PremiumPremiumNew ZealandFrom Greytown to glory: The life and legend of All Black Grant BattyFamily, friends and ex-teammates will honour him at a celebration of life on Friday.07 Feb 04:00 PM
PremiumNew ZealandKiwi scientists set honey trap in Antarctica for elusive colossal squid"Essentially we’re flirting and will see who comes along.”07 Feb 04:00 PM
Auckland FCAuckland FC get back to winning ways and go top againGoalkeeper Michael Woud responded to being dropped by keeping a crucial clean sheet.07 Feb 06:32 AM
PremiumEntertainment'Deeply dark and murderous': The world's bloodiest ballet premieres in NZ07 Feb 03:00 AM
PremiumEntertainmentHe took drama classes because his mates were. Now this Kiwi actor is starring in a hit Disney series06 Feb 05:30 PM
Crime'Feel like I’m a prisoner': Owner sleeping in store after third burglary attempt in a yearSund, a father of two young children, now sleeps in his sports shop out of fear.06 Feb 06:00 AM
PremiumPremiumBusiness'Washed out and dull': Why Sky’s 4K sport is falling shortSky TV says HDR would have added technical complexity – but could still be on the way.06 Feb 03:00 AM
Wellington'He did a 180': Fugitive boatie arrested after fleeing police in ‘old’ red boatPolice say the man led them on a dramatic chase after being told he was under arrest.06 Feb 02:30 AM
New ZealandSewage crisis eases as Wellington wastewater flows return to Cook Strait outfallRaw sewage had flowed directly into the South Coast for several days.05 Feb 10:43 PM
New ZealandWhy the Christchurch mosque terrorist is back in court over his life sentenceHe is asking the Court of Appeal to let him challenge his convictions late.05 Feb 10:08 PM
CrimeFive arrested after failed Upper Hutt store break-inThe four youths and a 20-year-old man will appear in court on February 12.05 Feb 07:26 PM
Crime‘I don’t mean to hurt people’: Hammer attacker jailed after violent assaultsDaniel Harris struck a man on the head with a hammer. Then he attacked a prison guard.05 Feb 07:00 PM
New ZealandNZ Herald Headlines | Friday, February 6, 2026NZ Herald Headlines | Friday, February 6, 2026. Waitangi Day begins with a dawn service as hecklers interrupt speeches. The US and Russian Military resume 'high level talks'.Watch05 Feb 06:11 PM
OpinionThe Conversation: Is NZ defence and intelligence policy aligning with Aukus in all but name?OPINION: Plans include spending $100–300m on long-range drones for vast ocean patrols.05 Feb 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionMatthew HootonMatthew Hooton: Forget Paris targets, NZ’s climate focus has to be survival and retreatOPINION: No NZ government will pay $3b to other governments for foreign climate projects.05 Feb 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionJohn WeekesFlight check: Wellington to Brisbane in economy on the new Qantas A220Could these be the best cheap seats for couples not wanting a third wheel?05 Feb 05:39 AM
Wellington'Environmental disaster': Moa Point plant’s compliance problems laid bare before sewage failureUntreated sewage is now being piped just 5 metres offshore on the south coast.05 Feb 04:50 AM
New ZealandElection looms over Waitangi as iwi uniteNgāi Tahu joins Waitangi events for the first time in more than 20 years.05 Feb 04:00 AM
KahuFamily behind burned bakery plead for safety as firefighter strikes escalatePita House in Pakuranga burned down on January 9 during an earlier strike.05 Feb 02:50 AM
WellingtonPhotos show raw sewage pouring into ocean after 'catastrophic failure'Snaps of the Wellington sewage fiasco show just what is being pumped out at the beaches.05 Feb 12:56 AM
WellingtonWellington's deputy mayor censured after calling member of public a 'nonce'The mayor ruled he breached standards by effectively calling someone a paedophile.04 Feb 10:46 PM
Herald NOW'Flushing their toilets to the ocean': Wellington Water boss on the city's sewerage catastrophePat Dougherty has confirmed Wellingtonians are flushing their toilets to the ocean as a result of the failure at the Moa Point treatment plant.Watch04 Feb 09:40 PM
PremiumPremiumRetailStorms, holidays dent modest rise in January retail spendingWild weather on January 21 cut daily spending by 5.6% compared with last year.04 Feb 09:02 PM
WellingtonWatch: 'Catastrophic' sewage plant failure happened during remedial work - and it's still going into sea'We're in a bad way,' said city's water boss, describing the situation as 90/100. 04 Feb 07:13 PM
New ZealandNZ Herald Headlines | Thursday, February 5, 2026Morning Headlines | Wellington mayor issues warning over beaches and Christopher Luxon positive ahead of pōwhiri | Thursday, February 5, 2026Watch04 Feb 06:30 PM
Wellington'I wouldn't have survived': Killed chopper pilot's heroism in crash rememberedIn 1998, Joseph Keeley dragged a badly injured Rick Lucas from a burning wreck. 04 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandMan arrested after jumping into Hutt River to evade policeThe 36-year-old is charged with burglary of items valued under $500.04 Feb 06:54 AM
PremiumPremiumWellingtonSir Peter Jackson in talks to build long-awaited Wellington movie museumOfficials have confirmed recent discussions with the movie mogul's people about the plan.04 Feb 04:31 AM
