PremiumPremiumLetters to the EditorLetters: Why does the US suddenly want to empire-build? OPINION: Readers debate US military power, empire and the legacy of the Monroe Doctrine.10 Jan 04:00 PM
Auckland'Demonic serpents': Probe launched into exorcism claims at embattled Auckland schoolTwo staff were suspended over exorcism allegations, a third for 'claims of negligence'.10 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandPastures Past: How donkeys and mules carried kids, cargo and Kiwi troopsSix Ponui-bred donkeys were brought to Auckland Zoo in 1937 to give children rides.10 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandAcne drug and teen's OCD: Father’s fight for ACC coverIt will be a world first if the link between the medication and OCD can be proved. 10 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandMorning quiz: What is the point value of the letter K in Scrabble?Test your brains with the Herald's morning quiz.10 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandRescuers scramble to incident at Piha Beach after day of water tragediesAt least two people are dead, one missing and another critically injured across NZ.10 Jan 09:08 AM
New ZealandWill our skies turn orange? Aus bushfire smoke drifting towards NZ this eveningMetService satellite images show smoke moving towards the South Island.10 Jan 07:16 AM
New ZealandTwo Lotto players scoop $500k as Powerball jackpots to $10mA Hamilton couple won $1m last week after a sudden cancer diagnosis.10 Jan 07:04 AM
New Zealand'Extreme caution': Heat alerts as furnace-like temps strike NZHastings is forecast to reach 38C tomorrow, with Napier close behind on 36C.10 Jan 06:10 AM
New ZealandLuxon shares 27-track summer playlist - who does PM have on heavy rotation?The PM's seasonal selection mixes Kiwi classics with viral TikTok hits and pop.10 Jan 05:30 AM
New Zealand'Had me retching': Christchurch beach closed due to 'ungodly' smell of raw sewageA public health warning has been issued after raw sewage flowed into the busy beach.10 Jan 05:17 AM
New ZealandEscort stole thousands from clients while entering her payment details into their phonesAnahera Marino then wanted home detention to continue escort work to repay her victims.10 Jan 05:00 AM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: Abuse and assaults on workers unacceptableOPINION: There is no excuse for getting angry at someone who is just doing their job. 10 Jan 04:00 AM
Athletics'Couldn't quite believe it': Athletics prodigy Sam Ruthe helps visually impaired boy smash PBRuthe had planned to attend the event to meet athletes, but instead took to the track.10 Jan 03:44 AM
New ZealandHelicopters over Poripori Water Holes as crews attend fatal drowning incidentHelicopters fly over Poripori Water Holes as crews attend fatal drowning incident in the Bay of Plenty. Video / SuppliedWatch10 Jan 03:24 AM
New ZealandRefugee and 501 deportee sliced man's face with letter opener after parking disputeThe victim suffered an 8cm gash to his cheek, requiring seven stitches.10 Jan 03:00 AM
New ZealandAfternoon quiz: Who was Time Magazine's 'Person of the Year' for 2007?Test your brains with the Herald's afternoon quiz.10 Jan 02:58 AM
New ZealandTwo dead, one missing after water tragedies in Canterbury, Bay of Plenty and WaikatoAnother person suffered critical injuries after a water incident at Mahurangi East.10 Jan 02:42 AM
New ZealandManageMyHealth patients affected by cyber attack fear missing records, fallout from hackThe records of more than 127,000 ManageMyHealth users have been compromised.10 Jan 02:10 AM
New ZealandPolice ease fears after body found in Christchurch red zonePolice are treating the death as unexplained.10 Jan 01:25 AM
New ZealandUp in smoke: Police seize 10 tonnes of weed in raids on Vietnamese 'grow houses'Police warn landlords to check rentals as 120 properties raided in matter of weeks. 10 Jan 01:00 AM
New Zealand'The smell is pungent': Rental damaged by urine after tenants kept up to 10 dogsEven replacing the carpet didn’t remove the strong smell of dog urine from the property.10 Jan 01:00 AM
New ZealandHeat alerts for 15 centres amid scorching temps, severe gales pose 'extreme' fire dangerThe MetService-issued heat alerts include several holiday hot spots.10 Jan 12:26 AM
New ZealandRaw sewage overflows near popular Corsair Bay, ChristchurchRaw sewage has been spotted overflowing near popular Corsair Bay, Christchurch. Video / NZ HeraldWatch09 Jan 11:40 PM
HealthcareManageMyHealth breach victims warned to beware of bank account theftAbout 125,000 ManageMyHealth users have had records stolen in the hack.09 Jan 11:27 PM
New Zealand'A lot of smoke, a lot of noise': Madrid building explosion kills one and injures nineAn explosion has gutted a residential building in Madrid, killing an elderly woman and injuring nine other people, according to authorities. "A lot of smoke, a lot of noise.Watch09 Jan 11:09 PM
New ZealandThree injured after tractor and car collide in Hawke's BayAuthorities were alerted to the crash shortly before 10am. 09 Jan 11:07 PM
New ZealandWoman hurt in fall from boot of moving car as kids bonnet surfed – policePolice say she is in hospital after suffering a brain bleed in the incident.09 Jan 11:00 PM
New Zealand'Stressful': Families' holidays upended as Bluebridge cancels ferry sailingsSix Cook Strait sailings this weekend have been axed as crews fix a faulty ramp.09 Jan 10:57 PM
New ZealandPod of whales restrands at Farewell SpitAt least six whales from the Golden Bay strandings have died so far.09 Jan 10:35 PM
WorldTrump speaks on Venezuela, oil, Iran and Greenland claiming 'easy way or the hard way'US President Donald Trump held a press conference where he spoke on his plans with Venezuela, Iran and Greenland. Video / AFPWatch09 Jan 10:32 PM
Cycling'Rest, recovery and personal reconnection': Kiwi world champ to take year off competitive sport'This is the right moment for me to pause, breathe and return to my roots.'09 Jan 10:00 PM
PremiumPremiumWellingtonInside Sir Peter Jackson's multimillion-dollar plans for Wellington suburbDocuments released to the Herald show the movie mogul plans more than just a vet hospital.09 Jan 10:00 PM
New ZealandA teen was sexually violated then pack raped, now she's got justice and is rebuilding her lifeShe suffered a sex attack in a car before being kept in a room and raped by multiple men.09 Jan 10:00 PM
