BusinessWhy home loan applicants might face an extra waitSome banks have paused pre-approvals, pushing new applications into early 2026.22 Dec 11:59 PM
New Zealand'I'm hacked off': Northland food vlogger targets grocery duopolyThe Mumma's Kitchen host filmed price checks across Europe to prove her point.22 Dec 11:19 PM
Banking and financeFMA names Steven Bardy deputy chair as MBIE probe into chair continuesThe appointment comes as FMA chair Craig Stobo is under investigation.22 Dec 11:18 PM
MotorsportThe next Hayden Paddon? Kiwi signs Toyota rally contractZeal Jones has signed with Toyota Gazoo Racing.22 Dec 09:34 PM
PremiumPremiumSportOpinion: Gordon Walker’s genius must not be lost to high performance sport hereWalker mentored Dame Lisa Carrington through four Olympic campaigns.22 Dec 07:01 PM
LifestyleWhy you can't find kiwifruit for your Christmas pavlova right nowLoose green kiwifruit are listed as out of stock at major supermarkets.22 Dec 06:00 PM
New ZealandPolice still probing Kaitāia crash that killed 31-year-old motorcyclistPolice today named the victim of the December 12 accident.22 Dec 05:53 PM
New ZealandBand of rain: Wet weather, 90km/h gusts for lower North Island days out from ChristmasMetService has issued a number of heavy rain and strong wind watches.22 Dec 05:17 PM
PremiumPremiumBanking and financeNew Zealand's biggest 30 financial institutions rankedMotor Trade Finance debuts at rank 27 with assets of $1228m.22 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandBusinesses are adopting AI, but Kiwis remain more wary than other countriesOne international tech boss has a simple message for New Zealand CEOs.22 Dec 04:00 PM
New Zealand'Can you sell a card?': Teacher tried to buy student's ADHD medication The student had gone to the teacher for help with a range of mental health issues. 22 Dec 06:40 AM
New ZealandHow Auckland’s High Street precinct has become a magnet for Asian foodiesNew Asian eateries now draw students from two nearby city universities.22 Dec 05:18 AM
PremiumPremiumSharesMarket close: NZ sharemarket starts Christmas week up 1.31%Fisher and Paykel led the way with 99 gainers and 41 decliners on the main board today.22 Dec 05:17 AM
New ZealandDiesel mechanic shoots up colleague's cars amid allegations of workplace bullying Marie Hearn shot eight rounds of bullets into two cars owned by her colleague.22 Dec 05:00 AM
New ZealandTakahē pair thought to be infertile hatch chick at ZealandiaThe chick is one of only about 500 takahē left in New Zealand.22 Dec 04:56 AM
New ZealandDo not use rear seats: Urgent warning after Suzuki vehicle's 'serious' safety failureThere are 1115 Suzuki Fronx cars on New Zealand roads.22 Dec 03:42 AM
SportKiwi teams give NZ rugby something to smile about at Global Youth SevensBoth teams only assembled three days before the tournament kicked off.22 Dec 03:21 AM
RetailNZ retail spending warms up before Christmas Consumer spending through Worldline NZ’s payment network picked up in mid-December. 22 Dec 03:13 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionLiam DannLiam Dann: Smooth sailing for the economy in 2026 ... we can hope!OPINION: Year-ahead predictions are a mug’s game, says Dann (who has a go anyway).22 Dec 02:20 AM
New Zealand'Risk to public health': Dumped landfill cheese taken and sold to publicPeople are urged to bin suspect cheese and report illegal sales to NZ Food Safety.22 Dec 01:53 AM
BusinessCouple lose complaint over 5-year fixed home loan and $50k break feeThe couple faced an estimated $45,000 to $50,000 fee to exit their deal with a bank.22 Dec 01:27 AM
New ZealandNZ Herald Headlines | Monday, December 22, 2025Afternoon Headlines | Basement blaze in downtown Auckland, and Australian PM booed at Bondi vigil | Monday, December 22, 2025Watch22 Dec 01:25 AM
New Zealand'Be on the lookout': Police warn Ruatiti bush visitors in hunt for ColeMitchell Cole, 29, is a person of interest and is believed to be armed.21 Dec 11:44 PM
New ZealandUte driver fleeing police on beach arrested after getting stuck in sandThe 37-year-old is due in the Napier District Court tomorrow on driving charges.21 Dec 11:12 PM
EntertainmentAvatar sequel storms global box office as future of franchise hangs in balanceAvatar: Fire and Ash has opened to nearly $600m worldwide.21 Dec 09:49 PM
PremiumPremiumLifestyleSorry, your Christmas holiday won’t fix burnout – but these tips mightMany Kiwis return from summer leave feeling just as drained as before.21 Dec 06:00 PM
TalanoaDid NZ shortchange Samoa over Manawanui wreck payout?Experts say the $6m payout may cover only about 10% of clean-up costs.21 Dec 05:19 PM
New Zealand‘Very active’: Optimistic Bay retailers brace for a bustling summer seasonRetail NZ says 66% of retailers feel confident heading into summer. 21 Dec 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: Migrant exploitation still costs workers and the countryOPINION: Cases of migrant exploitation across diverse sectors continue to appear in court.21 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandKea Kids News: Why Ōtara is winning Christmas this yearReporter Sarai visits the Ōtara Block Christmas Lights to find out why the neighbourhood is shining with more than just community spirit and the best mango otai in town!Watch21 Dec 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumSmall BusinessHelping small traders: Rotate founder on taking quality resale furniture onlineMaxine Glogau talks to Tom Raynel about her small marketplace start-up Rotate.21 Dec 04:00 PM
AucklandTamaki-linked group condemned after Auckland Sikh parade clashAn MP and the Free Speech Union say the protest was un-Christian, threatening, and cruel.21 Dec 06:30 AM
New Zealand'Call it out': Kiwis should be vigilant against anti-Semitism, organiser saysThe demonstration comes a week after the Bondi Beach mass shooting in Sydney.21 Dec 03:22 AM
WellingtonWoman arrested for stabbing man in stomach in Wellington bar fightBar security broke up the fight and gave first aid before ambulance crews arrived.21 Dec 01:40 AM
