New ZealandNewmarket Olympic Pools: police investigating after 9-year-old dragged underwaterThe child was swimming in a lane when he bumped into another swimmer.19 Dec 06:55 PM
New ZealandFog across Auckland's Upper HarbourA dense veil of fog has settled and spread across the Upper Harbour region in Auckland. Video / NZHeraldWatch19 Dec 06:17 PM
PremiumPremiumReviewsWilliam DartWilliam Dart review: Auckland Choral's Messiah acts as a reminder of humanityREVIEW: Auckland Choral’s annual performance of Handel's Messiah.19 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandMy precious: Man sues fianceé for $45k engagement ring after splitHe wanted the ring back to restore him to his previous financial position.19 Dec 05:27 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandLaneway liquor stoush: Festival looks set for R16 licenceA day-long hearing suggests a compromise that may please neither punters nor officials.19 Dec 05:15 AM
Crime17yo murderer took laughing selfie video with bloody knife next to dying strangerPolice later found rap lyrics on the teen's phone in which he bragged about the killing.19 Dec 04:52 AM
New ZealandCop's murder 'evil, ruthless, and incomprehensible' - but no inquestThe Hunt family wanted a full probe into the murder but the Coroner says it's not needed.19 Dec 03:32 AM
New ZealandAuckland Council denies advising complainant to film kids in noise disputeThe council confirms it received four complaints against Richmond Rovers in the past year.19 Dec 02:51 AM
New ZealandAuckland-Northland police chase sees 13yo driver arrestedTrio allegedly spent two hours fleeing police last night, in two stolen cars19 Dec 01:36 AM
New ZealandHelensville homicide: Two Head Hunters-linked men charged with murderSamuel Curle was found injured on the roadside last month and died 20 days later.19 Dec 01:14 AM
New ZealandSecurity guard named as Auckland park homicide victimThe man died in the car park of Royal Reserve in West Auckland on Monday.19 Dec 12:22 AM
PremiumPremiumConstructionCity Rail Link fight: YMCA wanted $18m, Auckland Council offered $262KArguments put that only three basement car park levels can now be built instead of six.18 Dec 11:03 PM
KahuWaimahara is about remembering our responsibilities to waterWaimahara, an immersive, interactive artwork, will open this weekend18 Dec 10:43 PM
New ZealandBoy dragged underwater in alleged assault at public poolMike Zhang is calling for calling for calm in the waters this summer.18 Dec 09:52 PM
New ZealandDrug-trafficking ring allegedly imported meth, cocaine in ready-to-eat meals to NZDrugs arrived in instant noodle packets, car parts and emergency kits.18 Dec 09:08 PM
New ZealandDelays on Auckland's SH16 after crash during rush hourThere are hold-ups for westbound traffic on the Northwestern Motorway.18 Dec 08:22 PM
New ZealandProbe into suspected corruption and bribery in prison leads to arrest of sixThose charged include a prisoner, a current employee and several former employees.18 Dec 06:47 PM
New ZealandForensics experts comb crime scene after man killed at Massey parkThe man died in the car park of Royal Reserve in Massey on Monday.18 Dec 06:14 PM
CricketBalancing act: Breaking down Auckland's stadium conundrumOPINION: Access, affordability and ambitions - decoding the stadium dilemma.18 Dec 04:33 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandCounsellor caught with meth, cannabis at prison gate on way to inmate appointmentThe counsellor was bringing more than just advice into the prison.18 Dec 04:00 PM
Crime'Powerfully built bugger': 91yo assaulted in attempted mugging after doing Xmas shoppingSecurity guards caught the offender who apologised to the victim.18 Dec 06:29 AM
CrimeTraumatised couple flee rental after witnessing alleged gang murderThe landlord was left thousands out of pocket, the Tenancy Tribunal heard.18 Dec 06:00 AM
Crime'Sorry': Man accused of murder at park apologises to weeping supportersThe man waved to weeping supporters and told them, 'Sorry', as he appeared in court.18 Dec 03:59 AM
New ZealandMay the paws be with you - Waikato Police dog Obi-Wan ready for actionThe Waikato dog patrol unit receives its tenth canine-human duo.18 Dec 01:39 AM
New ZealandPolice investigate death of elderly man in connection with horror Auckland pedestrian crashNurses were among those injured in the alleged bus stop attack.18 Dec 12:54 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandHead Hunters open new Auckland gang pad; police arrest two, issue 45 finesPolice say they aggressively monitored Auckland's first new gang pad in 20 years.18 Dec 12:44 AM
New ZealandMyers Park's new art installationGraham Tipene's new multi-sensory artwork named Waimahara is designed to evoke the memory of Te Waihorotiu stream, which flowed above the ground more than a hundred years ago and is now piped below the installation in Myers Park. Video / Michael CraigWatch18 Dec 12:38 AM
PremiumPremiumConstructionWatch: First look inside $310m Deloitte Centre, InterContinental Auckland luxury hotelA new five-star hotel opens January 30. Deloitte will begin the shift from January 15.18 Dec 12:00 AM
New Zealand'Really sad': Residents shocked after homicide in Auckland parkA man has been charged with murder following a death in an Auckland park overnight.17 Dec 11:25 PM
CrimePrison for man who shot three in Auckland Central, including Jay-Jay Feeney’s brotherHe has been held at a maximum security wing in jail due to ongoing violence.17 Dec 11:08 PM
New ZealandThe best and worst times to travel this holiday seasonThousands of New Zealanders will be hitting the road to get to the beach and the bach.17 Dec 08:27 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionAir pollution kills, costs $10.5b a year — why was clean car discount axed?OPINION: The Herald has mapped data from the Ministry of Transport.17 Dec 07:09 PM
New ZealandAuckland rail’s Western Line reopens after Newmarket station fault, but delays still expectedCommuters should still expect delays and cancellations until at least 9am.17 Dec 05:56 PM
New Zealand'Unexplained' death at West Auckland park overnightPolice rushed to the West Auckland park just after midnight.17 Dec 04:50 PM