New Zealand'Good luck': Auckland Mayor Wayne Brown slams Kaipara-Rodney breakaway pitchThe plan would merge North Rodney’s 50,000 people with Kaipara’s 30,000.13 Feb 03:00 AM
Auckland'Drinking excessively': Sitting judge remarks on KC's alcohol consumption at Northern Club dinnerJudge McNaughton said a support letter he wrote was edited by another judge's lawyer. 13 Feb 02:57 AM
EnergyWatch: Giant transformer arrives for $135m Huntly grid battery projectThe 100MW battery will store enough power for about 60,000 homes for two hours.13 Feb 02:47 AM
New Zealand'Under his thumb': Woman sent sex offender explicit images of child in her careHe was a registered child sex offender under strict supervision.13 Feb 02:46 AM
New ZealandOff-duty cop spots wanted teen, sparking arrests over jewellery and bar raidsThree males aged 15 and 17 now face aggravated robbery and vehicle charges.13 Feb 02:42 AM
AucklandWarning for lovebirds this weekend: Auckland's hospitality scene tipped to be packedValentine's Day and SailGP are expected to generate strong bookings and spending.13 Feb 02:06 AM
PremiumPremiumAnalysisGregor PaulScott Robertson's pathway to coaching a rival side at the Rugby World CupRobertson asked about the Reds job days after his All Blacks exit.13 Feb 02:01 AM
PremiumPremiumBusinessTourism and migration figures show the economy ‘starting to hum’ - ASBMigration and tourism figures released today bode well for the economic recovery.13 Feb 01:39 AM
New ZealandAuckland Ferry Building evacuated in smoke alert during firefighters strike It took 30 minutes for fire crews to travel to the Ferry Building. 13 Feb 12:47 AM
New ZealandChildren smell smoke, raise alarm as bus bursts into flames on school runLocal fire chief rushed to blazing bus to check no one was trapped on board. 13 Feb 12:41 AM
New ZealandDowntown Ferry Building evacuated amidst NZPFU strikeReported smoke from an upper floor of the iconic Quay St building sends volunteer brigades scrambling as NZPFU members strike. Video / NZ HeraldWatch13 Feb 12:03 AM
New ZealandHow accessible are nangs? An RNZ investigation found outHawke’s Bay doctors have linked nitrous abuse to nerve damage and anaemia.12 Feb 10:49 PM
EducationStatutory manager steps in to take over board at South Auckland primaryThe manager will control Pukekohe North School's finances and staffing.12 Feb 09:47 PM
AucklandMan seen running out of home with towel wrapped around head after shooting in Mission Bay Neighbours say they heard a loud noise before a group fled from house and sped off in car.12 Feb 09:37 PM
New ZealandShooting in Mission Bay, AucklandPolice were called to a private address on Thatcher St, Mission Bay, last night, having been alerted to a suspected shooting. Video / NZ HeraldWatch12 Feb 08:58 PM
SailGPWhy NBA owner, American Magic secured $98.8m SailGP teamOnly Spain and New Zealand's Black Foils remain league-owned following the sale. 12 Feb 08:30 PM
New Zealand'I’m just so grateful': Mother's relief as baby survives 'scary' meningitis ordeal'Without the operation, he definitely would have died,' says mum Tearren Nanjan.12 Feb 08:02 PM
New ZealandDirt bike rider busted with meth and cash after stalling in suburban driveway - policeThe man also faces dangerous driving charge, and has had his dirt bike confiscated. 12 Feb 08:01 PM
PremiumPremiumStock takesStock Takes: Freightways result in focus as bellwether tests signs of economic recoveryFreightways' shares hit a record high of over $15 this week ahead of the result.12 Feb 08:00 PM
SportThe Jonah Lomu connection behind Kiwi Super Bowl winnerBorn in Auckland, George Holani is a Super Bowl champion with the Seattle Seahawks.12 Feb 08:00 PM
AucklandOnehunga factory structurally unsound as police investigate 'suspicious' fireBeams of the roof are now bent 'like bananas' due to the fire.12 Feb 07:30 PM
Herald NOWVape outlets on the rise in poorer Auckland suburbs | Herald NOWA new study warns that a surge in 'store-within-a-store' vape outlets is driving the high concentration of vape shops in Auckland’s poorest suburbs. Video / Ryan Bridge TodayWatch12 Feb 05:42 PM
GolfWildcard teens lead home charge at Women's Amateur Asia-PacificThirteen-year-old Elise Barber fired an even-par 72 in her WAAP debut.12 Feb 05:01 PM
AucklandFire crews battle overnight blaze in OnehungaFirefighters from across Auckland have contained a blaze at a two-storey commercial address on Patrick St in Onehunga overnight. Video / NZ HeraldWatch12 Feb 04:21 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionMatthew HootonMatthew Hooton: The $1b LNG gamble that could cost Luxon his low-tax brand and his jobOPINION: If he truly believes it's the answer, he could have handled the politics better.12 Feb 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: Action is needed now as alarm bells ring over nangsOPINION: A stronger response is needed before more lives are lost or severely impacted.12 Feb 04:00 PM
New Zealand‘Acne, body and facial hair’: Women warned against men’s hormone creams for low libidoAn excess of Testogel damaged her patient's vocal cords, a doctor told the Herald. 12 Feb 04:00 PM
AucklandVape city: ‘Store‑within‑a‑store’ outlets inside dairies rising in poorer Auckland suburbsStore‑within‑a‑store vape outlets have arisen to circumvent a 2020 law, a new study finds.12 Feb 04:00 PM
WorldOhio mother accused of injecting faeces into hospitalised baby's IV lineHospital staff alerted police after noticing bizarre behaviour on CCTV.12 Feb 07:00 AM
New ZealandArmy training boss grilled over fatal NZSAS fall - and the critical report he did not readColonel Paul Hayward admitted at the inquest he had not read a key 2021 WorkSafe report.12 Feb 06:36 AM
Travel newsElderly tourist charged after gay man allegedly assaulted on cruise around NZA witness says the victim was verbally abused over his sexuality before being assaulted.12 Feb 06:00 AM
Auckland'I did not and would not lie': Judge takes stand in conduct probe, claims apology letters censoredJudge said she was told her conduct could affect relations with govt, especially NZ First.12 Feb 05:10 AM
New ZealandMore than 20 charged over $3.2m pokie grant fraud schemeInternal Affairs alleges six sham charities funnelled $3.2m in gaming grants.12 Feb 05:09 AM
SailGP'Works quite well': Kiwi SailGP champ on engagement to Zoe Hobbs and Swiss team's growthStewart Dodson had a memorable year on and off the water in 2025. 12 Feb 05:05 AM
