PremiumPremiumLetters to the EditorLetters: Wealth and the 'hard work' mythOPINION: 'To a very large extent, wealth in New Zealand comes from government decisions.'03 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandSkyCity casino wants larger deck so more people can smoke while playing pokiesThe move has outraged public health groups who are opposing the casino's application.03 Feb 06:57 AM
New ZealandWayne Brown quashes reports he expects Deputy Mayor Desley Simpson to step downBrown and Simpson are expected to meet over the next day or two.03 Feb 05:25 AM
New ZealandWatch: Remuera sky fills with smoke as 'big' blaze breaks outA witness described the blaze as 'pretty big and pretty smokey'.03 Feb 02:20 AM
BusinessBed, Bath & Beyond fined $230,000 for ‘record number of unsafe products’The retailer sold over 27,000 products that didn’t comply with safety requirements.03 Feb 01:48 AM
New Zealand'Part of history': Māori wardens' vital role in Waitangi eventsThis year marks the first with Māori wardens working 24/7 at Waitangi.03 Feb 12:19 AM
New ZealandSH1 reopens after truck crash ‘chaos’ forces motorists on 33km rural detour'There’s hundreds of people trying to traverse Northland’s new state highway.'03 Feb 12:07 AM
New ZealandAuckland man found guilty of charges after sex with 13-year-oldThe jury began deliberations at lunchtime on Friday. 02 Feb 11:00 PM
BusinessSkyCity Adelaide pays more than $40m in loyalty points squabbleThe tax laws were just too technical, SkyCity chief says.02 Feb 08:43 PM
UFC‘Think about things’: Adesanya addresses future after knockout loss'I was going to do that anyway but now I’m forced to – shout-out to Nassourdine for that.'02 Feb 04:49 PM
New ZealandSummer weather expected to stick around for Waitangi DayFine conditions are expected for most of the country up to and including Waitangi Day.02 Feb 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumBusinessNZ’s biggest new supermarket opens this monthMore than 250 staff will work at the new store; over 200 job offers have been made so far.02 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandWatch: 'Heinous crime' - UFC star Israel Adesanya throws support behind 'coward punch' billAdesanya’s training partner Fau Vake was killed by a "coward punch" in June 2021.02 Feb 03:46 AM
New ZealandMan spotted luring, beating then capturing swan at Auckland's Western SpringsThe penalty for killing protected species is up to two years' jail or a fine up to $100k.02 Feb 02:14 AM
New ZealandWoman jailed for 156km/h crash that killed sister after Mother’s Day ‘bottomless brunch’The driver had been pulled over once on the way home but was allowed to carry on.01 Feb 11:00 PM
UFC‘He got caught’: Adesanya knocked out in UFC returnAdesanya started strong before falling to his third loss in a row.01 Feb 08:21 PM
UFCAdesanya beaten in UFC returnIsrael Adesanya has fallen to his third loss in a row. 01 Feb 06:31 PM
New ZealandSchool lunch delays: ‘Our students deserve better than this'David Seymour downplayed issues, but school says it's about showing respect to students.01 Feb 06:21 PM
TravelBest Beach: NZ’s favourite beaches of 2025 revealed – and Ōhope isn’t one of themThe winners of Best Beach 2025 have been revealed – did your favourite triumph?01 Feb 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand‘Fraudulent’ letter on moving speedway from Western Springs flagged with SFOCouncillor John Watson said the process of moving speedway has been inept.01 Feb 04:00 PM
EntertainmentHouse of Travel CEO David Coombes' favourite spots in the cityEvery week we ask a well-known Aucklander for their favourite spots in the city.01 Feb 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandPolkinghorne’s $6m Remuera mansion for sale, title transferred to his sister“I moved out ... I am looking forward to the future,” Polkinghorne told the Herald.01 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandTrio badly injured in West Auckland crash, one criticalA section of a major road has been closed after emergency services descended on the scene.01 Feb 07:16 AM
New Zealand‘Catastrophic failure’: Daycare under fire after toddlers wander into carparkFamilies whose children attend an Auckland daycare say it is 'unacceptable negligence'.01 Feb 06:27 AM
New ZealandActor Martin Henderson joins Matakana cyclists in protest for safer roadsThe cyclists had a simple message: 'Donate to the Coastal Trail and get us off the road.'01 Feb 03:20 AM
UFCChannel 2019: Rival’s challenge for Adesanya ahead of Saudi Arabia boutImavov: 'He's still very good ... I expect the best Adesanya to come into this fight.'01 Feb 02:37 AM
New ZealandLocals 'gutted' after popular playground dismantled: 'It feels like the drinkers have won''It’s our kids that have lost out to a bunch of people drinking'.01 Feb 12:33 AM
New ZealandMan seriously hurt after central Auckland stabbingEmergency teams arrived to find the man with multiple injuries.31 Jan 10:57 PM
BreakersInjury rules Breakers star out for rest of NBL seasonThe injury occurred during the team's loss to Brisbane last week. 31 Jan 10:56 PM
New Zealand‘Beyond unacceptable’: Two toddlers walk out open daycare door A teacher accidentally left a door to the street open and the two 1-year-olds walked off.31 Jan 09:00 PM
New Zealand‘Can I suck your toes?’: Mum’s Marketplace sale takes sickening twist'He wouldn't get out of my house... then he asked to suck my toes.' 31 Jan 08:44 PM
New ZealandRising rent causing trouble, fishermen warned and Dunedin Hospital hit | NZ Herald News UpdateRising rent is causing trouble for many New Zealanders, the Salvation Army send a warning. Fishermen receive fines for poor conduct as Dunedin Hospital takes another hit.Watch31 Jan 07:44 PM
LifestyleMust-see Auckland events this weekend from festivals to free showsThere couldn’t be a more broad range of celebrations taking place across the city.31 Jan 04:00 PM
New Zealand'Totally dropped the ball': ANZ staff helped scam victim send $250k to known 'money mule'The victim is shocked to learn the bank was on notice about the suspect account.31 Jan 04:00 PM
