AucklandCar fire on motorway snarls traffic heading to cityTraffic is queued for 7.7km on the northbound lanes of the Southwestern Motorway. 11 Sep 11:46 PM
AucklandAuckland Harbour Bridge to close to southbound traffic tomorrow for Gaza protestOrganisers expect tens of thousands to join the March for Humanity demonstration.11 Sep 09:02 PM
New ZealandDramatic rescue after skipper tangled in rope in Manukau HarbourCoastguard said a man got into trouble while trying to tow a boat to safety. 11 Sep 06:00 AM
New ZealandSearch continues for missing woman last seen leaving Auckland hotelThe last sighting of Te Anihana Pomana was near SkyCity Hotel early on August 21.11 Sep 05:34 AM
Crime'I don't have kids': Killer mum's shock words four years after vanishingThe defendant's mother said she was so concerned she threw out garden chemicals.11 Sep 03:03 AM
Crime'Beautiful, joyful, bubbling': Teacher, jurors weep remembering young siblings killed by mumSiblings Yuna and Minu Jo were in Years Three and One when they were killed.10 Sep 02:37 AM
Crime'It's war': Teen who thought he was firing at 'enemies' killed his mateChaelim John McCarthy has been on trial for murder. Now the jury has returned a verdict.09 Sep 11:25 PM
CrimeAustralian manslaughter defendant accused of fatal Auckland Airport crash namedThe victim was dropping off his wife at the airport to attend a funeral in Fiji. 09 Sep 10:24 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionOpinion: What’s really at stake in Kingsland in the battle over housing and heritage?Kingsland’s 3540 residents live at twice Auckland’s average population density.09 Sep 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionSimon WilsonSimon Wilson: Why do people think Joni Mitchell wanted housing sprawl? OPINION: Misleading information from people who should know better in our density debate. 09 Sep 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumPropertyFive levels, 135 apartments in $100m+ Mt Eden property planNineteen submissions supported the big new scheme, 16 were made against it.09 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandJewellery store raided by armed group in Botany mallSeven offenders used weapons to smash cabinets inside the busy store.09 Sep 06:20 AM
Crime'Descent into hell': Dark details released as mum admits killing childrenThe Crown says Hakyung Lee didn't act insane as she fled to Korea in business class. 09 Sep 04:54 AM
TalanoaFormer Samoan Prime Minister refuses to concede despite landslide win for rivalSamoan PM-elect is calling for peace and unity in Samoa as politics gets rocky08 Sep 08:54 PM
TechnologyMystery data centres: Mercury says Amazon’s power thirst is real - and weighs in on pricingPower firm offers two rare, and telling, points of clarity after AWS' 'train wreck' week.07 Sep 10:53 PM
CrimeBodies in suitcase trial: Insanity defence announced as trial begins for mum accused of killing kidsThe bodies were discovered by a family who won an abandoned storage unit auction.07 Sep 09:21 PM
PremiumPremiumCrime'You live with it every day': Head Hunter dragged his pet dog to death while fleeing policeAdrenaline was replaced with guilt when he realised what he had done, his lawyer said.07 Sep 08:00 PM
EntertainmentWilliam Dart review: Gemma New leads NZ Symphony Orchestra in stunning Mahler's SixthGemma New led a powerful performance of Mahler's Sixth Symphony.07 Sep 06:00 PM
PremiumPremiumCrimeAuckland lawyer outed as pro-Palestinian activist who vandalised National MPs' officesIt can now be revealed how police unravelled the well-organised, covert operation.06 Sep 09:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand‘Rapid growth’: International students flock back, but what happens next?International student numbers shot up by 50% at the University of Waikato.06 Sep 08:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionLetters: The pros and cons of housing intensificationOPINION: Luxon’s pandering to the world’s most famous newly engaged couple was desperate.06 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandDesperate search for woman missing from Auckland hotel continues Te Anihana, 25, vanished from Auckland’s SkyCity Hotel on August 21.06 Sep 05:00 AM
New ZealandSevere weather disrupts flights as gales and heavy rain hitHeavy showers are forecast for Auckland this weekend.06 Sep 12:08 AM
LifestyleWhat to do in Auckland this weekend: Father’s Day ideas, live music, theatre and roastsPlan your weekend with this round up of the best events in Auckland and beyond.05 Sep 05:00 PM
New Zealand'They are menacing': Councillor hits out over violence after window washer stabbing Councillor Daniel Newman criticised the violence and called for police action.05 Sep 06:03 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionSimon WilsonIt drives me crazy: Five questions that Auckland’s new transport setup doesn’t answerOpinion: Local decision-making good, Government over-reach bad: the new transport plan.05 Sep 04:45 AM
New ZealandPolice chase ends with arrests at Auckland's LynnMall shopping centreThe incident started in Māngere Bridge after a call in regard to family harm.05 Sep 03:23 AM
New ZealandSenior King Cobra laid to rest in South AucklandHundreds of mourners travelled across Auckland for Ulaiasi Pulete's funeral.05 Sep 12:21 AM
CrimeMurder defendant named: Suppression lifts for woman after Black Power member's deathSelwyn Robson was given a full gang funeral in May. 04 Sep 11:58 PM
AucklandAuckland Transport to be stripped of most powersThe Government has set out the fine print for its promised shake-up of Auckland Transport.04 Sep 11:32 PM
Auckland'It's like she's disappeared': Missing woman travelled across Auckland day before she vanishedMum's desperate message to missing daughter to let family know she's safe.04 Sep 11:03 PM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: Give councils more teeth to deal with roaming dogsOPINION: The pet pooch population is dropping, but problems are rising. 04 Sep 05:00 PM
CrimePolice investigating after two people left in serious condition in South AucklandEmergency services were called to a report of a disorder near the corner of Te Irirangi Dr and Great South Rd. Video / NZ HeraldWatch04 Sep 09:21 AM
CrimeCommunity detention for man's role in road rage shooting of 15yo girlSione Ngata didn't fire the gun, but he also hasn't shown much remorse, the judge said.04 Sep 01:01 AM