New ZealandSlain toddler Ruthless-Empire’s birth to be officially registered with new namePolice appeal for more information on car used to take Baby Ru to hospital.10 Nov 04:00 PM
New ZealandRotorua took a big hit last year; This 28yo is helping lead a remarkable tourism turnaroundFrom washing dishes in the hotel less than a decade ago, to leading the entire staff.10 Nov 07:37 AM
New ZealandEight surgeries in 12 years: 'Unfortunate Experiment' patient speaks outDespite her experiences, 80-year-old Frances Denz does not consider herself a 'victim'.10 Nov 07:36 AM
New ZealandHorse killed in Guy Fawkes crash was being ridden before fatal collisionThe driver said he had no time to react as the animal bolted at him.10 Nov 06:05 AM
PoliticsChris Hipkins to be sworn in as PM again in constitutional oddityTwo other vote recounts - both in Auckland - are due to begin on Monday.10 Nov 05:17 AM
EntertainmentWatch: John Oliver offends NZ in live Jimmy Fallon blunder'I could not have made a more offensive mistake than that.'09 Nov 10:17 PM
World'Nobody is safe': Earth just experienced the hottest 12 months ever recorded'The thing that really came screaming out of the data this year was nobody is safe.'09 Nov 09:55 PM
EntertainmentSlow burn: Fast Car wins country song of the yearTracy Chapman has made history as the first Black songwriter to win the award.09 Nov 09:55 PM
EntertainmentRising Kiwi star wins big at US Country Music AwardsKaylee Bell has quickly become one of NZ's most successful country singers.09 Nov 07:23 PM
New ZealandThe results are in: New Zealand’s most beautiful town revealedTaupō is officially one of the most beautiful places in New Zealand.09 Nov 05:44 PM
New ZealandThe very small NZ village with an astounding (and hidden) story - featuring an A-list starThe business with famous customers operating from one of our smallest villages.09 Nov 08:32 AM
New ZealandAuckland law student told police she was in ‘extreme fear’ of stalker 2 weeks before murderInternal police documents reveal woman's fears before killing.09 Nov 07:39 AM
New Zealand15 voting places with ‘data entry errors’ found after Herald investigationOne of the errors was at Pukekohe Intermediate voting station in Port Waikato electorate.09 Nov 03:51 AM
Rugby World CupWorld Rugby accused of misleading public on safety of head impactsA renowned neuropathologist has slammed a joint study about head knocks.09 Nov 02:00 AM
New ZealandKiri Allan describes night of career-ending crash - 'my breakdown was on display'Kiri Allan made a lengthy post talking about mental health.09 Nov 01:22 AM
New ZealandWellington trolley buses for sale as potential tiny homesThe bright yellow buses no longer have seats, and would have to be towed from their field.08 Nov 09:27 PM
Rugby World Cup'It crosses that line': Wayne Barnes opens up on 'vile' messagesThe retiring referee says more should be done to stop social media abuse.08 Nov 04:29 PM
New Zealand'I leapt into the air': 81-year-old stunned after winning LamborghiniCromwell local Ivan Fahey is the proud new owner of a Lamborghini Huracan.08 Nov 05:00 AM
New ZealandSPCA 'absolutely devastated' over horse killed in freak crash, calls for fireworks banThe driver had no time to react as the animal bolted at him after being spooked.08 Nov 04:48 AM
New ZealandWatch: Large tree still standing - in middle of road - after sliding 50m down bankThere's a new waterfall in the street, and a large tree standing upright on the road.08 Nov 03:34 AM
RoyalsDame Jacinda Ardern arrives at Earthshot awards along with Prince WilliamThe former Prime Minister became a trustee of the board shortly before leaving office.08 Nov 01:37 AM
New ZealandFireworks tragedy: Spooked horse runs into car, driver 'lucky to be alive'The driver said he had no time to react as the animal bolted at him.07 Nov 10:07 PM
New Zealand'Couldn’t believe it': Homeless man turns $5 into $106k with Melbourne Cup betPunter says he will use his winnings to put a deposit down on a house.07 Nov 05:41 PM
New Zealand'Contrary to religious beliefs': Judge orders kids be vaccinated against mother’s wishesThe dad wanted his three children fully vaccinated. Their mother didn't.07 Nov 04:00 PM
New Zealand'Full check': Electoral Commission reviewing voting results after Herald identifies errorOne of errors occurred at Pukekohe Intermediate voting station in Port Waikato.07 Nov 05:23 AM
WorldGrim milestone: Palestinian deaths surpass 10,000 as Israeli forces cut off north GazaWar is now deadliest Israeli-Palestinian violence since Israel’s establishment in 1948.06 Nov 07:38 PM
New ZealandUnhappy meal: 7-year-old's call for vegetarian burgers at McDonald'sToyesh said he would 'love to come to McDonald’s and eat [a burger] with my friends'.06 Nov 05:00 PM
Rugby World CupGroundbreaking study reveals rugby's impact on players' headsThe science of rugby - revealing the truth about head forces in the game.06 Nov 07:58 AM
New ZealandThe business tycoon who quit Auckland to transform a South Island town of 900 people'I fell in love with Reefton, because it is as a town used to be.'06 Nov 07:06 AM
Lifestyle'How?’: Wedding dress optical illusion shocks internetA woman has baffled the internet with a photo of herself standing in front of two mirrors.06 Nov 02:10 AM
New ZealandPolice investigating if four fires overnight in Auckland are linkedA house fire, commercial property fire and two vehicle fires were reported overnight.05 Nov 08:42 PM
PremiumPremiumSmall BusinessSmall Business: What’s the buzz about alcoholic lemonade?Young entrepreneurs say their honey-derived brew can add twist to classic Kiwi summer.05 Nov 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'S*** or potato'?' Tiny Auckland community's fears over new wastewater treatment plantThe plant threatens one of the last remaining scallop beds, says Jim Jackson05 Nov 04:00 PM
New ZealandWhere have all the SH1 rest areas gone? One man’s mission to find them'They certainly used to be part of the summer holiday... that just doesn't happen now.'05 Nov 09:01 AM