CrimeAuckland bus driver killed his passenger – why he was spared prisonAfter knocking the older man unconscious, Mikaele Ah Fook continued on his bus route.04 Feb 11:55 PM
New ZealandWhy the Bay's new lifejacket rule has stalledPlus, tips for safe boating this sunny (hopefully) long weekend.04 Feb 11:26 PM
New ZealandNZTA's incident controller on State Highway 35 recovery, challengesRichard Bayley spoke with the Gisborne Herald about how work on State Highway 35 was going04 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandOfficials not concerned about Chinese Yutong buses despite international security fearsWatch02 Feb 07:58 PM
New ZealandBay of Plenty families remain isolated two weeks after Waioweka Gorge slips29 Jan 08:53 PM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: 'Extreme risk', but years to fix Waioweka GorgeOPINION: Conversations around the resilience of the road need more urgency.29 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandTeen, 14, charged over bus driver attackPolice were called to the incident on Colwill Rd in Massey around 7pm on Wednesday.29 Jan 04:18 AM
PremiumPremiumAirlinesAuckland Airport turns 60: From farmland to jumbo jets and mega-projects Airport chief says the way Kiwis get around on land is not sustainable.28 Jan 04:00 PM
AucklandPolice warn Destiny protesters after Tamaki threatens to march on harbour bridgeBrian Tamaki told church members they were 'carrying the future hopes of this country'.27 Jan 04:00 AM
PremiumPremiumPropertyMulti-billion developer Precinct launches 121-unit Mt Eden plansStudio units to start from $600k range, fifth-level three-bedroom penthouses from $2.5m.23 Jan 04:00 PM
EducationBack-to-school journeys: Parents share travel tipsFewer children now walk, cycle or use public transport than in 2018.21 Jan 08:00 PM
WorldSpain train drivers call strike after deadly accidentsCatalonia’s main commuter rail services are halted for urgent safety checks.21 Jan 06:34 PM
New Zealand'Thriving city': How Tauranga is racing up the city population rankingsForecast populations would make Tauranga the country’s fourth-largest city by 2048. 21 Jan 05:07 PM
WorldRoyals visit deadly train crash site as Spain mournsThe crash killed at least 42 people and left more than 120 others injured.20 Jan 08:01 PM
New ZealandTauranga drivers stung with $487k in bus and cycle lane fines in a yearHewletts Rd alone generated 2500 bus lane tickets worth $375,000 last year.20 Jan 05:01 PM
PremiumPremiumWorldThe man who saw school buses as vehicles for possibilityNew York Times: Lucas Sweeten helps students transform school buses to help communities.20 Jan 05:00 PM
WorldHeavy snow in US strands drivers in 100-vehicle crashUp to 40 trucks were among the vehicles involved in the incident on the I-196 corridor.20 Jan 01:40 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionHannah Elliott: What I learned 'driving' a Mercedes with next-level AIOPINION: Nvidia’s car tech is forecast to be a $5b automotive business by 2025.19 Jan 11:00 PM
New ZealandEd Sheeran concert-goers warned after fans left waiting for 2am busesA family heading to North Shore said no extra buses were put on from Britomart last night.17 Jan 03:12 AM
New ZealandSlips close SH2 through Waioweka GorgeThere is no estimated time for the highway to reopen at this stage.15 Jan 08:42 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionMatthew HootonMatthew Hooton: U-turn season starts with housing intensification OPINION: Ministers to drop demands for Auckland Council to zone for 2 million more houses.15 Jan 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumLetters to the EditorLetters: Planned $250 billion infrastructure spend raises questionsOPINION: While infrastructure is a necessity, it must be cost-effective, a reader says.14 Jan 04:00 PM
WorldAt least 22 dead after crane collapses on to passenger train in ThailandThe crane was working on part of a $9.4b China-backed high-speed rail project.14 Jan 06:16 AM
AucklandAuckland bus driver attacked with fire extinguisher by angry passengerThe driver inhaled foam and suffered swelling around her eyes and is recovering at home.14 Jan 05:00 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionRichard PrebbleRichard Prebble: Why this election will be unlike any otherOPINION: Labour’s reliance on allies and unions' claims make it a big target.14 Jan 02:00 AM
New ZealandNZ Herald Headlines | Wednesday, January 14, 2026Morning Headlines | Trump risks inflaming Iran matters and the Electricity Authority's new power plan | Wednesday, January 14, 2026Watch13 Jan 06:03 PM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsMore than ‘quarter of trillion dollars’ to be spent on land transport over next two decades The Transport Minister has been told by officials to decide on his priorities.13 Jan 04:00 PM
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