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
New ZealandHigh school teacher who groomed two students can now be namedThe Whanganui teacher was sentenced to home detention last year.12 Mar 12:57 AM
KahuHow an activist’s protest inspired a powerful new theatre productionNgahiriwa Rauhina stars in the one-man show about prison life and personal stories.11 Mar 10:18 PM
New Zealand‘May the best man win’: Deputy to challenge Ngāti Kahungunu chair for top jobThompson Hokianga has signalled his intention to run for the top spot on the board.11 Mar 09:40 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandStories of heroism unearthed as ‘long unseen' Dannevirke treasures go up for auctionA firefighter's sacrifice, and a Navy man's bravery - the back stories behind the medals.11 Mar 08:00 PM
OpinionOpinion: How foreign investment could reshape Māori economic futureGeothermal energy aligns with Māori aspirations and global green energy focus.11 Mar 08:00 PM
New ZealandPopular Auckland restaurants expanding to Wellington’s Golden MileRestaurateur says he's 'optimistic but apprehensive' about opening in the capital.11 Mar 04:54 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandLegal expert says name suppression change won’t fix issue ‘exploited’ by someHuge delays when defendants choose to appeal suppression decisions are hurting victims.11 Mar 04:00 PM
PoliticsNicola Willis wants to change procurement rules to help NZ companiesThe Government wants to make it easier for Kiwi companies to bid for contracts.11 Mar 04:00 PM
Crime'It went past my hand’: B'day party fatal shooting witness describes chaos as bullets flewThe woman described the final moments before the victim was shot and fell to the ground.11 Mar 07:00 AM
New Zealand'Genuinely thought he’d changed:' The lawyer, the conman and $333k in stolen legal aidLawyer Chris Tennet gave a conman a chance, but Brian Hunter hadn't really changed.11 Mar 06:00 AM
New ZealandPolice raid Levin property, seize meth, ammunition and $23k in cashA 22-year-old man is due to appear in court. 11 Mar 02:09 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandPorts ‘reluctant’ to work with KiwiRail after mega-ferry fallout It was hoped a new company would provide a pathway for a trusted approach to negotiations.10 Mar 11:00 PM
Business‘Unacceptable’: HelloFresh charged over misleading conduct in NZThe issue involved reactivating subscriptions without clear consent.10 Mar 07:46 PM
New Zealand‘Devastating’: Council ignored known risks at waterfront where man died – coroner'You lose a son, you don’t come back from that,' the bereaved father of Sandy Calkin says.10 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandPolice investigate after three people overdose on illicit opioid thinking it was cocaine“It’s currently not known how widely this substance may be circulating."10 Mar 08:56 AM
New ZealandWellington Water chief unlikely to be forced to resignReports show high unplanned maintenance spending and poor contractor management.10 Mar 07:11 AM
New ZealandGang couple allegedly fled town, left child behind, after fatal 50th birthday party shootingBut their lawyers say they didn't even know anyone was injured after the shooting.10 Mar 06:30 AM
New ZealandWater restored to Wellington suburb following ‘major water outage’Wellington Water suspects a burst water pipe was the cause.10 Mar 03:30 AM
New ZealandBus crash blocks road, motorists told to avoid areaEmergency services were alerted to the incident on Hutt Rd at 10.20am. 09 Mar 10:16 PM
New Zealand‘Miracle she’s alive’: Mum-of-two fighting for life after days trapped in car wreck The solo mum is in an induced coma, 'fighting to come back' to her boys, says friend. 09 Mar 08:20 PM
New ZealandWellington Water chair’s future on the line at urgent council meetingMayor Tory Whanau called for the chair's resignation; not all leaders agree.09 Mar 06:58 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandCharity tax crackdown: Who’s affected and is it a good idea?The Government is reviewing tax exemptions for charities and non-profits.09 Mar 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumConstructionGovt needs pipeline of quality infrastructure projects to attract investors Large funds find New Zealand's smaller opportunities less appealing than mega-projects.09 Mar 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumLetters to the EditorLetters: NZ’s housing market model is unsustainableOPINION: House price increases cause economic harm, a Weekend Herald article says.09 Mar 04:00 PM
EntertainmentUse it or lose it: Why we need to keep going to the movies'Where did we fall in love with movies? At the movie theatre,' says Anora's Sean Baker.09 Mar 02:37 AM
New ZealandDestiny and Man Up double down on pride protestsThe church group has not been deterred by widespread condemnation of its pride protests. 08 Mar 09:49 PM
