New ZealandMore than 600 Kiwis took their own lives last year, new data showsThe overall rate per 100,000, on the other hand, remains unchanged.30 Oct 12:01 AM
Politics'Incredibly stupid people': Seymour skeptical of Nazi language ban, PM praised for position“We are up for those conversations.”29 Oct 11:47 PM
Travel news'Like horror movie': Passenger killed after 9m waves hit cruise ship, more than 100 injured'It was like a horror movie outside with the waves going up so high,' one passenger said.29 Oct 10:38 PM
All Blacks'It's ridiculous': England prop calls for haka to be banned before All Blacks testJoe Marler has since deleted his account on X – formerly Twitter.29 Oct 09:45 PM
Crime'Beyond despicable': Man who attacked child at park deserves 'South Auckland justice', councillorA principal said he first heard of the incident when media reported it yesterday.29 Oct 09:02 PM
New ZealandMt Hutt skifield not ruling out reopening after weekend snowCanterbury skifield has closed, but got almost a metre of snow over the long weekend.28 Oct 10:50 PM
WorldWhen will we know who wins the US election?What you need to know about the upcoming US presidential election.28 Oct 10:34 PM
New ZealandNZ records lowest Labour weekend road toll in over 10 yearsThe official holiday road toll period ended at 6am this morning.28 Oct 05:15 PM
BusinessThe Ngāti Porou woman who invented BMW’s colour-changing carStella Clarke will change the way you buy a car.28 Oct 01:00 AM
New Zealand‘Outstanding’: Huge coastal farm station on market for first time in 30 yearsThe station boasts dramatic views across Cook Strait to the Kaikōura Ranges.27 Oct 09:28 PM
Black Caps'Beat them at their own game': Santner revels in outspinning IndiaIt was hardly surprising that Mitchell Santner woke up sore the morning after his heroics.27 Oct 06:13 PM
New Zealand'He lied': Family say man who killed their son with meth beer tried to cover up crimes'He knew what was in those cans. He knew.'27 Oct 04:00 PM
Royals'I shouldn't have shared it': Labour MP's mea culpa after poking fun at King Charles' pants"I shouldn't have shared it. I regret doing so and apologise for any offence caused."27 Oct 04:34 AM
Talanoa'A miracle from God': Survivor of triple-fatal SH1 truck crash marks 21st birthdayLapi Fanuasā hasn't been able to speak two months after Ramarama crash that killed brother26 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandWatch: Top cop reveals motive for Tom Phillips' disappearanceThe Herald spoke with the lead detective inspector on the case for its mini-documentary.26 Oct 04:00 PM
Black CapsHistory for Black Caps: Santner sets up first series win in IndiaMitchell Santner led his side to victory with the third-best figures by a New Zealander.26 Oct 11:54 AM
New ZealandSelf-evacuations as West Coast roads flood amid heavy rain, wind warningsMetService says teams are preparing emergency centres ahead of severe weather.26 Oct 06:36 AM
New ZealandWatch: Westlake Boys' students farewell principal with moving haka'Leaving anything is hard, leaving a place you love is even harder.'25 Oct 10:21 PM
EntertainmentPhil Lesh, founding member of Grateful Dead, dies at 84Bass player brought an avant-garde riffs to the band.25 Oct 09:52 PM
WorldOne dead, 75 ill as McDonald's pulls Quarter Pounders from menusInvestigators have yet to confirm a specific ingredient as the contamination source.25 Oct 08:05 PM
World'This is a war crime': Israeli strike kills journalists in LebanonLebanon's toll exceeds 2500 dead as strikes hinder refugees fleeing to Syria, says UN.25 Oct 07:20 PM
New ZealandParking goes, visitors must use shuttle to access popular Cathedral Cove trackDoC says there will be no parking at Cathedral Cove when it reopens.25 Oct 04:00 PM
New Zealand'Thought I was invincible': The man who technically died on the rugby field'If this had happened on the farm I wouldn’t have had a chance.'25 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandAuckland funeral director appears in court accused of misconduct in relation to burialsToday's court appearance follows investigations into a former employee of Tipene Funerals.24 Oct 11:29 PM
New ZealandHolidays in 2025: How six days leave can get you 16 days offHow to use the fewest annual leave days, for the longest stretch of time off.24 Oct 08:54 PM
New ZealandPhotographer captures comet, meteor shower and kiwi-shaped nebula in one imageBerge hiked to a remote location, avoiding light pollution to capture breathtaking skies.24 Oct 08:43 PM
New Zealand'Globally rare' habitat could take hundreds of years to recover after massive fireSince Monday, 1039ha of Whangamarino Wetland has gone up in flames.24 Oct 08:38 PM
New Zealand‘I held her hand’: Passenger comforted woman stabbed on Auckland bus as she diedA man handed himself in yesterday after a 24-hour manhunt.24 Oct 05:35 PM
New Zealand'So dire': Hospital staff refuse to care for racially abusive patientMore than 30 staff agreed not to look after the man until his behaviour was addressed.24 Oct 05:03 PM
New ZealandPasifika style wins photo awardNZ Herald's Dean Purcell beats tough opposition to claim award.24 Oct 09:00 AM
New ZealandWatch: Family thrilled to have sold winning $30m Lotto ticket; prize still unclaimedThe owners of Albany Central Superette say the win is very exciting.24 Oct 01:29 AM
New ZealandOwner 'shocked' multimillion-dollar property at centre of cannabis bustPolice take away plants, light fixtures and air filters from two properties.23 Oct 11:19 PM
New ZealandWatch: Video shows Kiwi-national arrested for 'violent' disruption on transtasman flightAn unruly passenger was taken off the plane by AFP in Melbourne.23 Oct 10:59 PM
New ZealandPhantom cat barber? Palmy pet owners left mystified by cat-shaving incidentsA phantom cat barber is on the loose in Palmerston North.23 Oct 09:56 PM