PremiumPremiumOpinionGregor PaulFrom Taylor Swift to Codie Taylor: Why NZ needs to plan for better stadiumsOPINION: What Christchurch's new stadium tells us about NZ's infrastructure woes. 21 Apr 06:01 PM
New ZealandNorth Star on his shin: The tattoo driving pro football hopeful Aston HurdThe 22-year-old striker carries a sacred tā moko on his right shin for whānau.21 Apr 05:00 PM
New ZealandEmergency mobile alert issued to Herbertville; Evacuations in CartertonPolice are helping evacuate people in Gladstone.21 Apr 08:49 AM
New Zealand'A life sentence': Kim Dotcom still fighting extradition, citing 150-year jail risk in USDotcom’s lawyer: Decisions are being made that should 'shake the conscience of us all'. 21 Apr 08:00 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionThomas CoughlanThomas Coughlan: Christopher Luxon fires his shot – can he save his leadership?OPINION: National's leader has stared down his doubters.21 Apr 07:23 AM
Wellington'Really good chance of more slips': What Wellingtonians need to watch out for21 Apr 06:31 AM
CrimeMan who crept into young girl's bedroom and filmed sexual assaults faces deportation21 Apr 04:00 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionGregor PaulFrom Taylor Swift to Codie Taylor: Why NZ needs to plan for better stadiumsOPINION: What Christchurch's new stadium tells us about NZ's infrastructure woes. 21 Apr 06:01 PM
PremiumPremiumSchool RugbyFirst XV rugby: Is this the Auckland 1A team to beat in 2026?First XV contenders are starting to emerge ahead of the 2026 season.20 Apr 12:00 AM
PremiumPremiumSportThe decline and fall of premier club rugby: Struggle to field top-flight sidesAt least six premier club competitions have shrunk going into the 2026 season.17 Apr 09:00 PM
PremiumPremiumSport'Toxic' state of water polo: Chair abruptly resigns, two days after clubs call for her to step down Chair's resignation follows clubs' concerns about governance and SIC bullying inquiry.17 Apr 03:51 AM
PremiumPremiumAnalysisLiam NapierHow Moana's collapse could lead to an Ardie Savea bidding war ... and who'd winSavea is expected to be on the hunt for another Super Rugby team.16 Apr 11:45 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionThomas CoughlanThomas Coughlan: Christopher Luxon fires his shot – can he save his leadership?OPINION: National's leader has stared down his doubters.21 Apr 07:23 AM
Politics'I have the support of my caucus': Luxon says after winning vote of confidenceLuxon called a confidence vote after weeks of leadership speculation.21 Apr 03:22 AM
PoliticsNational's Nicola Willis, Chris Bishop comment on National confidence voteChristopher Luxon said he had the support of the caucus. Video / Mark MitchellWatch21 Apr 02:53 AM
PoliticsLuxon survives confidence votePolitical analysis as Prime Minister Christopher Luxon gets a vote of confidence from National’s caucus. Video / NZ HeraldWatch21 Apr 02:15 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionRichard PrebbleRichard Prebble: Could a leadership coup be National's only way to avoid a wipeout?OPINION: Modelling suggests a 9% swing could cost National up to 18 electorate seats.20 Apr 11:54 PM
PoliticsSenior National minister Mark Mitchell speaks to media before caucus meetingMitchell insists caucus meeting will be "normal" despite media reports on Luxon's leadership. Video / Mark MitchellWatch20 Apr 10:37 PM
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Politics'I have the support of my caucus': Luxon says after winning vote of confidenceLuxon called a confidence vote after weeks of leadership speculation.21 Apr 03:22 AM
New ZealandWellington man 'dumbstruck' to find car on fence after floodFloodwaters lifted David Fraser’s car onto a 1.2m corrugated iron fence.21 Apr 03:08 AM
New Zealand'Waving his arms out': Witness describes seeing man in Manawatū River, search ongoingPolice were alerted about 9.30am of the sighting near Fitzherbert Bridge.21 Apr 02:53 AM
New ZealandThe Country: Grant McCallum on Shane Jones' India FTA commentGrant McCallum, George Dodson, Hugh Jackson, Tom Martin, Elizabeth Heeg, Damien O'Connor.21 Apr 02:33 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionRichard PrebbleRichard Prebble: Could a leadership coup be National's only way to avoid a wipeout?OPINION: Modelling suggests a 9% swing could cost National up to 18 electorate seats.20 Apr 11:54 PM
CrimeProminent NZ broadcaster Duncan Garner appears in court for criminal chargeThe ex-AM Show host could face up to three months' imprisonment if found guilty.20 Apr 10:09 PM
Lifestyle'I asked her to marry me mid-performance. Thank goodness she said yes'How actors and singers Awhimai Fraser and James Tito make their marriage work. 20 Apr 09:00 PM
PremiumPremiumBusinessAI could add $102 billion annually to New Zealand’s economy by 2038 – new Microsoft NZ bossAs its CEO comes to town, Microsoft NZ says it supports close to 50,000 jobs.20 Apr 05:00 PM
New ZealandWellington state of emergency: 'Evolving situation' with more severe weather on wayMetService says there's a 'threat to life' from dangerous river conditions and flooding.20 Apr 07:13 AM
PoliticsPM Luxon walks back claim five National MPs ‘frustrated’ at his leadershipLuxon claims he was reacting to the Herald's report on Friday.20 Apr 06:49 AM
Wellington'Too dangerous': Search for missing Karori man halted for daySearch teams spent hours clearing debris at the rural property in Karori.20 Apr 06:24 AM
New Zealand'The science just isn't there yet': Why the severe North Island floods came with little warningMany Wellington residents fled flooded homes and slips with little warning.20 Apr 06:00 AM
PoliticsLuxon and Stanford boost school fuel crisis support; address caucus dissentThe Prime Minister will front media after his weekly Cabinet meeting.20 Apr 03:53 AM
Wellington'Whole wall came out': Landslide crushes half of Wellington home, caves in three roomsC.J. Koshar heard a rumbling at 5am before a landslide caved his bedroom wall in.20 Apr 02:10 AM
