New Zealand|UpdatedFog causing major disruption at Auckland Airport, 25 flights cancelledMultiple regional flights in and out of the city are affected.07 Nov 08:25 PM
New Zealand'I heard my boys scream': Family's escape from Island Bay fire that claimed 'dream home'Schamet Horsfield is asking locals to keep an eye out for her cat, missing in the blaze.07 Nov 07:00 PM
PremiumEntertainment'Like using a water pistol to put out a bush fire': Actor Cohen Holloway on living with brain cancer Told he had six months to live, the star is still defying the odds.07 Nov 07:00 PM
New Zealand‘Blatant lie’: Ex-All Black hits out at Fire and Emergency over incorrect briefing to Deputy PM07 Nov 06:00 AM
New ZealandOnce Were Warriors director Lee Tamahori dies aged 75He later directed major Hollywood hits, including Die Another Day.07 Nov 04:41 AM
PremiumPremiumEconomy'We aren't going to grow our way out': Treasury urges asset sales as it sounds alarm over Govt finances Agency says the Government could better manage its $571 billion portfolio of assets.07 Nov 03:37 AM
Wellington PhoenixDark place to fresh start: Bev Priestman rises again with PhoenixHer Phoenix debut comes 15 months after the Paris Olympics drone scandal.07 Nov 01:12 AM
PremiumPremiumWellingtonFirst look inside Wellington’s derelict Reading Cinema as redevelopment beginsEyal Aharoni’s $50m rebuild aims to revive Courtenay Place by 2027.07 Nov 12:37 AM
PoliticsMajor provider not included in next round of Seymour's school lunch scheme New suppliers have been announced for David Seymour's primary school lunch programme. 07 Nov 12:31 AM
BusinessAir NZ electric plane pilot teacher in townEnergy costs for a Wellington to Blenheim flight are about $20.07 Nov 12:08 AM
Auckland FCAuckland FC v Wellington Phoenix: Experts predict result of Kiwi derbyA panel of experts on how the first Kiwi derby clash of the season might play out.06 Nov 10:30 PM
EntertainmentStar-studded Avatar premiere confirmed for WellingtonSpecial guests will join Oscar-winning director James Cameron at the film's local launch.06 Nov 09:12 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionMatthew HootonMatthew Hooton: Bipartisan deals don’t build progress – leadership doesOPINION: Calls for bipartisan policymaking risk undermining democracy.06 Nov 04:00 PM
Talanoa'Your daughter is deaf': How measles caused woman to lose hearing as a babySign is Rosie's children's first language 'because that's my language and I'm their mum'.06 Nov 04:00 PM
Wellington'Big noisy bang': Thousands report feeling M4.9 quake north-west of WellingtonOver 30,000 people have reported feeling the quake so far. 06 Nov 08:21 AM
PremiumPremiumLifestyleTop chefs react: Restaurants on what they really think about Michelin coming to NZAmisfield's Vaughan Mabee wants to hug Tourism New Zealand – but what about everyone else?06 Nov 04:21 AM
New ZealandSecond Division Lotto prizewinners take home $18k each – where were the 27 tickets sold?The $36 million Powerball draw was not struck and will now be $40m on Saturday.06 Nov 03:31 AM
Wellington'Just kept escalating': Ex-top cop admits child exploitation, bestiality image offendingFormer Deputy Police Commissioner Jevon McSkimming has entered guilty pleas.06 Nov 02:23 AM
Auckland FC'I wasn't happy': Auckland FC star's candid admission ahead of fourth A-League derbyJake Brimmer's late double last season silenced a record 26,252 crowd in Wellington.06 Nov 01:30 AM
WellingtonCommunity centre 'gutted' by blaze just 500m from closed-down fire stationLocals used garden hoses as flames tore through the Alicetown centre.06 Nov 12:00 AM
Travel newsAir NZ limits pet travel on smaller planes over staff safety concernsMerlin the Irish Water Spaniel will be barred from regional flights under the new rules.05 Nov 10:28 PM
WellingtonWatch: Driver films van 'engulfed in flames' on side of major highwayA passing motorist filmed the blaze on Transmission Gully this morning.05 Nov 09:55 PM
Lifestyle'End up with an amputation': Beauty therapist welcomes nail salon crackdownKim Ryan says rising ACC nail-related claims point to poor hygiene and untrained staff. 05 Nov 09:34 PM
New ZealandFour Lotto players split $1m prize - are you one of the winners?The Powerball jackpot has increased to a staggering $40m this Saturday.05 Nov 08:21 PM
New ZealandWellington Girls' College allows most students to return to school after measles casesHealth NZ has cut the number of close contacts to prizewinners and staff.05 Nov 07:14 PM
LifestyleMichelin Guide coming to NZ in $6.3m tourism dealInspectors have eaten anonymously across four cities for more than a year.05 Nov 07:00 PM
New ZealandIsland Bay blaze and city police swarm: Wellington’s week in reviewChief reporter, Melissa Nightingale reports on the big stories from Wellington this week. Video / Herald NowWatch05 Nov 06:53 PM