AucklandNearly half of drivers in alleged VTNZ bribery scandal fail new licence testsPolice have shelved their criminal investigation which is now being handled by the SFO. 03 Dec 04:00 PM
EnergyLNG import terminal plan a costly mistake, energy and environmental groups warn GovtThe open letter warns an LNG terminal could cost taxpayers hundreds of millions.03 Dec 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumLifestyleSociety Insider: Three venues, three dresses – Wilhelmina Shrimpton's Ayrburn wedding plansPlus Adam Parore, Mat Croad and Mikayla Haycock are preparing for their big days.03 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandFisher horrified by pus-like growths on mullet in Waipu EstuaryMPI is testing the diseased mullet, with results due in about four weeks.03 Dec 04:00 PM
BreakersJackson-Cartwright dagger lifts Breakers in Ignite Cup thriller over KingsParker Jackson-Cartwright hit 24 points, including the game-winning triple.03 Dec 10:28 AM
New ZealandLotto Powerball numbers have been drawn – are you a winner? Time to check your ticket against this evening's winning numbers.03 Dec 07:30 AM
New ZealandAir NZ flights disrupted by Auckland weather; 5000 Thames properties hit by power outageThe North Island is cloaked in warnings and watches today.03 Dec 06:56 AM
TravelHow this heritage hotel blends Danish design with modern soulThe hotel is housed in a grand former post office beside Copenhagen’s central station.03 Dec 06:48 AM
New Zealand'Deepest regret': Teacher asked colleagues if they wanted to 'do a line' at work Christmas partyAnother teacher was caught sniffing white powder from a classroom desk.03 Dec 06:00 AM
Lifestyle100 million views: Viral Ikea influencer's hacks for Kiwi shoppers'Go in with an open mind and think about how each item could be repurposed or used.'03 Dec 06:00 AM
New Zealand'Feel sick': Mum demands answers after daughter regularly played with recalled sand“It’s been five years of thousands of kids all over New Zealand playing with it."03 Dec 06:00 AM
PremiumPremiumSharesMarket close: NZ sharemarket lifts as dairy stocks riseThe NZ sharemarket rose late in the day, with gentailers and dairy stocks making gains.03 Dec 05:01 AM
EntertainmentTaking the Mick: Delays dull the magic of Kiwi family's Disney holidayThe group paid about $18,000 for the Disney Wonder trip from Auckland.03 Dec 05:00 AM
New Zealand'If you absolutely have to': High school tells parents to avoid drop offs before Ikea openingThe mega-retailer will start trading at 11am, but the car park will open at 8.30am.03 Dec 05:00 AM
New ZealandHow rate caps and mayor-only boards could reshape your councilRates rises would be capped at between 2% and 4% under the new plan.03 Dec 04:00 AM
Auckland FCAuckland FC brace for 'intense' derby as Phoenix chase maiden winThe pressure is on as Auckland FC chase a fifth straight NZ derby win over the Phoenix.03 Dec 04:00 AM
New ZealandFive new measles cases diagnosed, health officials anticipate moreThe number of known measles cases nationally since October 8 is now 27.03 Dec 03:43 AM
BusinessBilly bookcases in Bulls? How to shop at Ikea if you don't live in AucklandIkea products can be collected from 29 pick-up points across the country, from this week.03 Dec 03:00 AM
Football World Cup'Massive': All Whites to play home tournament in March ahead of World CupIt had been expected that the team wouldn't play here again before the World Cup.03 Dec 02:45 AM
EntertainmentSnow, carols and ghosts: A Christmas Carol opens at the Civic tonightThe Civic Theatre production mixes live music, carolling and falling snow.03 Dec 02:36 AM
CrimeHigh-profile prisoner charged with historic sexual violationHis identity has been kept secret for now. 03 Dec 02:27 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionRichard PrebbleRichard Prebble: Why moving to Australia may not be the upgrade young Kiwis expectOPINION: Australia's average fulltime pay is higher, but inflation there is rising.03 Dec 02:05 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionSarah Lim: How to navigate leave and pay during the holiday periodStaff working on Christmas and New Year public holidays must get time and a half.03 Dec 02:00 AM
AucklandSecond teen charged with murder over Auckland bus stop killing of Kyle WhorrallWhorrall was attacked at a bus stop in April and died in hospital.03 Dec 01:57 AM
PremiumPremiumBusinessJobs to go at Wet & Forget? New owners undertake consultation processThe iconic Kiwi company was sold in April last year in a reported nine-figure deal.03 Dec 01:49 AM
New ZealandNorth Island under severe weather warningA severe thunderstorm watch is in force for Northland, Auckland, Great Barrier Island, Coromandel Peninsula, Waikato and Bay of Plenty. Video / NZ Herald, SuppliedWatch03 Dec 01:08 AM
PremiumPremiumBusinessMicrosoft’s NZ data centre operation powers up profitsThe threat of a digital services tax has melted away.03 Dec 12:47 AM
AucklandMotorists told to brace for 'significant' delays across Akld motorways and roads as Ikea opensQueues of over 40 minutes are expected just to exit SH1 at Mt Wellington.03 Dec 12:45 AM
ChristchurchHeadline acts to open Christchurch's new $683m covered stadium announcedBoth Six60 and Synthony will perform full sets before a joint finale of hits.03 Dec 12:30 AM
CrimeInsanity defence sought for woman charged after toddler found in suitcase on bus The toddler was discovered alive in luggage on a Whangārei to Auckland bus in August.03 Dec 12:19 AM
KahuDavid Seymour supports grieving mum’s petition for tougher prison sentencesSonya Oakes is grieving her twin son Eru (29) who was shot in his home last month03 Dec 12:00 AM
PremiumPremiumProperty'Fit for purpose' – North Harbour Hospital expansion to meet rising demandAuckland has 10 new private Allevia operating theatres. Now it will get a further seven.02 Dec 11:47 PM
New ZealandWesley College kitchen worker accused of sexual conduct with a young person has been namedThe charge carries a maximum penalty of 10 years' imprisonment.02 Dec 11:34 PM
LifestyleQueue etiquette and how not to annoy everyone in the Ikea lineThe plan to keep customers waiting in an orderly fashion until doors open. 02 Dec 11:00 PM
