LifestyleNZ teens ditch smartphones for 'brick' phonesA 2025 survey found 95% of New Zealanders aged 15+ use social media.21 May 09:46 PM
OpinionBenjamin PlummerOpinion: Runit League a difficult watch as two competitors knocked out coldEight athletes ran full tilt at each other in a game like bullrush on steroids.21 May 08:32 PM
WorldTerrorism offences: Irish rapper charged for displaying flag at concertVideo showing Hezbollah flag at concert surfaced online, prompting a police investigation.21 May 07:52 PM
New ZealandHomeowner upset after developer fells 50yo boundary hedgeOwner says hedge was pride of her backyard. Developer says it had to come down for safety.21 May 05:00 PM
PoliticsTe Pāti Māori MP proposes bill requiring MPs to uphold Te Tiriti principles'It’s not left or right. This is the foundation of us moving together ...'21 May 05:13 AM
Entertainment'Deep sadness': Dai Henwood cancels shows amid ongoing cancer battleThe 'gutted' comedian says he 'thought things were going to be okay'.21 May 03:06 AM
Sport'Run it straight' explained: The combat sport condemned by top doctors that's hit NZ 'Victory belongs to the one who dominates the collision.'21 May 02:47 AM
World'I've never been let go': Drummer on abrupt Foo Fighters exitJosh Freese, 52, announced he was let go from the Foo Fighters unexpectedly.20 May 11:32 PM
New Zealand'Te reo belongs on our roads': Iwi demands reinstatement of 'taihoa' roadworks sign'Te reo Māori is not a translation, a novelty, or a risk. It is official. It is sacred.'20 May 08:36 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionOpinion: Porn is bad for us. Why won't anybody say so?New York Times: Progressives, especially, seem unwilling to acknowledge the evidence.20 May 02:00 AM
New ZealandWatch: Auckland boaties 'once in lifetime' close encounter with curious orcaThe 4m-long whale swam right up to the boat.19 May 08:00 PM
PoliticsGovt to spend $600m on ‘critical’ rail upgrades Metro services had suffered from a lack of investment, according to the Government.19 May 07:30 PM
EntertainmentTragic loss: TikTok star's son dies after pool accidentTrigg Kiser, 3, died after being pulled from a backyard pool.19 May 07:19 PM
TravelShe's visited every country on the planet solo - and there's only one she won't go back toJessica Nabongo visited 195 countries by the time she was 35. 19 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandWatch: Ardern talks 'imposter syndrome' at Yale University's graduationArdern's speech was met with applause and cheers from graduates.18 May 10:58 PM
WorldBiden diagnosed with ‘aggressive’ prostate cancer, Trump ‘saddened’ by diagnosisThe former president's office released a statement. 18 May 10:40 PM
Super Rugby'Huge honour': Savea wins inaugural Super Rugby Pacific awardThe Moana Pasifika skipper has won the Super Rugby Pacific Player of the Year award.18 May 08:37 PM
KahuWatch: ‘Don’t want the black girl' - Māori nurse alleges racism from Middlemore Hospital patientsNurse says her moko kauae has attracted racism from some older patients at Middlemore.18 May 05:00 PM
SportEx-rugby league star heads controversial new 'run it straight' comp ahead of Auckland arrivalAt least two competitors were knocked unconscious during the inaugural event in Melbourne.18 May 05:00 PM
EntertainmentWatch: 'You've crossed him to the other side' – Kiwi rapper shares moment he sang for dying fanThe experience changed Kings' understanding of his music's impact on others. 18 May 05:22 AM
New ZealandWatch: Brave shopkeepers take on armed robbers with chair, boxesDramatic video shows the workers foiling a robbery attempt. 18 May 12:51 AM
New ZealandWatch: Dramatic Auckland police chase involving stolen car caught on cameraA 28-year-old man was arrested and will appear in court tomorrow.17 May 08:36 PM
New ZealandManhunt still underway, one charged after police swarm LynnMallPolice swarmed the West Auckland mall yesterday hunting for armed robbers.17 May 08:26 PM
EntertainmentMatilda Green on 10 years since The Bachelor, and why people have the wrong idea of influencersGreen believes people are wrong in thinking her and Art have a 'fairytale' life.17 May 07:00 PM
PremiumPremiumTravel'Scared to death': Former Auck teacher running Cook Islands tour accused of risking livesA Herald investigation has found allegations of unsafe practices against a tour operator.17 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandWatch: Kiwi released on Waiheke Island for first timeWaiheke Island is the first urban area in Auckland where kiwi have been released.17 May 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Armed police, open the door': Cinema cleared as officers sweep mall; man arrested, one on run Members of the public in the area are advised to follow instructions from police officers.17 May 09:21 AM
New ZealandWeather onslaught: Rain, damaging gales, thunderstorms to sweep over NZThe stormy conditions have already started in the south and will spread north Sunday. 17 May 02:21 AM
Kahu'My bones are cracking': Boy's trauma as bike crash sparks huntPolice are seeking information about the motorbike involved in the collision.17 May 12:00 AM
New ZealandNapier homicide: Gang connection rumours 'damaging' and untrue - policeTeen homicide victim Kaea Karauria will be laid to rest next to his beloved Papa.16 May 09:31 PM
New ZealandWatch: Early morning smash-and-grab captured on camera'I am literally witnessing a ram raid right now ... good morning!' 16 May 09:00 PM
New ZealandBudget 2025: Māori Wardens receive $1.5M funding boostBudget 2025 allocates an additional $1.5 million annually to support the service.16 May 08:55 PM
America's CupExclusive: Peter Burling on Team NZ exit, success and what's nextTeam NZ confirmed last month that they would be moving forward without Burling. 16 May 05:03 PM
New Zealand'Insanity': Auckland villa owners told double-glazed windows violate heritage rulesOwners installed double-glazed windows without council consent. Now they have to go.16 May 05:00 PM
