PremiumPremiumBusinessCompany behind Auckland music festival Eden Fest in liquidationEvent organisers of Eden Fest weren't able to sell enough tickets to meet their costs.10 Dec 03:08 AM
New ZealandMeth for Christmas: Canadian arrested for allegedly smuggling drug concealed as gift in carry-onCustoms arrested the 29-year-old at Auckland International Airport on Sunday. 10 Dec 02:14 AM
New Zealand'Can't open her eyes': Auckland shopkeeper chasing thief attacked in violent assaultThe robber punched her in the head after she gave chase.10 Dec 02:08 AM
New ZealandThieves ransack Auckland preschool, every room trashedThe preschool now faces a hefty bill to repair the wrecked centre.10 Dec 01:00 AM
New ZealandEmbattled businessman under investigation for new Waiheke bike business'I didn’t mutate into an animal or Gremlin overnight,' Hoff-Nielsen said.10 Dec 12:27 AM
New ZealandAuckland mall allegedly ram-raided by five youths as young as 12 Police called to Silverdale on Auckland’s Hibiscus Coast about 4.35am. 09 Dec 10:05 PM
KahuCouncil's alcohol policy targets harm in 23 high-crime suburbsHealth advocates praise Auckland's new policy, aiming to curb alcohol-related harm.09 Dec 08:56 PM
LifestyleAuckland couple claim health issues linked to recalled Kmart Christmas quiltKmart has released a statement after a Kiwi couple experienced frightening symptoms.09 Dec 08:39 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionOpinion: Rebuilding the buzz of Auckland's hospitality sectorOPINION: Aucklanders have shown they’re willing to come out and connect with each other.09 Dec 04:00 PM
New Zealand'Almost turned me vegetarian': Worms allegedly found in Costco-bought meatVideo shared with the Herald shows about 10 parasites wriggling on top of the meat.09 Dec 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumPropertyNgāti Whātua Ōrākei commercial asset values drop to $1.47bCEO: 'A relatively modest decline on paper in the value of our investment portfolio.'09 Dec 04:00 PM
New Zealand'Loudest thunder I’ve ever heard': Thunderstorms rattle Auckland, shake homes, alarm residentsPowerful booms have been heard from the west to the south.09 Dec 08:27 AM
BusinessAlcohol retailers brace for earlier cut-off time in AucklandNew rules mean alcohol sales will end early from tonight.09 Dec 04:46 AM
CrimeEx-Auckland pharmacist asks judge to toss conviction for $50,000 theft so he can work in AustraliaA conviction might make it more difficult to attend pharmacist conferences, he said.09 Dec 03:08 AM
New ZealandMan suffers electric shock during alleged copper theft at flood-affected homePolice vowed 'he will be held to account for his actions'.09 Dec 12:29 AM
EntertainmentSanta hats, silky voices: Auckland Xmas in the Park's best music momentsAs the 2024 event approaches, we take a look back at the stars who set the tone.08 Dec 11:46 PM
New Zealand'Impound their bikes': Ex-cop turned politician wants police to come down hard on illegal dirt ridersIt comes after a group of around 100 dirt bikers were seen driving through Auckland.08 Dec 11:45 PM
Business‘World-first’ hydrofoiling electric ferry joins Fullers fleet100-passenger commuter version in the works.08 Dec 10:46 PM
OpinionOpinion: Auckland’s new alcohol restrictions a step backwardsOPINION: For all its political appeal, this is a retrograde step.08 Dec 07:16 PM
OpinionJosephine Bartley: Auckland's new alcohol policy explained – changes to when, where you can buyOPINION: Alcohol-related crime and disorder is at its worst between 9pm and 1am.08 Dec 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumPropertyAuckland Trotting Club keeps $10m buyer deposit after $100m Pukekohe sale failsJamie Mackinnon: 'It's nice to have but it would have been nicer to have the deal done.'08 Dec 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandNew Zealand's brand new schools: Are any being built near you?School planners have focused on NZ's fastest growing suburbs over the next two years.08 Dec 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumLetters to the EditorLetters: Don't let Auckland Airport proceeds become council piggy bankOPINION: 'Is NZ a First World country? I wonder.'08 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandTwo large fires break out – flames visible over Auckland, evacuations in CanterburyFire and Emergency says a caravan park is being evacuated tonight in West Melton.08 Dec 10:38 AM
New ZealandWatch: Five arrests, motorcycles seized after police crackdown on illegal dirt biker gangOne person said they saw a large group of unruly riders being followed by police.08 Dec 05:58 AM
New Zealand'Balmy weather': Warm temperatures remain but wet weather returns after winds fan flare-upsTemperatures will remain in the low to high 20s this week.08 Dec 05:27 AM
FootballWhy Auckland City FC chairman fears 'getting a hiding' at Fifa Club World CupWhat Auckland City FC will face at the 2025 Fifa Club World Cup is almost beyond compare08 Dec 05:02 AM
CrimeLured through a dating app: How man with spotless record became drug ring henchmanLoneliness made him vulnerable to exploitation, his lawyer said.08 Dec 05:00 AM
New Zealand'High degree of culpability': Luxury Waiheke vineyard convicted and fined after long legal battleThe vineyard was earlier acquitted after blaming noise readings on 'chirping crickets'.08 Dec 01:23 AM
LifestyleSummer's here – check out these Auckland events before they're gonePeruse our curated list of the vibrant happenings in Auckland over the next few days.07 Dec 09:38 PM
TravelA Waiheke vineyard just launched an adventure experience. Is it worth trying?We give the thrilling experience a try.07 Dec 06:00 PM
Entertainment'I need to do this': Rhys Darby's going back to his rootsDarby says people still want to hold 'band meetings' with him.07 Dec 05:00 PM
Auckland FCStill unbeaten: Auckland FC hold off Wellington Phoenix in Kiwi derbyIf you wanted a recipe for the best rivalry in New Zealand sport, this is it.07 Dec 08:42 AM
FootballAuckland FC beat Wellington PhoenixHow the action unfolded in Auckland FC's 2-1 win. 07 Dec 05:59 AM