New Zealand'Extremely concerned': Vandals block Wellington cycle trails with obstacles Obstacles have been placed on Mt Victoria tracks, which may injure riders.01 Dec 11:29 PM
WellingtonDemolition of 'eyesore' Wellington flats confirmed after heritage status cutThe prominent building is a symbol of early social housing in New Zealand.01 Dec 10:37 PM
New ZealandDrax Project hunt for local acts to open summer shows'It could be someone’s grandmum who’s still got something left to prove.'01 Dec 10:30 PM
Auckland|UpdatedAuckland braces for hail, tornado threat and heavy rain as midweek storm looms01 Dec 10:20 PM
PremiumMedia and marketingHerald's Jenée Tibshraeny wins business journalism award for Adrian Orr probe01 Dec 08:58 PM
New ZealandCouncillor warns Akl ferries may be in firing line to meet Govt's proposed rates cap 01 Dec 08:52 PM
New ZealandHerne Bay and central Auckland beaches hit by sewage overflows after storms01 Dec 06:51 AM
New Zealand'Lucky to be alive': Drink-driver's brother critically injured in 5am road smash01 Dec 06:00 AM
BusinessWatch: Inside Auckland’s $1 billion new convention centreThe $1b centre will open to the public on February 11 next year.01 Dec 03:32 AM
LifestyleWellington dad smashes David Goggins pull-up record after 15-hour effortJosh Harding beat David Goggins' pull-up mark by five in under 16 hours.01 Dec 03:07 AM
Politics'Stop doing dumb stuff': Govt rubbishes concern rates cap will degrade public servicesCouncils wanting rate rises above the cap would need approval from a new regulator.01 Dec 02:46 AM
New ZealandWarm and wild: Humid North Island faces heavy rain, storms and strong windsGisborne and Hastings could hit 29C and 31C in a brief, early-summer burst of heat.01 Dec 02:30 AM
PremiumPremiumPropertyWhy Ikea's new Auckland store had to be built like a near-hospital-strength bunkerBuilders spent six months driving 550 piles through volcanic rock beneath the site.01 Dec 01:21 AM
OpinionOpinion: How Kiwis can help stop the yellow-legged hornetOPINION: Is New Zealand doing enough while it still can?30 Nov 10:44 PM
New ZealandThe public hospital doctor owed $1.27m in annual leaveUnion says it was often hard for doctors in small or stretched services to take time off.30 Nov 08:26 PM
PremiumPremiumKiwiSaverContradictory? Govt eyes allowing KiwiSaver withdrawals for farms as Nats tout lift in contributionsCritics say policy shifts clash with plans to make workers save more for retirement.30 Nov 08:00 PM
WellingtonMotorcyclist seriously injured after crash while fleeing police The rider suffered serious leg injuries and was taken to hospital.30 Nov 07:38 PM
New ZealandSecond rain band to lash Auckland overnight, possible thunderstormsEarlier torrential rain left cars driving through door-high flooding in Onehunga.30 Nov 07:04 AM
New ZealandSurface flooding in Auckland as torrential rain hits and more wild weather loomsA second burst of heavy rain and possible thunderstorms is due around midnight.30 Nov 04:44 AM
Auckland FCAuckland FC suffer first defeat of season to Jets in horrendous conditionsAuckland FC's unbeaten start to the A-League season is over, after this home defeat.30 Nov 04:35 AM
CompaniesKiwiRail fined more than $200,000 after worker injured in preventable fallMyles Dyeming spent days in a coma and his recovery from the fall took 10 months.29 Nov 10:59 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionHeather du Plessis-Allan: Good riddance to regional councillorsOPINION: One Waikato river clean-up plan has already cost ratepayers $23m.29 Nov 06:00 PM
PremiumPremiumEntertainmentUB40's Ali Campbell on Māori culture: 'It's a shame your boss is trying to rewrite history'The singer says his love for Aotearoa began with an anti-apartheid protest.29 Nov 05:45 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandNailing an apprenticeship through neurodiversity: 'Working with my hands helps me remember things''It’s not about fixing yourself – it’s about finding what works for you.'29 Nov 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Safe and well': Kayaker identified after unattended boat sparks Kāpiti Coast searchAn unattended kayak was found about 500m off Raumati Beach at midday on Saturday.29 Nov 06:38 AM
New ZealandWatch: Fire engulfs Upper Hutt car yard, person burnedThick black smoke over Upper Hutt came from flames spreading into tyre piles.29 Nov 04:54 AM
New ZealandCrime pays no more: Police win order to sell chop shop boss’s propertiesPolice can now sell Ahmadi’s Upper Hutt yards worth nearly $1.8m.29 Nov 04:00 AM
New ZealandSanta's on his way – and so is the rainWeather warnings and watches are in place for various areas tomorrow, Auckland parade day.29 Nov 03:28 AM
New ZealandChanging their tune: Flight chaos forces NZSO to swap concert symphoniesKey New Zealand Symphony Orchestra players remain stranded in Wellington.29 Nov 03:26 AM
Auckland FCThe running man: Why Francis de Vries is the busiest footballer in New ZealandDe Vries started all 28 games for Auckland FC last season and rarely left the field.28 Nov 07:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionAnt Strachan: Rating players and coaches in All Blacks 2025 report cardOPINION: Set-piece woes and high-ball frailty must improve if ABs are to match Springboks.28 Nov 05:01 PM