New ZealandOne dead and two injured in East Auckland house fireTwo people have been taken to hospital with critical and serious injuries.20 Oct 05:25 PM
New ZealandHigh-profile Nat MPs Brownlee, Smith, Bishop set to lose seatsUp to 20 seats could change hands tonight, most - but not all - to Labour.17 Oct 07:23 AM
New ZealandFree school lunches: North Island (except Wellington)Full list: North Island schools getting free school lunches (except Wellington).11 Oct 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsOn the campaign trail with National's Chris LuxonChris Luxon has morphed from CEO to a politician - the Herald spent a day on his campaign.11 Oct 04:34 AM
PoliticsElection 2020: South Auckland crowds mob Jacinda ArdernArdern visited South Auckland and was unsurprisingly mobbed by fans.10 Oct 04:34 AM
New ZealandGet excited commuters, Harbour Bridge repairs set for tomorrow nightWork teams will attach a new permanent strut on Saturday night, weather permitting.02 Oct 01:02 AM
New ZealandAuckland tsunami alert flops: 'I'm doomed - didn't hear anything'Beachfront residents did not hear sirens or receive texts in tsunami alert test.27 Sep 06:45 AM
New ZealandLive: Auckland traffic congestion easing after crashes, but delays heading southMotorists are asked to avoid the Waterview Tunnel as some northbound lanes are closed.25 Sep 02:12 AM
New ZealandBumper to bumper for kilometres: Traffic jams again for Auckland motoristsHeavy vehicles still asked to avoid bridge and to use the Western Ring Route instead.23 Sep 06:39 AM
New ZealandTraffic chaos: North Shore bus services to close from 9pm tonightWarning that those relying on buses between city and North Shore could be stranded tonight22 Sep 04:01 AM
New ZealandBeat the traffic: Passengers turn to ferries to escape the nightmare on the bridgeFerry numbers almost doubled yesterday as Aucklanders look for ways to beat the traffic.22 Sep 02:25 AM
New ZealandHarbour Bridge crash: Nervous truckies abandon vehicle, get into stranger's carVideo catches the moments two trucks had earlier toppled over in fierce wind18 Sep 11:51 PM
BusinessCoco's Cantina owner wants limit on number of Auckland restaurantsFood lovers are spoilt for choice. But one owner wants fewer restaurant licences issued.18 Sep 01:35 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandFace masks in supermarkets: Which Auckland suburbs are doing best?More than 80% of shoppers were wearing masks at some supermarkets. At another, just 50%.05 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandCall to scrap NCEA exams as students 'choose life over education'Students staying at home: 'They are choosing life over education.'02 Sep 08:05 AM
New ZealandCollege-branded mask now part of school's uniformMore school students are wearing masks despite official advice that they're not needed.02 Sep 06:21 AM
New ZealandPolice searching for Joseph Hobson on parole recallHe has distinctive facial and neck tattoos, including the number 88 on his cheek.02 Sep 04:15 AM
New ZealandWhat we know about NZ's current Covid-19 casesHere's what is known about the community cases.24 Aug 11:20 PM
RetailAuckland Mayor orders businesses: 'Stop price gouging'Auckland Mayor is urging businesses to not return to old price-gouging habits.15 Aug 02:09 AM
New ZealandMidwives fear women will have to give birth in cars amid Covid testing station disruptionMidwives fear women in labour won't be able to get to a East Auckland birthing clinic.13 Aug 09:48 PM
New ZealandCovid-19 fallout: Surge in demand for food parcelsJob losses and slashed hours have put a strain on those needing to put food on the table.09 Aug 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandMan's $33k rates bill deal with council - He won't have to pay until after he dies"I won't pay rates until after I've left the earth."09 Aug 03:43 AM
New ZealandFerries, motorways and buses: Govt unveils $180m Auckland transport spendTransport Minister Phil Twyford expects the four new projects to create 800 jobs.18 Jul 01:00 AM
New ZealandNational vows $31b to crush 'congestion crisis'Plan includes another Auckland Harbour crossing and a four-lane expressway to Tauranga.16 Jul 10:29 PM
New ZealandAuckland tornado terror: 'Everything was destroyed, absolutely everything'A family tells of their terror as the wild weather of the past two days starts to settle.27 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandTornado baby: Happy outcome after ambulance struck by flying shedGiving birth ain't easy - especially when a tornado sends a flying shed at your ambulance.27 Jun 06:43 AM
New Zealand'Disappointing and frustrating': Auckland's light rail process 'ended'Cabinet ends twin track process and refers project to the Ministry of Transport.23 Jun 11:40 PM
New ZealandDe La Salle, Tāmaki College stabbing: Community leaders call for calmPolice investigation continues into knife attack involving De La Salle College student.16 Jun 08:11 AM
New ZealandVideo: School brawl - student stabbed, police guard college after fears of reprisalTamaki College under guard after reports some students were part of the attack.15 Jun 06:09 PM
New ZealandWoman, 36, missing from her East Auckland home found safe and wellSamara Jade Carr had not been seen since 4.30pm yesterday11 Jun 12:15 AM
New Zealand'Avoid travel': Black ice warnings as snow, severe frosts hit SouthParts of the South Island are "in the freezer".06 Jun 06:15 PM
New ZealandPeople heard screaming: Man dead in Auckland street after shots firedPolice confirm that the two incidents are related.31 May 11:02 PM
OpinionMum: Why I'm sending my kids back to schoolHalf Moon Bay mum Helen Robinson explains why she believes her children will be safe.16 May 05:00 PM
OpinionChristopher Luxon and Simeon Brown: Shooting for the moon from East AucklandCOMMENT: Does it really take 11 years to complete a 7.8km busway?11 May 05:00 PM