New ZealandTwo protesters arrested at demonstration outside Wellington's Iranian EmbassyAbout 40 people have been chanting, calling for the removal of the Iranian regime.13 Jan 02:38 AM
New Zealand'Big region of instability': Heavy rain and thunderstorms set to pummel NZThunderstorms are most likely for western North Island areas later this week.13 Jan 02:00 AM
PremiumOpinionWhy elite sport and boozing culture no longer mix – Brian MooreOPINION: No sports nutritionist recommends that going on a bender is good for preparation.13 Jan 01:49 AM
EntertainmentBret McKenzie hits the road solo ahead of rumoured Flight of the Conchords reunion12 Jan 09:23 PM
Rugby'Give back to the community': Ex-All Black excited for Ngāti Porou coaching opportunity12 Jan 05:00 PM
RacingKaraka Millions contenders emerge as stars tune up at EllerslieEllerslie's last meeting before the Karaka Millions throws up some big-race contenders.11 Jan 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumWellington'Continual exodus of staff': The best and worst Government workplaces, according to public servants The sector-wide survey exposed how staff really feel about their public service jobs.11 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandNZ swelters as North Island cities top 36C, roads blocked in South Island as wild winds fell treesMultiple heat alerts in place today across the country, posing an 'extreme' fire risk.11 Jan 06:14 AM
New ZealandAuckland beach reaches 'vehicle capacity' and is blocked off by council'We encourage people to explore other locations to find a place to cool off,' council said11 Jan 03:39 AM
CricketHow England's booze-fuelled Ashes left Stokes and McCullum dividedPlayers drank heavily in New Zealand and at Noosa as fitness standards slipped.10 Jan 10:10 PM
PremiumPremiumAirlinesThe next era of flight: Ultra-long routes, robots and the race to net zeroYou might be flying Auckland to London direct on a hybrid stealth-style airliner.10 Jan 08:00 PM
PremiumPremiumEntertainment‘Once in a lifetime’: Tom Hiddleston on filming Sir Ed Hillary epic in NZThe acclaimed actor went from high-stakes espionage to mountaineering feats.10 Jan 07:00 PM
New Zealand'Extreme caution': Heat alerts as furnace-like temps strike NZHastings is forecast to reach 38C tomorrow, with Napier close behind on 36C.10 Jan 06:10 AM
New ZealandEscort stole thousands from clients while entering her payment details into their phonesAnahera Marino then wanted home detention to continue escort work to repay her victims.10 Jan 05:00 AM
New Zealand'Stressful': Families' holidays upended as Bluebridge cancels ferry sailingsSix Cook Strait sailings this weekend have been axed as crews fix a faulty ramp.09 Jan 10:57 PM
PremiumPremiumWellingtonInside Sir Peter Jackson's multimillion-dollar plans for Wellington suburbDocuments released to the Herald show the movie mogul plans more than just a vet hospital.09 Jan 10:00 PM
PremiumPremiumLifestyleI was addicted to painkillers. Using medicinal cannabis has been a 'game-changer'Andrew Fleming, who is paraplegic, uses prescribed medicinal cannabis to manage pain.09 Jan 07:00 PM
New ZealandSix generations strong: Wairarapa farmers embrace change'We knew we couldn’t keep on doing the same thing, because we would go out of business.'09 Jan 05:00 PM
New ZealandGel packs recalled due to risk of toxic substanceThe affected gel packs were available up until Christmas Eve last month.09 Jan 05:23 AM
WellingtonUrgent repairs after $1.25b Transmission Gully highway surface peels offThe road requires years more rebuilding work despite opening less than four years ago.09 Jan 03:41 AM
New ZealandLetters stripped from war memorial as thieves target 'sacred' parkThe vandalised structure was a gift from France to commemorate our bond during WWI.09 Jan 01:41 AM
New ZealandFormer Wellington mayoral hopeful Graham Bloxham arrested at Venezuela protest Around 100 protesters gathered outside MFAT on Lambton Quay in Wellington.09 Jan 12:47 AM
New ZealandFire contained: Crews tackle blaze at former Waikanae religious campThe blaze broke out about 10.15am on Reikorangi Rd, Waikanae.08 Jan 10:52 PM
Wellington'Pretty stressful': Ferry passengers finally disembark after fault strands 200 overnightA passenger said they got little sleep due to update announcements about the issue.08 Jan 09:37 PM
KahuTreaty-signing chief’s kauri bust in London auction as push grows to bring it homeWillie Jackson wants Te Papa to help return the taonga to Ngati Porou iwi.08 Jan 09:25 PM
Wellington‘Huge wobble’: Thousands feel magnitude 5.4 quake in central North IslandThe quake's epicentre was in Taranaki, near Waverley.08 Jan 08:02 PM
New ZealandHeli-golf, Aston Martin tours: How Queenstown is courting ultra-wealthy visitorsOne visiting American family spent more than $400,000 on extras during a stay.08 Jan 06:04 PM
PremiumPremiumMedia InsiderAll Blacks' biggest critic retires: Stephen Jones’ online farewell turns ugly; TVNZ's new Chase, Love Island dealModerators remove UK rugby writer's barbed responses; NBR lines up IRD in paywall scrap.08 Jan 05:08 PM