New ZealandOrca pod freed from Napier estuary after stranding fearsPeople were warned not to swim with the orca or come closer than 50m. 29 Nov 11:34 PM
AucklandCentral Auckland hotel evacuatedGuests at the Edit Hotel were evacuated as smoke spread through the tower.29 Nov 10:56 PM
KahuWorld champion powerlifter honoured as Māori Sports Person of the YearDr Karlina Tongotea claimed world champion, senior sportswoman and supreme Māori titles.29 Nov 10:14 PM
New ZealandLotto winnings: 17 players share $264k haul as Powerball climbs to $10mEach winning ticket player pockets $15,522. 29 Nov 08:18 PM
New ZealandAir NZ expects grounded A320 fleet back in service by this eveningThe airline aims to have all affected planes updated today after global software fault.29 Nov 07:29 PM
PremiumPremiumEntertainmentUB40's Ali Campbell on Māori culture: 'It's a shame your boss is trying to rewrite history'The singer says his love for Aotearoa began with an anti-apartheid protest.29 Nov 05:45 PM
PremiumPremiumLifestyle'I'm not having that life:' Why Suzanne Paul refused to give upInfomercial queen reveals she was determined to escape the poverty of her UK childhood. 29 Nov 04:06 PM
Travel newsWhere to find Auckland’s most joyful ways to kick off the holiday seasonThe best Auckland summer events this December.29 Nov 04:06 PM
PremiumPremiumPolitics‘Pretty disappointed’: Mowbray’s personal text to PM amid social media lobbyingThe Herald has obtained texts and emails between the PM and the high-profile lobbyists. 29 Nov 04:00 PM
New ZealandAre you a winner? Powerball jackpot hits $8m tonight Tonight’s $8m jackpot follows the record $55m prize won only weeks ago.29 Nov 07:08 AM
New ZealandMould and suspected mushroom found growing inside Auckland medical clinicA woman in the clinic recently recovered from stage four cancer and feared infection risk.29 Nov 06:22 AM
New ZealandSanta's on his way – and so is the rainWeather warnings and watches are in place for various areas tomorrow, Auckland parade day.29 Nov 03:28 AM
New ZealandChanging their tune: Flight chaos forces NZSO to swap concert symphoniesKey New Zealand Symphony Orchestra players remain stranded in Wellington.29 Nov 03:26 AM
New ZealandMount businesses join forces with new loyalty appUsers can earn points and score rewards when the Oasis app launches on November 30.29 Nov 02:00 AM
New ZealandKaipara leader calls for boat ban at Kai Iwi Lakes over invasive clam threatNearly 19,000 people are expected at Kai Iwi Lakes this year, many with boats.29 Nov 01:43 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandPrincipal forced to turn away disabled students as families surge into zoneClasses are spilling into the library and hall as the Auckland school turns families away.29 Nov 01:00 AM
New ZealandChild among four in hospital after crash near Waterview TunnelThe crash happened about 10.45am on State Highway 20, near the Waterview Tunnel.29 Nov 12:48 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionChris KeallAT turns its back on electric ferries with tender for four new dieselsPLUS: Where are the chargers? How does it fit with Mayor Wayne Brown's 'high-tech' plans?29 Nov 12:00 AM
New Zealand'I'm proud of her:' How a dying woman's wage battle became her final act of advocacyTracey Richardson says her daughter's ERA victory brings justice after heartbreak.29 Nov 12:00 AM
New Zealand'It's safe to fly': CAA assures air passengers after global software fault chaosThe Civil Aviation Authority released a statement after a day of delays and disruption. 28 Nov 11:19 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionCecilia RobinsonCecilia Robinson: Why NZ should pay attention to its quiet turnaroundOPINION: Eight in 10 secondary teachers say phone bans have improved focus.28 Nov 10:00 PM
New ZealandPair arrested after suspected stolen car flees police, hits other carsThe road drama played out in Auckland's New Lynn last night.28 Nov 09:31 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'Massive loss': Protesters gathering at sell-off of former 81-unit social housing projectCampaigners hope to shine a light on the Government's fast-paced sell-off of public land.28 Nov 09:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionFran O'Sullivan‘We shouldn’t be naive’: Collins’ quiet signal to Luxon on union relationsOPINION: Collins met union leaders, while Luxon and van Velden have refused to do so.28 Nov 08:00 PM
AucklandMan died after being swept away from his favourite fishing spotThe fisherman wore a wetsuit but no lifejacket when he disappeared in the rising tide.28 Nov 07:27 PM
Auckland FCThe running man: Why Francis de Vries is the busiest footballer in New ZealandDe Vries started all 28 games for Auckland FC last season and rarely left the field.28 Nov 07:00 PM
PremiumPremiumEntertainmentMeet the real Melissa Stokes: 'I worry about everything'There was a time people doubted she had what it takes to host 1News.28 Nov 06:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandPrivate school education: NZ’s most expensive & how much fees have jumpedA Herald analysis of leading independent schools shows just how fast fees are rising.28 Nov 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: Summer and skin cancer – it's time to take stock of how sunsmart we areOPINION: Warmer months can mean more fun, but there is a serious side too.28 Nov 04:00 PM
LifestyleBest things to do in Auckland this weekend, from parades to performancesThe biggest event of the Christmas season is taking place in Tāmaki Makaurau.28 Nov 04:00 PM
New ZealandHow police discovered 30,000 ‘falsely or erroneously’ recorded breath testsOne officer falsely recorded 11 breath tests over a period of five minutes.28 Nov 07:33 AM
New ZealandMan brandishes spear gun at pensioner before stealing victim's car in PapatoetoeThe 42-year-old man will appear in the Manukau District Court tomorrow.28 Nov 07:06 AM
Business'National treasure': $50m plan to revive Waiwera hot pools unveiledDevelopers aim to reopen the now-levelled 1.6ha site by late 2027.28 Nov 05:39 AM
PremiumPremiumMarketsMarket close: NZ sentiment lifts after reporting season, rate cut Improved sentiment after the results season drove NZ stocks higher. 28 Nov 05:03 AM
