New ZealandAuckland mayoral rivals split over level of early voter turnoutSome 9.2% of eligible Aucklanders have voted with under two weeks left to go.27 Sep 03:38 AM
New ZealandUN torture prevention team makes unannounced visits to 12 prisonsConcerns have previously been raised about use of solitary confinement in several jails.26 Sep 10:35 PM
New ZealandFire destroys building on former Massey University siteCrews from 11 fire engines battled the Albany blaze for several hours.26 Sep 08:31 PM
LifestyleWhat to do in Auckland this weekend: School holiday shows, concerts and family funLego fans, theatre buffs and little explorers will all find something to enjoy this break.26 Sep 05:00 PM
KahuUni recommends making compulsory Māori course optional after feedbackDavid Seymour criticised the course as limiting student choice and freedom.26 Sep 04:30 AM
Entertainment'I didn't care about anything else': Life lessons from an 87-year-old NZ theatre legend'I believe you should keep on doing what you love until you can’t do it anymore.'26 Sep 12:59 AM
Lifestyle$10k Chelsea Winter retreat enters booming wellness marketChelsea Winter is asking $10,000 for a four-day luxury retreat in the Southern Alps.24 Sep 11:50 PM
PremiumPremiumPropertyWhere did all the CBD Auckland tower cranes go?Crane numbers are down in Auckland CBD, particularly compared to 2022: Brad Coley of RLB.24 Sep 05:00 PM
New Zealand'UN needs serious reform': Luxon supports change after fiery Trump speechDonald Trump questioned the point of the UN in a speech to the organisation.24 Sep 04:30 AM
PremiumPremiumBusinessEntrust dividend revealed: How much Aucklanders are getting and how they get itEntrust has now distributed over $2.5b in dividends since first paying out in 1994.24 Sep 04:00 AM
New ZealandMan arrested over $68k fraud spree across New ZealandMore than $68,000 in goods were allegedly obtained through fraudulent use.23 Sep 06:57 AM
New Zealand'Bricks everywhere': Crash between car and pedestrian, smashes through Auckland propertiesA person in serious condition was taken to Auckland City Hospital.22 Sep 05:29 AM
New ZealandAI-powered supercomputer delivers faster, more precise weather forecastsThe Cascade supercomputer makes five-day forecasts as reliable as two-day ones.22 Sep 03:29 AM
New ZealandDawn arson attack leaves popular NZ business facing weeks of closureThe Newmarket store may be closed for a month while repairs are carried out.22 Sep 02:52 AM
AucklandRider arrested after motorbike reaches 'dangerous speeds' on wrong side of road in rush hour Police say the motorbike crossed the centre line into oncoming traffic several times. 21 Sep 11:35 PM
ReviewsWilliam DartNZ Opera's The Monster in the Maze reviewed: A chilling Minotaur retellingREVIEW: Nearly 200 singers and musicians bring the Minotaur myth to life on stage.21 Sep 06:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionAlan McDonald: Now’s the time for Auckland to get moving againOPINION: Auckland is set to benefit from a $70m tourism and events funding boost.21 Sep 12:00 AM
PremiumPremiumCrimeDuped Canadian drug mule claimed she thought she was smuggling paintings, not $4.55m of meth'We’re sure this is legal, right?' the woman asked before coming to NZ with a mystery bag.20 Sep 10:00 PM
Talanoa'We need to remind the world': Tongan bark cloth revival takes shapeNearly 100 women from 20 Tongan villages joined the two-week workshop.20 Sep 08:00 PM
New ZealandCommunity rallies to support Gilmours delivery driver after accidentNorth Shore Gilmours driver Ben has already undergone a number of surgeries.20 Sep 06:37 AM
PremiumPremiumAucklandNo-go zone? Find out how many out-of-zone students schools will accept in 2026Auckland schools have revealed how many families were successful in out-of-zone ballots.19 Sep 05:01 PM
AucklandAuckland park ranger accused of 'cruel' attack on pūkeko in front of familiesCouncil says the 'reported actions do not align with our approach to managing wildlife'.19 Sep 05:00 PM
CrimeHakyung Lee said hallucinated voices told her to kill children; expert scepticalThe defendant made the claim in a behind-the-scenes psychiatric interview last week.19 Sep 05:47 AM
New ZealandSouthern Motorway crash shuts city-bound lanes at Greenlane, big delays expectedOne person has been seriously injured in the three-vehicle accident.19 Sep 03:28 AM
New ZealandMel Robbins to launch global Let Them! Tour in Auckland Mel Robbins to open her tour in Auckland's yet-to-be opened convention centre theatre.19 Sep 01:21 AM
BusinessAir New Zealand opens huge timber hangar at Auckland Airport'Quite a journey': New hangar can fit three or even four jetliners simultaneously.18 Sep 11:31 PM
New ZealandNorth Island braces for icy night as temps drop to 6CAuckland is forecast to drop to 6C overnight on Friday, with Hamilton near freezing.18 Sep 05:00 PM
Auckland'Really bad': Major response after serious van collision near busy Auckland Airport hotel One driver was taken to hospital in a serious condition after the crash.18 Sep 07:40 AM
CrimeDefence's only expert concedes Crown timeline ‘damning’ in child murders trialAn expert initially said Lee was so unwell she didn't know what she was doing was wrong.18 Sep 07:15 AM
CrimeGang leader, three others guilty of Head Hunter’s murder in park clashThe group claimed self-defence after the Head Hunters opened fire first. Jurors disagreed.18 Sep 04:16 AM
New ZealandTwo more arrests after Hobsonville supermarket car park shootingWitnesses said the injured man was bleeding heavily from his ear.18 Sep 02:18 AM
CrimePills in juice: Mother told psychiatrist chilling account of killing childrenDefence expert: Lee didn't know killing children was morally wrong due to depression.18 Sep 01:36 AM
AucklandDensity or disaster? The fight over the future of Auckland's housing planNZ Herald senior reporter Simon Wilson joins us to break down the battle over Auckland’s housing future.Watch17 Sep 05:00 PM
CrimeSuitcase murder trial: PlayStation records shed light on children's final day aliveThe Crown has called its final factual witness in Hakyung Lee's double-murder trial.17 Sep 02:29 AM
