New ZealandCCTV shows mystery man who delivered $5000 cash to pensioner then ran awayThe pensioner is reluctant to accept the $5000 - and asks: 'Why me?'30 Jan 06:33 AM
New ZealandFour-week-old Auckland Zoo tiger cub euthanised after sustaining head injuryThe Sumatran tiger cub was exploring its habitat on Saturday when the incident happened.30 Jan 02:54 AM
New Zealand'In a pretty bad way': Three pilot whales die in 24 hours on Baylys BeachA few hundred people attended the stranding on Monday. Refloating attempts were in vain.29 Jan 11:59 PM
New ZealandSea lions invade regional surf lifesaving tent for siesta in DunedinThe pair of sea lions decided they wanted to semi-participate in the carnival proceedings.29 Jan 10:21 PM
LivePoliticsJames Shaw resigns from Greens co-leadershipShaw quits leadership after nearly a decade, but will stay in Parliament for now.29 Jan 10:00 PM
Entertainment'Deeply sorry': Britney Spears apologises for memoir commentsSpears praised Timberlake's new music and apologised for offending people with her memoir.29 Jan 09:45 PM
New ZealandTwo stricken fishermen plucked from rocks in dramatic helicopter rescue at Port WaikatoThe two men were winched aboard Auckland's Westpac Rescue Helicopter this afternoon.29 Jan 06:54 AM
New ZealandFirefighters probe whether blaze which destroyed two homes linked to rubbish fireThe owners of the property says they're working with fire investigators.29 Jan 05:36 AM
New ZealandProtesters descend on Devonport over Red Sea military actionProtesters descended on the Devonport Naval Base today.28 Jan 11:40 PM
KahuRecording a music video at the manu event to make local historyRecording artist J Hustle takes the manu back to Māngere28 Jan 09:03 PM
New Zealand'It's changed me': Photographer Rachel Jordan opens up on life after chopper crashRachel Jordan says she's not the same person anymore in the wake of the devastating crash.28 Jan 05:00 PM
New ZealandAuckland floods then and now: Photos capture devastation - see how same spots look todayTraumatic memories hard to shake for victims of flooding a year ago in Auckland.27 Jan 04:00 PM
TravelNZ’s Best Beach 2024 winners announcedA South Island beach has taken on the northern big guns for the first time.27 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandMissing without a trace at Piha: Six people lost forever at West Auckland paradiseSix people have vanished from the Piha area - who are they and what are their stories?27 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandEngine catches fire on fully occupied bus in MosgielA bus was evacuated in Mosgiel and fire crews attended after the engine caught fire.26 Jan 10:52 PM
WorldTop UN court orders Israel to prevent Gaza genocide - stops short of ordering ceasefireIsrael is ordered to do all it can to prevent death, destruction and acts of genocide.26 Jan 06:03 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandThe inside story of Mayor Brown's office the night of the Auckland Anniversary floods"If no one told you, would you know there was a war in Ukraine?” asks Mayor Brown.26 Jan 04:00 PM
New Zealand'We will miss your beautiful smile': Tribute to teen killed in Muriwai Beach crashMadison Chamberlain was killed in a ute crash on Sunday.26 Jan 04:40 AM
New ZealandWatch: Traffic chaos as boat blocks northbound motorway lanesThe worst congestion is expected later this afternoon.26 Jan 12:18 AM
KahuOpinion: I am who I am, a Pākehā New Zealander, Tangata Tiriti.Community advocate Denis O'Reilly says he's a non starter for this political game25 Jan 09:19 PM
New ZealandWatch: Kiri Allan opens up, marine heatwave, and kiwifruit boostGet up to date with all the latest NZ Herald headlines.25 Jan 07:30 PM
New ZealandKiri Allan on her night of shame: ‘I made a series of decisions. You regret them for a lifetime’Former Labour MP speaks about the guilt and shame she felt after the crash.25 Jan 04:00 PM
EntertainmentFoo Fighters punter arrested after X-rated concert actOne of the US band's Christchurch fans had a 'cheeky' surprise for the musicians.25 Jan 04:17 AM
WorldWatch: Harrowing helicopter rescue saves woman trapped for 15 hours in rushing waters'Climbing on top of the car saved her life.'25 Jan 01:49 AM
New ZealandWatch: Terrifying moment scaffolding collapses on busy Auckland street, lands on TeslaA WorkSafe spokesperson said the incident had the potential for tragic consequences.24 Jan 06:55 AM
New ZealandCultish symbols, mannequin parts, debris: The haunting state of a once-proud Auckland golf clubLocals are said to be "grieving" after seeing the state of the Gulf Harbour Country Club.24 Jan 06:23 AM
CrimeInternational rugby player killed endangered NZ birds and boasted on Instagram'We f**kn love birds ay.'24 Jan 05:26 AM
LifestyleHave you got ‘hot girl’ gut issues?If you’re not a regular on TikTok, you may never have heard of ‘hot girl gut issues’.24 Jan 04:00 AM
TravelBlack, white and all over the runway: Penguin delays flights at Wellington AirportFlightlessness didn’t stop a penguin from storming the runway at Wellington.24 Jan 04:00 AM
Politics'I don’t mind the provocation': PM speaks on Treaty Principles BillLuxon said there was a “range of views and feelings and people are free to express it”.24 Jan 03:44 AM
New ZealandAlbert Park police stalemate: Man in wheelchair arrested, roads closed, buildings evacuatedA witness said he saw about 30 police officers at the scene.24 Jan 02:35 AM
KahuMitre 10 changes culturally insensitive product namesMitre 10 said the changes were to make the products more culturally sensitive.24 Jan 12:13 AM
New Zealand'Private property': Maize border keeps out sunflower selfie-seekers'We had people jumping the fence, picking them, taking photos, flying drones over them.'23 Jan 09:55 PM
New ZealandAnd the winners are... Herald Photo Contest top shotsThe Summer photo competition has been judged. See who won this year's prizes.23 Jan 05:00 PM