New Zealand‘We need to move faster': Calls to ban portable pools after baby drowns on Boxing DayAssociate Coroner: 'The cost of these pools has become the lives of children'. 04 Mar 03:00 PM
New Zealand'Target for elimination': Israel threatens to kill next Iranian leaderAir strikes continue to rock the Middle East.04 Mar 07:59 AM
New Zealand2500 cases of Steinlager recalled after mislabelled beer accidentally sold as alcohol-free'People avoiding alcohol should not consume this product.'04 Mar 07:56 AM
New Zealand'Body in the boot' murder trial: Accused killer gives evidence to say he didn't do itThe trial continues for Michael Rodger, accused of murdering Richard Leman in 2023. 04 Mar 07:52 AM
New Zealand'Absolutely terrified': Three Kiwis in their 70s and 80s stranded in QatarA daughter of one of the travellers says the trio have heard nothing from the Government.04 Mar 06:00 AM
New ZealandFrom dive trip to black market: How a deckhand’s side hustle cost him thousandsSpooner was one of 26 people caught in 2025 selling recreational seafood illegally.04 Mar 06:00 AM
New ZealandRetailer faces prison time for allegedly selling nitrous oxide canistersPolice allege the man ignored repeated warnings to stop selling the substance.04 Mar 05:41 AM
PoliticsBondi terror attack could have happened in New Zealand, NZSIS saysThe intelligence agency stood up a team to monitor anti-Semitic terror. 04 Mar 05:14 AM
New ZealandCouple who found $232,000 in drug-dealer's cash in their ceiling can keep $40,000Whoever placed the vacuum-packed cash in the ceiling remains a mystery.04 Mar 04:54 AM
New ZealandMother of baby who died of head injuries admits lying to police, but claims father slapped himPoseidyn Reigns Hemopo-Pickering, of Manurewa, died in September 2020.04 Mar 04:51 AM
New ZealandGuns and suspected meth lab seized in Riverhead gang raidOfficers seized an M4-style rifle and a 3D-printed semi-automatic pistol.04 Mar 04:46 AM
New ZealandThe votes are in: Meet Rotorua's newest elected representativesThe Rotorua Lakes Community Board byelection was held to fill two vacant seats.04 Mar 04:11 AM
New ZealandOlympian skateboarder suffers horror injury after fall at competitionAussie Olympian Chloe Covell broke her finger after tumbling off her skateboard at the Belco Jam competition in Canberra. Video / Chloe CovellWatch04 Mar 04:08 AM
New ZealandWhy an iconic ice cream flavour is vanishing from supermarket freezersThe divisive rum and raisin has been pushed out to make way for 'modern flavours'.04 Mar 04:00 AM
New ZealandIran strikes: Is it time for New Zealand to take a stronger stance?Spain may lose all American trade after PM Pedro Sanchez called the attacks illegal.04 Mar 04:00 AM
New ZealandSunny weekend feast: Meatball fest, beer day and Holi colour party in Hawke's BayCuisine, culture and colour feature this weekend.04 Mar 04:00 AM
Auckland'No giant button': Bishop pushes back on Seymour over Auckland density mapsMayor Wayne Brown refuses to spend millions on maps before new housing law.04 Mar 04:00 AM
New ZealandCovid career change pays off for Bay farmerThe 28-year-old now contract-milks 1100 cows on a 290ha farm near Kawerau.04 Mar 04:00 AM
New ZealandReward offered: Napier rowing-boat builder appeals for return of stolen $25,000 package'If they drop them off somewhere and let us know, no questions asked.'04 Mar 04:00 AM
New ZealandIran strikes: Is it time for New Zealand to take a stronger stance?The US and Israel ramp up strikes on Iran as Europe is pulled in — how close is wider global involvement? Robert Patman breaks down what could happen next, on The Front Page.Watch04 Mar 03:55 AM
New ZealandMFAT fixes SafeTravel technical issues amid conflict with IranSome Kiwis reported feeling 'quite panicked' that the site was not working.04 Mar 03:46 AM
New ZealandCyanide confirmed as toxic chemical behind NZ school scare that sent four to hospitalEmergency crews found a low reading of hydrogen cyanide at St Joseph's School.04 Mar 03:00 AM
CrimeJury returns verdict for K Rd trio who pack-raped German tourist on New Year’s DayThe men drove the intoxicated teen to a deserted carpark in a borrowed van.04 Mar 03:00 AM
New ZealandThe atheist priest who reckons we have a thing or two to learn from religion'What religion does is it's always pushing people to go further beyond.'04 Mar 02:42 AM
WellingtonMan charged with murdering woman at Raumati Beach house The woman was found dead at a Raumati Beach house on February 8. 04 Mar 02:29 AM
New ZealandTauranga extends post-storm recovery period as landslide risks remainThere are still 15 yellow‑placarded and four red‑placarded buildings.04 Mar 02:28 AM
OpinionHow Dutch-style glasshouses could reshape food securityOPINION: In Australia, protected cropping is gaining popularity, off a small base.04 Mar 02:15 AM
New ZealandHarley hearse offers one last ride in style A family member can ride pillion on the bike beside the casket on its trip.04 Mar 02:03 AM
New ZealandHe just turned 100 - and still drives a MustangRotorua's Ivan Deadman credits his active lifestyle for his long life.04 Mar 02:03 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionRichard Prebble: Affordability politics – what Luxon, Hipkins and Seymour's speeches really told votersOPINION: Christopher Luxon offered 37 initiatives but little sense of priority or empathy.04 Mar 02:00 AM
New ZealandAfternoon quiz: How many distinct bones are typically found in a single human hand?Test your brain with the Herald's afternoon quiz.04 Mar 02:00 AM
New Zealand'Meth-addled' pair's $70k crime wave led police on dangerous pursuitThey stole cars, a caravan and broke into a man's home, threatening him at knifepoint.04 Mar 01:59 AM
PoliticsPM, Immigration Minister questioned over visas amid Middle East conflictThe Prime Minister has had to clarify his comments in Parliament. Video / Mark MitchellWatch04 Mar 01:39 AM
New ZealandThe Country: Another positive GDT resultOn today: Christopher Luxon, Michael Harvey, Maegen Blom, Jack O'Connor, Matt Bolger. 04 Mar 01:35 AM
