PremiumPremiumNew ZealandHas Tory Whanau's experience put women off running for mayor?There are no female candidates in Wellington's mayoral race this year.18 Jun 07:26 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandMagic man: Meet the one psychiatrist approved to prescribe magic mushroomsMinister David Seymour says no 'reefer madness' over psilocybin because it works.18 Jun 07:09 AM
New ZealandPolice use drone in search for missing woman in ChristchurchElisabeth Nicholls vanished from a retirement village in Riccarton two weeks ago.18 Jun 07:00 AM
New Zealand'Angel of a fireman': 87kg St Bernard saved by sandwich in house fire tragedy The family pet was burned on his eye, nose and elbow, but he is on the mend. 18 Jun 07:00 AM
New ZealandWoman's 'unexplained' death in hospital was unrelated to assault days earlierThe man who assaulted her cannot be named due to a pending appeal.18 Jun 06:56 AM
New ZealandPolice warn gangs after major drug operationPolice arrested 20 Greazy Dogs members over alleged meth crimes in Bay of Plenty.18 Jun 06:04 AM
New ZealandDrones could be coming to farm sheds and beaches near youAt Fieldays’ first Drone Zone, manufacturers and businesses had the chance to showcase how drones are revolutionising farming and fishing. Video / Maryana GarciaWatch18 Jun 06:01 AM
New ZealandEx-Outlaws leader bought guns for protection while on parole, sold meth to pay for themThe convicted drug dealer was a friend of murdered Outlaws president Peter Lui. 18 Jun 06:00 AM
New ZealandUFC star Dan Hooker invites women to backyard brawls with $50k prizeIsrael Adesanya helped announce the event in a video Hooker posted to Facebook.18 Jun 05:59 AM
PoliticsBootcamps: Minister admits teen death derailed pilot participantsThe participant's death was unrelated to the pilot, according to Oranga Tamariki.18 Jun 05:48 AM
New Zealand'Life-changing': International flights return to Hamilton AirportJetstar's first planes to Sydney and Gold Coast have taken off from Hamilton this week.18 Jun 05:23 AM
New ZealandPerson dies after being run over by own vehiclePolice closed Lewis St at 10.45am for investigation.18 Jun 04:58 AM
New Zealand'Awful incident': Teen girl seriously injured by car outside Nelson collegeEmergency services were called to the scene about 3.15pm.18 Jun 04:51 AM
New ZealandFather, daughter steal $190k in ATM heist, $159k still missingThe pair's sentencing was delayed to give them time to recall where the missing money is.18 Jun 04:09 AM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsWillis: Greens' claim of $700m KiwiSaver hole ‘wrong’, cost could be fraction of that'More like in the quantum of between $100 and $200 million,' says Willis.18 Jun 04:00 AM
New ZealandThe Country: Winston Peters on geopoliticsWinston Peters, Jane Smith, Mike McIntyre, Warwick Catto and Jamie Strang.18 Jun 03:43 AM
PoliticsIwi leader rules out settlement under this Govt after minister’s sovereignty comments '[We are] just as staunch and ferocious in saying we hold sovereignty over our own.'18 Jun 03:28 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandTop cop allowed failed recruits into police collegeAssistant Commissioner Jill Rogers admitted letting two failed applicants into training.18 Jun 03:23 AM
New ZealandMissing Phillips children's harsh winter: Fourth birthday on the runThe King Country bush is cold and wet, making conditions very harsh.18 Jun 03:13 AM
New ZealandMelatonin to be available over the counter at NZ pharmaciesAssociate Health Minister David Seymour announcing Melatonin will be available at pharmacies. Video / Mark MitchellWatch18 Jun 03:02 AM
New ZealandAfternoon quiz: Who wrote the epic poem Paradise Lost?Test your knowledge with the Herald's afternoon quiz.18 Jun 03:00 AM
New ZealandExclusive: Top police officer approved lowering of recruits' fitness standardsAssistant Commissioner Jill Rogers allowed at least two failed applicants to enter police college.Watch18 Jun 03:00 AM
New Zealand'I hate him': Partner of slain Tribesman lays blame for death at president's feetMark 'Shark' Hohua was allegedly killed in a 'hot-box' beating for spending gang funds.18 Jun 03:00 AM
New ZealandOranga Tamariki execs defend the Government's bootcamp pilotThe Government's military-style bootcamp pilot is nearing an end and Oranga Tamariki executives are defending not releasing the level of re-offending. Video / Mark MitchellWatch18 Jun 02:51 AM
New ZealandWildest Dish, live cook-offWildest Dish, live cook-off at the final judging session for the Monteith’s Wild Food Challenge in Auckland. Video \ Jason DordayWatch18 Jun 02:50 AM
New ZealandAlleged Napier pharmacy burglar caught, stolen fragrances returned to storeSimilar products were taken in the two other raids, and in break-ins at two other stores.18 Jun 02:32 AM
New ZealandMelatonin to be sold over counter at NZ pharmacies, 'magic mushroom' rules relaxedThe Government has also approved the use of psilosybin, known as magic mushrooms.18 Jun 02:12 AM
New ZealandTruck containing contaminated asbestos rolls, blocking Waikato Expressway'The Expressway will reopen once the clean-up is complete, which may take a few hours.' 18 Jun 01:09 AM
New ZealandHospital machete attacker broke wife's lover's skullFuatai Iona had repeatedly refused to give his wife a divorce in the preceding months.18 Jun 01:06 AM
New Zealand'It's frustrating': Fire truck shortage for supermarket fire angers unionFirefighters had to call an aerial truck from Hamilton for the Auckland blaze.18 Jun 01:05 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandOn The Up: 'Pacific's Strongest' - Dannevirke man drags Samoan bus down the road by himself Jarna Mihaere weighs 165kg, and he needed all of that.18 Jun 01:03 AM
CrimeBaby-killing Mobster loathed being called 'kid killer' in prison, so he murdered againDonovan Duff was already serving a life sentence. He was handed another one today.18 Jun 12:40 AM
New ZealandKiwiRail charged over Aratere ferry groundingThe ferry grounded on June 21, 2024, with 47 people on board.18 Jun 12:33 AM
New ZealandPolice raid Greazy Dogs gang: Claim 'significant blow' with five arrests, $1.5m assets seizedFive members and associates of motorcycle gang charged with meth offences.17 Jun 11:57 PM