New Zealand'System error': Fines text mistakenly sent to thousands of New ZealandersSome people would have received the same message about paying a fine up to eight times.26 Aug 06:07 AM
CrimeRival gang's 'brutally effective' tactics resulted in Head Hunter's murder, Crown saysFive members and associates of a lesser-known street gang are on trial for murder.26 Aug 06:00 AM
New ZealandPolice launch homicide probe after man dies at Gisborne housePolice are speaking with several people but no ongoing public risk has been identified.26 Aug 05:44 AM
New ZealandTalking tūī the 'golden attraction' at Waikato wildlife sanctuaryThe bird knows about 10-15 phrases it learned to mimic from staff and visitors. 26 Aug 05:00 AM
New ZealandWinter's final blast: Severe storm set to batter NZ, 100km/h gales to pound north Auckland Civil Defence warns strong winds could turn branches and firewood into missiles.26 Aug 04:49 AM
New Zealand'Stoked': Aronui Indigenous Arts Festival returns to RotoruaThe festival will feature live music, contemporary dance, performance art, and solo works.26 Aug 03:31 AM
New ZealandNZ Herald Afternoon News Update | Labour's supermarket plans and NZ Fashion Week under wayNZ Herald Afternoon News Update | Labour MP says the party had plans to introduce iwi-led supermarket competition, NZ Fashion Week starts in Auckland.Watch26 Aug 03:26 AM
Politics'Great news for construction sector': $30b increase to infrastructure pipelineAnnouncement follows concerns from the industry about its future workload.26 Aug 02:59 AM
PremiumPremiumAnalysisGregor PaulAll Blacks: Rugby expert Gregor Paul answers your questionsANALYSIS: 'We are currently in the golden age of international rugby.'26 Aug 02:01 AM
PremiumPremiumRetailTech Insider: 'Mario' fronts on 'tough decisions' at Mighty Ape after Kong-sized write-down, talks up new feature'It's like buying at the top of the housing market.'26 Aug 01:08 AM
Business'It really ruined me': Clients left in lurch by elusive contractorMany clients reported substandard work and unfulfilled contracts.26 Aug 12:32 AM
EntertainmentFrom Whale Rider to Shorty: The best of John BarnettBarnett, who has died aged 80, was a stalwart of the film and TV industry.25 Aug 11:51 PM
New ZealandWatch: Rare white kiwi spotted returning to burrow in broad daylightMapuna means “prized” or “precious” in te reo.25 Aug 11:00 PM
BusinessTicketek acquires NZ's EventfindaEventfinda will continue to operate under the same brand.25 Aug 10:30 PM
New ZealandCoroner rejects call for further inquiry into conveyor belt deathWesley Tomich died on an unguarded conveyor belt in 2023.25 Aug 07:37 PM
EntertainmentLegendary Kiwi film producer behind Footrot Flats, Whale Rider diesHe was a producer or executive producer on four of the country's 10 top grossing films.25 Aug 06:29 PM
New ZealandJealousy led to woman murdering cousin, assaulting partner at Far North holiday parkKaytee Ngaire Tahau, 48, admitted murdering her cousin Saralee Moke in April 2024.25 Aug 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'Struggling with its identity': Police boss offers blunt assessment of police college cultureThe email followed Herald revelations that some police applicants bypassed fitness tests.25 Aug 05:00 PM
BusinessRetirement at risk: The major savings gap emerging between self-employed and employees'Today's inaction could become tomorrow's fiscal burden.'25 Aug 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'Struggling with its identity': Police boss' email offers blunt assessment of police college cultureRichard Chambers ordered changes after revelations of standards slipping among police recruits. Video / Marty Melville, Cameron PitneyWatch25 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandWorld's safest countries ranked: Where does New Zealand sit? Australia comes in at 18th, the UK in 30th and the USA is all the way down in 128th.25 Aug 07:24 AM
New ZealandVomit, faeces and mould: Students face health issues from 'slum' Dunedin flatsSome landlords do not even bother to check if properties are habitable.25 Aug 07:11 AM
New ZealandChristmas gifts in doubt as NZ Post suspends US deliveriesNZ Post halts parcel deliveries to the US due to new tariffs by Trump.25 Aug 07:07 AM
Sport'Raising the roof': NZ breast cancer team wins gold at world champsThe Breast Cancer Black Dragons won gold in the 1km race.25 Aug 06:39 AM
CrimeLoafers Lodge fire: Trial starts for man facing murder, arson chargesThe trial for a man accused of murdering five people in a Wellington fire started today. The man has pleaded not guilty to five counts of murder and two counts of arson.Watch25 Aug 06:02 AM
New Zealand'So much happiness': 1000 join Hastings colour run for charityEveryone finished the event looking like 'a living rainbow'.25 Aug 04:39 AM
PremiumPremiumRetailMighty Ape suffers King Kong-sized write-down after disastrous site upgradeMighty Ape's holiday revenue plunged 22.1% to A$30m after site issues.25 Aug 04:34 AM
New Zealand'He lived it the way he wanted': Barefoot Bill's legacy celebratedTributes pour in for Bill Elliott, a beloved icon of Russell.25 Aug 03:10 AM
New ZealandWoman given bail after newborn baby’s body found in Albert Park, AucklandA woman has been given bail without plea after a dead newborn baby was found in Albert Park.Watch25 Aug 02:20 AM
PoliticsWatch: Christopher Luxon says he does not direct Reserve Bank on rate cutsThe Prime Minister earlier said he gives his 'reckons' to the Governor.25 Aug 01:59 AM
Kahu'Appalling racist language': Race Relations Commissioner slams police emailRace Relations Commissioner condemns three recent incidents of "vile racist abuse".25 Aug 01:00 AM
New ZealandLake Alice survivor heads to court to challenge Govt’s compensation schemeMalcolm Richards is seeking to have the compensation scheme declared unlawful.25 Aug 12:44 AM
AirlinesFlight attendants lose dismissal case over Covid vaccine mandateSix Air NZ attendants were dismissed in 2021 for not getting vaccinated.25 Aug 12:36 AM
New Zealand$37m of meth seized after 'dry run' linked to Killer BeezThe 124kg seized could have caused $129.9m in social harm, police said. 25 Aug 12:15 AM
