New Zealand'A miracle': Tradie escapes gunfire by millimetres in Beach Haven shootingThe unsuspecting tradie was sitting in his ute when someone opened fire on his vehicle.24 Jul 12:57 AM
New ZealandBarking up the wrong tree: Dog rescued after possum pursuit left it stranded on branchArborist and firefighter coax pooch off her 'precarious' perch 8m up.24 Jul 12:21 AM
New ZealandHistoric Auckland homestead undergoes restorationThe Clevedon house was once occupied by one of the first settlers.23 Jul 11:49 PM
New ZealandFloral tribute, school tie left at Auckland beach where body was foundA local on a morning run said it looked to be a 'young man'.23 Jul 11:40 PM
Retail'More severe than Covid': Ponsonby Rd faces retail struggleOnce a bustling haven, Ponsonby Rd is now the quietest it has been in decades.23 Jul 10:22 PM
New ZealandRacist abuse on Auckland bus: Police seek victims of latest attackPolice said they have opened an investigation and are yet to find the woman.23 Jul 09:33 PM
New ZealandManhunt under way in northwest Auckland for 'evil' repeat offender'He is considered dangerous and should not be approached.'23 Jul 09:15 PM
New Zealand'Well on track': Finish line in sight for Auckland’s City Rail LinkThe first test train run is scheduled for later this year.23 Jul 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand‘Parents are hurting’: Kiwi and Aus families fight to recoup $22m owed by Nasa tour companyActura owes millions to NZ and Aussie families sent into debt to fund axed student tours.23 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandWatch: Woman's violent and racist rant at Asian Kiwi bus passengers caught on videoFootage captured the woman yelling, pushing and spitting at other passengers.23 Jul 06:44 AM
New Zealand'Brief respite': Temperatures set to climb 'well above average' by end of weekRise comes after multiple South Island cities woke to below-freezing temperatures.23 Jul 06:01 AM
New ZealandArmed police swarm Auckland suburb as part of 'ongoing investigation'A witness said 11 police vehicles were in attendance and officers were armed.23 Jul 05:24 AM
PremiumPremiumInvestment'No card, no play': SkyCity to bring new cards to NZ, Adelaide next yearCasino cards are on the way - but how might they work to stop problem gamblers?23 Jul 01:34 AM
New ZealandNorth Shore home and car sprayed with gunfire in early-morning attackOne neighbour said she heard 11 shots in quick succession.23 Jul 12:49 AM
BusinessAuckland landlord's sub-letting scheme ends with $14,000 fine, banning orderAuckland landlord was advised to get her act together but chose not to, tribunal says.22 Jul 11:21 PM
CrimeYoung woman who helped cause 18yo Connor Boyd’s death loses Court of Appeal suppression battleThe justices also rejected her bid for a reduced sentence.22 Jul 11:14 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionSimon WilsonSimon Wilson: The problem with the Government’s science and innovation policiesOPINION: Why does the Government care so little about innovation's economic potential?22 Jul 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandExclusive: Drive-by shooting targets home of mother of alleged Auckland gang bossThe shooting came after a post-funeral Rebels ride through the territory of another gang.22 Jul 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumLetters to the EditorLetters: Ozempic isn't the answer to New Zealand's obesity problemOPINION: Also in today's letters – Wayne Brown's road-cone blitz; CrowdStrike meltdown.22 Jul 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumConstructionProperty Insider: New SkyCity CEO starts; NZ’s highest outdoor office gardenMichael Ahearne has gone. Now ex-army officer Jason Walbridge has returned from Las Vegas.22 Jul 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumSchool RugbyFirst XV wrap: Pukekohe High topple Wesley CollegeThere have been some power shifts in the Counties Manukau First XV landscape.22 Jul 04:00 AM
New Zealand'Three strong bangs': Māngere cul-de-sac residents describe latest drive-by shootingOne neighbour said she no longer feels safe living on the street.22 Jul 02:23 AM
PremiumPremiumAged careWhy giant American investor wants to take over Arvida Group for $2bSector penalised by rapid increases in interest rates in the past 12 to 18 months - Solly.22 Jul 12:13 AM
Aged careArvida shareholders offered 65% premium on shares in takeover offerBoard unanimously recommends New York-based outfit's takeover bid.21 Jul 09:28 PM
New ZealandBiden ends presidential race and public transport fare caps | Focus Morning Bulletin July 22, 2024Joe Biden drops out of the US presidential race and calls to roll out caps on what people pay for public transport across the country in today's New Zealand Herald headlines.Watch21 Jul 08:20 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionOpinion: Budget-busting transport planning needs more political debate, not lessOPINION: NZ needs a broader discussion on what Tiriti-led transport policies look like.21 Jul 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandRedress about more than just 'shut-up money': Gang boss on abuse in state careBlack Power leader 'Puks' says damaged whānau deserve more than just 'shut-up money'.21 Jul 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionJarrod Gilbert: I went to court. I got schooled.OPINION: So unusual was this court that I wondered if I was, in fact, on drugs.21 Jul 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Another blow for Northland': Brynderwyns closure highlights need for four-lane highwayThe closure of the highway on Saturday shows an urgent need for a Brynderwyns replacement.21 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandTwo memorial sites for Mount Erebus tragedy up for considerationThe memorial was originally planned for Auckland's Parnell Rose Garden.21 Jul 07:49 AM
New ZealandNepalese nationals targeted in new fake job offers for cash scamNepalese Consulate issues immigration scam warning on Facebook.21 Jul 06:58 AM
New ZealandAuckland Transport rolls out $50 weekly fare capAT users will be charged a maximum $50 a week, regardless of how often they use services.21 Jul 12:51 AM
New Zealand'Take shelter': New wild weather warning for Northland as Brynderwyns clean-up continuesSH1 is open at the Brynderwyns but more thunderstorms are on their way.20 Jul 11:18 PM
New ZealandMultiple gunshots fired at house in Māngere, South AucklandPolice are working to establish whether the incident is gang-related.20 Jul 09:29 PM