New ZealandFestive mood hit as suspicious fire torches town's Christmas tree, man arrestedFire crews were called to the blaze at Caroline Bay at 5.25am.11 Dec 08:08 PM
ChristchurchStrangulation risk: Coroner urges redesign of slat beds after toddler's deathThe 19-month-old was discovered unresponsive under the bed at home in Canterbury.11 Dec 06:28 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'Completely out of the blue': Hastings artist wins $100k residency in New YorkAna Iti almost missed the phone call that would change her life.11 Dec 05:00 PM
New ZealandAs young boy battles leukaemia, family finds comfort in Ronald McDonald HouseRonald McDonald House says surging demand means they can no longer accommodate everyone.11 Dec 05:00 PM
New ZealandExpert urges new tools to tackle rising harassment on public transportKirsten Tilleman’s study maps when and where LGBTQIA+ riders face harassment.11 Dec 04:00 PM
All BlacksAll Blacks star dominates NZ Rugby awardsArdie Savea has taken out New Zealand's biggest rugby prize for the third time.11 Dec 08:00 AM
CricketFormer ICC chair warns NZ Cricket to tread carefully over domestic overhaulGreg Barclay says all parties need to consider what is best for New Zealand.11 Dec 06:00 AM
Black CapsBlack Caps take day two honours with late West Indies wicketsThe hosts hold a 41-run advantage heading into day three at the Basin Reserve. 11 Dec 05:32 AM
New Zealand'They stole my dreams': Couple scammed $3.9m from more than 55 investorsAlex and Aroha Tuira targeted te ao Māori communities, building trust through close ties.11 Dec 05:00 AM
Telecommunications2degrees will begin 3G shutdown in days, One NZ delaysMany devices beyond phones rely on 3G. 11 Dec 04:20 AM
New ZealandBusinessman who offered teen $700 for sex denied discharge without convictionThe victim met the Dunedin man as a child and said she had always trusted him.11 Dec 04:10 AM
New ZealandSevere thunderstorms threaten North Island; hail blasts Dunedin amid red warningTorrential downpours of up to 40mm/h may trigger flash flooding in some towns.11 Dec 03:23 AM
PremiumPremiumBusinessAirways outage: Display screen went blank in ‘complete workstation failure’Incoming message from a pilot and a 20-year-old bug are cited as causes of the outage.11 Dec 02:27 AM
New ZealandPolice urgently seek sightings of missing Greymouth mum and three kids Her family have significant concerns for her wellbeing after being unable to make contact.10 Dec 08:24 PM
Education'Could've saved a week of drama': Seymour on school head at centre of mouldy lunchesDavid Seymour says the principal should not have gone public before the probe.10 Dec 08:00 PM
New ZealandAsbestos play sand: Call for lifelong health checks for exposed children, cancer concerns Experts warn exposed children face lifelong, dose-related cancer risks.10 Dec 03:00 PM
Black CapsTickner injury sours NZ’s day as Black Caps roll West Indies in WellingtonDespite taking all 10 wickets, the hosts’ woes continued at the Basin Reserve. 10 Dec 05:35 AM
PremiumPremiumSharesMarket close: Gentrack sell-off drives NZ sharemarket downThe NZX moved lower as investors reacted to changing mortgage rates from Westpac.10 Dec 05:09 AM
AucklandPensioner faces $20k vet bill after new puppy breaks both front legsThe Italian greyhound breed is known for having fragile legs from age 0-18 months.10 Dec 05:00 AM
New ZealandNZ Herald Headlines | Wednesday December 10, 2025Afternoon Headlines | Reserve Bank Governor asked to cut spending; 36-year-old man charged with murder and assault | Wednesday December 10, 2025Watch10 Dec 04:24 AM
New Zealand'We thought he was safe': Family demand answers after Mt Eden prisoner dies following attack by another inmateThe 69-year-old died 10 days after an alleged assault at the prison. 10 Dec 04:00 AM
PremiumPremiumPropertyTwo lenders owed $71.7m on troubled Beachcroft Residences projectThe Auckland apartments are nearly finished, but now the scale of the debt is revealed. 10 Dec 03:00 AM
PremiumPremiumKahuFrom field to lecture hall: Rugby star on return to medicine after World Cup successShe will return to Otago University in 2025 while staying contracted to NZ Rugby.10 Dec 02:00 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionDavid Harvey: You cannot legislate away the digital world our kids already live inOPINION: Experts warn age checks could erode privacy by tying real identities to accounts.10 Dec 02:00 AM
New ZealandQuote of the year: Luxon’s ‘go make a marmite sandwich’ in running for annual contestPublic voting is open until 12am on Monday, December 15, 2025.10 Dec 01:36 AM
AucklandRonald McDonald House fears it won’t be able to house sick kids’ families this XmasRonald McDonald House Charity has only 154 rooms nationwide and is relying on motels.09 Dec 11:54 PM
ChristchurchStreet cordoned as crews tackle major Christchurch house fireThe fire broke out on Paddington St in Northcote just after 11.30am.09 Dec 11:38 PM
New ZealandNZ Food Safety points finger at Christchurch school in mouldy lunches probeThe provider, the School Lunch Collective, was cleared of any wider safety issues.09 Dec 11:30 PM
New ZealandOn The Up: The 13-year-old author mixing rugby skills with mental health lessonsHe wants other kids to know life’s tackles don’t have to 'take away your shine'.09 Dec 09:40 PM
New ZealandChild sex offender jailed again after disturbing infant abuse, bestiality contentAlexandre Harpur, 55, admitted 19 charges after a DIA raid on his Christchurch home.09 Dec 08:12 PM
New ZealandVictory for Holcim workers as Government backs local seafarersThe decision protects local MV Buffalo seafarers from foreign replacement.09 Dec 06:24 PM
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New ZealandPrincipal defends $18.5k Queenstown trip as Auditor-General flags schools' travel spendingOther flagged trips include a $29,458 overseas tour and family travel to Rarotonga. 09 Dec 06:00 AM
PremiumPremiumRetailMobil self-service petrol stations launched to rival Z Energy and WaitomoThe business plans to convert 14 Mobil sites to the new model by the end of 2025.09 Dec 06:00 AM
