New ZealandFire truck breakdown left firefighters trapped in basket above North Shore blazeThe union said the 'last resort' failed when a manual lever broke in a firefighter's hand.25 Apr 12:28 AM
New Zealand Two recycling workers tried to put out North Shore blaze until it 'exploded'It's believed the fire was likely caused by lithium batteries. 24 Apr 11:13 PM
New ZealandMan critically injured after suspected stabbing in West AucklandPolice have cordoned off a cul-de-sac and a reserve. 24 Apr 10:50 PM
LifestyleKiwi influencer dies at 21 after documenting cancer battle'My life may be short, but I genuinely think I’ve squeezed every bit out of it.'24 Apr 09:56 PM
New ZealandWatch: Dramatic video footage captures Taupō mum's 50m cliff fallLouisa Redward, 43, wanted to thank the emergency services staff who rescued her.24 Apr 09:13 PM
LiveNew ZealandWatch: Thousands gather for Anzac Day Commemorations around NZThe national day of remembrance for fallen servicemen and women begins with dawn services.24 Apr 07:55 PM
New ZealandTurning 100 on Anzac Day: From choirboy to wartime signalman shadowing HitlerLives depended on short and long beeps – dots and dashes. 24 Apr 06:02 PM
New Zealand'Things went boom': Giant fireball, projectiles as North Shore blaze eruptsResident near fire says 'smell of the smoke is awful'.24 Apr 08:29 AM
LifestylePaws and effect: 'Tasteless' dog pies spark cat fight in AucklandActivist Anne Batley-Burton calls the pies 'absolutely disgusting'.23 Apr 11:27 PM
New ZealandMan charged with abducting 3-year-old from daycareA man has been charged with taking a child from an early learning centre in Rotorua.23 Apr 11:26 PM
New ZealandBus stop death: Teen's murder charge; father mourns 'kind' son; tearful vigil at sceneA 32yo woman has also arrested.23 Apr 10:41 PM
New Zealand'They can shear the sheep': Historic farm recreated in Minecraft for studyComputer game acts as an educational tool for students to learn about the primary sector.23 Apr 08:49 PM
All Whites'Everything we dreamed of': All Whites captain welcomes arrival of baby girl Chris Wood and his wife Emma have announced the arrival of their first child.23 Apr 08:27 PM
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
