New ZealandFlights return, optimism grows: Can New Caledonia win back travellers?Only nine Kiwis visited in June 2024, down from 813 just two months earlier.12 Oct 04:00 PM
New Zealand'Thin workforce stretched further': Learning support gaps persistPsychologists and speech-language therapists make up 40% of vacancies.12 Oct 04:00 PM
RacingMick On Monday: The historic black-type week nobody plannedWelcome to the busiest black-type week in New Zealand thoroughbred racing history.12 Oct 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumSmall BusinessSmall Business: Turning grief into art with handcrafted urn business VasoBridgit Sissons talks to Tom Raynel about her small bespoke urn business.12 Oct 04:00 PM
Auckland'Really important to me': Inside Wayne Brown’s post‑election plans for AucklandThe mayor has revealed what he wants to tick off before Christmas.12 Oct 04:00 PM
AucklandDairy worker sliced on hand as armed group raids Glen Eden shopThe group of five or six arrived armed with a knife and a hammer.12 Oct 08:12 AM
MotorsportKing of the Mountain: Kiwi Matt Payne wins Bathurst 1000 thrillerRecap: Relive the drama after one of the most tense 161-lap races in history.12 Oct 07:53 AM
World'Put your balloons down': Woman who warned of nitrous oxide dangers dies days laterLoved ones marked her farewell with pink balloons and her favourite songs.12 Oct 07:00 AM
BreakersBreakers rue turnovers after blowing double-digit NBL leadThe Breakers have slumped to their fifth defeat in six matches this NBL season.12 Oct 06:51 AM
New ZealandAuckland Central fire station cleared to reopen after asbestos scareTests confirmed no asbestos in the station after Friday’s sudden closure.12 Oct 06:39 AM
AucklandAlbany upset: Long-time council duo split as newcomer tops pollVictoria Short ended a decade-long alliance in Albany with a 500-vote lead.12 Oct 06:06 AM
New Zealand‘It is a rich journey’: Farmer’s 30-year project inspires Kiwi home styleTrue comfort comes from character, not big budgets.12 Oct 06:03 AM
TravelAustralia’s top cycling routes for every kind of riderFrom wine trails to multi-day journeys and everything in between. 12 Oct 05:22 AM
PremiumPremiumTravelStephanie Holmes: I've stayed at 10 of NZ's 19 best luxury hotels and lodges. Here's my verdict19 NZ hotels were added to Michelin's keys list this week. Here's why they're special.12 Oct 05:00 AM
New ZealandLotto: 18 players win $19k in Second Division – where were tickets sold?Three players also won more than $26k in Powerball Second Division.12 Oct 04:40 AM
PoliticsShane Jones' son Penetaui Kleskovic eyes move into national politicsHe told the Herald he was a 'great admirer' of Winston Peters.12 Oct 03:41 AM
NPC'Hell of an effort': Canterbury edge Counties in 100-minute NPC thrillerCanterbury needed extra time to produce a come-from-behind win.12 Oct 03:39 AM
Entertainment'Hollywood legend': Colleagues, friends, stars remember Diane KeatonThe Oscar-winning actress and Hollywood sweetheart has died, aged 79. 11 Oct 11:12 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionMarisa Bidois: Time to get Auckland’s groove backThe city’s $25m events fund could help revive Auckland’s nightlife.11 Oct 11:00 PM
PremiumPremiumLifestyle‘F*** the song’: Stewart Copeland on The Police, clashing with Sting and his love of NZThe Police drummer brings his storytelling tour to New Zealand in January.11 Oct 11:00 PM
Auckland'She is my greatest handbrake': Bridges shuts down mayor talkSimon Bridges made the comments while celebrating Wayne Brown's election win.11 Oct 10:25 PM
New ZealandHold the bubbly: The mayoral races going down to the wireWhile some mayors are popping corks, other races are too close to call.11 Oct 10:21 PM
AucklandBillionaire's $521m superyacht turns heads on Auckland waterfrontThe 117m vessel owned by billionaire Eric Smidt has been moored since mid‑September.11 Oct 10:10 PM
PremiumPremiumCrimeGullible woman caught with meth-soaked clothes at airport was romance scam victimThe 60-year-old American thought she was to inherit millions of dollars.11 Oct 09:00 PM
Politics'Racist attack' or 'corrosive obsession' on race? 25 areas remove Māori wards, 17 keep themThe Herald’s interactive map shows referendum results across the country.11 Oct 08:42 PM
PremiumPremiumEntertainmentPaula Bennett: ‘I hope politics doesn’t determine who I am for the rest of my life’The ex-Deputy PM is celebrating a podcasting milestone.11 Oct 07:00 PM
New ZealandLocal elections interactive: Find mayoral, election results for city, district and regionPreliminary results for all mayoral, council, community board, and regional council race11 Oct 05:50 PM
New Zealand'My truck killed them': Driver in fatal crash speaks about horror of survival'It was the worst kind of nightmare you can think of.'11 Oct 05:41 PM
New Zealand‘Nature has other plans’: Seagull slams reporter mid-cross in city centreThe bird was caught on camera hitting the woman's face mid-take, leaving a visible cut.11 Oct 05:03 PM
Travel newsFrom Auckland’s Oktoberfest to Outback safaris, here’s where to go nextFive escapes that prove October’s made for adventure.11 Oct 05:01 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionSimon WilsonWhat will Wayne do? Simon Wilson on the challenge for Auckland's mayor nowOpinion: Wayne Brown is determined to make a difference and he has a mandate to do it.11 Oct 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'We started dating in secret': Dear Jane attends the Presbyterian Church apologyI was special, he said. Mature for my age. He seemed nervous. I probably giggled. 11 Oct 04:00 PM
Opinion'Finish the job': Wayne Brown's letter to Aucklanders after winning second termOPINION: Wayne Brown says the City Rail Link and Convention Centre will open next year.11 Oct 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: It’s time for Auckland to fulfil its potentialOPINION: We all know this city has so much more to give its residents and the country.11 Oct 04:00 PM
