New ZealandNZ officials vie for release of Kiwi mum and 6yo son detained by US detention centreA friend of the woman said conditions where they are held are “very similar to a prison."12 Aug 10:13 PM
New Zealand'My mum hates it': A record-breaking Kiwi daredevil on the sport of death divingFlynn Chisholm breaks Kiwi record with 40m cliff leap in Majorca. 12 Aug 10:02 PM
WellingtonMan shot outside home, run over by getaway carThe man is still in a critical condition nearly two weeks later.12 Aug 09:58 PM
New ZealandMental health nurse quit, visited murderer in prison 67 times, moved in with him after releaseThe Nursing Council alleged her behaviour amounted to professional misconduct. 12 Aug 09:53 PM
New Zealand'I don't know what I have to apologise for': Swarbrick defiant after ban from HouseGreens co-leader is talking with Speaker after Parliamentary ban, plans to return today. 12 Aug 08:37 PM
New ZealandEducation Minister bans most Māori words in early reading booksOnly Māori names are allowed in new Ready to Read Phonics Plus books.12 Aug 07:28 PM
RacingReturn To Conquer’s bid for Aussie glory on holdNZ colt to miss spring campaign that could have been worth millions of dollars.12 Aug 06:00 PM
Business‘Vendors are having to meet the market’: NZ house values slump 13% below Covid peakThe housing market is still adjusting to a softer economic environment.12 Aug 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Absolutely terrified': Friend breaks silence as Kiwi mum and 6yo child detained at US borderSarah Shaw and her son were detained at the US-Canada border three weeks ago.12 Aug 06:00 AM
Crime'Catastrophic mistaken ID' led to innocent bystander's death, jury toldThe teen made a fatal misjudgment but he's not a "hood rat", his lawyer said. 12 Aug 05:57 AM
Silver FernsWhy top Silver Fern Kelly Jackson is leaving NZ for AustraliaHer move follows Grace Nweke's successful Australian season.12 Aug 05:03 AM
PoliticsWatch: Swarbrick booted from House for rest of week over Palestine speechGerry Brownlee said her statements were "completely unacceptable".12 Aug 03:49 AM
Crime'Shocked and saddened': School staffer robbed by armed teens in broad daylightPolice said the public should remain vigilant and report suspicious behaviour in the area.12 Aug 03:11 AM
New ZealandReckless pilot fined after crashing uncertified plane, CAA warns of riskThe unlicensed man crash-landed the uncertified plane near Marton and was seriously hurt.12 Aug 01:28 AM
SportLockerRoom: How resilience and family helped Kelly Brazier defy odds for World Cup returnBrazier aims to inspire future generations while considering a coaching career.12 Aug 01:01 AM
ChristchurchWatch: MOH report reveals ‘significant failings’ after mental health patients kill two peopleHealth NZ vows changes to avoid "tragic events" of 2022 and 2024.12 Aug 12:48 AM
New ZealandWitness describes boat impaling car in crash that killed motherThe young woman's 3-year-old son was also in the car but survived the crash.12 Aug 12:41 AM
New ZealandUnattended bag prompts evacuation of Auckland’s Aotea SquareAotea Square was evacuated after an unidentified bag was found, sparking fears of a potential bomb threat. Video / Alyse WrightWatch11 Aug 11:55 PM
PremiumPremiumLifestyle7 Kiwi women on how they found out their partner was cheatingThere’s no Chris Martin or Jumbotron, but these stories of infidelity still hit hard. 11 Aug 11:01 PM
SportNew crop of female jockeys leading racing changeKim Clapperton was the first woman to win NZ's apprentice premiership in 1989.11 Aug 09:00 PM
PremiumPremiumSilver Ferns'You'd name anything but': Silver Ferns great on playing through menstruationIrene van Dyk hid her period struggles while playing elite netball.11 Aug 06:30 PM
New ZealandCan YouTube's algorithm be tamed? What NZ should do to protect kidsStrong content labelling and age verification could protect young Kiwis online.11 Aug 05:00 PM
CrimeRetired teacher caught taking 400 images of houseguest in bathroom, showerVictim: 'He never once brought up that he'd been sentenced for sexual misconduct.'11 Aug 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionOpinion: Target the property cowboys not the systemPre-purchase inspections are unregulated, leading to buyer beware situations.11 Aug 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandSchool shake-up: Why education overhaul could send more students to Cambridge examsOne-third of Year 11 students didn't take NCEA 1 in 2024, as Cambridge exams demand grew.11 Aug 05:00 PM
BusinessNew Zealand's economic outlook strained by US tariff uncertaintyA Westpac report says NZ's economy is expected to strengthen over the coming quarters.11 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandWoman says she was left with collapsing nostril after being 'upsold' unnecessary surgeryThe doctor was told to apologise and audit complaint procedures. 11 Aug 08:00 AM
EntertainmentBeloved Play School star and jazz pioneer dies at 89She earned an Order of Australia Medal in 2004 for her contributions.11 Aug 07:37 AM
New ZealandHeartbreak as woman found dead in apartment blockThe 59-year-old was found dead at an apartment block on Cracroft St last Thursday.11 Aug 07:00 AM
New ZealandResidents demand compensation for tyre damage on 'razor-sharp' rural roadsTyre shops confirm there has been a surge in repairs linked to recent road re-metalling.11 Aug 05:24 AM
TalanoaSamoa's dengue outbreak claims sixth child as schools remain shutNew Zealand is poised to provide more support for Samoa, if requested.11 Aug 04:43 AM
New ZealandHayden Wilde wins T100 race in stunning comeback after being hit by truckHe won the London race three months after being injured and hospitalised in Japan.11 Aug 04:01 AM
New ZealandNZ Herald Afternoon News Update | Gas shortage and Georgia meteorite studiedNZ Herald Afternoon News Update | Manufacturers affected by gas shortage and researchers find that a meteorite that struck a house in the US is 20 million years older than Earth.Watch11 Aug 02:45 AM
New ZealandLucky punter claims life-changing $20m Powerball prizeThree other Lotto First Division winners each won $250,000.11 Aug 02:30 AM