PremiumPremiumCrimeFive duped Kiwi crims caught in global 'sting of the century' They were promised an encrypted app to freely discuss the drug trade. It was an FBI trap. 08 Feb 06:00 AM
New Zealand'Confident our food was not responsible': Food truck responds after Laneway illness reportsA vendor says some festivalgoers reported falling ill despite eating nothing at the event.08 Feb 04:05 AM
Auckland'Like I was 16 again': Seymour bunny-hops Land Rover recreating steps stunt for charityThe Drive 4 Hearts campaign has raised $161,400 of its $300,000 goal.08 Feb 03:15 AM
New Zealand'The system needs an overhaul': Why one juror's excitement quickly turned to frustrationHe spent three days waiting, only to be released without serving on a jury.08 Feb 02:00 AM
AucklandWatch: Smoke billows over central Auckland as flaming car blocks motorway off-rampVideo shows the front of the car completely swallowed by flames.08 Feb 01:52 AM
New ZealandVehicle on fire on Auckland motorway off-rampA vehicle was seen engulfed in flames on the Khyber Pass off-ramp on Auckland's Southern Motorway. Video / SuppliedWatch08 Feb 01:20 AM
New ZealandKiwi who managed Epstein’s properties left $3.3m in sex offender's estate days before deathBrice Gordon managed Epstein’s US properties for years, together with his wife Karen.08 Feb 01:00 AM
BusinessJohn Sax unveils $900m plan for Kinloch golf resortUp to 20 luxury villas and 178 residential sections are slated for sale.08 Feb 12:00 AM
Super RugbyFull Super Rugby draw and results for 2026All you need to know for the Super Rugby campaign.07 Feb 11:22 PM
BreakersNew Zealand Breakers sweep Illawarra Hawks to keep playoff hopes aliveThe Breakers closed out a 4-0 season sweep of the defending champions in style. 07 Feb 09:39 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandFrom superyacht kitchen to LA start-up: The Kiwi woman backing hemp milk to go globalPeople who have tasted the hemp milk say it "tastes like a frosty".07 Feb 09:00 PM
New ZealandWhat caused last month's hospital IT outageThe southern outage on January 13 took out systems doctors and nurses need.07 Feb 08:57 PM
AucklandMotorcyclist dies in early morning crash north of AucklandEmergency services were called to Horseshoe Bush Rd at about 1.30am.07 Feb 08:20 PM
PremiumPremiumLifestyleUltraviolet candyfloss and quail hearts: The NZ show taking food TV to extremesThe Queenstown-filmed series pits 10 top local chefs in a no-rules food art arena.07 Feb 08:00 PM
Travel newsFrom harbour racing to art and pride: Where to find the best of summer 2026Race, celebrate, explore and unwind with NZ’s biggest summer events.07 Feb 05:19 PM
TravelNZ’s favourite beach revealed – as voted for by youFind out who came top in five categories, plus our overall winner.07 Feb 04:00 PM
EntertainmentActor Bronwyn Ensor shares her favourite spots in AucklandEvery week we ask a well-known Aucklander for their favourite spots in the city.07 Feb 04:00 PM
New Zealand'Especially muggy': Incoming 'surge of humidity' as tropics start firing upKiwis are being told to prepare for 'especially muggy' conditions in the week ahead.07 Feb 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandSand dune tragedy: Woman heard voice of lost partner during labour with his sonJasmine Cooke describes her baby boy, born after tragedy, as 'heaven sent'.07 Feb 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandFrom Greytown to glory: The life and legend of All Black Grant BattyFamily, friends and ex-teammates will honour him at a celebration of life on Friday.07 Feb 04:00 PM
AucklandBoy faces lifelong dental damage after hydroslide smash, days after closure over lost fingerThe Auckland aquatic centre says it's improving the signs around the slide. 07 Feb 04:00 PM
Auckland FCAuckland FC get back to winning ways and go top againGoalkeeper Michael Woud responded to being dropped by keeping a crucial clean sheet.07 Feb 06:32 AM
New ZealandTiny house or shed: Tribunal draws line on what counts as a homeThe prefab didn't have a working toilet, kitchen or running water.07 Feb 05:00 AM
Auckland‘Unity and pride’: Sport team hits back after ‘Mtn Jew’ jersey triggers emergency meeting A jersey featuring Jewish symbols triggered a complaint and an emergency board meeting.07 Feb 04:00 AM
New ZealandLaneway food truck urges diners to come forward after reports of severe stomach illnessThe Auckland Tex-Mex vendor says food safety is its 'number one priority'.07 Feb 03:11 AM
PremiumPremiumEntertainment'Deeply dark and murderous': The world's bloodiest ballet premieres in NZChoreographer Alice Topp takes on Macbeth, Shakespeare's twisted psychological thriller.07 Feb 03:00 AM
AucklandCar fire temporarily blocks northbound traffic on Auckland motorwayOne northbound lane stayed open as emergency services managed the scene.07 Feb 02:00 AM
Lifestyle'It only takes two minutes': Mum's TikTok breast check finds aggressive cancerCoraline discovered the disease after a social media-inspired self-check.07 Feb 01:00 AM
PremiumPremiumAucklandHillary portrait among treasures undergoing asbestos clean at Auckland MuseumThe painstaking asbestos removal and clean-up operation will cost the museum up to $12m.07 Feb 01:00 AM
Entertainment'This is insane': Traffic jam leaves festivalgoers stranded for hours in heatOrganisers blamed the delays on Waitangi Day traffic and visitors to nearby Te Ārai Links.06 Feb 11:15 PM
PremiumPremiumLifestyle‘We’re calling this a relapse?’: Kiwi comedian on falling off the wagon after five years soberEveryone makes mistakes. Rhys Mathewson turned his into a razor-sharp comedy act.06 Feb 11:00 PM
New ZealandExplosion that seriously injured forklift driver was 'avoidable'The worker suffered serious burns and spent nine weeks in hospital.06 Feb 10:55 PM
New ZealandWoman seeking rest at retreat instead suffered 'calculated campaign' of intimidationChea Joss Cameron's time at Kawai Purapura retreat ended with criminal and tenancy cases.06 Feb 10:00 PM
New ZealandNZ Herald Headlines | Saturday, February 7, 2026NZ Herald Headlines | Saturday, February 7, 2026. Peter Mandelson is being investigated for his ties with Epstein. A high-ranking Russian general has been shot in Moscow.Watch06 Feb 06:52 PM