AucklandBig bill for rail link: Mayor backs 7.9% rates hike despite cost pressuresPublic consultation on the annual plan and rates rise closes on March 29.05 Mar 02:19 AM
AucklandUncertainty over Kaimanawa horse muster amid fears for future of herdKHH says 149 animals must be rehomed in 2026 or the herd could exceed 1000 in three years.05 Mar 02:18 AM
AucklandEx-charity boss and SkyCity Casino VIP accused of misappropriating more than $2mMatekino Marshall is accused of using forged document to maintain his high-roller status.05 Mar 02:16 AM
New ZealandAfternoon quiz: What is the surname of British singer Adele?Test your brain with the Herald's afternoon quiz.05 Mar 02:00 AM
New ZealandRotorua retailer accused of selling nangs appears in courtPolice allege he illegally sold nitrous oxide 'for recreational use' despite warnings.05 Mar 01:55 AM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsMinistry considers uses of AI in war, ex-Air Force MP says front line wants more people and bulletsOfficials were quizzed by an former airman about the use of AI in combat.05 Mar 01:49 AM
PoliticsWatch: Act's David Seymour responds to criticism from Auckland MayorWayne Brown was critical of Seymour's approach to housing planning. Video / Mark MitchellWatch05 Mar 01:40 AM
Sport'You never know': Jamie Joseph gutted but not ruling out All Blacks' top job in futureRival Rennie was first to message him after the announcement. 05 Mar 01:01 AM
PoliticsAct 'embarrassed' as parliamentary committee backs social media ban for under-16s Parmjeet Parmar, who initiated the inquiry, says outcome was predetermined.05 Mar 12:59 AM
New ZealandJamie Joseph reacts after missing out on All Blacks head coach roleHighlanders coach Jamie Joseph speaks after missing out on the All Blacks head coaching role, saying the race was “tight” and backing Dave Rennie to succeed. Video \ Ben TomsettWatch05 Mar 12:45 AM
New Zealand'Wily navigator': Shane Jones talks Winston Peters on The CountryOn today's show: Shane Jones, Phil Holden, Alex Tait and Chris Russell.05 Mar 12:36 AM
AucklandNeighbours say woman stayed in sleepout destroyed by fireA body was found inside the sleepout in Ōtāhuhu after it caught alight last night. 05 Mar 12:32 AM
New ZealandFire in Bethlehem, TaurangaEmergency services at the scene of a fire in Bethlehem, Tauranga.Watch05 Mar 12:22 AM
New ZealandFine Hawke’s Bay weekend ahead as scooter riders hit the highway to WellingtonMetService expects sun and mid-20s highs across Hawke's Bay all weekend.05 Mar 12:15 AM
New ZealandRotorua to host Super Rugby clash after Tonga funding shortfallRotorua will host the city's first Super Rugby game since 2018 in April. 05 Mar 12:09 AM
AucklandRare whale dies after being rescued from inner Auckland harbour stranding, found 18km awayTwo women spent the night in sleeping bags on rocks to be next to the dead whale. 04 Mar 11:58 PM
New ZealandPolice probe cause of fatal Ōtāhuhu sleepout firePolice are working to establish the cause of a fatal sleepout fire at a South Auckland property. Video \ Anna HeathWatch04 Mar 11:51 PM
AucklandMan runs from Ponsonby house as fire breaks out in spate of destructive blazesThe first fire broke out in an Ōtāhuhu home at 9pm. 04 Mar 11:45 PM
New ZealandMultisport athlete who survived Mt Cook fall dies after Christchurch bike crashThe keen cyclist was hit by a car while riding on Evans Pass Rd, Sumner.04 Mar 11:41 PM
New ZealandWhat Northlanders need to know about this week’s mystery shakesESNZ manually logged six small quakes in Northland between March 1 and March 4. 04 Mar 11:37 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionAudrey YoungAudrey Young: Winston Peters can't resist crack at PM over Iran fumbleOPINION: 'Why didn't you call [me], then no one will have misspoken?'04 Mar 11:33 PM
New Zealand'Very high risk of imminent offending': Court keeps sex offender detainedDouglas-Finch has lived under detention at Matawhāiti Residence for nine years.04 Mar 11:26 PM
New ZealandFire and police at house fire in Auckland's PonsonbySenior station officer Michael Manning talks to the Herald about a house fire in Tawariki St, Ponsonby. Video \ Jason DordayWatch04 Mar 11:19 PM
Crime'Appalling scenes': Charges laid after passengers hang out of car windows in Auckland gang funeralFour women aged 27 to 37 now face dangerous driving charges in court.04 Mar 11:04 PM
New ZealandNew animal rules: Tougher dog limits and new chook licence but cats untouchedDog owners face new leash requirements for pets and no-go areas in Tauranga.04 Mar 11:02 PM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsDid Nicola Willis promise to reduce food prices? Labour says soThe debate continued on Wednesday with both parties far from common ground. 04 Mar 10:41 PM
New ZealandKiwi's narrow escape from Dubai before Iran missile hit his hotelAirspace across much of the Middle East has since been closed or restricted.04 Mar 10:26 PM
New ZealandTāiko Critical Minerals debuts on NZXTāiko plans to start commercial production on the West Coast in 2028.04 Mar 10:04 PM
ChristchurchGreat white shark scare: Fears of apex predator off Canterbury unfounded after tag washes ashoreTracker came off 2.8m female near Stewart Island and drifted hundreds of kilometres.04 Mar 10:00 PM
CrimeMan, woman charged over South Auckland shooting after police come across man with gunshot wound Police were patrolling when they heard what sounded like gunfire on Saturday.04 Mar 09:45 PM
New ZealandLarge fire breaks out in PonsonbyVideo of the fire just after 10am showed a large plume of grey smoke coming from a property. Video / SuppliedWatch04 Mar 09:38 PM
New ZealandSeniors stranded in Doha amid outbreak of war feel ‘on holiday’ after Kiwi steps inThe trio, aged 78, 79 and 83, were stranded in Doha en route to Oslo, as airspaces shut.04 Mar 09:28 PM
New ZealandSecond man charged after granddad gunned down in courier van 18 months agoA 35-year-old man is due to appear in Manukau District Court today. 04 Mar 09:24 PM
New Zealand'We just want to help': Couple’s $30 dinners gain an online followingJodie and David Turner share affordable family dinners on TikTok and Facebook.04 Mar 09:13 PM
