New ZealandHelicopter called to Auckland’s Piha Beach after serious water incidentA helicopter is airlifting the patient to hospital.24 Oct 08:27 AM
New Zealand'Give me your shoes or I’ll stab you': 13yo robbed in daylight Auckland CBD attackIt was the second Britomart attack on a 13-year-old in 5 days.24 Oct 06:00 AM
New Zealand'Our last shot': Parents fight to get 11yo son to life-saving US cancer trialHugo Donaldson, 11, has relapsed after months in remission from a rare cancer.24 Oct 05:21 AM
New ZealandWeather: State of local emergency lifted for most of CanterburyBut it remains in place for the Kaikōura District, Clutha and Southland.24 Oct 05:03 AM
CrimeJailed boy racer who killed unborn baby, gloated on Instagram, loses release bidHe was doing burnouts in front of a crowd when he hit the eight-months-pregnant teen.24 Oct 05:03 AM
New ZealandMeasles outbreak grows to eight cases as more infections expectedWellington and Taranaki each have one new confirmed case of measles.24 Oct 04:18 AM
New Zealand‘Assuming the worst’: Ferry measles cluster rises to five, patient zero foundHealth officials are urging all October 3 passengers to check for symptoms.24 Oct 04:16 AM
New ZealandHeavy traffic ahead: Police urge caution as long weekend beginsPolice say no one died on the roads last Labour Weekend and they want to keep it that way.24 Oct 03:49 AM
Crime‘A bad day’: Former NZ Idol judge Paul Ellis on driving while 7 times over limitThe 62-year-old's life unravelled in 2015 after a separation and the death of friends.24 Oct 03:00 AM
PremiumPremiumPropertyThe dog that came back from the dead: 7 unusual tenancy casesLamb in a nappy, parrot meth detector, cat that caused flood, some of the unusual cases.24 Oct 03:00 AM
New ZealandSporting banter or disrespect – is it ever okay to boo the haka?Cultural advisor Ora Kihi says Te Iwi Kiwi haka was built as a 'house for all'.24 Oct 02:53 AM
America's Cup'Blood, sweat and tears': Kirwan on his AmCup voyage and the end of cyclorsKirwan, the son of former All Black Sir John, joined Luna Rossa as a cyclor in Barcelona.24 Oct 02:01 AM
AirlinesWhakatāne Mayor backs Air NZ's call for state subsidies on regional flightsThe head of Air NZ supports short-term help from the Govt in times of economic weakness.24 Oct 01:56 AM
New Zealand'Terrifying ordeal': Teen charged over knifepoint assault, robbery at parkPolice later found pistol, ammunition and cannabis when they raided a Glen Eden property.24 Oct 01:53 AM
BusinessTech group in liquidation – but rescue plan under way'It was horrific,' the president says as he recalls the accounting shock.24 Oct 01:48 AM
EntertainmentShip, ahoy! Rainbow’s End pirate ship returns after 8 years – and what it's like on boardThe ride weighs the same as four bull elephants and cost about $7 million to build.24 Oct 01:34 AM
New ZealandMan charged with murder after father and son killed in Auckland house fireA 38-year-old man is appearing in the Manukau District Court today.24 Oct 12:51 AM
New ZealandRiding the wave: A look at Rainbow's End's reboot of the iconic Pirate ShipNZ Herald entertainment reporter Mitchell Hageman is one of the first to check out the latest opening, eight years after the original ride was demolished. Video / Alyse WrightWatch24 Oct 12:35 AM
New ZealandEngine issue blamed for Waiheke ferry smoke that sparked mayday callTwo dozen people aboard the ferry were rescued in the incident near Waiheke Island.24 Oct 12:00 AM
AucklandPredator queen wasp found in NZ for first time, nest removed in AucklandBiosecurity NZ says the hornet could threaten honey bees.23 Oct 11:26 PM
New ZealandEngines, glory and grit: Inside a high-octane Bay of Plenty weekendMotorsport fans can look forward to two big events.23 Oct 11:00 PM
New ZealandPSA prepared to strike again if offers don't improve after historic protestAn estimated 100,000 workers joined one of NZ’s biggest strikes in decades.23 Oct 09:18 PM
Rugby'Close enough to be part of the ABs': Ex-Samoa halfback on NZ Heartland XV selectionAt age 43, Kahn Fotuali’i will finally get to play as a New Zealand representative.23 Oct 09:00 PM
EntertainmentAustralian pop rock band announce Auckland show5 Seconds of Summer's sixth album, 'Everyone's a Star!', is out on November 14 this year.23 Oct 08:49 PM
PremiumPremiumBusinessGrabOne owes creditors $16.5m, including voucher holdersCustomers, businesses, staff and Inland Revenue are among those left out of pocket.23 Oct 08:27 PM
BreakersBreakers collapse after 24-point lead in home loss to BulletsSam Mennenga poured in 25 first-half points before the Breakers collapsed.23 Oct 08:05 PM
New ZealandMeasles alert after ferry trip sparks nationwide exposure warningHealth NZ says six active measles cases are confirmed across the country.23 Oct 08:01 PM
Herald NOWAuckland FC prepare for first home game of A-League seasonNick Becker the CEO of Auckland FC joins Ryan Bridge on Herald NOW. Video / Herald NowWatch23 Oct 07:01 PM
Auckland FCFrom heart scare to new start: Why Sam Cosgrove chose Auckland FCThe English striker hopes to revive his career as Auckland's new target man.23 Oct 06:01 PM
PremiumPremiumStock takesStock Takes: Takeover battle brews for Comvita as founder mounts rival bid against rich-lister's investment companyFounder Alan Bougen is rallying investors to oppose the Florenz bid.23 Oct 06:00 PM
Auckland'Stark reminder': Wayne Brown mourns death of Akl bus driver as Tāmaki Drive reopensThe crashed bus was removed from the scene last night.23 Oct 05:37 PM
New Zealand13-year-old has major surgery after swallowing 100 magnets bought on TemuSurgeons at Tauranga Hospital removed part of the boy’s bowel.23 Oct 05:35 PM
Black CapsRain wins again as Black Caps caught in cricket's scheduling stormNZ Cricket has as much control over the weather as it does the crammed schedule. 23 Oct 04:48 PM
New ZealandHow long will spring’s wild winds keep roaring across the country?Another burst of severe weather is forecast to arrive from Labour Day.23 Oct 04:00 PM