PremiumPremiumPropertyBillionaire retailers to buy ex-Beca HQ, betting on $5.5b City Rail Link'City Rail Link will be a game-changer, with the Karanga-a-Hape station metres away.'08 Dec 12:25 AM
ChristchurchInjured children return to Christchurch preschool after suffering chemical burns on slideFive preschoolers and two staff suffered chemical burns on a water slide.08 Dec 12:03 AM
PremiumPremiumLifestyle'I spent 10 minutes licking sodium off my back molars': The best and worst Christmas chocolate barsIs a $25 artisan block better than a $1.50 milk compound chocolate Santa?07 Dec 11:55 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionElliott SmithThe top 10 rugby stadiums in the world OPINION: Elliott Smith ranks his top 10 rugby cauldrons.07 Dec 10:48 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'Pretty sloppy': PM criticises police over formal warning botch-upA police review found only 37% of sampled warnings between 2019 and 2024 were lawful.07 Dec 10:34 PM
ChristchurchHelicopters tackle flare-up as North Canterbury fire reignites in high windsTwo helicopters are battling the rekindled Eyrewell gorse blaze this morning.07 Dec 08:41 PM
Black CapsBlack Caps dealt triple injury blow for rest of test seriesNorthern Districts seamer Kristian Clarke has been called into the squad.07 Dec 08:09 PM
New ZealandSouth Island news wrap: The gang pad set to be confiscated by the crownNewstalk ZB South Island news director Claire Sherwood joins Herald NOW for the latest on the regions biggest stories.Watch07 Dec 07:23 PM
PremiumPremiumSmall BusinessSmall Business: Bark to match the bite with Howler HotdogsJo Williamson talks to Tom Raynel about her small business Howler Hotdogs.07 Dec 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumDynamic BusinessInside One NZ's push to automate its network with AIOne NZ now runs 31 AI agents beside staff, from billing to network control.07 Dec 05:04 AM
ChristchurchCrews, choppers battle out-of-control vegetation fire in North CanterburyThe blaze began when a burn pile near Broomfield spread to a paddock and hedge.07 Dec 02:53 AM
New ZealandHeavy rain and gales to hit South Island as temperatures soar in NZ's eastMost South Island weather watches and warnings are due to lift early tomorrow morning. 07 Dec 12:26 AM
TravelGolden pours and global stars: Inside the World’s Best Vineyards partyDecadent food, stunning landscapes, and the world’s finest winemakers made the night.06 Dec 10:00 PM
PremiumPremiumRugbyScott Robertson unfiltered – what's Razor really like?As results and style falter, fans question if Razor is all froth and no substance.06 Dec 08:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'Was I an arsehole?': Chris Cairns on cricket, cancer, stroke – and his marriage endingThe sports legend talks frankly to Mark Crysell about his life and hopes for the future.06 Dec 07:00 PM
New ZealandTwo Lotto players win $500k ahead of Christmas - where the winning tickets were soldSaturday’s $12m Powerball and $1m First Division jackpots both rolled over. 06 Dec 06:52 PM
Black Caps‘Hindsight’s a wonderful thing’: No regrets over Black Caps’ burned reviewsNZ squandered two chances that could have earned victory over the West Indies. 06 Dec 05:01 PM
New ZealandChildcare company where children burned admits it failed on safetySeven people were hospitalised, including five children.06 Dec 07:14 AM
New ZealandPowerball jackpot climbs to $15m after big prize goes unclaimed againTwo Strike Four winners each take home $500,000 from tonight's draw.06 Dec 07:05 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionAndrew AldersonAndrew Alderson: Black Caps draw, but test cricket remains undefeatedOPINION: The twists and turns of the purest format remain the pinnacle of cricket.06 Dec 07:00 AM
Black CapsBlack Caps rue one that got away as West Indies fight for famous drawThe visitors batted out the most part of two days to hold on in Christchurch. 06 Dec 05:19 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionLiam NapierRating Razor: How the All Blacks coach performed in year twoOPINION: The All Blacks' second season under Scott Robertson failed to meet expectations. 05 Dec 08:00 PM
New ZealandNZ Herald Headlines | Saturday December 6, 2025NZ Herald Headlines | Saturday December 6, 2025. Kindercare Christchurch apologises after a chemical incident yesterday where multiple staff and children ended up in hospital.Watch05 Dec 07:34 PM
Black Caps‘We have the quality’: NZ can win without Matt Henry, Black Caps assertNeeding six wickets on the last day in Christchurch, NZ are down two frontline bowlers. 05 Dec 04:01 PM
PremiumPremiumLetters to the EditorLetters: We don't need a rates cap; What a life sentence to hand to our youngOPINION: Readers hot on the issue of Govt rejecting NZ's emission reduction targets.05 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandRevealed: Our Heroes of 2025 – the Herald's top picksWe honour the best in news, sport, business and entertainment.05 Dec 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandAvondale Racecourse closure sparks battle over housing, park and marketAvondale Racecourse will close soon. What will it mean for this fringe Auckland suburb?05 Dec 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionAndrew Alderson: Black Caps need Duffy, Foulkes to stand up in push for winOPINION: Playing in their second test matches, the duo will need to lead NZ on day five.05 Dec 06:00 AM
Black CapsMore injuries delay Black Caps as West Indies survive to force final dayThe tourists need 319 more runs for a world-record victory, NZ need six wickets to win. 05 Dec 05:24 AM
New ZealandFrom farm lanes to fast lanes: Rotorua bowlers ready to shine in ChristchurchRotorua is sending 39 athletes in a 56-strong delegation to Christchurch.05 Dec 04:00 AM
Christchurch‘Deep regret': Daycare centre speaks out after children suffer chemical burnsIt is believed a chemical detergent for the centre's kitchen steriliser unit was used.05 Dec 02:21 AM
Sport'Part of the strategy': All Black's timeline for return from non-playing break'It has been a big couple of years in the role as captain, physically and mentally.'05 Dec 02:02 AM
LifestyleYou asked, we answer: Our Christmas gift guide for hard-to-buy-for readersNo plastic for grandkids? Sisters who like to 'do' stuff? Secret Santas without tat?05 Dec 02:00 AM
New ZealandWatch: Emergency services swarm Christchurch daycare centreMultiple patients were transported to hospital following what has been described as a chemical burn incident at the daycare facility.Watch05 Dec 01:24 AM
