World‘Disconcerting’: Australia says China has not explained naval live-fire warningChinese ships issued a live-fire warning via radio to planes over the Tasman Sea.22 Feb 03:32 AM
WorldCook Islands and China sign five-year seabed exploration dealNZ called for a relationship reset after Cook Islands' China deal.22 Feb 02:00 AM
New ZealandHow a midwife escaped an African prison, crossed deserts and seas to find refuge in NZHe was accused of helping a female prisoner escape hospital moments after she gave birth.22 Feb 01:00 AM
New ZealandBehaviour ‘consistent with live fire’: NZ Navy shadowing Chinese warshipsDefence Minister Judith Collins criticised China for not informing NZ about the warships.21 Feb 10:52 PM
SportResearchers study brains of deceased domestic violence victims for CTE insightsCTE is diagnosed post-mortem, and is linked to repeated head trauma.21 Feb 05:17 PM
Entertainment‘Stronger together’: Nadia Lim on 20-year journey with Carlos BagrieThe famous foodie and her farmer husband reflect on their extraordinary life together.21 Feb 04:00 PM
New Zealand‘Human trafficking’: Auckland-based former dancer claims mistreatment by global company He described the gruelling training regime as "torture" with irregular pay.21 Feb 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumTourismNew boat-sharing operator launches for Auckland boatiesFreedom Boat Club is one of the largest in the world. Now it's come to New Zealand.21 Feb 04:00 PM
New Zealand'Live fire': Chinese navy drills force transtasman flights to divertAir NZ confirmed it had modified its flight paths as needed to avoid the area.21 Feb 07:04 AM
EntertainmentWhat Kiwi actress Melanie Lynskey really thinks about constantly being mistaken for an Aussie'I’m so proud to be a New Zealander. I’m so proud to be from Aotearoa.'21 Feb 03:45 AM
CrimeMan attacked outside his own restaurant while on the phoneChang Woo Lee received burn injuries after a man threatened him before splashing coffee across his face and chest. Video / Chang Woo LeeWatch21 Feb 03:25 AM
GolfWhen will Dame Lydia Ko tee off at home again?She has aced the world of golf but Dame Lydia Ko has been missing on New Zealand courses.21 Feb 03:00 AM
EntertainmentBBC journalist’s ‘emotional’ journey to finding long-lost Kiwi familyLaura Ancell and her mum promised her dad they would find his Kiwi father. Did they?20 Feb 10:51 PM
LifestyleChicken of the sea? Kiwi favourite meets KFCAvailable for two days only, we went to Mairangi Bay Surf Lifesaving Club to try 'KF&C'.20 Feb 09:32 PM
Politics‘Significant’: Judith Collins says Chinese war ships in Tasman Sea a ‘wake-up call’New Zealand was given no warning of the ships.20 Feb 09:13 PM
New ZealandAuckland lawyer fined $275k for ‘reckless’ foreign buyer rule breachesJarvis admitted setting up structures that circumvented the Overseas Investment Act.20 Feb 08:55 PM
New Zealand‘Failed’ system: Health data left vulnerable due to contract oversightsThe Manurewa Marae inquiry exposed system weaknesses.20 Feb 07:31 PM
Markets with MadisonMarkets with Madison: AI arms raceCompanies are raising hundreds of billions of dollars to achieve AI supremacy. PrimerAI founder Sean Gourley says it’s not just a tech trend – it’s the only way to deter war.Watch20 Feb 06:00 PM
ReviewsKarl Puschmann Karl Puschmann: In the genre of triumph after trauma, ‘Tinā is pitch-perfect’Review: Miki Magasiva's feature-film debut 'finds its own voice'.20 Feb 05:00 PM
KahuTe Matatini expected to bring $27m boost to Taranaki economyThis year, 55 teams will perform, the largest number in the event's history.20 Feb 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionMatthew HootonMatthew Hooton: Interest rate forecasts great news for National re-electionOPINION: Risks remain if interest rates start rising again in election year.20 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandSix youths arrested after fleeing police across AucklandSix youths have been arrested after fleeing police across Auckland, abandoning their stolen vehicle and trying to escape on foot. Video / NZ HeraldWatch20 Feb 06:13 AM
PremiumPremiumBusinessMarket close: NZ shares down 1.2% as earnings season hits full swingSkyCity Entertainment Group and Auckland International Airport help drag market down.20 Feb 05:18 AM
New ZealandRestrictions in place after Oriental fruit fly discovered on North ShoreLegal restrictions are in place on the movement of fruit and vegetables out of the area.20 Feb 04:49 AM
New ZealandPolice armed with guns out blocking Karangahape RoadA bystander has described a sudden mass arrest by police on Karangahape Rd in Auckland this afternoon. Video \ NZ HeraldWatch20 Feb 01:09 AM
New Zealand15% seismic rating: Nelson courthouse closure sparks urgent relocationEfforts are under way to find an alternative venue for court proceedings.20 Feb 12:46 AM
New ZealandFather of slain young man responds to verdict in coward punch caseBrian Smith, father of Luke Smith, who died after a coward punch in Wellington, speaks outside the Wellington High Court after the sentencing of his son's killer, Siale Siale.Watch20 Feb 12:38 AM
LifestyleThe most common surname for NZ babies born last year revealedSingh secured the top spot for the seventh year in a row.19 Feb 11:36 PM
New ZealandThey’re back! MTB Nationals return to Rotorua – all you need to knowThe downhill competition will run for the final time over the famed Taniwha Trail.19 Feb 11:07 PM
PoliticsWatch - Treaty Principles Bill: Dame Jenny Shipley; haka in the committee room; call for referendumBill proposes replacing Treaty principles with three new ones created by Parliament.19 Feb 10:24 PM
New ZealandWatchdog slams ‘grossly inadequate’ ruling on cop who used belt to ‘reset’ his kidsThe officer said he used the belt when other methods of discipline failed.19 Feb 10:18 PM
New Zealand‘Miracle we’re alive’: Couple wake screaming as car ploughs into houseWalls in the homes crumbled as the car barrelled into two properties. 19 Feb 08:35 PM
BusinessMortgage wars heat up as another major bank offers under 5%Banks have responded quickly to the Reserve Bank's latest OCR cut.19 Feb 06:48 PM
New Zealand‘Nothing is going to move’: IT glitch in Air NZ regional planes temporarily grounds fleetPassengers face delays as Air NZ works to fix software issues.19 Feb 06:33 PM
