New ZealandWatch: Firefighters battling large blaze on Mangere Mountain overnight.Fire crews have contained a large blaze that broke out on Mangere Mountain last night. Video / NZ HeraldWatch18 Jan 04:07 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand‘A very different future’: Meet NZ's first Generation Beta babyObesity could end, and increased diversity may topple 'anti' politics in a Gen Beta world.18 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandKāinga Ora’s $1.2m Meadowbank apartments sit vacant for monthsKāinga Ora said its been waiting on final building approval from Auckland Council18 Jan 04:00 PM
New Zealand‘Love you mum’: 501 sentenced for stealing $249k Porsche before police pursuitPinched Porsche 911 eventually recovered after dramatic wrong-way police pursuit.18 Jan 06:00 AM
New ZealandFishers urged to stop lighting fires in Auckland parksSignificant vegetation, planting areas have been lost at two regional parks due to fire.17 Jan 08:59 PM
New ZealandLarge fire at former Centrepoint commune overnightThe commune - which was led by convicted sex offender Bert Potter - had a dark history.17 Jan 06:34 PM
New ZealandMan drowns while swimming in Auckland, body pulled from waterEmergency services were called to the scene about 3.45pm.11 Jan 05:25 AM
New ZealandWatch: Tyre-slasher strikes Auckland suburb as locals fume at ‘senseless’ attacksA loud hissing sound can be heard as the slasher runs off.11 Jan 05:16 AM
New ZealandAuckland man reeling after armed robbers ransack his flatBinh Hoang says the group stormed the house and threatened his housemates with weapons.11 Jan 01:56 AM
New Zealand‘She broke down’: Harrowing scenes as family arrive at Avondale house where woman’s body foundA 35-year-old man has been charged with murder.11 Jan 01:16 AM
New ZealandStill no sign of missing fisherman who fell from rocks at Piha BeachPolice are appealing for any information relating to the missing man.10 Jan 11:36 PM
New ZealandMan charged with murder after woman’s body found in Auckland homeResidents have been warned to expect a police presence as the scene is examined. 10 Jan 11:34 PM
New ZealandSearch under way for man missing at notorious Piha BeachAuthorities are appealing for any sightings of the fisherman before he fell off the rocks.09 Jan 03:13 AM
New ZealandOriental fruit fly: Legal controls on fruit, vege announced for Papatoetoe – Biosecurity NZThe restrictions announced today are expected to last at least two weeks.04 Jan 03:57 AM
New ZealandWatch: Ocean swimmers bust alleged poachers at marine reserve'You betcha they didn't expect to see us,' swimmer says of boaties caught with '200 fish'.03 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandMissing Omaha boy found - policePolice had 'significant concerns' for the boy before he was found.31 Dec 10:42 PM
New ZealandMan arrested after two seriously injured in shooting before ChristmasOne victim is still in hospital after shooting in suburban Auckland.31 Dec 05:15 AM
New ZealandHot cross what? Easter buns on sale six days after ChristmasBuns representing Jesus Christ's death on sale days after celebrations marking his birth.31 Dec 01:20 AM
New Zealand‘Our best year on the roads in a century’: Road toll falls below 300 for the first time in a decade"Have we seen people starting to make safer choices when they’re driving?"29 Dec 04:00 PM
New Zealand‘Our rainbow baby’: Christmas a time of new life for couple after daughter’s death'We’ll always be a family with three kids, even if one is not around,' Dad says.23 Dec 05:19 PM
New ZealandListen: 'Torture chamber' – Mystery alarm driving residents mad in Auckland CBDFrazzled tenants have contacted Auckland Council, noise control, fire services and police.22 Dec 03:30 AM
New ZealandCommunity fights ‘horrible’ plan to house 10 child sex offenders near primary schoolCorrections said their staff worked hard to assess the suitability of an address.21 Dec 04:00 PM
Talanoa'We just need to hear from our Govt': Kiwis trapped in Vanuatu plead for mercy flightsAn Auckland couple and their two young children are among Kiwis stuck in Vanuatu.18 Dec 01:32 AM
New ZealandAuckland set to record its highest number of graffiti incidents in past five yearsAuckland Council is using new methods to fight graffiti because of an uptick in tagging.15 Dec 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'The supermodels of the dog world': What it's like to own a greyhoundRacing dogs also 'incredibly lazy' in retirement, a rescue owner says.10 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandFranklin Road lights up for ChristmasHomes along Franklin Road in Auckland have once again adorned their properties with Christmas lights, running between the 7th and 24th of December. Video / NZ HeraldWatch10 Dec 02:46 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandNew Zealand's brand new schools: Are any being built near you?School planners have focused on NZ's fastest growing suburbs over the next two years.08 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandResidents 'insulted' after NZTA scraps upgrade for 'worst intersection in NZ'The intersection is described as the worst in New Zealand.07 Dec 01:12 AM
New ZealandKiwi boxer who took on Joseph Parker and all comers has diedThe boxer was once pitted against Sonny Bill Williams, but dropped after being arrested.06 Dec 06:16 PM
New ZealandHomicide investigation launched in Clendon ParkHomicide investigation launched after man presents at South Auckland medical centre with gunshot wounds. Video / NZ HeraldWatch05 Dec 01:43 PM
New ZealandWatch: ‘I just embraced the Steve Irwin instincts in me’: Brothers rescue beached shark with bare handsBrothers showed “fantastic empathy”, but expert sounds warning for set net users.05 Dec 05:30 AM
TravelBeat the Heat: Best swimming spots in each regionFrom Northland to Canterbury, here are the best spots to cool off in.03 Dec 11:00 PM
New ZealandFresh concerns about completion date of Auckland’s $5.5b City Rail LinkAlarm bells have already rung about cost and time blowouts.03 Dec 08:40 PM
New Zealand'Surgical change': Transport Minister, mayor wield knife to reform Auckland TransportLocal Boards, not AT, will decide projects in their communities.03 Dec 04:35 AM