New Zealand'Twister': Man's quick action saves elderly camper in Northland stormAn 80-year-old man was rescued from a tipped-over caravan at Tauranga Bay.15 Jul 07:48 AM
CrimeMachete v steak knife trial: Jury acquits heart-stabbing defendant of murderHad Chrishan Raju not used a knife he might have left in a body bag, his lawyer argued.15 Jul 05:26 AM
New Zealand'A gross over-reaction': Woman was already on bail when she started smashing a car with a hammerNastasia Edwards threatened to kill a woman and her children.15 Jul 05:00 AM
New ZealandLuxury Queenstown hotel fined $22k over illegal crayfish heli-dining packageGuests paid between $4650 and $7750 for the seafood dining experience.15 Jul 04:26 AM
Boxing'Psychologically' tough: Nyika's journey to reclaim boxing gloryNyika aims to overcome mental hurdles after his title loss in January.15 Jul 03:43 AM
CrimePolice arrest 19 Hells Angels members, 72 charges laidThe Whanganui chapter's president and vice-president are among those arrested.15 Jul 03:26 AM
PremiumPremiumAuckland FCIn Alex Paulsen's shadow: Meet Auckland FC's first-equal signing, who's yet to debutAlex Paulsen's loan move shifted Woud to a back-up role unexpectedly.15 Jul 03:01 AM
PremiumPremiumTelecommunicationsPB Tech offers fix for Xiaomi phones as 3G shutdown loomsThousands of devices will stop working – or fully working – later this year.15 Jul 03:00 AM
SportWhy NZ holds a special place for darts champion Luke HumphriesThe Brit will be back to defend his title in Auckland next month.15 Jul 02:35 AM
New ZealandNorth Island braces for 'quite intense' thunderstorms, harbour bridge under wind warningAuckland faces isolated gusts up to 100km/h in exposed areas.15 Jul 02:30 AM
New Zealand'Absolutely destroyed': Tornado flips motorhome in Northland, traps elderly manA mini tornado flipped a motorhome, trapping an elderly man inside.15 Jul 12:34 AM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsTe Pāti Māori fails again to file financial documents on timeThe Electoral Commission says no decisions about referrals to police have been made.14 Jul 11:57 PM
New ZealandKea Kids News: The small rugby player making big movesOne to watch! Reporter Ollie is in Rotorua, where 12-year-old Kyro’s physical size is no match for his talent, tenacity, and dedication on the rugby field. Video / Kea Kids NewsWatch14 Jul 11:26 PM
New Zealand'No significant changes': All calm after quake swarm at RuapehuThe temperature of Te Wai ā-moe remains stable at about 12°C.14 Jul 11:23 PM
New ZealandMan in hospital, caravans destroyed in reported tornado in NorthlandTwo caravans were lifted at Tauranga Bay Holiday Park.14 Jul 10:41 PM
New ZealandPublic Trust spreading a message of good willPublic Trust CEO Glenys Talivai tells Ryan Bridge charities receive $320 million annually through bequests.Watch14 Jul 09:53 PM
New ZealandNZ's $32m satellite mission unresponsive, Space Minister silentJudith Collins won't comment on the satellite mission issues.14 Jul 09:14 PM
Education'A disaster': Govt's new polytechnic plan sparks debateTertiary Education Union calls disestablishment a 'disaster for regional New Zealand'.14 Jul 08:54 PM
New ZealandThe good Samaritans who found a missing engagement ringRing Finder's Gary Coker on helping to kiwis to find lost jewellery. Video / Herald NOWWatch14 Jul 08:16 PM
New ZealandFormer IRD worker loses ERA claim following comments about free period productsShe posted comments about period products in male and female bathrooms.14 Jul 08:05 PM
Business'Cartel conduct': Commerce Commission to take grocery giants to court over supplier dealingsThe food giants are accused of blocking a supplier from directly trading with a customer.14 Jul 07:49 PM
New ZealandMotueka farmer describes moment his wife got swept away in floodwatersThe couple were trying to move their horses to higher ground.14 Jul 07:08 PM
CrimeSelf-defence? Mate of murder-accused says victim liked to use knives in fightsThe witness admitted he has a history of dishonesty, but 'not this time', he insisted.14 Jul 07:00 PM
New ZealandChild-like sex dolls and Trump threatens 'severe' tariffs | NZ Herald News Update: July 15, 2025Border officials call for stronger laws on child-like sex dolls and Donald Trump threatens 'very severe' tariffs on Russia. Video / NZ HeraldWatch14 Jul 06:57 PM
NRLNewcastle Knights star reportedly considering shock switch to rugby unionKalyn Ponga is reportedly exploring other options.14 Jul 06:15 PM
OpinionOpinion: NZ’s new AI strategy is big on 'economic opportunity' but short on managing ethical and social riskOPINION: The National AI Strategy aims to invite AI use with a 'light touch' approach.14 Jul 06:00 PM
New Zealand'Big, scary number': Trump tariffs could hike to 20% for NZ goodsThe US President has delayed his deadline but is putting more pressure on other nations14 Jul 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Added pain': Funeral directors urge review as cemetery fees soar across NZThe Winz funeral grant won't cover burials in most NZ regions. 14 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandMan high on mushrooms crashes car into garage, with a preschooler on his lapThe garage collapsed on top of Freeman Ruhe's vehicle but the pair escaped injury.14 Jul 08:00 AM
New ZealandMurder victim's eerie message played in courtThe audio comes from a phone call to her bank, made on the evening of 23 January 2024.14 Jul 06:25 AM
SportBlack Sox secure silver after hard-fought final against VenezuelaThe Black Sox lost 3-0 to Venezuela in the final, earning a silver medal.14 Jul 05:51 AM
New ZealandThe Kiwibank chair who is also a priest: ‘There’s more to life than the corporate world’Jon Hartley has given two days of work a week ‘away’ for more than 20 years.14 Jul 04:42 AM
ChristchurchGlass, metal and plastic found in stomach of a little blue penguin“I’ve never seen things like that inside a penguin’s stomach."14 Jul 04:15 AM
PoliticsRevealed: ‘Major milestone’ for education system announced by Government 'Labour dismantled regionally-led vocational education – and we are restoring it.'14 Jul 04:00 AM
