PremiumPremiumAnalysisAlice SoperAlice Soper: Big questions face Aupiki 2026 as Blues set the paceOPINION: Questions over the 2026 Super Rugby Aupiki season, which kicks off on June 13.19 Feb 03:01 AM
WellingtonEarthquakes to potholes: New hazard-reporting tool created for KiwisThe site was created to work alongside official channels, like councils and police. 19 Feb 03:00 AM
PremiumOpinionGregor PaulGregor Paul: Hunt for ABs coach exposes NZR's broken high-performance systemNZR is flying panel members to Dunedin and Japan to watch both coaches at work.19 Feb 02:47 AM
PremiumAirlinesHow Auckland Airport plans to grow, upgrade and cut queues at the same time19 Feb 01:00 AM
Entertainment'It's easy to overlook the toll it can take': Marlon Williams announces touring break after final NZ shows18 Feb 07:00 PM
PremiumEntertainment'People who gravitate to the theatre tend to be the weirdos': Top playwright mentors Kiwi talent18 Feb 04:07 PM
PremiumAnalysisJenée TibshraenyReserve Bank's dovish statement to pause mortgage rate hikes for now18 Feb 04:00 PM
PremiumOpinionJonathan Ayling: Kiwis have nothing to fear from the Chinese people, their government, not so much18 Feb 04:00 PM
AucklandCouncillor calls controversial Auckland parking rules 'a mistake' for dense neighbourhoodsJo Bartley lives in an intensified neighbourhood and knows firsthand how bad parking is.18 Feb 04:00 PM
WellingtonHow big did it get? Monster Cook Strait wave vanishes from records after storm snaps buoy looseA mammoth 13.6m wave was recorded in the Cook Strait - but was it real?18 Feb 04:43 AM
PremiumPremiumAll BlacksHow New Zealand is helping war-torn Ukraine chase Olympic rugby dreamTwo Ukraine rugby coaches treasured an experience of a lifetime in New Zealand recently. 18 Feb 04:01 AM
PoliticsBlood cancer patient lauds ‘brilliant’ drug funding, ministers avoid saying whether failed promise now honoured If approved, patients could receive the treatment from May this year. 18 Feb 03:41 AM
New ZealandBeloved Ōhope coastal track faces permanent closure under new council planStaff say permanent closure is the lowest cost and lowest risk option.18 Feb 03:33 AM
WellingtonDamning review finds 24 children killed by carers since murder of Malachi SubeczChildren are still no safer now than when Malachi was killed in 2021, the review found.18 Feb 03:20 AM
New ZealandSilent sacrifice: The animals we remember on Purple Poppy DayPurple Poppy Day (Feb 24) commemorates the animals that served in military conflicts.17 Feb 09:46 PM
New ZealandMP 'incredibly lucky' after tree crashes onto home during wild weatherThousands in lower North Island still without power days after deluge.17 Feb 07:34 PM
New ZealandSecond priest at St Bede’s College was accused of sexual abuse by three complainantsCurrent rector Jon McDowall says the allegations are distressing and unacceptable.17 Feb 06:59 PM
PremiumPremiumPropertyRetirement giants step up building as Metlifecare eyes sharemarket returnNew village opens, land bought for another, speculation on stock exchange relistings.17 Feb 06:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandPolice chief Tim Anderson on Mount landslide grief, leadership and his new jobWith 32 years in the police, he is known for plain speaking and empathy.17 Feb 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumBusinessIn Lower Hutt, a live demo points the way to clean, superabundant energyGovernment is backing start-up with $35m.17 Feb 04:16 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionThomas CoughlanThomas Coughlan: Infrastructure Commission asks Labour and National to do something unpopularOPINION: The commission has told some uncomfortable truths about funding new projects. 17 Feb 05:53 AM
New ZealandGifts for sex: Arthritic pensioner jailed for sexual abuse of vulnerable teenGeorge Lazaridis befriended the teen, showering him with gifts, cash, food and cigarettes.17 Feb 03:04 AM
Wellington'Devastated': Trees crush Porirua property days before $600k sale goes unconditionalTwo huge trees crushed John Holmes' deck, spa, studio and shed.17 Feb 02:10 AM
Auckland|Updated'Highly concerning failures' at Teaching Council; firm run by CEO's husband gets $1.7m contracts – reportThe council has launched an employment process concerning its CEO Lesley Hoskin. 17 Feb 01:59 AM
New Zealand'It was beautiful': Rain doesn't dampen regional kapa haka competition's shineThousands braved the mud to watch Kahungunu's finest performances.16 Feb 11:51 PM
New ZealandNZ Herald Afternoon Headlines | Tuesday, February 17, 2026Afternoon Headlines | More sewage flows into Wellington ocean and heavy rain drenches Christchurch | Tuesday, February 17, 2026Watch16 Feb 11:37 PM
PremiumPremiumEntertainmentHeroes take centre stage as Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo marches into Eden ParkThe latest show, The Heroes Who Made Us, premieres in Auckland this week.16 Feb 11:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'More rain, stronger winds': Have we had our last classic Kiwi summer?Eleven people have died in this summer’s storms, including six campers.16 Feb 10:21 PM
Black CapsNZ Cricket faces player exodus over future of T20 competitionDelays with deciding what direction the game takes could have major consequences.16 Feb 08:00 PM
PremiumPremiumEconomyTreasury boss raises flags over NZ being indebted to opaque foreign investors Around 60% of new NZ Government Bonds issued are being bought by foreigners16 Feb 08:00 PM
New ZealandTaihape’s Winiata Marae steps up for stranded travellersOrganisers say opening the marae in storms is now a core role for the hapū.16 Feb 07:58 PM
