Wellington'Murder, kill, nightmare': Authorities apologise after woman's sinister letterbox messageThe envelope contained magazine cutouts of threatening words and images.21 Feb 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: Are we failing to protect our seniors from elder abuse?OPINION: One in six people over 60 worldwide suffered abuse last year, WHO reports.21 Feb 04:00 PM
OpinionKem OrmondVege tips: Summer's not over, so why am I thinking about winter?OPINION: The end of daylight saving time looms, even though we've been cheated of summer!21 Feb 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandEx-NZ international athlete who admitted sex offence with minor now working at schoolPolice say they told the school about “what occurred” after a vetting request.21 Feb 04:00 PM
OpinionGlenn DwightGlenn Dwight: Drive to Survive takes Kiwis from couch to chicaneOPINION: Drive to Survive is great TV – but not a guide for your morning commute.21 Feb 04:00 PM
KahuFrom hospital bed to exercise award: The 300kg dad who refused to give upAt his lowest, James McDiarmid weighed just over 300kg and was near death.21 Feb 04:00 PM
Black CapsBlack Caps frustrated as rain ruins T20 World Cup Super Eight openerOnly time will tell how costly the washout against Pakistan could be. 21 Feb 03:37 PM
New ZealandPolice probe after man falls from vehicle on Auckland road, critical injuriesHe was found critically injured between Ace Place and Mostyn St.21 Feb 08:03 AM
New ZealandOne lucky Kiwi becomes NZ's latest Lotto millionaire – is it you?It's time to check your Lotto ticket against last night's winning numbers.21 Feb 07:34 AM
New ZealandAuckland Rainbow Parade returns in force after police boost presenceLast year Destiny protesters broke through police barricades and performed a haka. 21 Feb 07:28 AM
New ZealandAuckland Pride Parade kicks off on Ponsonby RoadThousands of pride supporters are flocking to the Auckland Rainbow Parade, with the police presence set to ramp up after protests disrupted last year’s event. Video / NZ HeraldWatch21 Feb 07:23 AM
New ZealandVehicle flips after hitting parked car in serious Hillsborough crashFrederick St is closed, with diversions in place as emergency crews work at the scene.21 Feb 06:55 AM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'The unsung hero of Christchurch': Ex-PM on Gerry Brownlee for making tough post-quake callsFifteen years on, Christ Church Cathedral remains half-ruined in the square.21 Feb 06:31 AM
New ZealandE-bike rider rushed to hospital after serious crash in central AucklandPolice say the accident has partially blocked a busy Epsom road.21 Feb 06:19 AM
New ZealandAuckland man fined $70 after parking in own driveway during 10-minute lunch breakThe ticket was allegedly issued after just four minutes on the driveway.21 Feb 05:00 AM
AucklandChorus races to fix damaged cables after thousands of Auckland homes without internetChorus said the repair work is complex due to the location and number of damaged cables.21 Feb 04:48 AM
New ZealandNorthcote College blaze: School shuts next week for demolition of burnt asbestos-filled buildingThe 100-year-old pavilion contained asbestos that is now being removed.21 Feb 04:46 AM
EntertainmentTaika Waititi set to direct adaptation of the award-winning novel JamesAuthor Percival Everett wants Waititi to stop the film version becoming too earnest.21 Feb 04:38 AM
New Zealand'Disastrous, tragic’: Three injured, one critical after Christchurch dog attackTwo dogs at the Bryndwr property have been restrained by animal control.21 Feb 04:17 AM
New ZealandSecurity guard punches elderly man several times because 'he was looking at me'Licensing authority says inability to control temper is 'inconsistent" with security work.21 Feb 04:00 AM
New ZealandThree injured as serious crash shuts SH25 in Hauraki PlainsTraffic is being diverted while emergency services work at the scene, police say. 21 Feb 03:41 AM
New ZealandMotorcyclist airlifted to hospital following serious crash near QueenstownPolice have urged motorists to avoid the road connecting Glenorchy to Queenstown.21 Feb 03:16 AM
New Zealand‘Deeply concerning’: Surge in work-related concussions at Oranga TamarikiThere were 157 concussions reported from January 2021 to December 2025.21 Feb 03:15 AM
New ZealandAfternoon quiz: In which part of a cow would you find the hock?Test your brain with the Herald's afternoon quiz.21 Feb 02:57 AM
New ZealandTeacher whose partner abused special needs boy loses licence Barry Fitz-Gerald had good intentions. His partner Ben Macaran didn't. 21 Feb 02:00 AM
New ZealandPedestrian seriously injured after being hit by car at busy Nelson intersectionPolice have closed the main road and diversions are in place for motorists. 21 Feb 01:39 AM
New ZealandCherished daughter 'minutes from home' before being fatally injured in West Auckland crashLakota Byrne, 22, died after an accident in Glen Eden, West Auckland this week.21 Feb 01:36 AM
Wellington'Urgent': Zoo raises $18,000 for albatrosses injured in stormWellington Zoo is caring for 20 birds that were caught in the wild weather.21 Feb 12:54 AM
PremiumPremiumPolitics'Shouting doesn't help': How Opportunity leader Qiulae Wong aims to make historyThe party is already hitting 3% in one poll – can it make 5% and enter Parliament?20 Feb 11:00 PM
New ZealandKiwi exiled from Australia, leaving children behind, after stealing 11 bottles of boozeThe man had been warned to stop offending, or he would be deported. He didn't listen. 20 Feb 11:00 PM
New ZealandGirl who thought she was dying inspires new period packs for girls in careThe new packs for girls in care include period undies, pads, toiletries and chocolate.20 Feb 10:00 PM
New ZealandTrade Minister warns of 'considerable uncertainty' as Trump's tariffs ruled illegalTodd McClay said the developing situation has the potential to be important for NZ.20 Feb 09:24 PM
New ZealandMore than 6000 West Auckland homes affected by fibre outageResidents have been without fibre since 5.30am.20 Feb 09:13 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionFran O'SullivanFran O'Sullivan: New Zealand's fiscal 'directors' are sailing us towards a debt reckoningOPINION: An ageing population is driving faster growth in health and super costs.20 Feb 08:00 PM
