New ZealandDrunk gang member pulled loaded shotgun from under sleeping children and fired it'I just fired a shot into the air,' Tiaki James Wahanga O Te Rangi Riki told police.20 Sep 04:00 AM
New ZealandFractured whānau: Grandson appointed guardian after fight over kaumātua's care goes to courtJudge says feuding whānau had 85-year-old's best interests at heart but couldn't agree.20 Sep 02:00 AM
New ZealandNot-so-shared-driveway: Misleading information sees real estate salespeople fined $21,000A father-and-son sales team failed to tell buyers about potential defects on a property.19 Sep 11:00 PM
New Zealand'Distressing incident': Two cops badly attacked by dog during arrestBoth officers were taken to hospital, one requiring surgery.19 Sep 10:51 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandKiller’s prison diary: The life, times, and confessions of an infamous murdererInside the mind of transgender killer Bronwyn Warwick.19 Sep 09:00 PM
New ZealandThief who has been stealing for half his life wants to quit after $25k crime spreeCole Jenkins' loot included everything from power tools to groceries and spanned regions.19 Sep 08:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionEditorial: Reserve Bank needs to cut deep to get economy movingOPINION: The Reserve Bank should make a super-sized cut to get the economy back on track.19 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandNZ breeder pioneers Australian White sheepRoger Ramsey imported 15 live stud ewes from Australia in February 2023. 19 Sep 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandSimon Wilson's Love this City: Density, sewage, term limits and quotes of the week Opinion: Why Brown says greenfields growth is bad for Auckland’s future.19 Sep 05:00 PM
RacingBattle for 3-year-old filly supremacy heats up at EllerslieEllerslie offers a series of fascinating head-to-head clashes of exciting gallopers today.19 Sep 05:00 PM
Kahu'Respecting the language of this country': Sky commentators asked to speak te reoSpecialist te reo Māori speakers are being brought in to commentate, and upskill others.19 Sep 05:00 PM
Kahu‘Why can’t I do that?’: The moment that sparked a te reo journeyNorthland dad's children are raised in full te reo Māori immersion schooling.19 Sep 04:00 PM
New ZealandStash of guns, cash found in Auckland Airbnb: Cops bust alleged drug-smuggling ringEleven people have been arrested, nearly $1m in cash seized, haul of drugs taken. 19 Sep 05:56 AM
RacingTaika claims first running of Great NZ Hurdle Hawke's Bay team celebrates another major jumps race success at Te Aroha.19 Sep 04:47 AM
New ZealandFather vs son: Tractor feud tears family business apartJustice ruled it was ‘improbable’ anyone but Lance Clark took the tractor.19 Sep 03:30 AM
Crime'Great work by our officers': Gun and ammo seized after police pursuitMan in court after stolen car leads police to firearm and ammunition.19 Sep 03:27 AM
PremiumPremiumLetters to the EditorLetters: NZ 'far down the queue' for bankruptcy, Willis resignation questionOPINION: NZ's debt sits at 39% of GDP, far less than Japan, Britain and the United States.19 Sep 02:20 AM
WorldMI6 launches dark web portal Silent Courier to recruit spies against RussiaThe portal is MI6’s first official presence on the dark web. 19 Sep 02:14 AM
PremiumPremiumStock takesStock Takes: What to make of the Fed's latest move, and the big bounce of 2025 The NZ sharemarket has recovered 12% from its lows in April this year. 18 Sep 09:00 PM
PremiumPremiumSchool RugbyFirst XV rugby: Herald’s annual awardsCovering the latest developments in schools rugby.18 Sep 07:31 PM
New ZealandWoman rescued by bystanders after ex forces her into car, strangles her while speedingCarey Goodwin told the woman he was going to crash the car and kill them both.18 Sep 07:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandOfficer who shot Phillips was part of elite police unit and Armed Offenders SquadHe will have surrendered his firearm according to police protocol, and been interviewed.18 Sep 05:00 PM
RacingGreat New Zealand Hurdle favourite faces huge challenge with weightThe new Great New Zealand jumps racing carnival starts at Te Aroha today.18 Sep 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumCrimeOfficer who shot Phillips was part of elite police unitPolice say he’ll receive counselling and undergo a psychological assessment.Watch18 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandCity girl thrives in North Waikato farmingA former city-dweller now leads the North Waikato Young Farmers Club.18 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandNorth Island braces for icy night as temps drop to 6CAuckland is forecast to drop to 6C overnight on Friday, with Hamilton near freezing.18 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandGang leader guilty: Jury convicts Mongrel Mob president of Taupō motel murderRyan Woodford was shot dead in front of his partner and children in Taupō.18 Sep 07:43 AM
New Zealand'Game-changer': Jet services return to Hamilton with new Christchurch link after 25 yearsThe new service will add 25,000 extra seats between Hamilton and Christchurch.18 Sep 07:20 AM
New Zealand'A bigger risk': The alarming history of the man who shot Brownie the dog in the head at supermarketPolice once issued a plea not to approach Daniel Livingstone, 'a high-risk offender'.18 Sep 04:49 AM
WellingtonTom Phillips gag order: Injunction remains, lawyers continue fightA judge has forbidden media from publishing any of the arguments made today.18 Sep 12:27 AM
New ZealandMob boss murder trial: Jury to start deliberating after final arguments heardTeina Williams is accused of shooting dead Ryan Woodford at point-blank range in 2022.17 Sep 09:40 PM
RacingLeading jumps trainers launch triple threat in Great NZ HurdleIt may have a new name but our biggest hurdle race is dominated by the same trainers.17 Sep 05:00 PM
BusinessCost of living pressures keep households pessimistic in confidence surveyLower-income households remain hardest hit as essentials eat up pay.17 Sep 03:33 AM
CrimeSuitcase murder trial: PlayStation records shed light on children's final day aliveThe Crown has called its final factual witness in Hakyung Lee's double-murder trial.17 Sep 02:29 AM
