World'We were stunned': Power bank blast engulfs commuter in flamesViral footage showed panicked commuters scrambling as the man ran through the station.09 Jan 04:00 AM
New ZealandFree week of bus travel as Hawke’s Bay unveils biggest network shake-up in yearsAll GoBay services will be free for all passengers from January 25 to 31.09 Jan 03:14 AM
New ZealandInside AT's license plate recognition vehicles, how do they work?The Herald goes for a ride along in one of the cars which have made enforcing parking infringements more efficient for AT to see just how they work. Video / Cameron PitneyWatch08 Jan 04:00 PM
PremiumOpinionRichard PrebbleRichard Prebble: How to achieve real bipartisanship on infrastructure06 Jan 11:04 PM
PremiumNew ZealandFrom sawmilling to $2b empire: The Kiwi rich-listers most people have never heard of01 Jan 09:00 PM
AucklandSuitcase mix-up sends Kiwi woman’s bag on unexpected trip to AustraliaHer viral Waiheke community post drew comments from Europe, the US and Britain.31 Dec 05:00 AM
PremiumPremiumWorldMamdani tries to start on the right track at a historic stationNew York Times: Mayor-elect to be sworn in at City Hall Station, opened in 1904.30 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandNew Year Honours 2026: The full listThe 2026 New Year Honours are out today. Here's the list of New Zealanders recognised.30 Dec 04:00 PM
WorldDeadly rail line: 13 killed, 98 hurt as Mexico train derails in OaxacaThe Oaxaca rail line was opened in 2023 as a flagship project.29 Dec 02:12 AM
PremiumPremiumWorldChina delays plans for mass production of self-driving cars after accidentNY Times: After planning for hands-free driving, regulators have become more cautious.24 Dec 04:00 PM
Wellington'Completely reckless and unacceptable': Boy racers hurl bottles, fireworks at policeThe convoy of about 200 cars descended on the capital last night.24 Dec 02:23 AM
WorldEgypt high-speed trains to connect Red Sea, MediterraneanIt is an attempt to modernise transport in the country, and is one of three planned lines.23 Dec 07:50 PM
WorldOver 20,000 communities in Japan at risk of isolation in major disasterLocal governments are stockpiling food and water, while notifying residents of the risk.22 Dec 09:06 PM
WorldStranded self-driving cars cause chaos in San Francisco after power cutSocial media footage shows driverless taxis blocking off a busy intersection.21 Dec 09:47 PM
PremiumPremiumWorldOn British roads, Chinese cars are racing aheadNY Times: Chinese vehicles accounted for 13% of new car registrations in UK last month.21 Dec 05:00 PM
WorldOn the road: How Walmart manages to draw more women to truckingAs US trucking faces a demographic crisis, Walmart has managed to grow its driver pool.21 Dec 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionSimon WilsonLove this City: Thanks for all the fun, WayneOpinion: The good, the bad and the ridiculous in Auckland's urban planning this week. 19 Dec 04:00 PM
WorldWatch: Wandering wild koala hitches a ride on public transportThe mayor said the incident proves Brisbane is the most Australian place on earth.19 Dec 06:00 AM
WorldThe future of driving takes an unexpected turnEU retreats from pledge to ban new fuel cars in 2035, Ford pulls back from EV production.17 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandGovt to shut road-cone hotline early after pilot meets its objectivesWorkSafe logged 641 cone reports in June, dropping to 217 in July.17 Dec 02:38 AM
WorldEU weakens 2035 combustion-engine ban to boost car industryGreen groups slammed the EU proposals as an act of 'self-sabotage'.16 Dec 10:02 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionSimon WilsonSimon Wilson: Bicycles give you the freedom that car ads promiseMy last Herald column: A city safe for cycling is a city fit for every good purpose.16 Dec 04:00 PM
EmploymentCautious optimism: Job market recovery gathers pace but remains unevenJob adverts were up 1% in October and 9% on a year ago.15 Dec 12:18 AM
New ZealandNo more detours: Truckies rapt as $10m-plus upgrade of Hawke's Bay bridge confirmed'These works will be essential to unlocking the region’s full economic potential.'14 Dec 08:49 PM
AirlinesAgreement reached: Air NZ cabin crew scrap pre-Christmas strike actionThe deal covers short-haul cabin crew on domestic, Tasman and Pacific routes.14 Dec 07:42 AM
World'Christmas miracle': Missing dog found five years later, 3700km awayChoco went missing in California and turned up in Michigan. Getting him home took help.14 Dec 01:15 AM
World'Like skiing': First urban cable car unveiled outside ParisGondolas floated above a cityscape in the southeastern suburbs of the French capital.13 Dec 11:18 PM
WorldUnited Airlines flight loses engine power after takeoff from Dulles AirportThe jet circled to burn off fuel before landing. Part of the engine cover fell off.13 Dec 10:52 PM
