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
New ZealandMeth-accused driver in triple-fatal crash named, survivor labels him a ‘scumbag’Garth Temokina Thompson can now be identifed as the man charged over Taihape crash. 03 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandUnauthorised transgender crossing to be removed by councilA council spokesperson described the new feature as "guerilla art".03 Mar 06:56 AM
New Zealand'You took a piece of me': Man still unable to explain why he raped pensionerPeter Niko subjected the woman to a prolonged attack after tricking his way into her home.03 Mar 05:00 AM
RetailA $75m investment: Jewellery giant’s arrival promises economic boostThe expansion to NZ follows a free-trade agreement with the UAE.03 Mar 04:46 AM
New Zealand‘Total basket case’: Emergency meeting to be held on damning Wellington Water reportsWellington Water chairman Nick Leggett's future is expected to be discussed tomorrow. 03 Mar 04:44 AM
PoliticsLuxon comments on Wellington WaterPrime Minister Christopher Luxon commenting on Wellington Water, referring to them as a 'basket case". Video / Mark MitchellWatch03 Mar 04:36 AM
New ZealandRiding a scooter from Napier to Wellington: 'I was bricking it'HB Today reporter Jack Riddell took on a mammoth challenge. 300 others joined him.03 Mar 01:24 AM
PremiumPremiumAnalysisGeorgina Campbell‘Nothing short of a scandal’: Call for Wellington Water chairman to resign Another scathing report about the company reveals ratepayers have been ripped off. 03 Mar 12:43 AM
New Zealand‘Everyone expects better’: Water probe reveals serious failingsWellington Water needs $37.5m to fix outdated IT systems over three years.02 Mar 10:14 PM
EntertainmentThe ultimate guide to NZ’s top gigs and festivals this autumnSummer may be leaving us behind, but New Zealand's music scene is still heating up.02 Mar 08:45 PM
PremiumPremiumLifestyleHow a Kiwi startup is changing the game for students with ADHDKumo Study founder Alex Kerr aims to break 'shame spiral' behind academic failure rates.02 Mar 08:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionPhil GiffordPhil Gifford: The forgotten All Black showing why he needs another chanceOPINION: Seven talking points from week three of Super Rugby Pacific.02 Mar 06:02 PM