New Zealand'Failed to respond': Mayday call mystery deepens in Cook StraitPolice suspended the Cook Strait boat search after hours of effort.26 Aug 03:22 AM
Wellington'Get out immediately': Firefighters describe escape from Loafers Lodge infernoFirefighters left the building moments before a deadly flashover happened.26 Aug 01:12 AM
Business'It really ruined me': Clients left in lurch by elusive contractorMany clients reported substandard work and unfulfilled contracts.26 Aug 12:32 AM
PremiumBusiness'Bank did not flag this': Kitchen Things customer paid $5500 deposit despite its receivership25 Aug 09:00 PM
Wellington'Quite a thing to put on the world stage': The two Kiwi dads turning ugly fruit into wine25 Aug 05:00 PM
PremiumNew Zealand'Struggling with its identity': Police boss offers blunt assessment of police college culture25 Aug 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumPropertyWealthy Auckland suburb getting new McDonald's with 24/7 drive-through'We have identified a site for a freestanding restaurant.' - McDonald's Simon Kenny25 Aug 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsGrade inflation? Report reveals surge in uni A-grades despite students 'performing worse' Half of all Auckland University grades in 2020 were As.25 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandChristmas gifts in doubt as NZ Post suspends US deliveriesNZ Post halts parcel deliveries to the US due to new tariffs by Trump.25 Aug 07:07 AM
Sport'Raising the roof': NZ breast cancer team wins gold at world champsThe Breast Cancer Black Dragons won gold in the 1km race.25 Aug 06:39 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionGregor PaulGregor Paul: Bell tolls for Scott Robertson's gamble on wingersScott Robertson's All Blacks have five defeats in 19 tests.25 Aug 06:01 AM
Wellington'Chaos': Murder-accused lit deadly blaze with 84 people in hostelThe defendant had lived at Loafers Lodge for just one week before setting it on fire.25 Aug 05:00 AM
WorldMushroom cook to face husband's family after being found guilty of triple murderA plea hearing is under way, allowing victims' families to give statements.25 Aug 03:00 AM
New ZealandLake Alice survivor heads to court to challenge Govt’s compensation schemeMalcolm Richards is seeking to have the compensation scheme declared unlawful.25 Aug 12:44 AM
EntertainmentNick Cave and The Bad Seeds to play two Wellington shows in 2026The Australian band will skip Auckland and play the capital's TSB Arena.25 Aug 12:40 AM
ChristchurchSchool vandalism costs soar to $57m, calls for Govt action intensifyThe ministry set aside $9.7m for repairs this year, up 17% from 2020.24 Aug 05:56 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandSenior police paint damning picture of new cops ‘barely’ equipped for basic dutiesTraining changes are planned, with a review already underway.24 Aug 05:00 PM
TravelThe Great New Zealand Road Trip: Day 7 – the Kiwi origins of Pic's Peanut ButterShayne Currie talks with Pic Picot, an inspirational Kiwi and the founder of Pic's Peanut Butter. Video / NZ HeraldWatch24 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandInsanity defence planned as hostel fire murder trial startsFive people died in the Loafers Lodge blaze in May 2023 in Wellington.24 Aug 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumTourismDrifter Hotels investing $22m in new Auckland, Wellington sitesLA Co group CEO Luke Moran is planning to open two new locations in New Zealand next year.24 Aug 03:00 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandCash, condoms and the law: Kiwi sex workers reveal all in new book In the early 1990s, police officers confiscated condoms as evidence of sex work "offences"24 Aug 01:00 AM
All BlacksArgentina beat All Blacks in Buenos AiresLos Pumas have beaten the All Blacks in Argentina for the first time.23 Aug 10:59 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandWhy a young farmer plays the bagpipes at a South island sheep musterJack Boon played the pipes at school and in competitions. Now he plays to the farm dogs.23 Aug 10:00 PM
Entertainment'Like time travel, without the jetlag': Dan Shanan's favourite spots in AucklandEvery week we ask a well-known Aucklander for their favourite spots in the city.23 Aug 05:00 PM
WellingtonDrivers fight 'impossible' parking tickets as new tech gets triple the fines of a wardenThe council has refused to waive most of the tickets despite system errors.23 Aug 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionLiam DannLiam Dann: Why I called Auckland’s housing slump a crash... it will take years to recoverOPINION: More affordable homes are welcome but Auckland is missing its property price fix.23 Aug 05:00 PM
New Zealand'The strutful Reeves': Farming pheasants back in the day"Their favourite titbit is a handful of gentles, vulgarly known as maggots."23 Aug 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumWellingtonMocked in life, unwanted in death? Cook Strait ferry Aratere may be unsellableKiwiRail says it's considering selling it, but documents show there is little interest.23 Aug 04:00 AM
New Zealand'It's quite bad': Beret shop faces crisis as NZ Post halts US shipmentsNZ Post has suspended shipping to the US due to tariffs.23 Aug 01:24 AM
