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
TravelI checked into London's extravagant 'suite only' hotel. Here's what guests can expectRooms begin at $2670 per night. 02 Dec 10:39 PM
PremiumPremiumAgribusinessDairy auction slump deepens as GDT falls for eighth event in a rowWhole milk powder prices are down 23% from their May 7 peak.02 Dec 09:51 PM
PremiumPremiumPropertyNew terrace homes rising on ex-Unitec land at CarringtonG.J. Gardiner has arrived on the site to begin the first 51 of a planned 350-home project.02 Dec 08:00 PM
AucklandRush-hour traffic gridlock after truck-car crash on Auckland motorway, lanes reopenA critically injured motorist was freed from a car and taken to hospital. 02 Dec 07:59 PM
BusinessCostco sues Trump administration over tariffs, seeks full refundThe lawsuit comes as the US Supreme Court weighs limits on presidential tariff power.02 Dec 07:03 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionRupert Hodson: Auckland needs an aspirational story to shape our futureOPINION: Auckland needs a bold new story to match its ambitions. 02 Dec 05:00 PM
TennisTriple grand slam finalist to return to ASB ClassicRuud has reached three grand slam finals and a ranking of No 3 in the world.02 Dec 04:30 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandCop illegally used police database to get info on mate’s Comancheros associate brotherHer lawyer said she had made a 'terrible blunder for no gain to herself'.02 Dec 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionSimon WilsonSimon Wilson: Deliberative democracy and the golf course - what happens if we stop shoutingOPINION: A remarkable exercise in deliberative democracy delivers insights and dignity.02 Dec 04:00 PM
RacingSensational summer, but plenty of questions for puntersSeveral questions hang over the markets for some of Ellerslie's richest summer spoils.02 Dec 04:00 PM
BusinessCost-of-living pressures driving more middle and high income earners to seek financial helpFinancial practitioners are seeing an average of 40 clients per month.02 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandPrincipals quitting in droves as burnout, teacher shortages hit schoolsNearly 1000 principals have quit nationwide in just three years.02 Dec 04:00 PM