Opinion'Pretence they were MDMA': Drug testing law in effect from New Year'sFestival organisers are no longer at risk of prosecution under section 12 for drug use.29 Dec 09:00 PM
New ZealandAuckland goes orange, but hospo venues' credit remains in the redCash strapped Auckland bars and restaurants "won't reopen doors in 2022".29 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandBaby born in the air, sinking boats - it's all in a day's workThe Herald takes you behind the scenes of a team who saved hundreds of lives this year.29 Dec 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandWho baked all the pies? The migrants who fell in love with Kiwi stapleAsians make up 40 per cent of bakers in New Zealand.28 Dec 04:00 PM
New Zealand'So much to live for': New Zealand's oldest mum, 65, on first year raising 'energetic' totThe history-making baby has turned one. His mum can't imagine life without him.28 Dec 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumLifestyleA letter to my 25-year-old self: By Mike PuruThe Hits host recommends honesty in relationships and more focus on finances.27 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandMotorcyclist dead following serious crash in Huntly, long delays on SH1A person has died in Huntly bringing the holiday road death toll to six.27 Dec 07:16 AM
New ZealandWatch: Police probe Brian Tamaki's alleged threat to destroy vax clinicsTamaki made the alleged threat during a sermon yesterday.26 Dec 08:50 PM
New ZealandSlim pickings as baches booked outCoromandel, Tauranga and the Bay of Plenty are at full capacity26 Dec 07:10 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandAucklanders rack up $53m in overdue rates, council eyes forced sales"No one wants to have their house sold from under them."26 Dec 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumLifestyleA letter to my 25-year-old self: By Dame Lynda ToppProtests, parents and the phone call that changed her life.26 Dec 04:00 PM
TravelBeat the Heat: NZ's best local swimming spotsCool off this summer at one of New Zealand's best swimming holes.26 Dec 01:00 AM
New ZealandVictim of Mt Roskill homicide named, offenders still on the runPolice are working to understand why the three victims were targeted.25 Dec 11:18 PM
LeagueRugby league player passes away on 'stairs of death' in BrisbaneSulamai Aukuso Lavea (Sorbs) passed away at the age of 48.25 Dec 10:40 PM
New ZealandBody of missing fisherman found near CoromandelThe body was discovered south of Kennedy Bay near Whangapoua.25 Dec 10:11 PM
New ZealandHomicide investigation: AOS enter second-storey window, remove 5 people after shots firedThe incident has been unfolding since around 1.30am.25 Dec 08:21 PM
PremiumPremiumBusiness11 most expensive residential sales of 2021List includes mansions in Herne Bay and Remuera and some larger Queenstown area blocks.25 Dec 04:00 PM
New Zealand'We kept each other alive': Dad's message after boat trip with son nearly ends in tragedyFive-year-old was minutes from death as dad struggled to keep both above water.25 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandAuckland Harbour Bridge fully openMotorists were being warned to try a different route or expect delays.25 Dec 05:19 AM
New Zealand55 prisoners, 21 staff in isolation after prison worker tests positive for Covid-19The worker is fully vaccinated.25 Dec 02:38 AM
New ZealandChristmas tragedy: Two killed in separate car crashes this morningPolice said the motorcyclist died at the scene.25 Dec 02:14 AM
New ZealandTwo seriously injured in crash in Counties ManukauThe road is blocked and motorists are being asked to avoid the Goodwood Heights area.24 Dec 11:15 PM
New ZealandMt Roskill homicide: Two still in hospital, post-mortem exam carried out on victimMore than 20 police staff are spending Christmas working on the case.24 Dec 10:39 PM
New Zealand30 dawn dips: Teens make a splash for Christmas Day and mental healthLots of people our age don't really talk about what's going on in their head, teen says.24 Dec 06:16 PM
AirlinesKiwi Xmas: Air NZ expects 30,000 people todayNew Zealanders have eagerly taken to the skies and roads this Christmas eve.24 Dec 04:45 AM
New Zealand'It was love at first sight': Girlfriend of man gunned down left distraughtPolice say the killing was an isolated incident and is not believed to be a random attack.24 Dec 03:09 AM
New Zealand'Not a random attack': Police on fatal shooting in Auckland; gang link being investigatedThe Herald understands the people living in the home were linked to the HFK gang.24 Dec 01:47 AM
New ZealandNo more pavlovas! Kiwis queue for last-minute Christmas lunch itemsIt could be back to the drawing board for Kiwis who haven't started their shop yet. 23 Dec 09:44 PM
New Zealand'A nightmare': New CCTV footage released of missing manAtonio Finau has not been seen or heard from since November 16.23 Dec 08:02 PM
New ZealandManhunt: Two on the run after man shot and killed in Auckland homePolice told neighbours to lock themselves in their house following the shooting.23 Dec 06:36 PM
New ZealandArrest made following death of 10-month-old baby in AucklandPolice have arrested and charged a 21-year-old man with murder.23 Dec 06:20 AM
New ZealandEight people injured following collision between vehicles and bus in AucklandOne person is in hospital and Great North Rd is closed after the incident.22 Dec 08:03 PM
New Zealand'I've never stayed in a hotel in my life': Grandma sees bright side of MIQ XmasBeing in an MIQ hotel feels 'like you've gone to heaven', grandmother says.22 Dec 04:00 PM