New ZealandLotto Powerball numbers are in – are you $16m richer?One player has won a big prize in this evening's draw.10 Dec 07:23 AM
New ZealandRevealed: The most complained-about New Zealand TV ads for 2025KFC’s 'Colonel Hacker' ad drew 65 complaints before it was pulled.10 Dec 07:10 AM
New ZealandToy brick battle: Zuru overturns Lego trademark ruling in court victoryZuru's Max Build More bricks were sold as 'Lego brick compatible'.10 Dec 05:13 AM
New ZealandNZ Herald Headlines | Wednesday December 10, 2025Afternoon Headlines | Reserve Bank Governor asked to cut spending; 36-year-old man charged with murder and assault | Wednesday December 10, 2025Watch10 Dec 04:24 AM
New Zealand'We thought he was safe': Family demand answers after Mt Eden prisoner dies following attack by another inmateThe 69-year-old died 10 days after an alleged assault at the prison. 10 Dec 04:00 AM
New ZealandLeaving for Oz: Why so many Kiwis are giving up on the local job marketStats NZ recorded just over 124,000 migrant departures in the year to October.10 Dec 04:00 AM
New ZealandDoC warns rat numbers could double by 2090 without extra $150m fundingDoC says it needs more money just to stop biodiversity going backwards.10 Dec 03:14 AM
New ZealandKiwi teen sets new kite surfing big air recordHugo Wigglesworth is the first person to jump 40m on a kite. Video / Hugo WigglesworthWatch10 Dec 02:00 AM
PremiumPremiumKahuFrom field to lecture hall: Rugby star on return to medicine after World Cup successShe will return to Otago University in 2025 while staying contracted to NZ Rugby.10 Dec 02:00 AM
New Zealand'No plans to ship to the US': Tariffs bite into apple grower's profits“Until the tariffs are gone, it will be difficult to make a dollar.”10 Dec 01:37 AM
New ZealandQuote of the year: Luxon’s ‘go make a marmite sandwich’ in running for annual contestPublic voting is open until 12am on Monday, December 15, 2025.10 Dec 01:36 AM
New Zealand'I took an oath': Holidaying Kiwi cop spoils custard protest targeting Crown Jewels in LondonSenior Constable Mark Strongman detained two protesters at the Tower of London.09 Dec 10:50 PM
BusinessTourism tallies up in October, record from AustraliaNew Zealand's visitor numbers reach 93% of the country's pre-pandemic peak.09 Dec 10:29 PM
PremiumPremiumRetailPrivate equity giant backs AS Colour in global $500m growth pushQuadrant is buying its stake from NZ private equity firm Direct Capital.09 Dec 09:31 PM
CrimeNew World attack: Fork stabber named after meth experiment ends in 'nasty' rampageTwo judges have now denied his bids for permanent name suppression.09 Dec 09:00 PM
New ZealandDream fishing charter trip ends in nightmare after two injured crossing infamous Pātea barMaritime NZ says passengers were not properly briefed on the risky Pātea bar.09 Dec 08:04 PM
New Zealand'Shut up, you d***head': What spurred Don McGlashan to tell off Chris Bishop at the music awards?The 'very square peg in a very round hole' reflects on his music career.09 Dec 07:42 PM
New ZealandVictory for Holcim workers as Government backs local seafarersThe decision protects local MV Buffalo seafarers from foreign replacement.09 Dec 06:24 PM
New ZealandWarning as 26,000 New Zealanders’ devices infected with malicious softwareThe malware targets Microsoft Windows devices and can be bought on the dark web.09 Dec 06:10 PM
New ZealandJudge tells court-martialled, dismissed soldier Jackie Te Weehi her actions were destructiveThe Army corporal has been dismissed from the NZDF and sentenced to a term of detention.09 Dec 05:09 PM
PremiumPremiumAnalysisLiam DannInside Economics: Why fixed mortgage rates are headed up already after Reserve Bank cuts ANALYSIS: Liam Dann takes a deeper dive into the week's economic news.09 Dec 05:00 PM
New ZealandDrunk, speeding teen driver crashed after mistakenly thinking police were chasing herA coroner has found Tielyr Ayrton's death was avoidable.09 Dec 04:20 PM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: Public must maintain respect and support for police, despite controversiesOPINION: Most police are good, honest people doing difficult jobs.09 Dec 04:00 PM
New Zealand'Turn your hearing aids up': Supergran DJ to make Rhythm and Vines debut, and historySuperGrans will run a GranStand chill zone with kai, games and alcohol-free drinks.09 Dec 04:00 PM
New Zealand'The cost of these things is ridiculous': Blind Kiwis priced out of life-changing techSome 58% of disabled New Zealanders earn $30,000 or less a year.09 Dec 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionJune McCabe: Māori economy forecast to double to $70k per person by 2040Opinion: The Māori Economy could deliver 22% of NZ's economic growth over 15 years09 Dec 08:00 AM
New ZealandRuth Richardson agrees to debate country’s fiscal position with Nicola WillisEx-Finance Minister will debate the incumbent after next week's Half-Year Fiscal Update.09 Dec 07:54 AM
New Zealand‘Second chance at life’: Young mum’s plea for urgent unfunded cancer treatmentThe 25-year-old mother hopes the treatment will let her watch her girls grow up.09 Dec 07:00 AM
Wellington‘Deeply distressing time': Mayor speaks out after 10yo raped at local parkThe offender, in Oranga Tamariki care, was not under any detention order at the time.09 Dec 05:30 AM
CrimeWoman hacked ex's social media and created fake dating profile for his mumShe demanded $5000 and threatened to post his and his family's details online.09 Dec 04:00 AM
PoliticsLabour leader confident Māori won’t split their vote after Te Pāti Māori turmoilLabour was only able to secure one of the seven Māori electorates in 2023. 09 Dec 03:14 AM
PremiumPremiumBusiness‘Transformational': Business groups, farmers, welcome RMA reforms Federated Farmers described it as a 'red letter day' for the agricultural sector. 09 Dec 02:08 AM
ReviewsWilliam DartWilliam Dart review: Rita Paczian farewelled in jubilant Bach Musica NZ finaleThe programme paired Bach favourites with Handel's regal coronation anthems.09 Dec 01:53 AM
ChristchurchAdventurous seal pup rescued twice after suburban sightseeing tourThe pup was first picked up in Woolston after people tried to take it home.09 Dec 01:38 AM
