Travel newsFine print leaves Kiwi couple footing $3k bill after flight delayed in VietnamConsumer NZ warns separate domestic and international bookings can leave gaps in cover. 23 Jan 04:00 PM
LifestyleFrom regatta to rock icons: Where to make the most of the long weekendTāmaki Makaurau is abundant with arts and culture this week.23 Jan 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumAucklandAuckland’s $3.9b splurge: The projects that scored a record amount of public moneyA Herald investigation shows which programmes received the most funds.23 Jan 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumLetters to the EditorLetters: Mark Mitchell has shown once again he is a leader for a crisis OPINION: Wellington political careerists should stay out of Auckland affairs.23 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandMount Maunganui search enters second night as families face anguished wait for outcomeMultiple families are in tears amid the heavy-duty search equipment.23 Jan 08:20 AM
AucklandAuckland beaches off limits as wastewater warnings hit long weekend swimmersAt least 15 Auckland beaches now carry 'do not swim' alerts.23 Jan 07:00 AM
SportBroncos star Kotoni Staggs joins 'run it straight' challenge amid safety fearsThe Broncos say they view their player's hit as a staged promotional video.23 Jan 06:01 AM
New ZealandFlatmate sentenced over his gun's link to fatal shootingJack Hargreaves is alleged to have fatally shot his brother, Joshua, last year.23 Jan 06:00 AM
BusinessAuckland restaurant in liquidation, closing Mt Eden premisesLiquidator says the restaurant had been struggling with working capital for some time.23 Jan 05:00 AM
New Zealand'As good as it gets': Why inflation jump points to higher interest ratesMarkets now expect at least one interest rate rise, with two possible by the year's end.23 Jan 04:00 AM
New ZealandEarly warning signs: Missed chances to clear Mount campground revealedA local said he called 111 to report unstable ground several hours before the disaster.23 Jan 03:55 AM
New ZealandLocals only on fragile lifeline road as coastal communities cut offThe closure comes as Northland and Auckland prepare for a long weekend.23 Jan 03:48 AM
AucklandMan dies after being pulled from water at Auckland beachPolice have cordoned off an area at Cheltenham after CPR failed to revive the swimmer.23 Jan 03:33 AM
RacingWorld’s fastest racehorse perfect poster boy for historic Karaka saleHistoric yearling sales at Karaka have the perfect post boy.23 Jan 03:09 AM
EntertainmentHarry Styles has announced a world tour - but New Zealand misses outHis last New Zealand show was at Auckland's Mt Smart Stadium in 2023.23 Jan 02:11 AM
Auckland FCAuckland FC chief sets bold 2026 goals on and off the pitchAuckland FC aim to go one better this year – and to keep boosting fan experiences.23 Jan 01:53 AM
New ZealandSearch resumes for father-of-four swept away at Auckland river crossingPolice and 17 LandSAR members are now searching subsided riverbanks.23 Jan 12:04 AM
New ZealandWeather update: Storm-hit regions to face strong winds and thunderstorms this weekendGales up to 100km/h are expected for Auckland and other parts of the North Island.22 Jan 11:41 PM
New ZealandAlleged indecent assault at Auckland pool, days after secret filming at second public poolPolice want to hear from anyone who saw a man acting suspiciously at the pools on Tuesday.22 Jan 10:39 PM
New Zealand'Running around as if they owned the bloody place': Storm-hit petrels on mendPetrels are drawn inland by city lights after storms leave them cold and soaked.22 Jan 10:00 PM
AucklandMotorcyclist dies in Auckland motorway high-speed crashPolice say the rider failed to stop for motorway patrol before the crash.22 Jan 09:19 PM
SailGPRace against the clock: Coutts' update on Black Foils rebuild ahead of SailGP AucklandSailGP will work 'a 24-hour shift' to get the Black Foils on the line for February 14. 22 Jan 09:05 PM
New Zealand'It's so good for them': How to juggle kids' after-school activitiesCosts can be a barrier but parents say the benefits are worth it.22 Jan 08:00 PM
PremiumPremiumBusinessStock Takes: A2 Milk's sell-off, and what the rain will mean for gentailersChina's 2025 births fell to 7.92 million, the lowest level recorded since 1949.22 Jan 07:00 PM
Formula 1‘Be ruthless’: Ex-Red Bull driver urges Liam Lawson to consider new teamDespite securing his F1 seat for 2026, the Kiwi’s future with Red Bull is uncertain. 22 Jan 05:01 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionScott Caldwell: This housing back-down couldn’t be coming at a worse time for AucklandOPINION: Inner-city hubs like Kingsland have lost 15% of locals aged 15-29 in five years.22 Jan 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionPenny Tucker: You are not going to incentivise anyone to build 2 million houses all over AucklandOPINION: Transport, design and infrastructure matter just as much as housing numbers.22 Jan 05:00 PM
New ZealandSouthern Motorway closed overnight following serious crashPolice have closed the Southern Motorway from East Tamaki Rd overnight following a serious crash involving a motorcyclist. Video / Hayden WoodwardWatch22 Jan 04:08 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionMatthew HootonMatthew Hooton: Whatever the election result, tax hikes and welfare cuts loomOPINION: Ignore slogans promising the impossible: the numbers don’t lie.22 Jan 04:00 PM
RacingKinnaird ticks all the right boxes for a Karaka Millions winnerTe Akau's record is hard to look past when trying to find Karaka Millions winners.22 Jan 04:00 PM
RacingGirl power gives Forsman huge boost for Ellerslie extravaganzaThe Cambridge trainer has gone from one winning chance to four for the glamour meeting.22 Jan 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandProperty flippers face wave of company collapses as liquidators chase $28m debt A 2024 Herald probe found Hills-linked traders flipped 71 homes for millions in profit.22 Jan 04:00 PM
New Zealand'Deeply shattering': Mount Maunganui landslide search enters night with up to nine unaccounted forCrews 'going to be working 24/7 until they have searched every piece of earth'.22 Jan 10:23 AM
EntertainmentFlight of the Conchords reunite for first live show in eight yearsThe duo first broke out with a BBC Radio 2 show before their HBO series.22 Jan 06:00 AM