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
New ZealandLandmark win: Supreme Court backs disabled family carers as homeworkersChristine Fleming said she was "thrilled" with the court's unanimous decision.09 Dec 01:37 AM
New ZealandLarge Tongariro blaze believed to have started accidentally An air fleet will help 30 firefighters tackling the blaze on the ground. 09 Dec 12:32 AM
New Zealand'Devastating news': Tramper who died on West Coast named Amy MacIver, 53, of Māpua, died while tramping in the Klondyke Valley on Friday.09 Dec 12:19 AM
Entertainment'Who cares?': Kiwi MAFS star Jacqui Burfoot and fiance Clint on trolls, TV fame and planning a real weddingLooking back on their first year together, the couple say they're happier than ever.08 Dec 10:59 PM
New ZealandBody of missing swimmer, 23, found at Lake Wainamu after police searchThe death at the lake near Bethells Beach will now be referred to the coroner.08 Dec 10:37 PM
New ZealandSurprise tsunami: Scientists solve riddle of freak wave that set off warning gaugesA 25cm tsunami wave hit Napier without an earthquake to trigger it.08 Dec 09:05 PM
New ZealandFrom shearer to doctor: A remarkable career change pays offThe former shearer began medical retraining at age 27.08 Dec 09:04 PM
CricketNZ Cricket CEO Scott Weenink ‘on leave’ as governance spat escalatesFour NZC life members warned a public power struggle is damaging cricket's reputation.08 Dec 06:47 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionAnne GibsonProperty Insider: How much did retailers Anne and David Norman pay for ex-Beca House?The last 2025 column, reporting on the billionaire Normans and a big building deal.08 Dec 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumBusinessExpat raises $7.3m for his physical-world AI start-upAn ex-Tesla engineer is being funded by other New Zealand entrepreneurs.08 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandSweltering summer temperatures continue for NZ with more heat alerts possibleTemperatures are forecast to remain in the low 20s to high 30s during the next few days.08 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandPatched gang member beaten for hours with various weapons, including a child's bikeThe victim, 28, had serious injuries, including a collapsed lung and broken bones.08 Dec 04:03 AM
New ZealandWatch: Christchurch school blows away audience with Kiwi song medleyStudents sang a te reo Māori version of Crowded House’s Don’t Dream It’s Over.08 Dec 04:02 AM
New ZealandStaff infection: Gastro outbreak at Canterbury school after shared morning teaStaff fell ill after a shared morning tea at the Canterbury school.08 Dec 03:45 AM
PremiumPremiumMedia InsiderRNZ's big move into TVNZ: $11m relocation delayed up to 8 monthsRNZ has outlined more details of new studios and where it's aiming to save costs.08 Dec 03:13 AM
PoliticsGlobal economics firm warns NZ politics 'increasingly volatile' amid Luxon coup rumours, 'fractures' in coalitionThe firm warns coalition tensions show ‘deep fractures’ in the Government.08 Dec 03:12 AM
EntertainmentSt Andrew's College students stun again with end-of-year school prizegiving performanceThe medley featured classic songs, including Crowded House’s Don’t Dream It’s Over sung in te reo Māori. Video / St Andrew's CollegeWatch08 Dec 03:08 AM
New ZealandShane Jones hits back at 'catastrophising' over fish reforms and marlin rulesMore than 22,000 submissions were lodged on 19 proposed fisheries rule changes.08 Dec 03:00 AM
BusinessLocals wowed as Rocket Lab barges giant 'hungry hippo' nose cone out of WarkworthAmerica's Cup technology meets the space race.07 Dec 11:46 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'Pretty sloppy': PM criticises police over formal warning botch-upA police review found only 37% of sampled warnings between 2019 and 2024 were lawful.07 Dec 10:34 PM
CrimePrimary school caretaker plied girl with LSD, had child sex abuse imagery on phoneHe targeted the 13-year-old after getting her number through her younger brother.07 Dec 09:59 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionRod McNaughton: The hidden curriculum in the new tertiary strategyOPINION: A new IP policy lets academics, not universities, lead research spin-offs.07 Dec 07:00 PM
BusinessPodcast: Survive to 2025? For many, relief never came. The year has left many New Zealanders more stretched than ever.07 Dec 06:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandPolice could wipe thousands of unlawful warnings after years of botched protocolA police review found only 37% of sampled warnings between 2019 and 2024 were lawful. Video / NZ HeraldWatch07 Dec 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: MPI must consider the strength of its yellow-legged hornet response OPINION: The speed of this incursion is worrying.07 Dec 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumBusinessLast of the bad news? NZ set for economic revival in 2026 – what's fuelling the optimism?There are clear signs New Zealand's recovery is gathering pace, ASB economists say.07 Dec 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumDynamic BusinessInside One NZ's push to automate its network with AIOne NZ now runs 31 AI agents beside staff, from billing to network control.07 Dec 05:04 AM
New Zealand'Coster's recollections are wrong': Police Minister rejects new McSkimming claimsAndrew Coster alleges Chris Hipkins and Mark Mitchell knew of Jevon McSkimming complaints.06 Dec 10:03 PM
PremiumPremiumLifestyleEating together: What some the world's happiest places have in commonWashington Post: How different countries connect, give and care for each other.06 Dec 09:00 PM
New ZealandTwo Lotto players win $500k ahead of Christmas - where the winning tickets were soldSaturday’s $12m Powerball and $1m First Division jackpots both rolled over. 06 Dec 06:52 PM
Travel newsHow to plan a standout summer getaway, from Waiwera hot pools to remote horse treksFrom luxe Milford cruises to Gold Coast riverside dining, this summer is dialled up.06 Dec 05:50 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionLiam DannLiam Dann: Why a Swedish central banker matters more than Ikea’s meatballsLocal media’s focus on Ikea was intense, while the new Governor made a quiet entrance.06 Dec 04:00 PM
New Zealand'Can be deadly': Rogue Tongariro Crossing shuttle drivers face crackdown from DoCThe department has warned rule-breaking shuttle firms they're on their final warnings06 Dec 04:00 PM
