New ZealandHistoric train and murder on the express to feature in Art Deco FestivalUp to 3500 people may be aboard for rides as steam train nostalgia returns in February. 21 Oct 05:00 PM
New ZealandMorning quiz: In what country is Lake Baikal located?Test your brains with the Herald's morning quiz.21 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandKea Kids News: These tamariki are smashing the KidsCan Ball fundraiser!Reporter Finlay is at Te Ākau ki Pāpāmoa School, where the kids are leading the country in a massive fundraiser for KidsCan by playing heaps of handball!Watch21 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandMore seats, more sailings: Island Direct adds second ferry for extra Waiheke tripsIsland Direct entered the Waiheke ferry market in 2023.21 Oct 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumAucklandWinning candidates deny allegations of electoral fraud in South Auckland local body electionThe complaint alleges theft of ballot papers and standover tactics used against voters.21 Oct 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: Parliament’s barefoot speech may have been misreadOPINION: Parliament is still trying to reconcile colonial etiquette with cultural reality.21 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandFrom skate protests to council chambers: Andy Cranston reflects on 21-year council journeyMayor Rehette Stoltz praised Cranston’s calm, well-reasoned work for residents.21 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandArmed intruder posed as Jehovah’s Witness, robbed terminally ill manA judge acquitted the offender of aggravated robbery but the High Court disagreed. 21 Oct 04:00 PM
New Zealand‘Absolutely a massive deal’: $51.5m Kaikohe housing plan unveiledThe project aims to deliver 100 affordable rental homes by mid-2027.21 Oct 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumLetters to the EditorLetters: Don't sell out our future, keep control, innovation and integrity hereOPINION: Zespri is leading the way, Fonterra should follow.21 Oct 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'Diminishing choices': Report blasts NZ's response to climate displacementThe Amnesty International report calls for humanitarian visas and a stay on deportations.21 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandCan the Louvre’s stolen royal gems ever be recovered?Art historian, author, and curator Dr Penelope Jackson is with us to take a look at heists, and whether it’s really like the movies.Watch21 Oct 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionSimon WilsonSimon Wilson: Ready for some purple politics? OPINION: Here's a way for National and Labour to overcome their fear of change.21 Oct 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionChris Finlayson: Where does Jim Bolger sit among the leaders of the 20th century?OPINION: We farewell Jim Bolger tomorrow. He will rank high in the pantheon of PMs.21 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandPlayground pooper chased off after foul act shocks localsThe local council sent cleaners to sanitise the playground equipment.21 Oct 07:00 AM
New ZealandPerson dies after boating incident off Napier coastPolice were contacted after two people failed to return from a crayfishing trip.21 Oct 06:33 AM
New Zealand'I had to fight to stay alive': Victim stabbed 18 times before grabbing knife from frenzied attackerShe suffered severe head trauma from the attack, which happened outside a police station.21 Oct 06:30 AM
New ZealandPuzzle over identity of dead Canterbury man resolvedThe man whose body was found a month ago has now been formally identified.21 Oct 06:02 AM
New ZealandOne seriously injured after high winds roll truck on Hawke's Bay highwayEmergency services were called to the scene just before 3pm.21 Oct 06:01 AM
KahuProtesters begin burning copies of Marine and Coastal Area Bill on beachesDavid Seymour has likened the protest action to book-burning.21 Oct 05:58 AM
New ZealandNew measles cases: 'Escalating national risk', possible undetected community transmissionOfficials are tracing locations visited while the cases were infectious.21 Oct 05:15 AM
New Zealand‘Her smile will forever be locked in my mind’: Family’s heartbreak after toddler's deathHer parents say the nearly 2-year-old was bright, curious and full of love.21 Oct 04:38 AM
New ZealandCause of Whangārei Hospital carpark inferno that damaged 27 cars under investigation'Initial reports were of ignition of grass in a carpark by a vehicle’s exhaust.'21 Oct 04:21 AM
New ZealandOverseas misconduct: NZ officer cleared after UK indecent assault investigationUK prosecutors found there was evidence to charge but chose not to pursue the matter.21 Oct 04:18 AM
New Zealand'Different flavour to ED': Hamilton cancer doctor stars in NZ seriesThe Hamilton doctor's passion for medicine ignited at 11, when his grandad died of cancer.21 Oct 04:00 AM
New ZealandMan strangled woman over rent dispute before threatening to burn down houseMathew Linch was then on bail when he tried to pull her out of a car by her arms.21 Oct 04:00 AM
New ZealandFires, flooding and power outages: 'Damaging' gales, evacuations in KaikōuraMetService has issued multiple weather warnings across New Zealand.21 Oct 03:08 AM
ChristchurchBrazen bunny heist: Six rabbits stolen from farm park in a fortnight; security beefed upRubio, Ruby and Midnight were taken from their enclosures last night. 21 Oct 03:00 AM
New ZealandRoad workers report being verbally and physically abused by frustrated driversOne in five road workers was physically assaulted in the past year.21 Oct 02:51 AM
New Zealand'Almost in tears': Forgotten lotto ticket wins Auckland punters $500k'I can’t believe I was basically carrying around a bag with $500,000 in it.'21 Oct 02:46 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandHawke’s Bay Airport roof to get $450k solar upgrade; solar farm next to runway still on radar'With energy prices high, it makes sense to make the most of our significant roof area.'21 Oct 02:33 AM
PoliticsWatch: Hipkins Fronts Media Over GP Fee PolicyThe Policy had randomly appeared in media earlier. Video / Mark MitchellWatch21 Oct 02:33 AM
PoliticsHipkins taken 'by surprise' by questions about health policy suddenly appearing in mediaThe Labour leader said he wasn’t aware Ayesha Verrall had provided the information.21 Oct 02:32 AM
New ZealandInjuries after two trucks roll on Central Hawke’s Bay highways, nearly 1000 homes without powerMetService has issued an orange wind warning for Hawke's Bay from 10am to 9pm on Tuesday.21 Oct 02:28 AM
