New ZealandTragedy strikes family twice: Man dies after intervening in fight between womenTragedy strikes again for a whānau after the earlier death of child star Lionel Allan.07 Oct 03:37 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionPaula Bennett: Do you think Grant knows how to spend your money better than you?You deserve more of your money in your pocket and that's why we should have tax cuts.06 Oct 08:49 PM
New ZealandGrid emergency eases: Cook Strait cable fault resolved, power-saving plea liftedWarm and settled weather comes for major sports events in Auckland and Christchurch.06 Oct 07:31 PM
EntertainmentJustin Bieber confirms postponement of NZ tourIt's sad news for Kiwi Beliebers.06 Oct 06:08 PM
WorldDaycare massacre: 23 kids among 37 killed - twisted ex-cop's horror rampageThe former cop's victims included his own wife and their child.06 Oct 06:06 PM
New ZealandPolar blast: Fruit growers counting the costRecord low temperatures from pockets of Antarctic air defy frost-fighting wind machines.06 Oct 05:39 PM
New ZealandFixing Waikato Expressway 'death' trap years away due to lack of fundingOnce construction funding is available, the agency would be able to move quickly, it says.06 Oct 05:26 PM
New ZealandFired by text: Young worker wins $15k in compo, lost wagesA court found the apprentice was unfairly dismissed and awarded him compensation.06 Oct 05:25 PM
PoliticsKiwiRail to remain SOE after reviewGovernment won't be making changes to KiwiRail after a review that started two years ago.06 Oct 05:16 PM
New Zealand'This is no simple shoplifting': Kmart robber jailed after violent attack on staffJudge John McDonald said Kitia Toimata's offending was too serious for home detention.06 Oct 04:05 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandAre they listening? How Labour lost control of the narrative on mental health reformIt promised to transform a 'broken' system but critics say progress has been too slow.06 Oct 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionMatthew HootonMatthew Hooton: Grant Robertson's choices: Bad — and worseFinance Minister must now promise to spend more, without actually doing so.06 Oct 04:00 PM
SportRugby World Cup: The giant the Black Ferns will have to slay to win the trophyThe Black Ferns find themselves in the unlikely position of being underdogs this year.06 Oct 04:00 PM
PoliticsRevealed: Govt falling well short of 2025 electric fleet goalGovt wanted all vehicles to be electric or hybrid by 2025 - but they're not even close.06 Oct 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionMichael Barnett: Saving the next CassandraOPINION: Founded by actor Goldie Hawn in 2003, we believe this is the key.06 Oct 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionJohn Hearnshaw: Astrotourism at a crossroadsOPINION: One of the leading lights of our future tourism sector is written in the stars.06 Oct 04:00 PM
Entertainment80s international pop icon: 'I was starting to think NZ doesn't like me'Pop icon on working with the late Taylor Hawkins and finally making it here.06 Oct 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionAna SamwaysSideswipe: Velma is now officially a lesbianA daily column looking at humorous, satirical and simply strange news.06 Oct 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandFounder of rehab raided by gang police is mother of three senior Head Hunters'We're the people who can connect with these guys,' says bail house founder after raid.06 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandHerald morning quiz: October 7Test your brains with the Herald's morning quiz.06 Oct 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumLifestyleThe secret life of a $15m Lotto winner - and his astonishing act of kindnessOne man's generosity, gratitude and humble dedication to his community.06 Oct 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionKarl PuschmannKarl Puschmann: Can you handle the high cringe level of Millie Lies Low?Humiliation and deep shame drive the action in the squirmingly enjoyable new local film.06 Oct 04:00 PM
WorldMystery motive: Baby, parents and uncle kidnapped from business found dead in orchardA baby girl, her parents and uncle were found dead in a central California orchard.06 Oct 06:45 AM
WorldUkraine could recapture Crimea as fleeing Russians flounderTaking territory annexed by Putin in 2014 is now a 'very real possibility', official says.06 Oct 06:08 AM
New Zealand'She should have been safe' - Herald podcast A Moment In Crime looks at murder of Christchurch woman Valerie HeaneyHerald podcast A Moment In Crime looks at the murder of Valerie Heaney in Christchurch06 Oct 06:00 AM
PremiumPremiumSport'It's not about the All Blacks': RTS winging it again for AucklandAuckland have a simple explanation for why Roger Tuivasa-Sheck has been picked on the wing06 Oct 06:00 AM
New Zealand'Publicly vilified': Firm that hired soon-to-be charged fraudster alleges vendetta by victimThe company chose to stand by the man 'for their own commercial reasons'.06 Oct 05:00 AM
PremiumPremiumSmall BusinessThe man who bought a King Country tourism attraction without trying it himselfForgotten World Adventures is under new ownership and reopens on Friday.06 Oct 04:40 AM
PremiumPremiumInvestment'A pothole in the road' - real estate agent on $3000 fine, censureAward-winning real estate agent's business was found guilty of unsatisfactory conduct.06 Oct 04:25 AM
New ZealandDeputy principal who sexually abused student, 10, says she's not ready for release from jailA former deputy principal who sexually abused a 10-year-old is now considered low risk.06 Oct 04:00 AM
New ZealandWellington man's act in neighbour's home - Legal expert answers why no sex charge?Indecency charges required interaction with a victim, Julia Tolmie said.06 Oct 03:52 AM
EntertainmentPetition calls for TVNZ to pull FBoy Island after contestant controversy"Sort it out, Simon. Pull FBoy Island NZ today."06 Oct 01:27 AM
Lifestyle'I thought I was dying': How a night out almost derailed my lifeIt was meant to be a great night out – Claudia Poposki was left unable to walk or speak.06 Oct 01:17 AM
LifestyleNew Gisele Bündchen photo fuels divorce rumoursHours after dramatic divorce news emerged the supermodel has been spotted without her ring06 Oct 12:32 AM