CrimeMan who raped woman lying next to sleeping child claims he got his ‘wires crossed’The court told the rapist his explanation 'smacks' of reducing the gravity of offending.16 Mar 07:00 AM
New ZealandWatch: Incredible pod of dolphins in Wellington HarbourA huge pod of dolphins has been spotted in Wellington Harbour this weekend Video / Remy Thomassen / Carolyn Cal ScaddanWatch16 Mar 03:58 AM
New ZealandDolphins and orcas delight Wellington as pods spotted near shoreDolphins were seen around many of Wellington’s bays, thrilling onlookers.16 Mar 03:26 AM
PoliticsMarama Davidson on cancer, Greens’ drama, and ‘privilege’ of Nikki Kaye support'She knew before my husband, she knew before any of my children.'15 Mar 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionJoanna WaneJoanna Wane: You’re in for a treat at the best dog cafe in townOPINION: How Petone has gone to the dogs.14 Mar 10:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand‘Escaping the hood’: He wanted to be a gangster - then he went to a comedy show'You can come from humble beginnings and grow up poor - you can still make it out.'14 Mar 05:00 PM
New Zealand‘Dreams come true’: Whanganui woman’s cochlear implant journey finally realised Shona Beamsley cannot wait to hear her grandchildren say the words, 'I love you, Nana'.14 Mar 05:00 PM
Lifestyle‘Wellington is home’: Marathon legend on sports and life in NZKathrine has found herself on the world stage as her athletic feats are acknowledged.14 Mar 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandRussian disinformation sites target NZ with te reo Māori content'Pravda' sites in New Zealand are part of a global 'hybrid war' campaign.14 Mar 04:00 PM
Crime‘This is it’: Mr Asia’s addicts describe how they fell for heroinThe drug took off as young counter-culture Kiwis wanted more than rugby, racing and beer. 14 Mar 04:00 PM
Super RugbyHurricanes fend off Highlanders to put season back on trackThe Hurricanes climbed off the bottom of the table with a much-needed defensive rearguard.14 Mar 08:28 AM
New Zealand‘United in our commitment’: Saviour found for school lunches after Libelle Group liquidationThe Herald is aware of at least seven schools that closed their tuckshops today.14 Mar 08:10 AM
Super RugbyHurricanes hang on for much-needed win over HighlandersAll the action from the Super Rugby Pacific clash between the Highlanders and Hurricanes.14 Mar 07:50 AM
New Zealand'No prior notice': School tuckshops close across NZ amid lunch provider's liquidationThe Herald is aware of at least seven schools that have closed their tuckshops from today.14 Mar 02:38 AM
PremiumPremiumBusinessLove rat on the big screen at Fraud Film FestivalPig butchering and spy dramas: Fraud film festival explores dark arts.13 Mar 10:56 PM
New ZealandWellington castle with colourful past for saleThe agent says it could be an ambassadorial residence, wellness centre or function venue.13 Mar 10:26 PM
New ZealandTory Whanau explains: Why Luxon is ‘not a nice person’The mayor's criticism comes after Luxon called Wellington councils 'pretty lame-o'.13 Mar 10:02 PM
EntertainmentHomegrown music festival bids farewell to Wellington waterfrontThe Homegrown music festival begins today for its final time in the capital.13 Mar 07:26 PM
New ZealandLove at first meatball: 'There was chemistry across the bakery''As we were both quite young some of the conversations were a bit raunchy.'13 Mar 05:09 PM
Super Rugby‘He’s not picked’: All Blacks prop loses spot as Hurricanes get reinforcements'They need to build into their season, starting now,' says coach Clark Laidlaw.13 Mar 05:06 PM
CrimeKey witness in gang-related murder trial arrested, made to testifyWoman did not come to court when summonsed because her safety had been threatened.13 Mar 06:00 AM
EntertainmentDelaney Davidson talks song-writing, touring, and learning to belong in NZ'If there ever was a choice and music was one of them, I would always choose the music.'13 Mar 03:45 AM
New ZealandEels returned to stream after being dumped at compost facility'Any live eels that have hitchhiked to BioRich are collected and returned to the stream.'13 Mar 02:02 AM
New ZealandWellington mayor opens up on resilience, battling challenges at eventTory Whanau considered quitting because of the public challenges she faced.13 Mar 02:02 AM
PremiumPremiumLifestyleSociety Insider: Beauden Barrett’s new side hustle; inside billionaire’s 40th bashPlus, Thomasin McKenzie debuts boyfriend and Kiwi fashion designer with royal connection.13 Mar 12:34 AM
PremiumPremiumAnalysisGeorgina CampbellNicola Willis had ferry paper ready to take to Cabinet before the power shiftedIt never made it to the table as scheduled due to 'ongoing discussions with ministers'.12 Mar 10:45 PM
New ZealandCop hits couple after U-turn: Victims slate police response as ‘total bulls***’Upper Hutt police area commander says their response to the incident 'was proportionate'.12 Mar 09:00 PM
New Zealand‘One of the best’: Tributes for Kiwi killed by shark as partner watchedPolice said a drone operator captured the attack on video.12 Mar 08:15 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandThe $15m issue with Wellington Airport’s carpark buildingIt's unclear when remedial work on 'concrete defects' will be carried out.12 Mar 04:00 PM
PoliticsInvestors flock to Auckland for infrastructure summitThe Government's infrastructure summit opens in Auckland today.12 Mar 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandThe rise of the influencer – and how NZ tourism operators are trying to cash inTwo of our four major cities have spent tens of thousands on social media influencers.12 Mar 04:00 PM
CrimeDeadly 50th birthday party: Host recalls feeling ‘paralysed’ after being shotHemi Wharerau was badly injured and his brother Rawiri was killed in a shooting.12 Mar 07:00 AM
PoliticsPeeni Henare apologises but stands by his haka in ParliamentHenare was one of four MPs referred to the powerful privileges committee.12 Mar 05:32 AM
New ZealandFerry sailings cancelled due to large swells in Cook StraitA southerly swell is expected to rise to 4m. 12 Mar 01:20 AM
