New ZealandOne person dies after two-vehicle crash near MatamataEmergency services were called to the scene at 12.15pm.01 Feb 04:39 AM
New Zealand'No structural concern': Sinkhole opens near bridge in Welcome BayRepairs are underway today, with detours and delays expected for motorists.01 Feb 04:28 AM
Wellington'Pretty icky': NZ professor named in Epstein files says disgraced financier offered $75k for book on LolitaBrian Boyd says he did not know about Jeffrey Epstein's crimes when they first met.01 Feb 04:07 AM
New ZealandPolice end recovery operations at Mount Maunganui as six landslide victims formally identified'We are very relieved for the families that all their loved ones have now been returned.' 01 Feb 02:40 AM
SailingNorthland woman makes history as part of first all-female crew to sail around the worldThe Famous Project CIC write themselves into the history books completing the Jules Verne Trophy. Video / worldsailingWatch01 Feb 02:07 AM
ChristchurchVehicle compliance company employee awarded $47k after sacking amid business downturnCanterbury Vehicle Compliance's actions in dismissing Wendy Darrell were unjustified.01 Feb 02:00 AM
New ZealandAfternoon quiz: In what year was the website Trade Me launched?Test your brain with the Herald's afternoon quiz.01 Feb 02:00 AM
New ZealandFuel visible in water after Akaroa boat capsize, wildlife teams on standbyThe Black Cat cruise boat had 2240 litres of marine diesel fuel on board.01 Feb 01:41 AM
New ZealandOne seriously injured, road closed following Matamata crashThe crash on Puketutu Rd was reported to police at about 12.15pm.01 Feb 01:12 AM
New ZealandOne dead, another seriously injured in Otago crashThe Glenorchy-Routeburn Rd remains partially blocked following this morning's crash.01 Feb 12:54 AM
New Zealand'Ruinous for our region': Sir Sam Neill, Sir Grahame Sydney fight planned gold mineSantana Minerals' Otago endeavour is the country’s largest new gold project in decades.01 Feb 12:24 AM
New ZealandFirefighter makes obscene gesture after speaking to Prime MinisterFire and Emergency are investigating after a video was posted online of the rude gesture. Video / SuppliedWatch01 Feb 12:17 AM
New ZealandSecurity guard caught trying to sell 'cocaine' on Instagram video while in uniform Chavez Stewart later claimed the powder was flour and Panadol.01 Feb 12:00 AM
New Zealand'Be uplifted': Surfers paddle out to remember Mauao landslide victimsThe tribute was held beside the Billabong Grom Comp junior surf event.31 Jan 11:24 PM
New Zealand'May not be a lot of sleeping': Sticky night for Aucklanders as heavy rain hits southFiordland is under a heavy rain watch until 3pm Monday.31 Jan 11:16 PM
New ZealandFormer student stalked, harassed teacher for years, then had affair with her husband The woman's obsession with the teacher has caused 'irreparable damage'.31 Jan 10:00 PM
New ZealandRule change: 12-month prescriptions will be ‘less stressful’ for patientsA Hawke's Bay medical centre is welcoming the rule change for 12-month prescriptions.31 Jan 10:00 PM
New ZealandYear-long prescriptions start, but pharmacists warn of strainPatients on stable long-term medicines may now get one script for 12 months.31 Jan 09:53 PM
New ZealandMan critically injured outside Napier nightclubThe 46-year-old was found unresponsive on the ground at around 1am.31 Jan 09:44 PM
New Zealand'Loved so deeply': Family comforted teen landslide victims spent final days togetherA memorial service for Max Furse-Kee next week will be livestreamed for mourners.31 Jan 09:27 PM
New ZealandPerson killed in Gisborne car crashOne person has died following a crash in Anaura Bay early this morning.31 Jan 09:03 PM
New ZealandGuests evacuated after large blaze at luxury Fiordland LodgeFirefighters were called to the lodge on the Te Anau Milford Highway late last night.31 Jan 08:34 PM
New ZealandNZ Herald Morning News Update | At least 200 dead in mine collapse in Congo, boat capsizes in AkaroaNZ Herald Morning News Update | At least 200 dead in mine collapse in Congo, boat capsizes in Akaroa, Israel kills 28 in Gaza strike. Video / NZ HeraldWatch31 Jan 08:07 PM
New ZealandInvestigators head to Akaroa after ferry groundingInvestigators want passengers' photos, videos and phone data from the trip.31 Jan 06:48 PM
New Zealand'Absurd waste of public money': Labour hits out at $150k road cone hotlineA WorkSafe review found excessive cone use at just 6% of 250 sites inspected.31 Jan 05:29 PM
New ZealandTragedies, disasters: Earlier events revisitedAt least 11 other major Bay of Plenty events have left their scars since 1950.31 Jan 05:00 PM
OpinionGlenn DwightGlenn Dwight: My quest to rate every biscuit in the sampler boxOPINION: Glenn Dwight risks more "biscuit hate mail" with a fresh sampler ranking.31 Jan 04:53 PM
PremiumPremiumLetters to the EditorLetters: Trump’s Nato comment brought tear to my eye as I recalled dad’s stories from Cassino OPINION: Even T20 cricket games are struggling to reach their maximum overs.31 Jan 04:19 PM
New ZealandPastures Past: When rural fires smouldered and sometimes sparked suspicionSome blazes were blamed on arson, with rewards and police inquiries launched.31 Jan 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: Let us not burn our American relationship out of spiteOPINION: Administrations change, and so do its politicians and policies.31 Jan 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'Full of excuses': ACC nightmare for electrician with crushed testicleDoctor who assessed man paid $1 million by ACC in 2024 for checking almost 900 people.31 Jan 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionHeather du Plessis-AllanHeather du Plessis-Allan: Hipkins can’t be blamed for trying to seize the moment at the MountOPINION: AA Insurance has halted new cover for homes in flood-prone Westport.31 Jan 04:00 PM
OpinionKem OrmondKem Ormond: Top soil tips from an abundant vege gardenOPINION: Kem Ormond swears by compost and 'chop and drop' to build rich soil.31 Jan 04:00 PM
AucklandWatch: Court releases graphic images of blood-soaked couple implicated in bizarre killingSeveral images show a man smeared in blood clutching a bloodied hunting knife. 31 Jan 04:00 PM
