EntertainmentBilly Joel surprises fans with first on-stage return after brain disorder newsHe played the piano and sang as his daughters danced alongside him.04 Jan 03:27 AM
New ZealandSwimmer’s 1600km mission to end bottom trawling and protect the oceanThe 35-year-old plans to swim up to 30km a day for roughly 90 days.03 Jan 11:43 PM
PremiumPropertyHow do architects design homes when they are for themselves?Could architects say they are the 'perfect client' when they design their own new homes?03 Jan 11:00 PM
PremiumOpinionLiam DannLiam Dann: This isn't a housing market meltdown, it's a full-blown crash03 Jan 09:00 PM
WorldPolice to carry long-arm rifles at final Ashes test in Sydney following Bondi attack03 Jan 04:19 AM
PremiumNew ZealandSenior police paint damning picture of new cops ‘barely’ equipped for basic duties03 Jan 01:00 AM
PremiumBanking and financeFrom 42 Below to Turners: Inside Grant Baker’s high-speed business formula02 Jan 10:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionAudrey YoungAudrey Young: Outspoken MP Tamatha Paul says she doesn't mean to be provocativeThe MP is the youngest of 7, was school Dux, and first in her family to go to university.02 Jan 10:00 PM
New ZealandThunderstorms hammer North Island as mayor opens relief fund for residentsThunderstorms with hail up to 20mm in diameter are possible from Taranaki to Auckland.02 Jan 04:00 PM
TravelNZ's Best Beach 2026: Help choose the 2026 winners, from hidden gems to city sandsThe search for the country's best beach returns and we need your help.02 Jan 04:00 PM
RacingRomanoff seeking second major victory of season in ClassicNZ 2000 Guineas winner set to be the one to beat in today's Levin Classic at Trentham.02 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandIkea customer charged $69 shipping for chair stickersRana Ghosh paid $69 delivery to get $1.25 chair-leg stickers sent to Lower Hutt.02 Jan 06:05 AM
New ZealandSevere thunderstorm warnings lifted for Auckland and Northland, weather watches remainHeavy rain could bring flash flooding and treacherous driving today.02 Jan 05:11 AM
PremiumPremiumAuckland FCFrom fortress to fragile: How Auckland FC's home aura has started to fadeAuckland FC have already dropped eight points at home this season.01 Jan 11:57 PM
New ZealandThree injured, one critically, in Levin crash shortly after police pursuitPolice are appealing for any witnesses in relation to a crash in Levin last night.01 Jan 10:46 PM
PremiumPremiumWellingtonHow a kid from Porirua has become America’s newest sweetheartFaith Ward has been named the newest member of the elite group.01 Jan 10:00 PM
New Zealand2025 road toll: Grieving mum calls for tougher drug‑driving lawsNationwide roadside drug testing will not be in place until mid-2026.01 Jan 05:00 PM
New Zealand'I'm a pauper': Controversial NZ pension deduction rule saves Govt half a billion a yearJim Wolfson says he can't afford to meet his grandchildren due to the deductions.01 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandCard-cloning trade: Devices built for petrol and parking machines found in air fryers and laptopsSeven people have been prosecuted for card skimming in the past five years.01 Jan 04:00 PM
LifestyleThe most stressful thing I found about moving from the UK to New ZealandA dual British-Kiwi writer shares his first four months living in Auckland.01 Jan 04:00 PM
New Zealand'What else could you wish for?' 81-year-old DJ SuperGran pleased with R&V showingMolly Pardoe is not planning another performance soon, despite her 'amazing' debut.31 Dec 11:29 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionSurvive in 25, fix in 26: Why insolvencies could still rise in a recoveryOPINION: Baker Tilly Staples Rodway's Tony Maginness and Jared Booth share their thoughts.31 Dec 11:00 PM
New ZealandNY Day weather: Thunderstorms, floods and slips loom in the south, ‘quite nice’ up northDownpours of up to 40mm/h may trigger flash flooding, slips and poor driving.31 Dec 10:51 PM
New ZealandThe story behind Hawke’s Bay’s blossom spot: Japanese families turn crash sites into memorialsThe reason the photo spot exists is because of immense tragedy and generosity.31 Dec 10:00 PM
New ZealandRevealed: Our Heroes of 2025 – the Herald's top picksWe honour the best in news, sport, business and entertainment.31 Dec 09:00 PM
New ZealandAuckland faces risk of severe thunderstorms on New Year’s EveA North Island region is forecast to finally catch a break after a week of poor weather. 31 Dec 05:32 AM
Athletics'A proper race': Teen record-breaker chases 1000m record at homeSam Ruthe is aiming to start 2026 with another record on his home track in Tauranga.31 Dec 02:01 AM
New ZealandAuthorities urge violence-free night in Auckland, New Year’s events cancelled elsewhereIt comes after two straight nights of violence in Auckland, involving group brawls.31 Dec 12:58 AM
Auckland FC'It has to be': Auckland FC target revenge after bizarre home loss to Newcastle JetsAuckland FC have lost just three of 19 home matches at Go Media Stadium30 Dec 10:45 PM
New Zealand‘Noise is not the same as progress’: Te reo leader’s warning after royal honourProfessor Tom Roa has been fighting for te reo Māori for more than 50 years.30 Dec 09:53 PM
