New ZealandAuckland Airport staff seize 25kg of cocaine, meth worth more than $9mThe busts occurred during two smuggling attempts in one night.09 Apr 07:50 AM
New ZealandApartment fire closes K Rd in central Auckland, smoke pouring from buildingFire crews responded to reports of smoke after 2pm today.09 Apr 07:42 AM
New Zealand'Great courage': Plucky elderly woman confronts attacker in home invasionPolice have charged a man with burglary and aggravated assault over the incident.09 Apr 07:00 AM
PremiumPremiumBusinessMarket Close: Why interest rate cuts couldn't boost NZ sharemarketThe NZX slides despite some rate relief.09 Apr 06:27 AM
New Zealand'Huge guns': Armed cops swarm North Shore street after person seen with firearmResidents reported seeing officers with 'huge guns' outside their homes this afternoon.09 Apr 06:13 AM
New ZealandComancheros bust: Influential gang member charged with 200kg drug importThe Comanchero was charged months after two men allegedly broke into a shipping container.09 Apr 05:23 AM
All BlacksFormer All Blacks doctor John ‘Doc’ Mayhew diesMayhew served as the All Blacks team doctor from 1988 to 2004.09 Apr 05:06 AM
Super RugbyThe injured stars set to return in round nine of Super RugbyAll the ins and outs ahead of the ninth round of the Super Rugby Pacific season. 09 Apr 04:31 AM
New Zealand$110k fraud scheme: Man allegedly used fake ID for electronics, hardware spreePolice have laid 36 charges and a man has appeared in court.09 Apr 04:09 AM
WarriorsWarriors remain hopeful of retaining star fullbackOn the surface, it would be a surprise to see Charnze Nicoll-Klokstad leave Auckland.09 Apr 03:00 AM
CrimeCrips revenge plot was recorded in prison calls, but was it murder? Trial ends without answerA third jury will have to decide after the defendants' latest trial ended in a deadlock.09 Apr 01:48 AM
New ZealandTrade Me pulls spy cameras listings featuring images of people having sex A survivor of image-based offending said the listings 'actively promote' sexual violence.09 Apr 01:05 AM
Black Ferns‘Some tough experiences’: Black Ferns coach takes stock as World Cup loomsAllan Bunting took over as Black Ferns director of rugby in 2023. 09 Apr 01:00 AM
New ZealandPolice investigating Auckland Christian school teacher over assault allegationsThe teacher is on paid leave during the investigation.09 Apr 12:54 AM
New ZealandWatch: Auckland mayor probed by police for video call while drivingThe mayor this morning apologised for his 'error in judgement'.08 Apr 11:59 PM
Retail'Tariff wars miss the point': Zuru co-founder Nick Mowbray criticises US tariff planZuru has factories in China, which is in line for a US tariff of 104%.08 Apr 11:49 PM
Super RugbyRugby’s newest rivalry prepares to ignite this weekendMoana Pasifika could change the complexion of their sibling rivalry with the Blues.08 Apr 11:30 PM
Travel news'We're f*****': Passenger frustration after grounded flightPassengers smelled fuel through air vents, causing diversion.08 Apr 11:02 PM
PremiumPremiumTourism‘Super exciting’: Accor eyes growth with NZ convention centre boostHe manages Accor’s core hotels in 48 countries, including 1300 hotels.08 Apr 11:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionSimon WilsonSimon Wilson: Why are we raising speed limits around schools?OPINION: 155 schools in Auckland are getting higher speed limits in their neighbourhoods. 08 Apr 11:00 PM
New Zealand'Spoiling for a fight': Gang stoush shuts down Auckland High Court room in murder caseNine security staff had to intervene when the confrontation erupted. 08 Apr 10:56 PM
New Zealand‘A terrible shock to her’: Woman steals $188k from her motherA woman stole more than $180,000 from her elderly mother08 Apr 10:31 PM
TalanoaBad taste: Naked Samoans address backlash over controversial Last Supper posterOscar Kightley says the comedy troupe 'should have known better'.08 Apr 10:18 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandAuckland property valuations delayed again, could be 18 months outdatedThe valuations are a source of fascination for property-mad Aucklanders.08 Apr 08:58 PM
TravelFlying Jetstar’s world-first route between NZ and AustraliaThe airline's latest year-round flight gives Kiwis a new 'shortcut to the tropics'. 08 Apr 08:26 PM
New Zealand‘Doesn’t make sense’: Auckland boy, 6, dies after routine tonsil surgeryInvestigations have been launched by police and Health NZ.08 Apr 08:12 PM
New ZealandAuckland school closed because of 'ongoing' water issuesStudents have been told to stay home. 08 Apr 07:59 PM
EntertainmentBilly T nominees on viral clips and open mic ‘snobs’ Half of this year's Billy T nominees join the Herald's comedy podcast. 08 Apr 07:00 PM
Sailing‘A few sleepless days’: Kiwi sailor’s tales of loss and adventure alone at seaNo one can hear you scream from the middle of the ocean. 08 Apr 06:20 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandNZ is ‘losing the fight’ against organised crime; new report urges bold changesReport by experts says information-sharing between government agencies is 'deficient'.08 Apr 06:09 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandPayment disputes: Kāinga Ora apartment project hits roadblockLittle has happened at a Kāinga Ora-owned building site in Rotorua for months.08 Apr 06:00 PM
BusinessOn The Up: Kiwis backing a new generation of start-upsThe NZ tech stars who are paying it forward.08 Apr 05:05 PM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsPink pineapples, cancer and farming: Liberal new genetics laws on the way for NZAll you need to know about the Gene Technology Bill that is before Parliament.08 Apr 05:00 PM
New ZealandOn The Up: Air Chathams and Air NZ in partnership talks'Smaller operators play a critical role and do an excellent job.'08 Apr 05:00 PM