New ZealandLive: Tauranga house 'in the middle of road'; up to four dead in Auckland; more thunderstorms loom; Waitomo declares state of emergencyAuckland is under a state of emergency following record rainfall and widespread damage.28 Jan 12:35 PM
New ZealandWatch: Family heroically swim to save dad as million dollar rugby memorabilia collection lostA priceless collection of rugby memorabilia has been taken by the devastating floods.28 Jan 02:39 AM
New ZealandLive: Up to 4 dead; aerial images reveal homes on the brink; PM lands; Watch: Bus floats down roadAuckland is under a state of emergency following record rainfall and widespread damage.28 Jan 01:24 AM
New ZealandLive: State of emergency in Auckland - one dead; New SH1 motorway opened to rescue motorists; airport closedThe Fire Service has made more than 1500 callouts to help people in need.27 Jan 04:17 PM
BusinessTrump returns to Facebook after two-year banFacebook parent Meta is reinstating former President Donald Trump’s personal account.25 Jan 10:58 PM
WorldRomanian prosecutors search devices in Andrew Tate caseProsecutors make forensic searches of mobile phones, laptops belonging to Tate brothers.25 Jan 06:29 PM
New Zealand‘Brings tears to my eyes’: Family consider selling after $2600 monthly interest rate riseRising inflation is likely to bring even more pain to young home owners.25 Jan 05:51 PM
World'It isn’t a crime': Pope Francis criticises 'unjust' laws against homosexuality'Being homosexual isn’t a crime,' Francis said during an interview.25 Jan 07:39 AM
Politics'It feels pretty real now': Hipkins confirmed as PMIt's official: Hipkins and Sepuloni confirmed as NZ's new leaders.24 Jan 11:33 PM
New ZealandIn photos: Tears, cheers, guard of honour for Ardern's last day as PMEmotionally charged colleagues and supporters farewelled Ardern.24 Jan 11:19 PM
Politics'Greatest privilege of my life' Ardern says in final words as PM at RātanaIt is Ardern's last public outing as Prime Minister.24 Jan 03:27 AM
Entertainment'Dream come true': Ed Sheeran shocks Kiwi fan with surprise rural pub visitShe asked for ID thinking it was a doppleganger. Then Ed Sheeran began to speak.23 Jan 11:52 PM
OpinionTwo things could prevent fatal drownings. Why is New Zealand not doing them?Opinion: Dozens of human lives would be saved this year. Here's how.23 Jan 11:27 PM
PremiumPremiumBusinessInside the perilous quest to get battery-powered aircraft off the groundFinancial Times: The flying car dream still hasn't come true. Why is it so difficult?23 Jan 09:23 PM
New ZealandChatGPT: AI software writing essay in seconds worries Otago academicLaunched in November, chatbot can churn out responses to all kinds of requests.23 Jan 05:16 PM
New Zealand'A proper tumble' Five-hour-old kiwi found on roadsideThe very recently hatched kiwi chick was found wet, cold and covered in eggy remnants.23 Jan 04:00 PM
TravelWhy the world's most famous train is becoming a cruise lineThe luxury rail company is branching out into hotels, hospitality and now cruises.23 Jan 01:13 AM
New Zealand'Totally devastated': Wife of man who drowned at Piha had lost parents, brother to CovidTo lose a couple like that is 'heartwrenching', the United Piha Surf Lifesaving boss says.22 Jan 06:14 PM
New ZealandRobertson congratulates 'my mate Chippy', Hipkins' dad has 'mixed feelings' about son's new jobHe was the only nomination for the Labour leadership today.21 Jan 01:08 AM
PoliticsCarmel Sepuloni set to be deputy to Hipkins after Kiri Allan rules herself outAllan tells the NZ Herald she will not be running for deputy.20 Jan 10:16 PM
WorldUK PM fined for no seatbelt while filming Instagram videoBritish leader was reportedly filming an Instagram video promoting govt spending.20 Jan 06:58 PM
New ZealandStephen Colbert offers to be Jacinda Ardern’s flower girlTalk show host also laments Ardern won't be around to pick him up from Auckland Airport.20 Jan 06:25 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandTeens, mental health and social media: 'People don’t understand how toxic it is'She turned to social media for help with mental illness but fell down a dark rabbit hole.20 Jan 04:00 PM
BusinessCO2 shortage: Why Todd Energy shut down critical gas plant revealedThe Kapuni gas plant has been closed for months causing a nationwide CO2 shortage.20 Jan 04:13 AM
TechnologyMusk's Twitter ablaze with climate misinformationMisinformation has flourished on Twitter since it was bought by Elon Musk last year.19 Jan 10:11 PM
TravelThis retired Boeing 737 is being transformed into a luxury Bali villaThe jet turned luxury holiday apartment hopes to open in March this year.19 Jan 08:37 PM
WorldSix killed, including children, after throats slit by kite stringsCrowds gathered to watch the kite-fighting contests as participants battled it out.19 Jan 06:45 AM
PremiumPremiumBusiness'Serious inflation problem': Food prices highest in 32 years'For a lot of households, it is going to be a struggle.'19 Jan 04:30 AM
New Zealand'I am human': Tearful Ardern quits as PM; Robertson won’t seek top jobPM makes first election year announcement today.19 Jan 02:47 AM
LifestyleFacebook and Instagram told to 'free the nipple'Tech giant Meta rescinds ‘convoluted and poorly defined’ policies on breast pictures.19 Jan 02:09 AM
PoliticsArdern's shock resignation: 'To Neve, mum is looking forward to being there'The full text of Ardern announcement, Grant Robertson will not seek top job.19 Jan 01:00 AM
EntertainmentJosh Kronfeld on third chances, a ‘nightmare’ season and Charlotte DawsonThe All Black great opened up to the Herald in Fiji about life defining moments.18 Jan 08:05 PM
Lifestyle'Wolf whistles, rife sexism': Christchurch female tradies reveal realities as women in building industry'Comments like ... ‘you should leave this type of work to the men’ really annoy us.'18 Jan 07:50 PM
New ZealandWatch: ‘From woah to go' - fire engulfs Welcome Bay home'It was from whoa to go in no time'17 Jan 11:11 PM