New ZealandPublic backs dragon as search begins for new siteThe 1.2m-tall dragon is built entirely from scrap-metal vehicle parts.26 Sep 03:15 AM
New ZealandAfternoon quiz: In computing, what does 'URL' stand for?Test your brains with the Herald's afternoon quiz.26 Sep 03:00 AM
WellingtonA history of violence and a penchant for fire: Loafers Lodge murderer unmaskedEsarona Lologa had a criminal and turbulent past before igniting the fatal inferno.26 Sep 03:00 AM
New Zealand'Sorry Robert': Mayor accused of 'outburst' at rival at election forumTania Tapsell and Robert Lee also expressed opposite views on Rainbow Storytimes. 26 Sep 03:00 AM
AucklandPilot alerted to possible cargo hold fire during Sydney-Auckland flight, 156 passengers onboardPassengers have disembarked safely, two treated by paramedics.26 Sep 02:48 AM
New ZealandWallabies fan planning to down ‘400 beers’ following Qantas mayday flightPassengers said the pilot reported smoke or heat coming from the cargo hold.26 Sep 02:31 AM
New ZealandGood news for strong wool on The CountryChris Brandolino, Rachel Shearer, Stu Loe, Stu Duncan, Hamish McKay, and Azaria Howell.26 Sep 02:07 AM
New ZealandTourism funding boost welcomed by Waikato industry leadersThe Government announced a $70 million events major events package.26 Sep 02:00 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandMan claims child exploitation material was for 'research'Barry Ramsay says he bought two children sex toys 'to answer their questions'.26 Sep 02:00 AM
Politics'He should know better': Luxon's comments about independent agency under scrutinyPM says the Electoral Commission should 'move heaven and earth' to count votes quickly.26 Sep 01:35 AM
New ZealandPassenger describes dramatic Qantas mayday responseThe Boeing 737 landed safely with all 156 passengers disembarking.Watch26 Sep 01:19 AM
New ZealandDriver allegedly 3 times over limit stopped after speeding at 150km/hThe 34-year-old man had his vehicle impounded.26 Sep 01:04 AM
New ZealandRunning reds: Verbal abuse, reckless driving on rise at roadworks siteNZTA warns that reckless driver behaviour endangers both crews and motorists.26 Sep 01:00 AM
New ZealandHawke's Bay could hit September high of 24CSunday could be the warmest day this month in Napier and Hastings.25 Sep 11:58 PM
New ZealandAt least 15 New Zealanders detained amid US immigration crackdownMFAT says the Kiwi citizens are in detention, but not in immigration facilities.25 Sep 11:52 PM
New ZealandLatest farmgate milk payout a 'fantastic result' – FedsWayne Langford says latest record payout means farmers can be optimistic about the future.25 Sep 11:34 PM
WellingtonMan who started deadly hostel fire guilty of murder; Identity can finally be revealedThe verdict followed 17 hours of deliberations.25 Sep 11:31 PM
New Zealand'Prepared to put the children in harm’s way': Fugitive dad was unlikely to surrender - policeThey say the family were spotted at various times but police could not safely intervene.25 Sep 11:02 PM
New Zealand‘Most eggs I’ve ever heard of’: Kiwi trust lifts 46 eggs in two nightsKiwi conservation project manager hails work of dedicated volunteers. 25 Sep 10:45 PM
New ZealandSpring's divide: Napier to bask on 21C, while snow, thunderstorms, 100km/h gales pummel southBy Sunday temperatures are expected to rise to 24C for eastern cities, well above average.25 Sep 10:36 PM
New ZealandAvocado orchards donate tonnes fallen fruit after 'devastating winds'About 85 bins of avocados have already been rescued from four orchards.25 Sep 10:33 PM
CrimeDriver has car stolen on K'Rd while picking up food orderPolice tracked the stolen car from the store through to Kingsland.25 Sep 10:18 PM
Politics'Target on my back': Stanford on why she can't delegate; calls critique 'weird'The Herald's Audrey Young assessed Stanford's performance. Here's what the minister said.25 Sep 09:32 PM
PoliticsNZ Herald Live: Christopher Luxon addresses media on the first fast-track approval projectChristopher Luxon speaks to the media after attending a ceremony to mark the start of construction on the first project given fast-track approval.Watch25 Sep 09:11 PM
Wellington'Diabolical': Ex-mayors fume as pay info, council sexual harassment claim in desk at tipThe cache containing serious workplace allegations was in a old desk sold at the dump.25 Sep 09:07 PM
New ZealandHerald NOW rural news: Co-ops pack a punch, connectivity challenges, & NZ deer milk product launchCountrywide Media CEO, Sarah Perriam-Lampp speaks to Herald NOW about the headlines hitting the rural sector. Video / Annaleise Shortland / Finn LittleWatch25 Sep 09:01 PM
New ZealandGreen on top, parched below: Farmers face 'green drought''Dams are down, water supply springs are running what they run at mid-summer.'25 Sep 08:51 PM
Kahu‘We need someone to believe in us’: Scheme tackles Māori home ownership barriersIf trends continue, almost all Māori could be renters by 2061, an ANZ report warns. 25 Sep 08:39 PM
New ZealandTVNZ Chairman stepping down early, The Traitors Australia defects to NZMedia Insider: NZ Herald's Editor at Large Shayne Currie on TVNZ chair Alastair Carruthers stepping down early & The Traitors Australia defects to NZ.Watch25 Sep 08:22 PM
Herald NOWMetService: Your weekend weather outlookPossible showers and unusually warm weather forecast for this weekend, MetService's John Law reports.Watch25 Sep 08:01 PM
New ZealandMissing Hawke's Bay woman foundPolice updated the public on social media this morning. 25 Sep 07:55 PM
New ZealandRents tumble in Wellington as vacant properties hit decade highVacant listings peaked at over 1700 in June, the highest in a decade.25 Sep 07:54 PM
New ZealandNZ public agencies will have to ‘consider’ paying for lawyers for sexual harassment complainantsA 2025 census revealed 12% of respondents were bullied or harassed in the past 12 months.25 Sep 07:50 PM
Wellington‘I’m appalled’: Stash of top-secret files found in old mayoral desk sold to man at dumpThe cache contained documents detailing staff pay and serious workplace allegations.25 Sep 07:31 PM
