CrimeBus driver quits, another strangled: 501 jailed for attacks during psychotic meth spiralDuring one attack, Carl Leu said he was hearing voices and thought he was trapped.14 Dec 06:00 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionDeborah Chambers: The wowsers are winning - the case for keeping backyard fireworksOPINION: Why fireworks bans go too far.14 Dec 02:00 AM
LifestyleInside Dame Kiri’s summer Christmas: Crayfish, grandkids and a new Song QuestBring on the big day … our soprano has a song in her heart and someone to spoil.14 Dec 01:00 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionThe Ex-Files: Is my Dad's will valid?OPINION: It was only witnessed by one person and we're not sure it's the latest version.13 Dec 11:00 PM
LifestyleThe camping checklist: What not to forget when you go on a family holidayFrom torches to Turkish towels: how to pack for a stress-free camping holiday. 13 Dec 09:00 PM
New ZealandDouble homicide probe launched, victims found dead at rural propertyHeightened police presence in Ruatiti area as scene examination expected to take days.13 Dec 08:34 PM
New ZealandMan’s death in crashed van treated as homicide, police seek witnessesPolice want to hear from anyone who was on Ford Rd between 8pm and 8.45pm yesterday.13 Dec 08:29 PM
New ZealandTeen who fled youth justice facility foundHe had fled Te Puna Wai ō Tuhinapo youth justice facility on Saturday.13 Dec 08:10 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionDiana ClementDiana Clement: What charities really need at ChristmasOPINION: Salvation Army's Andrew Wilson says need is rising as cash donations fall.13 Dec 08:00 PM
PremiumPremiumSportSarah Hirini's life away from rugby: From World Cup glory to pilot licenceShe earned a private pilot’s licence while touring with the Black Ferns Sevens.13 Dec 07:01 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionPhil O’Reilly: Hiring disabled people isn’t charity — it’s smart businessOPINION: Disabled New Zealanders remain among the most excluded in our labour market.13 Dec 07:00 PM
EntertainmentJames Cameron: This may be the last Avatar film. That business model has collapsedThe director spoke to the Herald ahead of the Avatar: Fire and Ash premiere in Wellington.13 Dec 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandAkl police custody officer escapes conviction for cocaine possession, resigns from forceThe judge ruled the man would face 'consequences' from a criminal conviction.13 Dec 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionLiam DannLiam Dann: Surviving in '25: Was the year really as bad as it felt?OPINION: It ain't over yet ... Liam Dann tempts fate with his year in review.13 Dec 04:00 PM
Crime'It's really difficult': Who gets the kids for Christmas Day when parents separate?More than 60,000 Family Court applications are filed each year in NZ.13 Dec 04:00 PM
WellingtonWhich part of NZ was the most generous with Givealittle donations this year?A new report highlights some of the causes Kiwis cared most about this financial year.13 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandFire rips through Queenstown golf course clubhouse and shopThe blaze is thought to have begun in a workshop before engulfing the site.13 Dec 07:26 AM
New ZealandPolice officer commended for bravery after rescuing family during Cyclone GabrielleDetective Sergeant Heath Jones waded through chest-high floodwaters to reach victims.13 Dec 05:56 AM
EntertainmentWatch: James Cameron and stars thrill at Avatar premiere in WellingtonAll the action from the red carpet as the star-studded cast and crew arrive.13 Dec 05:24 AM
CrimeInmate who shot stranger in the head has jail time extended after cocaine smuggled insideRussell Toleafoa tried to smuggle cocaine and other drugs into Pāremoremo prison.13 Dec 05:00 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionCecilia RobinsonCecilia Robinson: Australian teens are now safer than their Kiwi cousinsOPINION: Social media age limit for teens is an overdue public health protection.13 Dec 02:00 AM
Business'Return of the investor': Kiwibank forecasts brighter economic days aheadNZ dodged trade war bullets and now the housing market and retail spending are picking up.13 Dec 02:00 AM
Lifestyle‘The best day ever’: Warriors playmaker marries longtime love in WānakaThe league star’s wife hired a witch to ensure good weather for their big day.13 Dec 01:00 AM
New Zealand'Incredible level of demand': Ikea scrambles to fix order and payment issuesClick and collect and some delivery services are temporarily unavailable.12 Dec 11:48 PM
New ZealandBoy, 12, honoured for bravery after saving dad in two-hour knife attackThe 12-year-old is the third youngest ever to receive this bravery honour.12 Dec 11:28 PM
New Zealand'Thought he was a man of integrity': Police Minister Mark Mitchell on Coster, McSkimmingHe says 36 emails on Jevon McSkimming were diverted from his office without his knowledge.12 Dec 10:51 PM
New ZealandInterislander ferry to resume sailings after 'technical issue' in Cook StraitThe ferry was forced to turn back to Wellington mid-sailing yesterday.12 Dec 09:34 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionFran O'SullivanFran O’Sullivan: Why NZ and Australia should push back on Trump’s intrusive visa rulesOPINION: US border staff could soon demand five years of your social media history.12 Dec 08:00 PM
New ZealandDoC tracks Muriwai gannets to map bird flu risk The tracking will run until 2026, when the birds moult their tail feathers.12 Dec 07:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionThomas CoughlanRuth Richardson v Nicola Willis – the facts behind the argumentWhat are Ruth Richardson and Nicola Willis actually fighting about. 12 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandInterislander ferry turns back to Wellington after mid-Strait technical issueHarbour master Grant Nalder said there was no safety risk to anyone aboard.12 Dec 08:19 AM
SportWhite Ferns alumni guiding the next wave of cricket starsAmy Satterthwaite and three fellow White Ferns are paving new pathways for girls.12 Dec 06:20 AM
CrimeHamilton IT manager jailed for sharing child exploitation filesMatthew Daniel Gregory admitted to making fake profiles to share the abuse material.12 Dec 06:12 AM
PremiumPremiumSharesMarket close: NZ stocks end a touch higher, Tourism Holdings fallsNew Zealand stocks ended with a slight gain but investors were largely sidelined.12 Dec 05:11 AM
