EntertainmentIsey Cross, beloved James and Isey film star, passes away at 106Tributes are flowing for the centenarian film star who stole Aotearoa’s heart.13 Oct 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionAnne GibsonProperty Insider: Auckland Uni's new $200m+ tower, Three Kings land sales, flood-prone land for sale'A giant? Probably a medium-sized building for us.' - Simon Neale on new B320 project13 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandHunt unseats Stolwerk as voters back change in Northland council shake-upPeter-Lucas Jones, Tui Shortland and Rick Stolwerk have been ousted from their roles.13 Oct 05:00 AM
New ZealandMore measles cases confirmed in Northland as total rises to 12Both new Northland cases were already in quarantine while infectious.13 Oct 04:41 AM
PoliticsHow tiny margins flipped councils – and ended big-city dynastiesJonathan Larsen looks set to edge Snow Tane by just five votes in Kaipara.13 Oct 01:48 AM
New Zealand'Sad and frightening': Woman badly injured in Kaikohe dog attackEmmy Sherwin, 30, suffered a fractured arm and puncture wounds in the attack.13 Oct 01:00 AM
New ZealandStorm risk for South Island as muggy warmth lingers in the northAucklanders endured a sticky night with temperatures holding at 17C until dawn.12 Oct 08:52 PM
New ZealandSeven injured after crash north of WhangareiFive people were taken to Whangārei Hospital after the two-car crash.12 Oct 05:46 PM
New ZealandTight three-way Kaipara contest could hinge on just a handful of ballotsOnly 74 votes separated the three front-runners after Saturday's 'progress' count.12 Oct 04:00 PM
New Zealand Landslide re-election for Moko Tepania as Far North Mayor confirms prioritiesMoko Tepania won with 10502 votes, over 3600 ahead of rival Ann Court.12 Oct 05:00 AM
PremiumPremiumTravelStephanie Holmes: I've stayed at 10 of NZ's 19 best luxury hotels and lodges. Here's my verdict19 NZ hotels were added to Michelin's keys list this week. Here's why they're special.12 Oct 05:00 AM
Crime'He had no chance': 82yo bound, gagged during violent home invasionLevi Tangimetua was sentenced for six years, nine months but thinks it was too harsh. 12 Oct 05:00 AM
New ZealandWhangārei waits: Mayoral rivals' lead switch in election-race nail-biterKen Couper and Vince Cocurullo have swapped places in the tight mayoral contest.12 Oct 03:46 AM
PoliticsShane Jones' son Penetaui Kleskovic eyes move into national politicsHe told the Herald he was a 'great admirer' of Winston Peters.12 Oct 03:41 AM
Politics'Racist attack' or 'corrosive obsession' on race? 25 areas remove Māori wards, 17 keep themThe Herald’s interactive map shows referendum results across the country.11 Oct 08:42 PM
New ZealandMayoral candidates stuck in cliffhanger, more results expected todayMore results are expected to be released today as Saturday's votes enter the mix.11 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandFar North clear, Whangārei and Kaipara uncertain: How Northland’s local elections are shaping upFar North mayor Moko Tepania is 3600 votes ahead of challenger Ann Court.11 Oct 08:19 AM
New ZealandWho's in and out? Tight races and big political comebacks in local electionsHawke’s Bay bucked the turnout slump, recording a sharp rise in local voting.11 Oct 07:00 AM
Crime‘A dumb decision’: Teen caught red-handed after drug package booby-trapped with dyeA dye trap linked Grayson Erihe-Riwhi and Liam Lomas to the fake delivery.11 Oct 06:00 AM
New ZealandLocal elections 2025: Mayors out - noteable leaders lose their roles, Hamilton gains new mayorJoin our live coverage as the results of the 2025 local elections roll in.11 Oct 05:05 AM
CrimeOne seriously hurt in crash; SH15 briefly shut in both directions near KaikoheThe crash has been cleared and the road reopened.11 Oct 03:00 AM
New Zealand'Some kind of hell': Father of teen cyclist killed in truck crash assumed driver was to blame But, when he learnt otherwise, he actively sought out the companies involved.11 Oct 12:00 AM
New ZealandHonouring 50 years of service: Kamo volunteer marks firefighting milestoneFamily travelled from far and wide to help the 83-year-old celebrate his achievement.10 Oct 11:30 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand‘We’re providing a lifestyle’: Developer's vision for beach town on Auckland's doorstep On Auckland's doorstep, a new development aims to lead the country with its eco-design.10 Oct 04:30 AM
New ZealandForestry’s new Govt 'bridge' to help with policy shiftsRay Hook will act as a bridge between forest landowners and the Government.10 Oct 03:00 AM
New Zealand‘So relieved’: Family thankful after missing Whangārei dad makes contactFamily issued a desperate plea this morning after Jared Carter couldn't be located.10 Oct 12:56 AM
New Zealand'Avoid non-essential travel': Flooding sparks emergency operations' centre activation, highway closureAuthorities are speaking to schools ahead of afternoon bus runs amid flooding and slips.09 Oct 11:13 PM
New ZealandTeen fighting aggressive cancer finds new hope after given weeks to liveCancer-battling teen given weeks to live turns to traditional healing.09 Oct 06:35 PM
New ZealandFamily farewells prominent businessman and philanthropist who died aged 86In 2017, Walter Yovich received the Queen’s Service Medal for community service.09 Oct 05:29 AM
New Zealand'In a bad way': Police rescue hypothermic biker in rugged terrainIt took two-and-a-half hours for rescue teams to reach the man in wet conditions.09 Oct 02:53 AM
New Zealand‘It just blew up’: Man charged after West Auckland house erupts in flames during police raidA 54-year-old man faces arson and drug production charges.09 Oct 02:02 AM
CrimeName suppression lifted: Officer charged over Angel Riley deathKeeve, who joined Northland Police in 2017, now lives and works overseas.08 Oct 11:30 PM
Kahu‘The slightest infection could be fatal’: Mum on daughter’s ultra-rare diseaseKatana is believed to be the only New Zealander with the incurable disorder.08 Oct 07:40 PM
New Zealand'That’s a compliment': The C-word – still offensive or losing its sting? Opinions differ on The Elephant, an online video series about topics we often avoid.08 Oct 04:00 PM