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 Afternoon 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 remembered04 Feb 04:00 PM
PremiumWellingtonSir Peter Jackson in talks to build long-awaited Wellington movie museum04 Feb 04:31 AM
Employment‘Not great but better than it looks’ - economists see bright spots in today’s unemployment rise04 Feb 02:17 AM
WellingtonDamage could take 'months' to repair as mechanical failure at wastewater plant sends sewage into the sea04 Feb 01:10 AM
OpinionMitchell HagemanI’m in my 20s. Here’s why young people are doing music festivals wrongIt turns out we should be looking to our grandparents for tips to survive festival season.03 Feb 11:30 PM
WellingtonCouncil issues warning over cliff collapse risk at popular swim spot Horizon Regional Council says a fresh slip has gone into the water with a threat of more.03 Feb 08:45 PM
PoliticsHow a dusty Gerry Brownlee led to a road to Waitangi being sealedMinisters, council celebrate collaboration ahead of invective at Thursday's pōwhiri. 03 Feb 08:37 PM
WellingtonAustralian brand under fire for 'cultural appropriation' had earlier claimed to be Māori-ownedAustralian activewear brand AROHA has faced criticism around “cultural appropriation". 03 Feb 07:00 PM
Business‘Dying is hard to do’: Cancer sufferer says KiwiSaver withdrawal bar too highSome terminal patients are refused early access if death is not imminent.03 Feb 06:57 PM
Wellington'Not a nice-to-have': Teacher aides struggling with job insecurityOnly 10% of teacher aides in New Zealand work full-time.03 Feb 04:00 PM
WellingtonPeriod product charity founder ‘heartbroken’ after finding donations listed for sale online'This is what makes it so hard for people on the internet to trust other people.'03 Feb 04:00 PM
OpinionGreg Smith: Big changes are coming to KiwiSaver. Here’s what they mean for you OPINION: What the changes mean for the average salary earner and for teens.03 Feb 04:00 PM
TravelHow to ace a Europe summer with kids and without the crowdsCheck out these three family-friendly spots off the beaten track. 03 Feb 06:10 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionGregor PaulGregor Paul: Why the All Blacks job no longer attracts all our best coachesOPINION: Historical distrust of NZ Rugby has put off top contenders like Joe Schmidt.03 Feb 03:38 AM
New ZealandMore than 40 flights cancelled at Wellington Airport due to fogThick fog has forced the cancellation of 48 flights at Wellington Airport.03 Feb 03:06 AM
New ZealandSleepless nights ease as humid air lifts from AucklandWeather is expected to stay settled across most of the country through Waitangi.03 Feb 03:00 AM
New ZealandWeather: NZ's summer of discontent continues as 'unusual' snow fallsFoul weather's brought snow to the south and disrupted air travellers in Wellington.03 Feb 01:41 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionMichael BurgessAuckland FC hit rare slump as coach faces his biggest test yetAuckland FC had just one win from six games across January.03 Feb 12:40 AM
TravelIs this Wellington’s best-kept secret?It's a controversial call but this strip may be cooler than Cuba St.03 Feb 12:00 AM
New ZealandMan killed in Paekākāriki Hill chopper crash lost dad in same way decades agoJoseph Keeley, 54, died last week near Wellington alongside passenger Cole Ritchie, 25.02 Feb 10:27 PM
PremiumPremiumBusinessTech Insider: Amazon cuts NZ staff, Spark’s satellite launch, AI startup raises $2.3m for teacher burnoutPLUS: Tracking a big cat.02 Feb 10:00 PM
PoliticsSenior Labour MP considers future as large iwi returns to WaitangiOne of the country's largest iwi is heading to Waitangi as a senior Labour MP mulls future02 Feb 09:32 PM
New ZealandThunderstorms, 'localised tornadoes' and snow forecast for South Island amid heavy rain alertsThunderstorms, hail and even tornadoes could be on the cards for some areas.02 Feb 05:14 PM
SportFrom last to contenders: Phoenix women chase first A-League playoff berthThe Phoenix sit second after 12 games, with the league's best attack and defence.02 Feb 04:01 PM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: It benefits us all for Wellington to bounce backOPINION: House prices have collapsed and even the former mayor left.02 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandNZ's most stolen car of 2025 revealedThe Japanese hybrid hatchback has topped the most stolen list every year since 2022.02 Feb 03:00 PM
New ZealandPolice near final phase of Pike River criminal investigationHuman remains were discovered in the mine in 2023 during renewed drilling.02 Feb 06:25 AM
