New ZealandWatch: Morning commute turns chaotic as driver lashes out in road rage clash Police confirmed they have received no formal complaints about the incident.17 Oct 05:00 AM
New Zealand‘Forced our hands’: Firefighters walk off job over stalled talksBay of Plenty firefighters were among 2000 nationwide who walked off the job for one hour.17 Oct 04:35 AM
CrimeSon of prominent man charged with shooting at people in TaurangaPolice allege he had a shotgun, a prohibited .22 rifle and multiple rounds of ammunition.17 Oct 04:21 AM
New ZealandAkl councillor says son racially profiled: Supermarket makes him pay twice after shoplifting claimFoodstuffs apologised and repaid the boy after Lotu Fuli complained on his behalf. 17 Oct 04:00 AM
New ZealandBucklands Beach double-homicide: No persons of interest two weeks onEmergency services responded to the suspicious fire where a father and son were killed.17 Oct 03:56 AM
New ZealandThree charged after serious assault in HamiltonTwo 20-year-old men and one 18-year-old woman have been charged. 17 Oct 03:51 AM
New ZealandWhittaker's chocolate prices to rise, blames operating, ingredients cost hikesCustomers reacted to the news online and noted that cocoa prices have recently fallen. 17 Oct 03:35 AM
New Zealand‘A very challenging time’: St John staffer recounts Whakaari response tollSix rescue helicopters were dispatched within minutes of the eruption alert.17 Oct 03:34 AM
New ZealandMan accused of armed taxi robbery appears in courtThe charges relate to an incident in Rotorua early on Thursday.17 Oct 03:27 AM
New ZealandWaitomo, Ruapehu 'still coming to terms' with flood damageSome major roads are due to reopen today.17 Oct 03:04 AM
Crime'You chose this': Drink driver was 110km over speed limit before killing two sistersCCTV footage of his speed, if shown in court, would cause outrage, the judge said. 17 Oct 03:01 AM
New ZealandThree staff across Eastland Group and Trust Tairāwhiti paid more than $1.35m in 2025The largest figure would place that person ninth on the list of highest-earning NZ CEOs.17 Oct 03:00 AM
New ZealandVeteran grower 'gobsmacked' to win Horticulture Bledisloe CupAndrew Fenton has spent 50 years growing kiwifruit and avocados in Te Puke.17 Oct 03:00 AM
New Zealand‘It’s a shame it’s come to this’: Firefighters down tools for an hour in Hawke's BayNo emergency call-outs were recorded in Hawke's Bay during the strike.17 Oct 02:28 AM
New ZealandDenyer confirmed as Western Bay mayor after final countVoter turnout was 38.06%, slightly up from 37.6% in 2022. 17 Oct 02:25 AM
New ZealandPeters warns Fonterra deal may need Parliament scrutinyDavid Seymour says only those ‘milking cows’ should decide Fonterra’s future.17 Oct 02:20 AM
Wellington‘Exciting new chapter’: Wellington Chamber appoints new CEO after leadership exodusHayley Horan joins the chamber after a year of leadership and financial strain.17 Oct 02:19 AM
New ZealandChung scrapes onto Wellington council by 44 votes after mayoral lossHe narrowly beat Labour’s Joy Gribben, as turnout in the capital hit almost 50%.17 Oct 02:02 AM
New ZealandAfternoon quiz: What is the cube root of 64?Test your brains with the Herald's afternoon quiz.17 Oct 02:00 AM
New ZealandFinal results show big increase in voter turnout in Hawke's Bay, council makeups confirmedVoter turnout rose significantly during the 2025 local elections in Hawke’s Bay.17 Oct 01:57 AM
New ZealandNew talent on board: Team NZ bolsters lineup for next Cup challengeTeam New Zealand has added Josh Armit, Jake Pye, Jo Aleh, and Seb Menzies to its America’s Cup sailing team. The announcement was made at the Team New Zealand base in Auckland.Watch17 Oct 01:50 AM
New ZealandThe Country at the Gisborne ShowGuests include politicians, Federated Farmers reps, and local names in agriculture.17 Oct 01:42 AM
PoliticsTight margins and upsets mark final local election resultsHelen Lash retained Westland’s mayoralty by just eight votes in the final count.17 Oct 01:37 AM
WellingtonPolly eyes Parliament? High-profile former broadcaster hints at bid for political office The ex-radio host said she wouldn't run for a right-wing party.17 Oct 01:23 AM
America's CupTeam NZ ride winds of change as new group of Am Cup sailors confirmed'If you look at what they do, they’re fast,' Grant Dalton said of the new signings. 17 Oct 01:00 AM
New Zealand'It was a raging bloody fire': Farmer recounts Targa Rally crash near RotoruaOne injured person was flown to Waikato Hospital after the crash.17 Oct 01:00 AM
CrimeCyclist critically injured in crash with car at intersectionEmergency crews rushed to the Christchurch accident just after 12.40pm.17 Oct 12:37 AM
CrimeNorthland leader admits assaulting two women in Whangārei incidentThe person who admitted the two charges cannot be named, for now.16 Oct 11:58 PM
New ZealandFirefighters Strike at Auckland City and Papatoetoe StationsMembers of the NZ Professional Firefighters Union take part in strike action at Auckland City and Papatoetoe fire stations.Watch16 Oct 11:51 PM
ChristchurchPolice release images after Christchurch baker attacked by woman at mallMatt Sherwood will lose six teeth, with dental bills costing thousands of dollars.16 Oct 11:43 PM
New ZealandTrial for the man accused of murdering Nelson police officer moved to ChristchurchSenior Sergeant Lyn Fleming died after being struck by a vehicle on New Year's Day.16 Oct 11:10 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandOur Jonah: Lowe on a high as Magpies shoot for place in NPC finalJonah Lowe's had a debut and two historic wins over Canterbury. Now for the cherry on top.16 Oct 11:07 PM
New Zealand'A long road': Police dog, handler injured after fall into 'scalding' geothermal water Senior Constable Adam Johannsen suffered minor burns rescuing her.16 Oct 11:04 PM
New ZealandCoroner urges clearer messaging for mental health helplinesThe coroner found Scott McDermott’s calls for help went unanswered at times.16 Oct 11:00 PM
