New ZealandKorean BBQ jerky recalled over fears of metal contaminationMPI says the US-imported snack may contain pieces of metal.29 Oct 04:21 AM
New ZealandWoman now living in 'state of survival mode' after partner's meth-fuelled attackHe head-butted her, slammed her hand in a car door then kicked her with steel-cap boots.29 Oct 04:00 AM
New Zealand'Successful week of disrupting criminals': Police hail firearms operationThe week-long operation involved police from New Zealand and Australia.29 Oct 03:54 AM
Politics'We're not sending a junior': Govt deploys NZDF officer to Israel amid Gaza conflict after US requestThe deployment will initially be for six weeks, according to the Defence Minister.29 Oct 03:51 AM
WorldDeath in paradise: NZ woman's body found in Phuket hotel roomThai media say the 47-year-old Kiwi's death in Phuket is still under investigation.29 Oct 03:42 AM
New Zealand‘Really stoked’: Grassroots push powers Māori roll voter surge in GisborneTurnout on the Māori roll surged 40.5%, from 3657 voters in 2022 to 5139 this year.29 Oct 03:34 AM
Politics‘Not a complete pushover’: Hipkins shuts door on Green Party doubts over CGT bottom lineLabour is adamant it won't shift from the tax policy it released yesterday. 29 Oct 03:24 AM
New ZealandCouncil building skinks a new Marine Parade home as part of $37m flood planThe project will protect Maraenui and Te Awa and allow 400 new homes to be built.29 Oct 03:18 AM
ChristchurchNZ’s fastest man revealed as Larry the Lamb’s secret sprinter Canterbury’s beloved mascot won the NPC final's mascot race. Now it's revealed why.29 Oct 03:08 AM
New ZealandCan you help solve Gisborne father’s homicide? Police want info on HyundaiInformation sought on movements of a stolen car possibly linked to homicide inquiry. 29 Oct 03:02 AM
New Zealand‘Jurassic justice has been served’: Stolen dino reunited with its familyPolice found the missing model dinosaur after a search warrant on October 23.29 Oct 03:01 AM
New ZealandSealed with a fist bump: Mayor promises 'high-performing' council at swearing-inRotorua Mayor Tania Tapsell, councillors and community boards begin the new triennium.29 Oct 03:00 AM
New ZealandANZ mobile app, internet banking stops working: Issues persist for customersBy 4.50pm today, more than 8000 reports of issues with ANZ banking had been lodged.29 Oct 02:56 AM
New Zealand'Absolutely stoked': First kiwi chick hatches on Waiheke IslandTrail cameras caught the tiny chick exploring bush near Te Matuku Peninsula.29 Oct 02:54 AM
New ZealandNo, Dannevirke High School is not for sale for $1Year 13 students signed off with some classic humour before heading into NCEA exams.29 Oct 02:49 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandMP's bill pulled from the biscuit tin - is NZ closer to a social media ban for kids?'We have to try because this is just getting so out of control,' MP Catherine Wedd says.29 Oct 02:49 AM
BusinessThis Auckland suburb has lost its Domino’s Pizza to liquidationCreditors are unlikely to receive any money, liquidators say.29 Oct 02:05 AM
New ZealandAfternoon quiz: What year was the Concorde’s first flight?Test your brains with the Herald's afternoon quiz.29 Oct 02:00 AM
New ZealandMetService weather: October 29, 2025MetService weather: October 29, 2025Watch29 Oct 01:57 AM
New Zealand'Locals helping locals': New platform connects home care providers, clientsIt aims to cut a fairer deal for service providers and people who need a hand at home.29 Oct 01:40 AM
New ZealandTimbersports world champ Jack Jordon on The CountryJamie Mackay's guests include Todd Charteris, Tracy Brown, Hunter McGregor and Jack Jordon29 Oct 01:21 AM
New ZealandPolice probe NZ insurer over alleged links to 'dark fleet' shipping Iranian, Russian oilReuters claim Maritime Mutual provided them insurance so they could enter ports.29 Oct 12:43 AM
New Zealand'Incompetent but good intentions': Tradie cleared of most fraud chargesJason Lambert accused of taking on concreting and landscaping jobs but not finishing them.29 Oct 12:24 AM
New ZealandFirst kiwi chick hatches on Waiheke IslandTen kiwi were released onto Waiheke Island for the first time in May this year in a conservation milestone, and now a kiwi chick has been hatched. Supplied / Save the KiwiWatch29 Oct 12:17 AM
New Zealand'Final nail in the coffin': Kerikeri Street Party cancelled amid road closuresMore than 4000 revellers usually flock to the post-half marathon celebration.29 Oct 12:00 AM
New ZealandIronMāori triathlon returns to Napier with 1500 athletes aged 5 to 90'IronMāori saved my life. It dared me to set goals I would never have dreamed possible.'28 Oct 11:54 PM
New ZealandWellington Mayor-elect Andrew Little announces Ben McNulty as his deputy mayorMcNulty, a fellow Labour councillor, will serve as deputy for the first half of the term, in a novel new arrangement set up by Little. Video / Mark MitchellWatch28 Oct 11:53 PM
New ZealandTwo more yellow-legged hornet queens found on Auckland's North ShoreThe invasive species can devastate honeybee colonies and crop yields.28 Oct 11:51 PM
New ZealandNZ Herald Live: Chris Hipkins speaks to mediaChris Hipkins speaks to the media after addressing the Council of Trade Unions at their biennial conference.Watch28 Oct 11:41 PM
PoliticsLuxon flies into South Korea ahead of Trump dinnerThe Prime Minister is in Gyeongju for Apec.28 Oct 11:37 PM
New ZealandSophie Siers new chair of Hawke’s Bay Regional CouncilSiers thanked former chair Hinewai Ormsby for her dedication, especially after cyclone.28 Oct 11:20 PM
WellingtonIncoming Wellington Mayor Andrew Little announces his deputy as Labour allyKey council appointments will last half a term to promote accountability in council.28 Oct 11:12 PM
PremiumPremiumCartoonsRod EmmersonRod Emmerson’s cartoons: Week of October 27 - November 2Rod Emmerson's take on the week.28 Oct 11:10 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionRichard PrebbleRichard Prebble: New Zealand's pointless 'war' with the Cook Islands must endOPINION: New Zealand has cut $18m in aid that funds Cook Islands health and education.28 Oct 11:00 PM
