Politics Govt overestimated flagship policy: Minister admits IRD got it wrongThe coalition said 21,000 households would be eligible for full amount. 23 Apr 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Risk of frost': Temperatures to plummet, threat of more heavy rain this weekendNorthland, Auckland, Coromandel and Bay of Plenty are in the firing line.23 Apr 07:23 AM
New Zealand‘Shocking’ insights, ‘shameful’ conduct: Olivia Podmore inquest ends with painful realitiesAlmost four years after the Olympian's death, a coronial inquest has come to a close.23 Apr 06:27 AM
LifestyleMeghan opens up on As Ever rebrand after trademark issueMeghan rebranded her company as As Ever after trademark issues.23 Apr 02:55 AM
OpinionJenni MortimerOpinion: It’s time to ditch concert encores'Got to go': Herald reviewer Jenni Mortimer reveals gig tradition that's done its dash.23 Apr 01:35 AM
New ZealandStock car driver stirs from coma after serious Palmerston North speedway crashTaylor Lampp has begun showing signs of progress and stirring from his coma.23 Apr 12:47 AM
New Zealand'Immortality': Bus stop memorial for slain student, bugs could be named after himPolice are seeking a black SUV; former professor pays tribute.23 Apr 12:31 AM
EntertainmentGood Lorde! Kiwi hitmaker's surprise NYC appearance shut down by policeFans gathered after Lorde's Instagram post, causing a large crowd at 6pm.22 Apr 11:38 PM
Entertainment'It was a very sweet thing to say': Kiwi comics on working with Hollywood starsBilly T' Billy this week talks women in comedy and how the industry is changing. 22 Apr 11:12 PM
WorldVatican releases first photos of Pope Francis in open coffin, reveals date of funeralIt comes as cardinals meet to set the date for the Catholic leader's funeral.22 Apr 08:55 AM
New Zealand'I'm innocent': Baby Ru's mum speaks about day her son was killedBaby Ru’s mother reflects on her loss and unanswered questions 18 months on.22 Apr 01:04 AM
New ZealandBus stop homicide: Victim was US entomology student; police to hold stand-upHe may have been out looking for insects on the night he died.21 Apr 11:20 PM
Football'A different Pope': Messi leads sporting tributes for Pope FrancisFootball matches have been postponed as the sporting world mourns Pope Francis.21 Apr 10:01 PM
Black FernsWoodman-Wickliffe to end retirement for Black Ferns World Cup bidWoodman-Wickliffe announced her international retirement after last year's Olympics.21 Apr 08:09 PM
World'Deep sorrow': Pope Francis dead at 88Pope Francis died in his residence in the Vatican’s Casa Santa Marta.21 Apr 05:57 PM
World‘Who am I to judge?’: Pope Francis in key quotesKey quotes from Pope Francis’ papacy.21 Apr 09:33 AM
New ZealandTalent agency supporting Māori and Pasifika failed to pay model, then fired herErnestina Bonsu-Maru kept the money from one commission instead of paying her models. 20 Apr 11:00 PM
New ZealandPolice searching for two assailants in fatal Auckland bus stop attackPolice are seeking CCTV and dashcam footage from the street on Saturday night. 20 Apr 10:17 PM
Opinion‘My mate the monster’: I unmasked a sex offenderI felt everything at once as I learned the truth - disgust, relief, fear, elation, grief.20 Apr 05:00 PM
CrimeBusiness owner's double life as city's most prolific tagger, 'Blume'He owned a company worth seven figures by day. By night, he caused over $1m in damage.20 Apr 07:00 AM
New ZealandManhunt under way after fatal attack at Auckland bus stopPolice said a 33-year-old man was assaulted by more than one person. 19 Apr 09:30 PM
New ZealandAuckland Civil Defence Centre closed, 27 people displaced todayThe thunderstorms were expected to be accompanied by 'torrential rain'.19 Apr 06:11 AM
New Zealand'Begged': Authorities not acting fast enough in flood-prone areas, owners sayOne desperate owner stood by himself in the dark trying to stop a creek from flooding. 19 Apr 03:00 AM
New Zealand'I was trapped': Man's harrowing escape from floodwatersHe thought it was a small puddle. Then his engine died.19 Apr 02:00 AM
New Zealand'Vacuum of information': City leader demands answers after warnings issued hour into thunderstormsHouses and streets were swamped by 110mm of rain that fell from midnight.19 Apr 01:35 AM
New Zealand'Biblical storm': 750 lightning strikes hit Auckland 'These thunder slaps are godlike', wrote one Aucklander after a sleepless night for many.18 Apr 09:24 PM
New Zealand'Incredible' moment: Napier photographer captures award-winning cicada shotKirsteen Redshaw won the William C. Davies Memorial Trophy for her cicada photo.18 Apr 07:00 PM
KahuOn The Up: Whangārei teen wins prestigious $750k scholarship to elite US uniMorris is the first Māori and second New Zealander to win the coveted Karsh Scholarship.18 Apr 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Faceless' future: Mark Lundy's nervous return to society after decades behind barsFriend Dave Jones says people do not need to worry about their safety.18 Apr 02:00 AM
Lifestyle'Incredibly determined': Auckland boy hula hoops his way into world record booksLeonardo Pala, 10, now has his eyes set on breaking a new record.17 Apr 09:00 PM
LifestyleWhich stores will open this long weekend? A guide to Easter trading restrictionsMost stores must close on Good Friday and Easter Sunday in New Zealand. 17 Apr 07:00 PM
New Zealand'Pretty much destroyed': Investigation opened into South Taranaki blazeA fire investigator will return to the scene this morning17 Apr 06:42 PM
WorldWebb telescope detects a possible signature of life on a distant worldA chemical produced only by life was detected on a planet 124 light-years from Earth.17 Apr 01:07 AM
New ZealandDriver frustration as Napier roadworks cause car damageRob Tranter faced delays after his van was damaged on Meeanee Rd.17 Apr 12:01 AM