New ZealandFirefighters battle motel fire on Napier’s Marine ParadeMany of the motel occupants evacuated onto the street during the blaze.23 Sep 09:58 AM
LifestyleAre cheese and crackers a healthy school snack? Experts weigh in'Paying attention to portion sizes and the variety you choose can make a difference.'23 Sep 06:00 AM
New ZealandInside the secretive FBI visit: High-level dinners, closed-door talks, $10k billKash Patel met Winston Peters in the Beehive before the trip was officially disclosed.23 Sep 05:18 AM
New ZealandSafe or risky? Police urge caution for Facebook Marketplace sellers after attacks23 Sep 05:00 AM
Business'Idiotic': Union blasts Holidays Act changes, business advocates praise clarity23 Sep 04:28 AM
ChristchurchClues in a backpack: The items that could identify mystery man found dead in Christchurch23 Sep 04:00 AM
PremiumCrime'Unthinkable' acts: The inside story of how a child-killing mum was brought to justice23 Sep 03:00 AM
New ZealandSuppression remains for first responder accused of exporting child sex abuse material22 Sep 11:06 PM
ChristchurchPolice release photos of travelling gear in quest to identify man's bodyThe man is believed to be in his 30s or 40s with a distinctive birthmark on his forearm.22 Sep 10:54 PM
WorldFugitive cop killer could soon be forced out of hidingFormer detective says Dezi Freeman may soon have to emerge to find supplies.22 Sep 10:08 PM
New ZealandEconomists weigh the Government's handling of recession painConstruction activity has plunged 18% since June 2023.22 Sep 09:39 PM
New Zealand'All the antennas have melted': Wānaka cell tower must be replacedSpark confirmed a damaged cabinet left one of its nearby sites offline.22 Sep 08:34 PM
PremiumPremiumPolitics'Preventable': New research reveals how firearms deaths cost NZ $300m a yearThe annual cost of firearms harm is $321m in lives lost and $1.48m in hospital care.22 Sep 08:00 PM
New ZealandHow the 1995 Ruapehu eruptions reshaped NZ's disaster responseThe eruption sent a huge ash plume 12km into the sky above Ruapehu.22 Sep 07:40 PM
New Zealand‘Better judgement could have been exercised’: Police chief on firearms directiveJevon McSkimming changed vetting rules after an email from a gun licence-holder.22 Sep 07:09 PM
PremiumPremiumSportOn The Up: Harvard student aims to harness energy, footballDavid Grey was chosen for Harvard from more than 50,000 applicants.22 Sep 06:00 PM
Travel newsDiscover 2026 holiday packages from Europe to the South PacificWhere will 2026 take you? From street parades to grand cruises, the journey awaits.22 Sep 05:57 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandTikTok violence: Auckland students shaken after viewing Charlie Kirk's deathGraphic shooting footage spread rapidly on social media after his assassination. Video / Jason Dorday, Mark Mitchell, Alyse WrightWatch22 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandNew Ōpononi Area School building opensŌpononi Area School's new primary school building was welcomed with joy by staff, students, whānau and the wider community. Video / Yolisa TswanyaWatch22 Sep 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumCompaniesMid-sized firms split on outlook as resilience meets global pressuresNearly half of mid-sized firms report higher revenue than a year ago.22 Sep 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandNZ teacher says ‘abysmal’ TikTok moderation left students shaken viewing Charlie Kirk's deathVideos of Charlie Kirk’s shooting hit 11 million views within hours.22 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandTauranga landmarks to light up blue for International Day of Sign LanguagesOn Tuesday, September 23, from Wharf Street to Masonic Park, to Tunks Reserve, and the Waterfront Playground and surrounds, blue lights will illuminate the way.Watch22 Sep 05:22 AM
New ZealandSouthern Ocean low, subtropical 'plume of moisture': Waves of rain to lash school holidaysForecasters say low pressure in the Southern Ocean will drive rain and strong winds.22 Sep 04:18 AM
New ZealandSamoa’s new PM flies to NZ for medical treatment within days of taking officeLaʻauli Leuatea Schmidt was sworn in as Samoa’s eighth Prime Minister last week.22 Sep 04:15 AM
Christchurch'Incredibly sad': Community comes to grips after unidentified man with unusual birthmark found deadThe man is believed to be in his 30s or 40s with a birthmark on his forearm.22 Sep 04:09 AM
LifestyleThe unlikely game helping neurodiverse kids build focus, friendships and confidenceOne mum says the positive impacts on her neurodiverse son have been 'mind-blowing'.22 Sep 04:00 AM
New ZealandAI-powered supercomputer delivers faster, more precise weather forecastsThe Cascade supercomputer makes five-day forecasts as reliable as two-day ones.22 Sep 03:29 AM
New ZealandDawn arson attack leaves popular NZ business facing weeks of closureThe Newmarket store may be closed for a month while repairs are carried out.22 Sep 02:52 AM
New ZealandNZ Herald Live: Christopher Luxon and Erica Stanford school infrastructure announcementPrime Minister Christopher Luxon and Minister of Education Erica Stanford make an announcement about school infrastructure. Video / NZ HeraldWatch22 Sep 02:23 AM
New ZealandWoman's epidural came out during 'distressing' birth, needed blood transfusions and surgeryThe woman suffered a postpartum haemorrhage caused by retained placental tissue.22 Sep 02:00 AM
New ZealandToy car collection nets family nearly $100k at auctionMore than 740 lots went under the hammer in Dunedin from a late Invercargill collector.22 Sep 01:21 AM