Wellington|UpdatedOwners of iconic cafe apologise for blaming closure on Sir Peter Jackson, Dame Fran WalshThe cafe’s Shelly Bay lease ends on January 31, 2026, after 15 years in business.08 Oct 06:06 AM
New ZealandMan pleads guilty after ramming police cars with child in vehicleFive police staff were injured in the Lower Hutt incident.08 Oct 03:35 AM
PremiumLifestyleSociety Insider: Rich-Listers' Herne Bay home 'set to break NZ record' and sell for more than $50mSimon and Paula Herbert bought the home in 2018 for $27.5 million. Now it's back on sale.08 Oct 03:13 AM
PoliticsTrade Minister dodges questions on alleged ‘deal’ to hide Nash trade trip dumping08 Oct 03:06 AM
Wellington‘Wouldn’t wish that upon anyone’: Tory Whanau hits out at abuse in final speech07 Oct 10:16 PM
PremiumAnalysisLiam DannOne shot or two? Why the RBNZ’s interest rate call today is so tricky07 Oct 10:10 PM
New Zealand'Not a victimless crime’: Police make more arrests in major construction cash laundering probe07 Oct 04:03 AM
New ZealandWife says God led couple to house where alleged abuse occurred'He’s an honest man’: Wife stands by husband in teacher abuse trial.07 Oct 02:01 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionFour ideas to unlock NZ’s next generation of global firms From start-up sparks to flywheel: How NZ can match Sydney’s tech surge. 07 Oct 02:00 AM
WellingtonDog blamed for death of released Wellington kiwi found in Titahi BayThe kiwi had travelled 25km since being released more than two years ago07 Oct 01:59 AM
PremiumPremiumAll BlacksThe key stats that define the All Blacks season so farBreaking down the key numbers from the 2025 season through nine tests.07 Oct 01:03 AM
New ZealandMob members in court over mass gang brawl at hotelThe brawl is believed to have started over some missing property.07 Oct 12:50 AM
AucklandAir NZ flight struck by lightning, 'fireball' seen from cabin, 'deafening bang' heardPassenger Quincy Sio says he saw a bright orange flash hit the plane's left wing.06 Oct 11:43 PM
CrimeJulia Deluney appeals conviction and sentence for killing elderly mumThe shocking case will return to court for an appeal hearing.06 Oct 08:05 PM
New ZealandAuckland Harbour Bridge reopens after temporary closure, hundreds of lightning strikes hit northMetService logged 482 lightning strikes off the coast between 4am and 7am. 06 Oct 07:46 PM
Herald NOWWellington’s top headlines with reporter Melissa NightingaleWellington wrap: Bluebridge struggles and the man who attempted burglary armed with a samurai sword.Watch06 Oct 07:45 PM
New ZealandPolice release new details on 'senseless' Wellington homicide unsolved seven months onAbdul Nabizadah was fatally injured in Miramar and later died in hospital.06 Oct 07:42 PM
Politics'Disturbing': Doctors slam Govt's plan to buy vapes for smokers Health NZ's asked the vaping industry for quotes, and talked up the PR benefits of a deal.06 Oct 04:00 PM
New Zealand‘What the heck?’: Teacher allegedly sexually abused boy who was half her age during sleepoversThe man says he was 12 when the woman, who was also a family friend, sexually abused him.06 Oct 07:00 AM
New ZealandHeavy rain, gusts up to 120km/h set to hit as wild front sweeps northWind gusts of up to 120km/h are expected to batter the Canterbury High Country.06 Oct 05:00 AM
BusinessPowerco to buy Gisborne and Wairoa's electricity distributor, Clarus to be sold to foreign firmPowerco will apply for approval of the purchase from the Overseas Investment Office.06 Oct 04:26 AM
PremiumPremiumBusinessLockdown inspired couple to plan glowworm cave attractionsPlans for a second attraction near Queenstown won Environment Court approval last month. 06 Oct 04:00 AM
PremiumPremiumBusinessTech Insider: Heidi raises US$65m on the heels of huge NZ doctor pilotHeidi Health's AI tool is being trialled by Health NZ alongside rival iMedX.06 Oct 03:00 AM
PremiumPremiumSchool RugbyHave Australia overtaken NZ at youth rugby level? What the big defeats suggestThe results have renewed calls to overhaul New Zealand's school rugby structure.06 Oct 02:01 AM
New Zealand'The system needs a shake-up': Call for child support changesExperts say the current child-support formula fails to reflect real costs.06 Oct 12:56 AM
New ZealandHow Taiwan lives with looming threat from ChinaChina is expected to rely on a blockade rather than an invasion.05 Oct 08:02 PM
New ZealandBus runs off road into Wellington property, SH1 reopens hours laterThe bus left the road near Kilbirnie Cres around 6am, police said.05 Oct 07:05 PM
PremiumPremiumRetailFrom milk bar to market giant: How Tip Top built 90 years of sweet successFroneri has invested heavily in the business since buying it seven years ago.05 Oct 05:00 PM
New ZealandHutt Valley train users impacted for 'several hours' as police attend incidentPolice were alerted to the incident at about 6.25pm this evening. 05 Oct 07:05 AM
WarriorsWarriors win maiden NRL State Championship in convincing fashionThe Warriors reserves were dominant from kickoff, running in nine tries to emerge victors.05 Oct 04:15 AM
