWinston Peters hit out at those who predicted a higher cost.14 Aug 11:42 PM
New ZealandMan accused of Tūrangi woman's murder namedLance Dickinson, 27, is charged with murdering Cherie-Lee Bell in June.14 Aug 11:35 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'Unprecedented growth': $55m expansion for Tauranga shopping centreTauranga Crossing is adding 8100sq m of new retail space by October this year. 14 Aug 11:19 PM
New Zealand'Deeply concerned': Nurses vote to strike again in SeptemberHealth NZ has asked the union to 'put patients first' and return to the bargaining table.14 Aug 11:18 PM
New ZealandRetired farm dog Fudge up for Top Dog With a JobFudge visited the rest home next door to her farm. When the farmer retired, she moved in.14 Aug 11:17 PM
OpinionOpinion: Govt's farm-to-forest ban fails rural NZOPINION: Proposed changes fail to meet expectations on carbon forestry.14 Aug 11:15 PM
New ZealandRetired dairy farmer knits more than 1000 blankets for neonatal babiesMike Gilligan makes colourful baby blankets for Whangārei Hospital.14 Aug 11:00 PM
New ZealandCoward punch: Daytona Thompson pleads guilty to the manslaughter of Daniel NganekoHundreds of people marched from the Tukapa Rugby Club grounds to the High Court at New Plymouth, against coward punch violence. Video / Tara ShaskeyWatch14 Aug 10:46 PM
New ZealandParents left out of pocket as dentist moves to PanamaMelissa Ferguson paid $11,000 upfront for her son's treatment.14 Aug 10:41 PM
PoliticsSupreme Court issues new ruling on customary rights to riversNew Supreme Court ruling on customary rights to rivers released. 14 Aug 10:26 PM
AucklandWatch: Plumes of black smoke, flames erupt on Auckland bus as driver tries to fight fireThe diesel-powered bus caught alight outside the Birkenhead Depot.14 Aug 10:14 PM
New Zealand'It must end with Daniel': Shattered whānau speak after fatal coward punchDaytona Thompson has pleaded guilty to the manslaughter of Daniel Nganeko. 14 Aug 09:56 PM
New ZealandBus catches fire in Birkdale, AucklandThick, black plumes of smoke and big flames could be seen coming from the bus parked on Birkdale Rd. Video / Brittany FanningWatch14 Aug 09:47 PM
New ZealandTaranaki man calls for law change after near-fatal coward punchBouncer Taylor Watkins was sentenced to 12 months’ home detention over incident.14 Aug 09:28 PM
New Zealand'Cruel irony': Prison gets air conditioning while hospital down the road waits'The injustice is glaring,' says a Taradale resident.14 Aug 09:26 PM
New ZealandSouthwestern Motorway jammed after motorcycle crashOne person was taken to Auckland City Hospital. Video / SuppliedWatch14 Aug 09:19 PM
PremiumPremiumAucklandAuckland estate agent gets into nearly $1m of tax debt while still bankruptDavid Greig has sold $850 million of property in a career spanning more than 30 years. 14 Aug 09:00 PM
