PremiumPremiumTourismWorker left with broken front teeth as customer abuse soars in hospitalityMore than a third of respondents experienced negative behaviour from customers.26 Feb 05:50 AM
PremiumSharesMarket close: NZ sharemarket up despite turbulence from Air NZThe NZ sharemarket was positive despite falls by Air NZ and Precinct Properties.26 Feb 05:13 AM
Wellington PhoenixGreenacre wants to restore Phoenix pride after Auckland drubbingChris Greenacre, 48, steps in as Phoenix interim coach for the fourth time.26 Feb 03:24 AM
Wellington'Not been an easy decision': Nic Smith steps down as vice-chancellor of Victoria UniversitySmith's tenure as vice-chancellor is the shortest at the Wellington uni in 25 years.26 Feb 03:23 AM
WellingtonWellington electricity workers claim lengthy storm outages could have been fixed fasterWorker blames understaffing as some people were left without power for five days.26 Feb 03:00 AM
PremiumBanking and financeBankers 'blindsided' by RBNZ's ATM proposal – what the Governor told them over lunch26 Feb 12:50 AM
WellingtonLyall Bay residents fear neglected Queen's Drive property is a danger to passersby25 Feb 07:20 PM
Wellington PhoenixGreenacre wants to restore Phoenix pride after Auckland drubbingChris Greenacre, 48, steps in as Phoenix interim coach for the fourth time.26 Feb 03:24 AM
Wellington PhoenixFans donate $135k in a day so Phoenix star can have knee surgeryPlayer will travel to Doha for surgery at Aspetar hospital, where she was treated in 2021.25 Feb 04:20 AM
NRLSeventeen Kiwi rookies who could light up NRL in 2026We look at 17 potential NRL debutants in 2026 who hail from New Zealand.25 Feb 03:01 AM
White Ferns'It was a very special moment': HBJ title hero on cusp of White Ferns debutOff spinner Nensi Patel is one of two Northern Brave players called up.24 Feb 09:30 PM
Wellington PhoenixWellington Phoenix star turns to Givealittle to fund $135k knee surgeryShe wants surgery at Qatar's Aspetar hospital after a second serious ACL tear.24 Feb 03:29 AM
PremiumPremiumBanking and financeBankers 'blindsided' by RBNZ's ATM proposal – what the Governor told them over lunchNicola Willis is not picking sides in the battle. 26 Feb 12:50 AM
CrimePM addresses latest stats showing crime victims down 49,000 The drop covers the year to October 2025, compared with the prior two years.26 Feb 12:22 AM
New ZealandNZ Herald Live: National makes law & order announcement.PM Christopher Luxon, with ministers Paul Goldsmith and Mark Mitchell, makes a law & order announcement vIdeo/NZ HeraldWatch26 Feb 12:22 AM
Politics'A disgrace': One in seven Kiwi kids living in material hardshipChild poverty figures remain persistently high, according to new data from Stats NZ.26 Feb 12:06 AM
New ZealandNZ Herald Live: National makes law & order announcementPM Christopher Luxon, with ministers Paul Goldsmith and Mark Mitchell, makes a law & order announcementWatch26 Feb 12:00 AM
Politics'Thank heavens': Peters celebrates end to Luxon's beloved quarterly plansA chuckling Peters appeared happy to see the end of them.25 Feb 11:01 PM
Wednesday20°C13°CPeriods of patchy light rain, widespread and heavier at night. Strong northerlies, easing in the evening before turning southerly at night.
Today15°C11°CRain easing to a few showers before dawn, then clearing to mainly fine in the evening. Southerlies.
Saturday20°C9°CFine, then occasional rain from evening. Northwesterlies, turning southerly in the afternoon.
New ZealandHawke’s Bay short film aims to make region a film powerhouseThe team seeks $18,000 in crowd funding and plans to shoot at Ocean Beach and Waimārama.25 Feb 05:00 PM
New ZealandMove targets late-night booze sale loophole Council consults on closing a loophole that lets some off-licences sell alcohol later.25 Feb 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumBusinessEconomic recovery rolling north – slowly Infometrics says the economic boom in the southern regions is finally starting to spread. 25 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandSingle-digit temperatures incoming as 'sharp cold front' brings autumn chillSouth Island centres will see a 'real contrast in temperature'.25 Feb 04:00 PM
New Zealand'Happy, hungry boy': Damian McKenzie and Georgia O'Sullivan reveal new baby's nameFriends and teammates, including Anton Lienert-Brown, shared warm wishes.25 Feb 08:37 AM
EntertainmentAward-winning Jesus Christ Superstar production heads to New ZealandThis Olivier Award-winning revival reimagines Andrew Lloyd Webber’s classic musical.25 Feb 07:02 AM
Wellington PhoenixFans donate $135k in a day so Phoenix star can have knee surgeryPlayer will travel to Doha for surgery at Aspetar hospital, where she was treated in 2021.25 Feb 04:20 AM
New ZealandWhy the Reserve Bank wants to reverse the rush towards a cashless societyThe Reserve Bank says better cash access would add $2.83b in benefits a year.25 Feb 04:00 AM
PremiumPremiumAirlinesRegional airline loans welcomed after soaring costs batter operatorsCarriers around the country may need a lifeline for the lifelines they provide.25 Feb 03:59 AM
NRLSeventeen Kiwi rookies who could light up NRL in 2026We look at 17 potential NRL debutants in 2026 who hail from New Zealand.25 Feb 03:01 AM
Wellington'Mudslide of hell': Human faeces found in central Wellington liftThe faeces were found mere metres away from the city's new $2.3 million toilet block.25 Feb 03:00 AM
Crime‘Moral weapon’: Health worker snoops through ex and his new girlfriend’s medical recordsJudge says the woman wanted ammunition in a hostile dispute with her ex-partner. 25 Feb 02:26 AM
WellingtonThief steals wood meant to cover storm damage costs for small rural school Ōpiki School is a rural primary school of 113 students near Manawatū.25 Feb 01:00 AM
WellingtonMan disappears in Manawatū River, search and rescue underway Officers tried to call to the man to come back to land. 24 Feb 11:38 PM
