New ZealandNZ's hottest day, wettest and sunniest centre: 2025 weather wrap for BoPSmall town records NZ's top temperature of 2025 at a sizzling 35.6C.08 Jan 01:03 AM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand‘We’re a different kettle of fish’: Inside the three-year police investigation that busted the Comancheros gangJared Savage pieces together four different covert investigations which targeted the gang.08 Jan 01:00 AM
New ZealandThree-year-old boy's body found on New Year's Day at Auckland villaThe home’s owners, understood to be related to the child, were away at the time.08 Jan 12:33 AM
CrimePolice search for car stolen at gunpoint on Boxing DayThe 2009 dark Volkswagen hatchback has mag wheels, stickers and RBZ53 plates.08 Jan 12:19 AM
AucklandPerson seriously hurt after being trapped under vehicle in AucklandEmergency crews lifted the vehicle to free the trapped person.08 Jan 12:13 AM
New ZealandNew home for rare skinks taking shape on Napier’s Marine ParadeFewer than 10 skinks have been found, though up to 100 may live on the coast.08 Jan 12:06 AM
New ZealandSummer injury surge: Holiday hotspot racks up 7700 ACC claimsHundreds of injuries across the region were linked to swimming and surfing.08 Jan 12:00 AM
New ZealandPerson in serious condition after incident at Dunedin beachEmergency services were called to the St Clair Esplanade just before 11am.07 Jan 11:15 PM
New ZealandWatch: Hundreds of lightning strikes recorded as 'amazing' electrical storm hits'We were all listening for the thunder and we were like, ‘there’s no thunder'.'07 Jan 11:04 PM
New ZealandWorker seriously injured at Motueka industrial siteEmergency services were called to Little Sydney St shortly after 8am.07 Jan 11:00 PM
New ZealandOne of first NZ women to climb Mt Cook lies in unmarked grave – a 13yo’s quest to honour herJane Thomson was 57 when she successfully climbed Aoraki/Mt Cook in 1916.07 Jan 11:00 PM
New ZealandEx-Kaipara councillor avoids conviction over shop assaultsJudge Greg Davis ruled a conviction would outweigh the comparatively low-level offending. 07 Jan 11:00 PM
New Zealand2025 climate summary: Hottest places around NZ revealedFour of the five warmest years have occurred since 2021 as the climate heats.07 Jan 10:49 PM
New Zealand'Tragic outcome': Young tramper mourned by community after body found near Lake ŌhauConnor Purvis, 20, was found after a nearly week long search near Mt Huxley.07 Jan 10:37 PM
New Zealand'Extreme fire danger' as 37C scorcher looms, alerts issued for hot spotsForecasts of 30C+ in multiple centres will see a scorching end to this week. 07 Jan 10:16 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandBusinessman loses $11.5k in bank transfer error, wages five-year legal battle to ID recipientThe wrongful recipient claimed she thought the money was 'inheritance'. 07 Jan 10:00 PM
New ZealandSwimmers urged to check rivers for toxic algae risk this weekHawke's Bay Regional Council tracks key sites and posts alerts on its website.07 Jan 09:44 PM
New ZealandNZDF joins search for tramper missing in Kahurangi National ParkAn NH90 helicopter and four specialist canyon teams are scouring the area.07 Jan 09:41 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandThe $600k zone: Families paying premium for homes near Auckland's most exclusive schoolsFind out exactly how much you have to pay to live in every school zone in Auckland. 07 Jan 09:00 PM
New ZealandElderly Wānaka man who died after being trapped under vehicle at home is named Police say David Simmers, 85, was unable to be revived.07 Jan 08:38 PM
New ZealandBay of Plenty electrical storm: Lightning strikes in RotoruaSpectacular lightning strikes that lit up the sky over Rotorua on Wednesday night were captured from Western Heights. Video / Sue AtkinsonWatch07 Jan 07:40 PM
AucklandSeventh road death of 2026 after rural crash north of AucklandThe crash closed Pine Valley Rd for several hours yesterday and left one other injured.07 Jan 07:25 PM
New ZealandNZ Herald Headlines | Thursday January 8, 2025Morning Headlines | Nestle baby formula recalled over toxin fears, ACC gym-related injury data revealed | Thursday January 8, 2025Watch07 Jan 07:06 PM
New Zealand'You are the difference': Community donates $265k for Tauranga foodbankMore than 3000 people have already received food thanks to donations from annual appeal. 07 Jan 05:00 PM
New ZealandPolice veteran to take on The Goat after diagnosis of rare heart diseaseThe Rotorua detective’s heart now relies on a pacemaker and defibrillator.07 Jan 05:00 PM
New ZealandDairy expo returns to Bedford Park in FebruaryThe two-day expo runs at Bedford Park, Matamata, on February 18 and 19.07 Jan 04:03 PM
New ZealandFrom Zimbabwe to Bay of Plenty: Couple’s long road to a new beginningThe story of the Dodds and their truffle farm was widely read on The Country in 2025.07 Jan 04:01 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionBen FrancisBen Francis: The six players who could become All Blacks centurions OPINION: Which players could join the 15 others to have played 100 tests for New Zealand?07 Jan 04:01 PM
New ZealandMorning quiz: Which South American country has the equator, the Andes and the Amazon all within its borders?Test your brains with the Herald's morning quiz.07 Jan 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionJonathan Ayling: Some of us need a refresher on the rules-based system of government OPINION: Sovereignty rests with the people of a nation – governments rule only by consent.07 Jan 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: It’s not too late to rescue your New Year resolutionsOPINION: Small tweaks may beat grand resolutions that often fizzle by week one.07 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandHealing and life lessons from horses in WaikatoEquine-assisted therapist Sue & her healing horses were a big hit on The Country in 2025.07 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandSerial Auckland fraudster ran $110k trade debt under false nameJudge Jude Claire Ryan weighed 158 prior convictions in jailing him.07 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandRodeo crowd scatters as bull breaks fenceAn 800kg bull ran through a fence and into the crowd at a Far North Rodeo event. Video / Jonelle WeretaWatch07 Jan 04:00 PM
