PoliticsNicola Willis vs Ruth Richardson: Taxpayers’ Union backs down, requests economist moderatorThe union had previously threatened to back out of the debate if Willis didn't agree. 12 Dec 03:58 AM
AucklandBig-money backing: The billionaires and developers who helped Brown to landslide winWayne Brown's financial backers include Graeme Hart and Marc Ellis.12 Dec 03:56 AM
New ZealandBroken trust, political divides and the world getting weirder — 2025 debriefedThe Front Page producers Jane Yee and Richard Martin join Chelsea Daniels to break down the biggest stories of 2025.Watch12 Dec 03:55 AM
New Zealand'Any rubbish must be dropped off during operating hours': Council warns dumpers Illegal rubbish dumping at the gate cost Gisborne ratepayers $570,000 this year.12 Dec 03:43 AM
New ZealandDunedin Southern Motorway lanes cleared after logging truck crashThe section of SH1 near Dunedin blocked by the crash has now been cleared.12 Dec 03:33 AM
New ZealandGisborne yacht club’s future uncertain as hapū seeks council to honour land return commitmentThe Gisborne Yacht Club says it will fold if forced to move from Kaiti Beach.12 Dec 03:00 AM
New ZealandHow three Waikato riders tackle the challenge of new horses at Special OlympicsThe Waikato trio are among 40 riders vying for medals in Christchurch.12 Dec 02:50 AM
New ZealandPolice called to sudden death in RollestonThe circumstances of the death are being investigated.12 Dec 02:42 AM
New Zealand'Pretty amazing': Napier fisherman reels in massive tunaAlan Hay says a nearly-90kg tuna he caught off Mahia is the best catch of his life.12 Dec 02:23 AM
New ZealandAfternoon quiz: What was the first name of Winston Churchill's wife?Test your brains with the Herald's afternoon quiz.12 Dec 02:00 AM
AucklandParents win time in last ditch bid to keep childcare centre open - for nowThe daycare was due to shut next week but there's been a change of heart. 12 Dec 01:00 AM
New ZealandWho is Hamish McKay's Ag Sportsperson of the Year?Chris Brandolino, Tim Dangen, Hugh Jackson, Blair McLean, Jane Hunter and Hamish McKay.12 Dec 12:45 AM
New Zealand'Risky business': Major property flipping firm faces mortgagee salesThe Hills Real Estate team once made about $5.4m profit trading 71 homes.12 Dec 12:04 AM
New ZealandPower lessons learned: Most tower collapse recommendations now in placeThe blackout cost Northland an estimated $37.5m to $80m.12 Dec 12:03 AM
New Zealand Police warn gangs ahead of Napier unveilingVisitors, including gang members, are expected from outside Hawke's Bay.11 Dec 11:53 PM
New ZealandShellfish biotoxin warning for Eastern BOPPāua, crabs and crayfish are safe only if all gut is removed before cooking.11 Dec 11:51 PM
New ZealandNZ Herald Headlines | Friday December 12, 2025Afternoon Headlines | Former Gloriavale leader sentenced to 26 months, Police prosecuting McSkimming accuser Ms Z, minimum wage will rise to an hourly | Friday December 12, 2025Watch11 Dec 11:50 PM
New Zealand'He had enormous power': Ex-Gloriavale leader appeals jail sentence over sex abuse against girls, womenHoward Temple, 85, admitted offending over 20-plus years. 11 Dec 11:49 PM
New ZealandFormer Gloriavale leader Howard Temple jailed for sex offencesFormer Gloriavale leader Howard Temple has been jailed for sex offences spanning more than 20 years. Video / TVNZWatch11 Dec 11:36 PM
New Zealand‘Evasive action’: Gardeners' close calls with traffic prompt flower bed shake-upNear misses for people working in the garden beds have increased from one in a year to 21.11 Dec 11:04 PM
New ZealandWoman fatally stabbed 55 times by spurned lover named for first timeChantal McDonald's children ran into their Christchurch home during the attack.11 Dec 11:03 PM
New ZealandSteady incomes, empty cupboards: What 'surprised' mayor during foodbank visitMayor Mahé Drysdale said the visit underlined the need for affordable housing in Tauranga.11 Dec 11:03 PM
New ZealandTauranga Mayor Mahé Drysdale visits the Tauranga Community FoodbankTauranga Mayor Mahé Drysdale visits the Tauranga Community Foodbank to meet volunteers and see all the work the charity does leading up to Christmas. Video / Tauranga City CouncilWatch11 Dec 11:00 PM
New ZealandSanta’s grotto brings festive magic to Hastings town centreSanta’s grotto opens in Westerman’s Building opposite the Hastings clock.11 Dec 10:50 PM
New ZealandPolice press on with prosecution of Jevon McSkimming accuser 'Ms Z'The woman still faces two charges over posts about another officer and his wife.11 Dec 10:47 PM
PoliticsMinimum wage to increase from April next year, Govt commits to bigger rise than last yearThe minimum wage will rise by 2% to $23.95.11 Dec 10:36 PM
New Zealand'Don't shrink yourself': Why this trainee surgeon decided to share her life onlineHow Dr Kyla Matenga juggles her medical career, Crossfit, family life and social media.11 Dec 10:14 PM
AucklandFacebook Marketplace car sale turns into kidnapping and assault, two charged Police say the victim was lured by a fake car sale at a Wesley address. 11 Dec 09:40 PM
New ZealandMore space for sport: $2.6m project to underground Napier's Park Island power linesWork with Unison Networks will be staged over two summers to limit disruption to sports.11 Dec 09:34 PM
New ZealandHawke’s Bay bowlers make strong start at National Summer GamesHawke's Bay has sent 50 athletes to contest six sports in Christchurch.11 Dec 09:24 PM
New ZealandMould, damp, broken heat pumps: Dunedin student flats fall short in major government sweepInspectors issued 23 warnings, 12 improvement notices and four escalations.11 Dec 09:05 PM
New ZealandFormer Gloriavale leader Howard Temple arrives at Greymouth District CourtFormer Gloriavale leader Howard Temple arrives at Greymouth District Court ahead of his sentencing for long running sex offending against nine women and girls. Video / Anna LeaskWatch11 Dec 08:54 PM
BusinessBorrowers get refunds in $15m student loan errorMore than 150,000 student loan borrowers were affected by the error.11 Dec 08:31 PM
New ZealandThe 90-year-old widower who walked 7300km in three years He walked many miles with his wife, and many more to process his grief after her death.11 Dec 08:20 PM
