PoliticsGoldsmith backs move-on orders despite Treasury, Corrections cost warningsTreasury questioned claims only up to six people a year would be imprisoned. 22 Apr 05:11 PM
SportWorld Cup-bound – now the hard work begins for Football FernsThe Ferns clinched their spot at Brazil 2027 with a 1-0 win over Papua New Guinea.22 Apr 05:01 PM
New ZealandAnzac Day guide: Key dawn services, parades and road closures near youThis Saturday marks the 111th anniversary of the Gallipoli landings.22 Apr 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumBusinessHere come the AI robots: Kiwi Harry Mellsop raises $15m for his AI start-upPLUS: The Tait campus is for sale for $70m; the dispute body says check your phone bill.22 Apr 05:00 PM
New Zealand$5m Powerball jackpot struck in tonight's draw - was it you?Strike Four was also struck tonight, with one lucky player bagging $700,000.22 Apr 08:33 AM
New ZealandNew Wellington measles case possibly infected at musical festival or airshow22 Apr 06:04 AM
New ZealandLocal state of emergency ends for Hutt City Council, residents urged to remain alert22 Apr 03:57 AM
OpinionAn ‘ordinary’ storm with outsize impacts – what made Wellington’s deluge so intense?22 Apr 03:00 AM
SportWorld Cup-bound – now the hard work begins for Football FernsThe Ferns clinched their spot at Brazil 2027 with a 1-0 win over Papua New Guinea.22 Apr 05:01 PM
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
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
PoliticsGoldsmith backs move-on orders despite Treasury, Corrections cost warningsTreasury questioned claims only up to six people a year would be imprisoned. 22 Apr 05:11 PM
New ZealandNicola Willis reacts to Chris Hipkins' remarkNational's deputy leader said she took offence to Hipkins saying she may need medical help.Watch22 Apr 06:49 AM
PremiumPremiumPolitics'You know exactly what you were meaning': Willis demands apology after Hipkins’ ‘medical help’ jibeNicola Willis highlighted recent runs with overseas finance chiefs to rebut the remark.22 Apr 05:33 AM
PoliticsThe unlikely MP who flipped a safe Labour seat blue for first time in 27 yearsVanessa Weenink watched her dad’s arrest and nearly died aged 8. Now she’s an MP.22 Apr 03:26 AM
PoliticsWatch: National whip speaks regarding Herald report he tried to contact PM about flagging supportStuart Smith said he didn't feel it was appropriate to correct the story he claims was inaccurate. Video / Mark MitchellWatch22 Apr 02:57 AM
PoliticsNational whip stands by denial he tried to contact Christopher Luxon over flagging supportThe Herald published a report last week saying Stuart Smith had tried to contact Luxon.22 Apr 02:52 AM
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New ZealandMan charged with murder of Hastings mother and young girls, remanded to secure facility'Violence has taken three beautiful lives far too soon,' family statement says.22 Apr 12:34 AM
PremiumPremiumPropertyLower rents without the frills: 297 new Auckland units finishedA four-piece band has already formed at the pavilion. No swimming pool or gym is offered.22 Apr 12:00 AM
New ZealandPolice looking into reports of man waving for help in river find no sign of person near waterPolice were alerted about 9.30am of the sighting at the Manawatū River.21 Apr 10:23 PM
New ZealandCold, wet blast eases for Wellington as chill spreads to rest of countrySnow may fall on the Kaikōura Ranges and Christchurch may drop to 5C tonight.21 Apr 06:50 PM
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 forAn expert says there are three reasons more slips could occur in the capital.21 Apr 06:31 AM
AucklandSerious crash closes central Auckland road, person critically injuredDiversions are in place at Littlejohn St and Olsen Ave, Melrose Rd, and Stamford Park Rd.21 Apr 05:41 AM
CrimeMan who crept into young girl's bedroom and filmed sexual assaults faces deportationMehul Kathri Chethri is likely to be deported after serving jail time.21 Apr 04:00 AM
New ZealandWellington early childhood centre contaminated by floodwatersEverything inside the South Wellington Montessori School is contaminated.21 Apr 03:48 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
