New ZealandPositive night: Bay party hotspots busy but largely well-behavedAmbulance callouts fell to 177 between 10pm and 3am, down about 40% on previous years.01 Jan 12:34 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionSurvive in 25, fix in 26: Why insolvencies could still rise in a recoveryOPINION: Baker Tilly Staples Rodway's Tony Maginness and Jared Booth share their thoughts.31 Dec 11:00 PM
New ZealandNY Day weather: Thunderstorms, floods and slips loom in the south, ‘quite nice’ up northDownpours of up to 40mm/h may trigger flash flooding, slips and poor driving.31 Dec 10:51 PM
New ZealandRevealed: Our Heroes of 2025 – the Herald's top picksWe honour the best in news, sport, business and entertainment.31 Dec 09:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandStreets of gold: Auckland's most expensive streets revealedThe average price of homes on Auckland most expensive street is $11m.31 Dec 09:00 PM
WellingtonCouple accused of misusing ill friend's money say they have done nothing wrongThe couple have successfully had their bank accounts unfrozen by the court.31 Dec 09:00 PM
New ZealandRising river forces festival evacuation but New Year mostly calm, 41 arrests across NZPolice helped move up to 100 Twisted Frequency campers from rising floodwater.31 Dec 08:54 PM
AucklandPerson found dead on highway north of Auckland; police seek dashcam footagePolice say the person is believed to have been hit by a vehicle and left on the road.31 Dec 08:47 PM
New ZealandWorld begins to welcome 2026Pacific countries, including New Zealand, were the first to see in 2026, with Seoul and Tokyo following Sydney in celebrations that will stretch around the globe. Video / AFPWatch31 Dec 06:29 PM
Black CapsThe three Fs that helped former Black Cap launch a new innings in lifeFor Lou Vincent, life is about giving back and enjoying the small moments with family.31 Dec 05:15 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionJonathan Ayling: Liberal democracy only endures if the people work to maintain itOPINION: New Zealand polling shows the threat to liberal democracy is real.31 Dec 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumEditorialShadow summer: The frontline workers holding up everyone else’s holidayOPINION: Frontline and service workers keep holidays humming, without taking one.31 Dec 04:00 PM
RacingEspionage intriguing runner as he starts summer sprint campaignFormer Australian sprinter interesting addition to Te Akau powerhouse.31 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandInside the risky Antarctic voyage to expose the secretive krill fishing industryScientists estimate Antarctic krill numbers have fallen about 80% since the 1970s.31 Dec 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumLifestyleSociety Insider ones to watch: The Kiwi couples, entrepreneurs and stars chasing a huge 2026From All Whites and SailGP to AF Drinks, Kiwis are plotting global moves.31 Dec 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandNZ’s wealthiest man joins billionaire superyacht flotilla for Caribbean island NYE partyThe rich and famous include Jeff Bezos, Michael Jordan, David Geffen and many more.31 Dec 06:12 AM
New ZealandAuckland faces risk of severe thunderstorms on New Year’s EveA North Island region is forecast to finally catch a break after a week of poor weather. 31 Dec 05:32 AM
AucklandSuitcase mix-up sends Kiwi woman’s bag on unexpected trip to AustraliaHer viral Waiheke community post drew comments from Europe, the US and Britain.31 Dec 05:00 AM
PremiumPremiumFootballThe 'Palestinian Pele' whose death puts our sporting privilege in focus – Michael BurgessOPINION: Reports say Gaza has lost 264 sports facilities, with 184 completely destroyed.31 Dec 03:43 AM
New ZealandFake Bookabach listing: 'Who did I just pay $10,000 to?'A group of Kiwi friends arrived at the Gold Coast to find they had been duped.31 Dec 02:59 AM
Athletics'A proper race': Teen record-breaker chases 1000m record at homeSam Ruthe is aiming to start 2026 with another record on his home track in Tauranga.31 Dec 02:01 AM
New ZealandWhy the court cancelled man's $300k 'gift' to ex-wifeThe court's decision followed a messy family dispute.31 Dec 02:00 AM
PremiumPremiumSharesMarket close: NZ sharemarket flat on last day of trading for 2025The NZX had a quiet end to the year, with the main index closing flat on the half-day.31 Dec 01:15 AM
New ZealandFaces of R&V: Meeting the locals working Gisborne’s iconic festivalGisborne locals fill roles from security to waste crews and coffee carts.31 Dec 01:10 AM
Auckland FC'It has to be': Auckland FC target revenge after bizarre home loss to Newcastle JetsAuckland FC have lost just three of 19 home matches at Go Media Stadium30 Dec 10:45 PM
New Zealand‘Noise is not the same as progress’: Te reo leader’s warning after royal honourProfessor Tom Roa has been fighting for te reo Māori for more than 50 years.30 Dec 09:53 PM
BusinessArise Sir Rod: Xero founder knighted after $21.78b tech successXero founder is now investing in start-ups and pushing power reform.30 Dec 09:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionLiam DannLiam Dann: Why the economy didn’t recover like it was supposed to OPINION: Squeezed by two kinds of bad economy at once – economists call it stagflation.30 Dec 09:00 PM
TravelKiwi tourist thought grounded cruise ship on reef near PNG was 'going to sink’ There were 80 passengers and 44 crew on board the Coral Adventurer.30 Dec 08:33 PM
LifestyleHidden Auckland: Five summer spots worth going out of your way to findHow to find Auckland’s kauri giant, ‘old city’ lanes and fossilised forests.30 Dec 07:00 PM
New Zealand'Pretty exciting': Boy, 10, breaks club record with marlin nearly as big as tinnyFather and son estimate it took 45 minutes to reel in the 'electric blue' fish.30 Dec 06:00 PM
New ZealandLocal legends: The Waikato community stalwarts recognised in New Year HonoursDame Coral Shaw is honoured for years of public service and abuse inquiry work.30 Dec 04:00 PM
OpinionHelen Clark farewells father George, 103, after life spanning a century of changeOPINION: George Clark lost three uncles in World War I before he was even born.30 Dec 04:00 PM
Media and marketingJournalists and broadcaster receive higher honoursThe New Year 2026 Honours List recognises four giants of New Zealand media.30 Dec 04:00 PM
