PremiumPremiumNew ZealandHawke’s Bay pop artist Liberty on heartbreak and making a living from music'I absolutely love Hawke’s Bay because everyone is so keen to help.'05 Dec 05:00 PM
New Zealand50-year legacy: Outspoken principal on how to make 'successful citizens'Colin Watkins on needling ministers, evolving leadership, and what 'white flight' cost NZ.05 Dec 05:00 PM
LifestyleThe accidental entrepreneur rebranding Great Barrier as a boutique innovation hub"Families want to come back, but there has to be something to come back to."05 Dec 04:00 PM
RacingThe King of Spring ready to carry career-best form into summerWaitak ticks a lot of boxes heading into first Group 1 race of summer.05 Dec 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumLetters to the EditorLetters: We don't need a rates cap; What a life sentence to hand to our youngOPINION: Readers hot on the issue of Govt rejecting NZ's emission reduction targets.05 Dec 04:00 PM
LifestyleYour weekend in Tāmaki Makaurau: Festive ways to get in the spiritThere’s comedy, theatre, markets, Motat and more.05 Dec 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionMary HolmMary Holm: We have $1m to invest – should we put it in KiwiSaver or give it to a wealth manager?OPINION: The rent-versus-buy call is often a lifestyle choice, not clear maths.05 Dec 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandDisabled children may be forced into homeschooling as specialist school rolls fill upAn Auckland school has a waitlist of more than 100 disabled children.05 Dec 04:00 PM
AucklandWatch: Images released of knife-wielding man storming flat before 'frenzied' killingThe victim burst into the couple's bedroom waving a large 'Bear Grylls survival knife'.05 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandRevealed: Our Heroes of 2025 – the Herald's top picksWe honour the best in news, sport, business and entertainment.05 Dec 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandAvondale Racecourse closure sparks battle over housing, park and marketAvondale Racecourse will close soon. What will it mean for this fringe Auckland suburb?05 Dec 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumCompaniesThe secrets behind the best chief executive in the countrySophie Moloney’s five-year turnaround has lifted Sky’s share price to around $3.50.05 Dec 02:39 PM
New ZealandHeat alerts in the north as heavy rain set to lash South IslandMetService has issued heat alerts for Hawke's Bay, Gisborne and Bay of Plenty.05 Dec 07:00 AM
CrimeInside gecko sting: Judge jails wildlife mule in bizarre black market bustAn overseas buyer was ready to pay $26,000 cash. He stood to resell them for much more.05 Dec 06:28 AM
EntertainmentEveryone is talking about Rosalia, the singer making religion cool againThe musician has won fans from Madonna, Andrew Lloyd Webber and the Catholic church. 05 Dec 06:00 AM
New Zealand'Rest in love': Man caused fiery crash that killed two teens, injured several othersKre Turia's car collided at speed with a Fonterra truck in Hamilton.05 Dec 06:00 AM
PremiumPremiumSharesSharemarket dips as F&P Healthcare hit by sleep apnoea pill threatFletcher Building rose as it prepaid all remaining US private placement debt.05 Dec 05:06 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionSimon WilsonSimon Wilson's Love this City: The suburban SimeonOpinion: Suburbanite Simeon Brown, crash sports, the CRL, Māngere cycling, green rescue.05 Dec 05:00 AM
AucklandHomicide investigation after man stabbed in Auckland's Mt WellingtonThe man died in Auckland City Hospital after arriving with stab wounds.05 Dec 04:12 AM
CrimeHelensville schools in lockdown after firearm incident, two people in custodyPolice were first called to a Kumeū address about 1.45pm.05 Dec 04:05 AM
New ZealandCan Auckland CBD come back from the dead?The City Rail Link and Seascape tower promise a CBD reset next year, but is that enough?05 Dec 04:00 AM
New ZealandMeasles outbreak grows to 30 cases as Auckland concert named location of interestMeasles alerts also cover Wellington ferries and several Auckland malls.05 Dec 03:43 AM
EntertainmentRhythm of the flight: Action from the Synthony party that drank an Air NZ plane dryGlow sticks lit the aisles of the one-of-a-kind flight NZ1331 from Auckland to Sydney.05 Dec 02:44 AM
LifestyleYou asked, we answer: Our Christmas gift guide for hard-to-buy-for readersNo plastic for grandkids? Sisters who like to 'do' stuff? Secret Santas without tat?05 Dec 02:00 AM
New ZealandPolice bring teen’s $20k North Shore smash and grab to an endPolice will boost patrols at Auckland shopping centres as Christmas nears.05 Dec 01:09 AM
AucklandQuiet inner-city Auckland street jolted awake as car ploughs into houseOne person was taken to hospital in a moderate condition.04 Dec 11:50 PM
CrimeMother confronts son's killer as he's jailed over trailer deathAndrew John Mercer, 32, had earlier admitted manslaughter over Robert Ralston's death.04 Dec 11:43 PM
BusinessTwo Kiwi apps named among the world’s best in Apple’s 2025 App Store AwardsStraight outta Christchurch.04 Dec 11:12 PM
New Zealand'$5k by the end of the week': Sex offender tries to bribe victim into dropping charge'I would like to let you know that I have truly suffered,' he wrote.04 Dec 11:06 PM
New Zealand'Very unusual': Nude man in camo mask shocks early morning dog walkerPolice are investigating after man was seen in Le Roy's Bush on Onewa Rd about 6am today.04 Dec 11:03 PM
New ZealandDramatic 55km dash from police across motorways ends in imitation firearms findPolice say the fleeing car was carrying three high-powered BB guns, among other items.04 Dec 10:57 PM
Auckland$33,000 pendant swallowed in Auckland jewellery heist 'recovered'A man is due to appear in the Auckland District Court next week over the alleged theft.04 Dec 10:27 PM
AucklandMissing South Auckland girl, 13, found safe after three weeksThe girl went missing from Manurewa and was last seen on November 14.04 Dec 10:03 PM
AucklandPerson in hospital after car ploughs into Auckland villaPolice are still investigating what caused the early morning crash.04 Dec 08:20 PM
