New ZealandChristmas berry mince pies recalled due to the possible fine metal issueThis recall affects two batches of mince pies.21 Dec 01:58 AM
CrimeYoung woman convicted of teen's manslaughter loses another name suppression bidHer lawyers argued online cancel culture would cause extreme hardship.20 Dec 11:24 PM
New ZealandOrange haze from Australian bushfires hangs over Christchurch, could stay for XmasMore than 60 Aussie fires have sent vast plumes of smoke over New Zealand.20 Dec 10:59 PM
SportGovt push to ban transgender athletes from all women's sportGovernment funding could be withheld if trans athletes aren't separated from competitions.20 Dec 06:00 PM
New ZealandNicola Willis does it again: House erupts in laughter at Question Time gaffeThe quip follows a prior gaffe when she asked the then minister 'how big is his hole?'20 Dec 02:06 AM
New ZealandSpectacular waterspout dances on water at sunrise in Auckland's ŌrewaBeachgoers all stopped in awe of the sunrise waterspout.20 Dec 12:35 AM
TravelThis Auckland pizzeria has been ranked among the top 50 worldwideThis local pizzeria was listed alongside famous restaurants in New York and Naples.19 Dec 11:00 PM
EntertainmentPatrick Gower's major life updateThe award-winning journalist gave up drinking two years ago and will 'never regret it'.19 Dec 10:47 PM
WorldAt least 100 elephants die in drought-stricken Zimbabwe parkEl Nino is expected to cause below-average rainfall across southern Africa.19 Dec 07:58 PM
TravelUnruly Air NZ passengers spark Christmas crackdown on behaviourAirline deals with about 200 reports of problem passengers every month.19 Dec 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandLaneway liquor stoush: Festival looks set for R16 licenceA day-long hearing suggests a compromise that may please neither punters nor officials.19 Dec 05:15 AM
New ZealandSouthland shark attack: Victim faces 'long recovery'The culprit is believed to be a sevengill shark.19 Dec 04:48 AM
New ZealandGore, Actually: Youngest NZ mayor stands in for Hugh Grant in dance videoBen Bell recreates Grant's lovestruck routine from 2003, with Gore councillors featuring.19 Dec 03:35 AM
New ZealandKiwi makes unlikely bedfellow in Bay of IslandsThe iconic bird made itself at home in Northland.19 Dec 03:25 AM
World'My deepest regret': Parenting advice YouTuber pleads guilty in child abuse caseAllegedly, the abuse occurred while Franke was influenced by a relationship counsellor.18 Dec 09:05 PM
New Zealand'Nah, we're just three Māori boys': The story behind NZ's quote of the yearAs they rescued people from floodwaters, this trio uttered a now-famous phrase.18 Dec 05:00 PM
PoliticsLuxon defends taxpayer funding for his te reo lessons after hypocrisy claimsLuxon says learning te reo will make him better at his job.18 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandShowers possible on Christmas Day for Auckland, TaurangaThere is still 'wiggle room' but some areas could be in for a wet Christmas.17 Dec 10:18 PM
New Zealand'Double standards': Taxpayers fund Luxon's Māori classesPrime Minister Chris Luxon has fallen foul of his own advice to the public service.17 Dec 07:54 PM
RugbyWestlake claim rugby's World Schools title with thrilling winWestlake underlines their emergence as a powerhouse rugby school.17 Dec 07:38 PM
New ZealandIconic boat owner told to build new jetty, gift it to iwi, lease it backThe paddle boat was once a common sight on the lake.17 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandJackpot: Meet the couple taking triplets home for ChristmasCouple marked one year together as new parents of three - yes, you read that right.16 Dec 04:02 PM
New Zealand'It's horrible': Top detective vows to keep searching for Yanfei BaoChristchurch real estate agent was last seen alive on July 19.16 Dec 04:00 PM
LifestyleDeck the halls: Christmas with the LuxonsPrime Minister Christopher Luxon and wife Amanda share some jolly traditions.15 Dec 04:00 PM
New Zealand'Lightning and thunder in the middle of the day': Are we ready for Ruapehu's next eruption?Our biggest active volcano is due to blow again - what damage might it cause?15 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandWatch: 'I never expected it' - dance novice learns salsa ahead of epic wedding proposalRichard Heaps spent three months on a salsa crash course to ask his partner to marry him.15 Dec 03:43 AM
New ZealandFinding Roo: Christchurch pup's dramatic tale of survival after falling from back of uteChristmas came early for the Nichol family when they were reunited with Roo.15 Dec 02:53 AM
Kahu'I thought Māori was just part of my DNA, not my identity'Isaac Samuels hopes to specialise in ophthalmology.14 Dec 11:07 PM
New ZealandCovid tracking could work to reduce STIs, research showsAotearoa has ongoing high rates of STIs, including chlamydia, gonorrhoea and syphilis.14 Dec 08:29 PM
New Zealand'A Christmas to celebrate': 5yo migrant granted visa to attend school after Herald investigationOngoing visa issues have made NZ experience "painful and stressful" for migrant workers.14 Dec 04:00 PM
New Zealand'World shattered': Kiwi father-of-six fights for family after wife's cancer diagnosis'We just got to stay strong for the kids and stay strong for her.'13 Dec 10:55 PM
SportWatch: Young NZ powerlifter goes viral after 'Kiwi as' podium anthem momentHe captured hearts for his podium performance, but his back story is even more inspiring.13 Dec 09:58 PM
New ZealandParliament repeals Fair Pay AgreementsThe bill was repealed under urgency by National, NZ First and Act.13 Dec 09:31 PM
EntertainmentBrooklyn Nine-Nine star dies at 61 after 'brief illness'Andre Braugher was known for playing precinct captain Raymond Holt.13 Dec 02:05 AM