New ZealandDaughter's anger after sex abuse complaint against own father 'misassigned' by policeGordon Kane died suddenly soon after her daughter made serious allegations against him. 06 Dec 09:00 PM
New ZealandThe Crown looks to confiscate a Mongrel Mob gang pad where 'tortuous' beatings took placeThe 'symbolic' gang headquarters in Mataura was the scene of several 'prolonged' beatings.06 Dec 07:01 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionLiam NapierRating Razor: How the All Blacks coach performed in year twoOPINION: The All Blacks' second season under Scott Robertson failed to meet expectations. 05 Dec 08:00 PM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: Tragedies reinforce need for hunters to follow safety rulesOPINION: Hunting can be a wonderful sport, but it can also be deadly.05 Dec 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandDisabled children may be forced into homeschooling as specialist school rolls fill upAn Auckland school has a waitlist of more than 100 disabled children.05 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandRevealed: Our Heroes of 2025 – the Herald's top picksWe honour the best in news, sport, business and entertainment.05 Dec 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionAndrew Alderson: Black Caps need Duffy, Foulkes to stand up in push for winOPINION: Playing in their second test matches, the duo will need to lead NZ on day five.05 Dec 06:00 AM
New ZealandHeat alert: Temperatures set to tip 30C in early summer scorcherChristchurch, Ashburton and Dunedin are forecast to hit around 30C today.04 Dec 09:07 PM
New ZealandBaby escapes uninjured after car crashes fleeing policePolice say they did not know a baby was in the car before laying spikes.04 Dec 08:16 PM
PremiumPremiumBusinessFonterra's Peter McBride named top chairperson for second timeMcBride first became Fonterra chairman in 2020, guiding major structural reform.04 Dec 04:03 PM
WorldWanted inmate caught after ordering Ubers during three-day escape bidRockdale County had offered a $5000 reward, calling the escaper 'armed and dangerous'.04 Dec 02:39 AM
New Zealand'Unusually hot': 30C-plus weekend scorcher bears down, South Island set for weather ‘rollercoaster’A MetService heat alert is in place for Oamaru as it jumps from 16C to 30C.04 Dec 01:27 AM
New ZealandMan in custody after fleeing driver incident closes highway near WintonPolice used spikes on State Highway 6 to stop the fleeing vehicle.02 Dec 08:57 AM
New ZealandSummer of 'two personalities' ahead – sweltering heat and torrential rainForecasters expect a hot, drier-than-normal start to summer for most regions.02 Dec 07:00 AM
PremiumPremiumSchool RugbyCondor Sevens: The unlikely high school champions nobody saw comingCoach Tom Peyton built this title run over three years on a zero budget.02 Dec 02:55 AM
Manufacturing$50m Tiwai plan to process toxic smelter waste on siteConstruction is set to start in the second quarter of 2026, creating 26 jobs.01 Dec 12:12 AM
KahuWorld champion powerlifter honoured as Māori Sports Person of the YearDr Karlina Tongotea claimed world champion, senior sportswoman and supreme Māori titles.29 Nov 10:14 PM
New Zealand‘Crisis of the National government’s creation’: Hipkins takes shots at government during strikeLabour's Health spokesperson urged striking health workers to continue their fight. 27 Nov 09:46 PM
New ZealandFires contained after high winds fan multiple South Island blazesThe Goodwood fire has burnt 25 hectares of pine forest.27 Nov 03:51 AM
New Zealand'We need commitment': 17,000 health staff, 2000 firefighters set for another strikeThe industrial action follows failed mediation after last month's nationwide mega-strike.26 Nov 10:02 PM
ChristchurchAshburton man charged over Stewart Island hunting deathJock Davies was on a hunt with his father and brother when he was killed.25 Nov 03:03 AM
New ZealandGood Samaritan bashed unconscious, hands bound behind back: Police describe attackersMan was attacked after a woman came to his door, asking for help with a tyre. 24 Nov 12:30 AM
New ZealandACC counsellor who answered client’s sex work ad breached code of conductHe was suspended from offering ACC counselling after earlier Herald reporting.22 Nov 09:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'Just crazy': Principals fear burnout as student needs and politics shake schoolsClassroom space and student learning difficulties are also challenges for principals.21 Nov 08:00 PM
New ZealandFrom paddocks to pedals: Rural Riders connects Kiwi farmersRural Riders offers weekly bike rides, barbecues and catch-ups for busy farmers.21 Nov 03:59 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionAlex Worker: Why NZ’s primary assets are disappearingAlex Worker warns New Zealand risks becoming a price-taker in its own land.21 Nov 08:11 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionGregor PaulInside Rugby: Chairman Kirk's nuclear option for coaching dilemmaOPINION: David Kirk has acknowledged All Blacks appointment process was flawed.21 Nov 01:01 AM
CrimeKiller Nathan Boulter investigated four years ago for rape allegations when he was 14Boulter was 14 and already showing violent behaviour towards the 15‑year‑old girl.20 Nov 11:06 PM
PremiumPremiumSustainable business & financeFonterra faces toughest test cutting emissions on farmsCharlotte Rutherford says Scope 3 farm emissions are the hardest to control.18 Nov 08:00 PM
ChristchurchRest home apologises to 92-year-old woman hospitalised after wrong dosages of fentanylWatchdog ruled there was a 'departure from the accepted standard of care'.17 Nov 10:49 PM
New ZealandGood Samaritan attacked after being lured from home to help womanThe victim, a man in his 50s, suffered a broken nose and fractured eye socket.16 Nov 11:34 PM
OpinionKem OrmondIt's not bananas to try and grow tropical fruit - Kem OrmondOPINION: What if your own backyard could offer a taste of the tropics?15 Nov 04:00 PM
New Zealand'Lucky we weren’t out there with the kids': 'Mini tornado' lifts farm equipment 20m in airOne central Christchurch resident said the weather had 'gone crazy'.15 Nov 03:00 AM
New ZealandNorth Island on alert as regions placed under severe thunderstorm watch Severe thunderstorms are possible in Bay of Plenty, Taupō, Gisborne and Hawke’s Bay.14 Nov 04:25 AM
