WorldRussia invades Ukraine - 'Europe's darkest hour since WWII', Putin's warning to WestUkraine under martial law, reports of hundreds of casualties as Russian begins invasion.24 Feb 02:30 AM
New ZealandProtesters shout abuse at Prime Minister's school visitIt's the second time Jacinda Ardern was heckled in Christchurch today.24 Feb 01:58 AM
New ZealandProtester accused of driving car at police named, granted bailProtester in court after confrontations at Parliament.24 Feb 01:06 AM
New ZealandNZ ready for phase 3: Today's Omicron announcement - what it means for youFrontline workers hoping fewer people will isolate under rules released at noon today.23 Feb 11:20 PM
New ZealandLive: Protests planned around NZ, Auckland Harbour Bridge march - cops, mob clash overnight in WgtnCovid-19 cases begin to emerge among protesters and police.23 Feb 10:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'I could have bled out and died': Man's horrific accident on streetA trip for takeaways in Havelock North becomes a near-death experience.23 Feb 09:48 PM
New ZealandNew footage shows unrest in Whakaari/White Island craterGNS Science released the footage taken over the offshore volcano on February 17.23 Feb 09:18 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionKatrina BennettKatrina Bennett: An abject failure - protesters' cars should never have been able to get back inOPINION: Protesters being able to get vehicles back inside barricades is a police failure.23 Feb 08:55 PM
New ZealandLive: Positive test rate soars; fears widespread undiagnosed Covid casesThere were 3297 community cases reported yesterday.23 Feb 08:25 PM
New ZealandOmicron outbreak: Ambulance crews face record callouts - some waiting up to 12 hoursAmbulance staff being flown in from across the country to help deal with Omicron demand.23 Feb 08:11 PM
New Zealand'Very high' rate of Dunedin cases shocks epidemiologistOne in five Covid tests being taken in the city is coming back positive.23 Feb 06:02 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'Crossed the line': Labour MP receives anti-vax threats, war crime accusationsA group served papers accusing her of war crimes, crimes against humanity, and treason.23 Feb 05:00 PM
WorldUkraine crisis: Russia evacuates embassy in KyivTensions escalate as diplomatic efforts are rebuffed by the Kremlin and abandoned.23 Feb 04:58 PM
New ZealandPolice, protesters clash; '30 cars' re-enter occupation area after barrier movedPolice blockades are seeing rubbish pile up and stopping food and portaloo services.23 Feb 04:49 PM
Tennis'Absolutely appalling': Tennis star booted from tournament for attack on umpireOne of the world's best tennis players faces a lengthy suspension.23 Feb 04:45 PM
New ZealandBillionaire's plan for NZ's tallest building back on track'The delays and challenges were underestimated.'23 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandClose contact rules changed: Teachers plead for more rapid tests in schoolsFrustrated school heads told to spend $300 a day on reliever instead of using $12 RAT test23 Feb 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionAna SamwaysSideswipe: Crime against piesA daily column looking at humorous, satirical and simply strange news.23 Feb 04:00 PM
New Zealand'It's just completely derailed me': Rape complainant's angst over court delaysCase is one of more than 80,000 to be adjourned or rescheduled in six months.23 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandHerald morning quiz: February 24Test your brains with the Herald's morning quiz.23 Feb 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionMike HoskingMike Hosking: Where is our absent government when the going gets tough?OPINION: The PM keeps trying to imply red-light life is normal - it isn't of course.23 Feb 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsThomas Coughlan: National ahead with younger voters, what's going on?Polls have National winning among younger voters.23 Feb 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumBusinessPlease, come back: $2.4b landlord to CBD workersThe consequences for Auckland and Wellington's CBD are dire, warns landlord.23 Feb 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumConstructionThe Auckland Westfield mall that's about to be super-sizedInstitutional investors on the conference call also noted mention of the expansion.23 Feb 04:37 AM
PremiumPremiumConstructionBuilder must repay developer $512K in Auckland townhouse fightOwner/developer claimed $1.02m damages initially but won only around half that.23 Feb 04:22 AM
New Zealand'No room in my heart for hate': Daughter forgives driver who killed parents'My parents were great people and they would not want this to derail your life.'23 Feb 02:21 AM
Official Cash Rate'Hawkish' RBNZ hikes OCR to 1 per cent, forecasts higher peak above 3.25 per centRBNZ moves to head off rising inflation.23 Feb 01:00 AM
New ZealandWhat Phase 3 of the Omicron plan will look likeThe Government signals a move to phase 3 of the Omicron response plan is nearby.23 Feb 12:30 AM
New ZealandPolice, Maritime NZ fear private vessels crossing Cook Strait to join protestPolice noted a number of people and vehicles have left the protest in the past few days.23 Feb 12:00 AM
New Zealand'It's real … please take it seriously': Rotorua mayor tests positive for Covid-19Steve Chadwick says her infection reinforces the need for vaccination.22 Feb 11:11 PM
New ZealandHuman Rights Commission begins conciliatory process with protestersIt's day 16 of the protest's occupation at Parliament, which turned violent yesterday.22 Feb 11:00 PM
RetailMichael Hill profit flat amid store closuresMichael Hill lost a total of 9,777 trading days across its store network22 Feb 09:46 PM
Media and marketingNZME shares jump on solid profit result, dividend newsResult in line with guidance.22 Feb 07:46 PM
WorldPutin outlines his demands, pulls diplomats from Ukraine after threatsRussian leader insists on an end to Ukraine's Nato membership bid.22 Feb 05:20 PM