New Zealand‘Intimidating’: Gun shots, bloody pig carcass on spike as tensions mount in remote villageThe gruesome display is the latest of a string of intimidating incidents in the village.22 Oct 03:00 AM
New ZealandRuapehu ratepayers face $1m storm recovery billThe district has been battered by three storms in five months.22 Oct 02:45 AM
New ZealandCouple avoid prison after kids beaten with metal pole and broomThe charges against the Auckland pair included multiple assaults with a blunt instrument.22 Oct 02:07 AM
New ZealandDevon Briggs turns Paris heartbreak into UCI gloryThe 21-year-old struck gold after sitting in the pack for most of the 10km race.22 Oct 02:05 AM
Politics'All performative': Te Pāti Māori scolded for 'dumbest' bill burning at Parliament amid high windsSpeaker Gerry Brownlee believes the act was the 'dumbest thing you could possibly do'.22 Oct 02:04 AM
New ZealandAfternoon quiz: What are baby sharks known as?Test your brains with the Herald's afternoon quiz.22 Oct 02:00 AM
CrimeDistinctive container found at scene of Bucklands Beach double homicidePolice say a 10-litre container found at the scene may hold vital clues.22 Oct 01:26 AM
New Zealand'It’s just gutting': Kaikōura man devastated after house destroyed in blazeFive homes were destroyed as gale-force winds whipped through the region.22 Oct 01:22 AM
New ZealandWhy Fonterra's selling its dairy brands - and why is Winston angry about it?It's a billion-dollar deal that will change the shape of New Zealand's dairy industry.22 Oct 01:20 AM
New ZealandThe Country: What's up with the GDT?Miles Hurrell, Christopher Luxon, Jane Smith, and Emma Higgins. 22 Oct 12:45 AM
New Zealand'Please, speak up:' Police urge witnesses in Gisborne murder caseBill Maangi, a father of four, died after being shot on Ormond Rd in Gisborne.22 Oct 12:44 AM
New ZealandWatch: 'Unreal' rugby club blaze caught on videoSecurity guard Nina Teiri has praised firefighters for their work.22 Oct 12:41 AM
New ZealandMetService Severe Weather: October 23, 2025MetService Severe Weather: October 23, 2025.Watch22 Oct 12:34 AM
New ZealandThursday's mega-strike: What you need to knowWhere BoP strike events will be and how schools and health services will be impacted. 22 Oct 12:03 AM
New ZealandSevere weather forces change to plans for mega strike ralliesMore than 100,000 teachers, nurses and public workers plan to walk off jobs on Thursday.21 Oct 11:49 PM
New Zealand'It’s a true miracle': Kaikōura woman saves horses from encroaching flames'I think it was a matter of five, maybe 10 minutes, and then we would’ve been too late.'21 Oct 11:49 PM
New Zealand'Our sincere condolences': Rāhui after death at Northland bayPolice were made aware that a person was deceased around 4.30pm.21 Oct 11:46 PM
New ZealandNZ Herald Afternoon News Update | Red weather warnings issued and Queenstown sudden deathNZ Herald Afternoon News Update | Red weather warnings issued and Queenstown sudden deathWatch21 Oct 11:42 PM
New ZealandSeven days on the run: Police scour lakes in hunt for man after death of womanJeremy Robertson is believed to have driven the victim's car 350km to Rotorua.21 Oct 11:38 PM
New ZealandStrong winds set to test Hawke’s Bay again after damaging Tuesday galesA gust of 130km/h was recorded on the Takapau Plains at 4pm on Tuesday.21 Oct 11:26 PM
New Zealand‘True miracle’ - Horses rescued from burning paddocks as Kaikōura fires ragedHelen Ngawhau drove over powerlines and led her horses through burning bushes in order to get them out. Video / Sarah GallichanWatch21 Oct 10:38 PM
New ZealandMeasles may be spreading unnoticed: What you need to know nowExplainer - Measles cases may be spreading in the community. Here's what you need to know.21 Oct 10:24 PM
New ZealandMeasles likely spreading in community, health officials warnFour cases of the illness, including in two children, have been confirmed this week. 21 Oct 10:23 PM
New Zealand‘A timely reminder’: Investigator on cause of Whangārei Hospital car fireFire investigator Jason Goffin says a hot exhaust likely sparked the damaging blaze.21 Oct 10:19 PM
New ZealandPolice on scene after suspected fatal balcony fallPolice on scene at Queenstown address after suspected fatal balcony fall.Watch21 Oct 10:13 PM
CrimeDeath of person in downtown Whangārei not suspiciousPart of the city was closed while police conducted an investigation.21 Oct 10:06 PM
TravelEscape to elegance: Inside Canterbury’s historic Otahuna LodgeJazlyn Whales finds a stay steeped in history and warmth at Canterbury’s Otahuna Lodge21 Oct 10:02 PM
New ZealandCrayfishing tragedy: Friends found in water after boat capsize, rāhui in placeTwo fishermen whose boat capsized off the coast of Napier were found 90 minutes apart.21 Oct 09:54 PM
New ZealandMinister, mayor want answers after massive flooding in WaitomoMayor says district was hit by 'severe storms' and a red warning should have been issued.21 Oct 09:49 PM
New ZealandPolice cordon off Queenstown address after suspected fatal balcony fallEmergency services were called to Kent St about 7.30am today.21 Oct 09:48 PM
New ZealandVideo shows aftermath of hospital car blazeAftermath after 30 vehicles were damaged by fire in a Whangārei Hospital carpark. Video / Ruth NgaropoWatch21 Oct 09:32 PM
New Zealand'Car-alition': MPs take seven-hour cross-party 'roadie' after flight canned'Reached a consensus on transport policy: get to Wellington by dinner.'21 Oct 09:23 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'Just amazing': Anonymous members offer financially strapped club a lifelineThe Rotorua Commercial Travellers' Club has been saved by a loan from a couple of members.21 Oct 09:19 PM
