New ZealandACG Parnell College chemical spill: Fire crews contain ‘nasty’ substanceThe chemical, containing phosphorous, reacts violently on contact with water.15 Dec 07:45 AM
EntertainmentShortland Street’s cliffhanger hall of fame: These are the wildest Christmas episodes everHonestly, what more can go wrong at NZ's favourite (fictional) hospital?15 Dec 05:00 AM
New Zealand'Why would someone do this to me?': Boy's Christmas 'destroyed' after hit-and-runA Givealittle has been set up to pay for a new bike for Blake.15 Dec 04:11 AM
Auckland'Now we finish the job': Why Auckland's mayor is backing a 7.9% rates riseFor an average household, rates will climb to $4341.15 Dec 04:09 AM
New ZealandMultiple fire crews dispatched to house blaze in South Auckland Fire and Emergency received multiple calls just before 3pm. 15 Dec 04:03 AM
New ZealandWaitai crowned WBA Oceania champion after thriller at BX-9 in AucklandThe win was Waitai’s fourth pro belt and could earn him a WBA top 15 ranking.15 Dec 04:00 AM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsForeign buyers ban change passed at night under urgency – so what could be the impact on house prices? Officials' analysis of the policy has been revealed.15 Dec 03:16 AM
PremiumPremiumPropertyVictopia owners near end of $72m, six-year repair saga as scaffolding comes offDoughnut-shaped top scaffolding is scheduled to be removed by January 8 as works finish.15 Dec 02:00 AM
PoliticsPrime Minister Christopher Luxon due to meet with Jewish community after Sydney terrorist attackAt least 15 people have died after a mass shooting in Sydney.15 Dec 01:28 AM
New ZealandBeach tragedy: Karioitahi rip victim namedHe had been at the beach with his brother and two friends when they got into trouble.15 Dec 01:27 AM
New Zealand'Unreasonable and inconsistent': GP faulted over handling of student’s abortion requestThe GP also wrongly told her no abortion services operated in Level 4 lockdown.15 Dec 01:00 AM
BusinessHistory repeats: Blue Chip victim targeted by Du Val Wholesale property investment schemes need to be regulated, podcast hears. 15 Dec 12:20 AM
EmploymentCautious optimism: Job market recovery gathers pace but remains unevenJob adverts were up 1% in October and 9% on a year ago.15 Dec 12:18 AM
New ZealandBondi terror attack: What it means for security and anti-Semitism hereNew Zealand’s terror threat level remains at ‘low’.14 Dec 10:46 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionMarcos Pelenur: Don’t wait out the gas crunch – grab the opportunity to get aheadGas production for this year is now forecast to be 24% lower than earlier estimates.14 Dec 10:00 PM
New ZealandGales, heavy rain and cooler temps on way as active front sweeps up NZIt's expected to reach the North Island by tomorrow and draw temperatures down.14 Dec 09:53 PM
LifestyleBeloved NZ cook on ‘unimaginable grief’ after death of grandson and father'It's enough some days just to be up and not crying.'14 Dec 09:43 PM
New Zealand'Magic': Turning animal tricks into teen confidenceFormer Customs dog handler Bex Tasker now runs training on her 5.6ha farm.14 Dec 08:57 PM
BusinessUber driver takes on Uber, launching his own rideshare serviceDaniel Lowe has signed up 1500 drivers before aRide’s launch this Wednesday.14 Dec 08:00 PM
PremiumPremiumLifestyleA day in the life of an Uber driver: 'It's like an addiction for me'John started Uber driving for his mental health. Now he says it’s become like a game.14 Dec 08:00 PM
OpinionHigher speeds lower productivity: What the data shows crash delays really cost AucklandAuckland crashes cost an estimated $9.23b between 2022 and 2025.14 Dec 05:00 PM
New ZealandSome parts of the country still being hit harder by rising premiumsThe average house insurance quote has risen almost twice as fast in one region.14 Dec 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumSmall BusinessSmall Business: How a failed property developer built a thriving souvenir brandPaul Ballentyne talks to Tom Raynel about his souvenir brand Moana Road.14 Dec 04:00 PM
CrimeYoung actor from Shortland Street breaks man’s eye socket in brutal assault, flees in luxury SUVBrooklyn Nathan's attack left a man needing surgery and with debilitating double vision.14 Dec 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumAucklandStanley Bay School principal on leave after teacher complaint letterThe Herald understands all 14 staff backed a letter warning they were at 'breaking point'.14 Dec 04:00 PM
AirlinesAgreement reached: Air NZ cabin crew scrap pre-Christmas strike actionThe deal covers short-haul cabin crew on domestic, Tasman and Pacific routes.14 Dec 07:42 AM
CrimeBus driver quits, another strangled: 501 jailed for attacks during psychotic meth spiralDuring one attack, Carl Leu said he was hearing voices and thought he was trapped.14 Dec 06:00 AM
New Zealand'Incredibly painful': Hamilton Zoo forced to put down three animals, including 23-year-old giraffeThe past week has been filled with heartbreak for zookeepers tending the animals.14 Dec 05:49 AM
TravelInside Mangawhai’s hidden gem where serenity and surf are side by sideThe three chalets sit just a minute’s walk from Mangawhai’s cafés and shops.14 Dec 05:00 AM
Racing'Awake and breathing on his own': Harness racer off life support, talking after shock race fallNathan Williamson was thrown to the track in a $100,000 race at Alexandra Park.14 Dec 04:51 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionDeborah Chambers: The wowsers are winning - the case for keeping backyard fireworksOPINION: Why fireworks bans go too far.14 Dec 02:00 AM
New Zealand'Come forward': Mum's plea after teen boy 'traumatised' in Auckland hit-and-runThe teen's mother wanted to thank members of the public who helped after the incident.14 Dec 02:00 AM
New ZealandGeminids meteor shower: Best time to see it in New Zealand skiesThe Geminids come from debris left by the 3200 Phaethon asteroid.14 Dec 01:35 AM
LifestyleInside Dame Kiri’s summer Christmas: Crayfish, grandkids and a new Song QuestBring on the big day … our soprano has a song in her heart and someone to spoil.14 Dec 01:00 AM
