New Zealand‘Smashing your head’: Advocates on struggles with emergency housingHomelessness has risen due to stricter emergency housing access rules.06 Mar 06:45 PM
New ZealandWellington gears up to celebrate Pride festival despite protestsThis year marks 39 years since the first annual Pride celebration in the capital.06 Mar 04:58 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand‘Great NZ: Family Court pioneer and legal giant dies at 89Sir Peter Trapski 'wrote the book' on family law in NZ.06 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandWhy military vehicles were seen on Wellington's waterfrontA line of self-propelled howitzers was photographed at the port.06 Mar 06:05 AM
Politics'Respect and gratitude': Winston Peters woos jilted ferry builder with Korean War talkPeters paved things over with Hyundai by reminding them of New Zealand's wartime aid.06 Mar 04:54 AM
New ZealandConflicting views on $225m water storage project in Hawke’s BayBay leaders, including Kahungunu chairman Bayden Barber, are in favour of the dam study.06 Mar 03:55 AM
New ZealandTory Whanau calls for Wellington Water chairman to be removed from boardThe Local Government Minister has sought advice on potential interventions.06 Mar 03:25 AM
World‘Last longer’: Fears Cyclone Alfred’s delayed arrival could worsen impact'We’ve done everything we can, so now we’re just having to wait.'05 Mar 08:45 PM
New ZealandAnother Wellington restaurant closing, blames political and economic turmoilThe owner says the last five years have 'absolutely taken its toll'.05 Mar 08:35 PM
New Zealand‘More than happy’: Couple’s $29k bid wins French river cruise at auctionThe auction raised funds for Ronald McDonald Family Retreats in Rotorua.05 Mar 05:13 PM
New Zealand‘Helpless’ mum told toddler must continue visits with dad after sex abuse claimThe child has twice claimed her father has touched her inappropriately on the visits.05 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandHawke’s Bay Regional Council wants $225m water storage facility on Ngāruroro River tributaryThe cost of the feasibility study will be about $3.2m, shared by HBRC and the Government.05 Mar 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand‘Get match fit’: KiwiRail cuts 227 jobs, signals further restructuringKiwiRail has 'welcomed back' Winston Peters as Minister for Rail and briefed him. 05 Mar 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: Documents prove Willis too hasty in cancelling ferry contractOPINION: The Finance Minister should have pressed pause, rather than scrapping iRex.05 Mar 04:00 PM
BusinessInstitute of Architects' gold medal awarded to two Wellington architectsHugh Tennent and Ewan Brown of Tennent Brown Architects take the top NZIA honour for 2024, announced in March 2025. Video / Te Kāhui Whaihanga New Zealand Institute of ArchitectsWatch05 Mar 06:00 AM
Business‘Dared to journey’ - two Wellington architects win NZIA top honour'Radical sustainability of exploring bi-cultural collaboration' cited in win.05 Mar 06:00 AM
New Zealand‘Game changer’: $1m funding boost for Rotorua youth mental healthRotorua's youth centre has been given a funding boost that will benefit 560 young locals.05 Mar 02:48 AM
New ZealandGroup behind pride colours on Wellington crossing speaks outThe story behind Berhampore's guerrilla Transgender Pride crossing.05 Mar 01:55 AM
New ZealandSociopath teen rapist named in rare suppression liftThe teen would normally have kept suppression but his case was sent to the adult court.04 Mar 11:09 PM
EntertainmentThe biggest laughs: What to expect from NZ International Comedy Festival 2025More than 600 performances from over 150 acts will take place in Auckland and Wellington.04 Mar 10:25 PM
New ZealandTeacher disguised himself, swapped drugs for oral sex with studentThe girl didn't realise it was her teacher as his face was partially covered.04 Mar 08:58 PM
BusinessNZ’s biggest hotel deal: Precinct selling InterContinental Auckland to SingaporeansPrecinct bought the building in 2012 then undertook a massive $310m renovation of it.04 Mar 08:16 PM
All BlacksAll Black, Otago great diesAll Black number 586 Dave Gillespie has died at the age of 90.04 Mar 04:53 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandWealthy townhouse developer linked to ‘premier’ Wellington siteThe former Teacher's Training College in Karori has sat empty for nearly a decade.04 Mar 04:00 PM
New Zealand‘Please come home’: Desperate mother begs her missing son to make contactPolice say a man sighted on Sunday matching Langford's description was not him.04 Mar 05:15 AM
PremiumPremiumAnalysisGeorgina CampbellWillis told to renegotiate with shipbuilder three months after cancelling mega-ferriesHyundai Mipo Dockyard is back at the table after a 'charming' meeting with Winston Peters.04 Mar 04:58 AM
New ZealandRugby club loses licence after patron’s drunk driving kills young mumCass Maguire's father said the club and others were responsible for his daughter's death.04 Mar 04:38 AM
New Zealand Government’s iRex ferry cancellation costed at $300 million - for nowWinston Peters aims to have new rail-enabled ferries running by 2029.04 Mar 12:38 AM
CrimeGang patch ban challenged, lawyer cites Nazi Germany, Taliban comparisonsGang member Mana-Apiti Brown is appealing his conviction for wearing a Nomads cap. 04 Mar 12:26 AM
New ZealandStolen caravan leaves trail of destruction through WellingtonThe caravan tipped on its side and hit multiple objects as it was dragged along.03 Mar 09:34 PM
New ZealandName suppression: What could change and why do some offenders get to keep their name a secret?Legal groups warn the changes pose significant risks to victims.03 Mar 08:36 PM
New Zealand‘Inappropriate’ symbol: Swastika pendant removed at festivalOrganisers said it went against the festival's kaupapa of inclusivity.03 Mar 06:00 PM
New ZealandWellington Water Costs Soar, Teachers Oppose Funding Cuts & GP Reforms | NZ Herald News UpdateWellington Water Costs Triple for Ratepayers, Teachers Oppose Funding Cuts in Education and Govt GP Reforms.Watch03 Mar 05:42 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandGovt ignored advice on giving sex offence victims ‘veto’ on name suppressionDocuments show multiple groups opposed the changes, raising 'strong concerns'.03 Mar 04:00 PM
