New ZealandSix arrests after pro-rail protesters block highway for third time this weekThe group have staged three motorway protests in Wellington this week.14 Oct 01:45 AM
LifestyleKiwi pet anaesthesia mask inventor makes global Dyson Award shortlistMassey University graduates make it on to a global engineering award shortlist.13 Oct 10:25 PM
New Zealand5.7 magnitude earthquake rattles central New ZealandMore than 13,000 people reported feeling the early morning shaking.13 Oct 04:33 PM
PremiumPremiumTourismOverseas buyer swoops: Youth Hostel chain to reopenForeign buyer interest was strong due to geographic spread: Colliers.13 Oct 04:37 AM
New ZealandSPCA: Fat pets are 'suffering senselessly'Owners thought they were showing love to their pets by overfeeding them.12 Oct 08:14 PM
New ZealandLaw change proposed to unlock key police tools after bombshell reviewOfficers' ability to hold young criminals to account are being compromised.12 Oct 01:57 AM
PremiumPremiumSmall BusinessPeople's uprising: Wellington coffee brand seeks $1.5m for expansionPeople's Coffee will put 12.5 per cent of it shares up for sale.11 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandFormer Vic Uni lawyer accused of 'delusional' and 'disgraceful' conduct'Disrespectful and inflammatory' is how the lawyer's behaviour has been described.11 Oct 08:22 AM
New ZealandWellington musician allegedly raped sleeping womenThe trial for a Wellington musician accused of sexual violation started today.10 Oct 12:38 AM
New ZealandUnsuccessful Wellington mayoral candidate on why he believes he lost the racePaul Eagle says his centrist campaign foundered because votes split along party lines.08 Oct 08:35 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionGeorgina CampbellWellington mayoralty: How an unknown beat a Labour MPFormer Green Party chief of staff Tory Whanau has won in a landslide victory.08 Oct 08:30 PM
New Zealand'Appetite for change': New mayors elected in most major centres in strong election for right-leaning candidatesTory Whanau's mayoral win in Wellington bucked a national trend of right-leaning mayors.08 Oct 05:25 AM
New ZealandFormer Green Party chief of staff Tory Whanau elected as mayor of WellingtonShe is the city's first Māori mayor and says Wellington has reached a new era.08 Oct 02:07 AM
New Zealand'Emaciated' pigs rescued by SPCA ready for new homesTwo of the pigs had already died from lack of care when the SPCA found them.07 Oct 11:27 PM
New ZealandPeter Ellis saga explained: The twists and turns of Chch Civic Creche sex abuse caseThe man at the centre of the case is no longer alive to see today's verdicts.07 Oct 01:31 AM
New ZealandFocus Morning Bulletin: 7 October, 2022Landmark decision for Peter Ellis' appeal, the cold blast has passed, dozens killed in Thai daycare massacre, six charged over Indonesia soccer stampede and concussed Kiwis face ACC delays in the latest NZ Herald headlines. Video / NZ Herald Watch06 Oct 06:30 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandFears increased seismic risk won't end well for building ownersNew hazard model could result in buildings getting lower ratings in future assessments.05 Oct 04:00 PM
New Zealand'Still a good chance' of snow in Christchurch, roads closed as snow falls in South IslandThe polar blast has arrived and the Wellington CBD may get snow in October.05 Oct 06:40 AM
New ZealandWellington man escapes conviction for sex act in neighbour's homeThe man was caught on a pet camera committing the offending in the woman's home.05 Oct 05:38 AM
New ZealandPolice dismantle major stolen property ring and thousands in goodsPolice have arrested two men and one woman who they believe are key players in the ring.05 Oct 04:27 AM
NPCJudd gets first taste of Ranfurly ShieldTwelve years into his rugby career, Judd gets his first Ranfurly Shield challenge and win.05 Oct 04:00 AM
New ZealandFourth person charged over death of Upper Hutt manKaimana Paul died during an incident outside the Glasshouse Bar in 2019.05 Oct 12:07 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandAuckland, Wellington, Chch agencies ask Govt to 'urgently' review immigration settingsAuckland is currently 471 bus drivers short.04 Oct 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandObjection! Law students told they must attend lectures in personNext year second year law students at Victoria University must physically attend class.04 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandMetService Wellington weather: October 5thMetService Wellington weather: October 5thWatch04 Oct 02:40 AM
New ZealandTeen joins call for PM to take action over Iran violenceTwo petitions have been delivered to Parliament.04 Oct 01:00 AM
New ZealandNew Te Papa art exhibition opens SaturdayThe exhibition will contain both historical and contemporary landscapes.03 Oct 11:52 PM
New ZealandWellington's Mt Victoria tunnel reopens after crashPolice say there are no reports of injuries.03 Oct 04:42 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandCapital commuter gloom: Bus driver shortage to increase threefoldOne company has lost 25 drivers in the space of four months, leaving it 60 drivers short.02 Oct 04:00 PM
LifestyleSurprise appearance: PM wows crowd as wearable arts modelArdern made a surprise appearance at Friday night's wearable art awards in Wellington.30 Sep 06:16 PM
New ZealandLights on, but anyone home? Govt's $21k power bill on evacuated buildingThe building has lights going all night despite being unused and vacant since May.29 Sep 08:22 PM
New ZealandFluoridation returned to Wellington after 'dental disaster'Fluoride facilities were turned off last year without residents being told.28 Sep 10:30 PM
New ZealandPolice seek Wellington stabbing filmerCCTV footage shows a woman appearing to film the incident, police said.28 Sep 02:39 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionGeorgina CampbellMy street's sewage-filled pothole reminds me of our mayoral raceThe pothole was first raised as an issue in February and was fixed only last week.27 Sep 04:00 PM
