New Zealand'Act of desperation': Transgender teen tried to cut off breast in self-mastectomyHigh school student had waited years for publicly funded gender-affirming surgery.16 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandWellingtonians campaign to save the Khandallah Pool from closureAlfie and Henry Pickers are among a large number of Wellingtonians campaigning to save the Khandallah Pool from closure by the Wellington City Council. Video / Mark MitchellWatch16 May 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'I crossed a line': Julie Anne Genter on Parliament outburstGreen MP talks in an extended interview about allegations of intimidating behaviour.16 May 05:00 PM
Wellington PhoenixBandwagoners' guide for the biggest game in Phoenix historyWith all welcome aboard, we have a handy cheat sheet to get you ready for Saturday night.16 May 06:00 AM
New ZealandInfamous murderer loses legal battle over NZ prison sex banThe convicted child sex offender has challenged rules against sex in the treatment unit.16 May 12:47 AM
Wellington PhoenixPhoenix to make 'small loss' on semi despite likely sellout'A game like this during the season would fund the club for a year.'15 May 11:30 PM
New ZealandPublic sector cuts: MPI confirms 391 roles to goNZTA is also disestablishing roles due to policy changes.15 May 11:21 PM
New ZealandElectric motorcycle brand revs up for new chapter in WaikatoFTN Motion co-founder talks about secret projects and doing business in Hamilton.15 May 07:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandTransmission Gully PPP redeemed but 'significant work' remains to finish roadThe new Government is keen on using more Public Private Partnerships.15 May 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandLeaked document: Concern Commerce Commission job cuts will impact servicesThe Herald has seen an employees-only document from the commission, outlining the changes.15 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandDeadly Loafers Lodge fire victims remembered one year onToday marks one year since a horror fire tore through the boarding house and killed five.15 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandWellington Mayor Tory Whanau missed half of airport board meetings in past yearReport reveals the mayor attended only four out of eight meetings in the past year.15 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandFootball player's work hard, play hard mantraA southern import has lofty goals - but off-field balance - at his new home in Napier.15 May 01:16 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandOpinion: Mega ferry document dump damning for KiwiRailThe documents reveal more about KiwiRail than Nicola Willis and Grant Robertson.14 May 05:00 PM
New Zealand'We would like confirmation': Murdering mobster claims he's given up his gang patchQuentin Duff wants out of prison, but the Parole Board wants proof he's left the gang.14 May 08:00 AM
New ZealandJustice catches up with banned driver who used brother's identity for 8 monthsAs a result of the deceit, his brother was charged and an arrest warrant was issued.14 May 07:00 AM
New Zealand'About bloody time': Son welcomes news of murder charge in mum's cold caseFamily have welcomed news of a charge, five years on from their mum's death.14 May 04:00 AM
New ZealandFist bumps and a ‘stoked’ minister: Inside the fast-tracking of a DJ’s passportOne senior leader was bombarded with messages from her son's mates calling it 'gangster'.14 May 02:54 AM
New ZealandSafety concerns raised over Wellington ‘anti-trans’ eventTe Papa and the council are reviewing health and safety and security arrangements.14 May 02:25 AM
New ZealandMount Ruapehu’s Whakapapa skifield not commercially sustainable, Cabinet warnedA number of bidders are aiming to take over the skifield's assets.13 May 04:57 PM
New ZealandMinister encourages te reo use 'everywhere and anywhere', despite Govt positionDocuments released to the Herald reveal his preferences for email greetings and signoffs.13 May 02:39 AM
New ZealandWork to begin to fix train woes, months on from disruptionThe train tracks were laid too narrow at times, causing vibrations and speed restrictions.13 May 12:46 AM
PremiumPremiumSuper RugbyPhil Gifford: Eden Park thriller preview of finalOPINION: For a dying competition, Super Rugby Pacific had a massive weekend.12 May 11:46 PM
Wellington PhoenixGoalless draw puts Phoenix on edge of dreamThe Wellington Phoenix are 90 minutes away from their first A-League grand final.12 May 08:29 AM
New ZealandSkeleton found after 36-year mystery: Was mum's death sinister?Patricia Burt's daughter says a visit to the site has raised more questions for her.10 May 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Chilling sounds of tyres screeching': Victim describes moments before fatal Wellington hit-and-runJason Tuitama struck two pedestrians, killing one, after speeding through red lights.10 May 09:04 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandWhat Labour knew about KiwiRail’s mega ferry financial troublesTense letters between Grant Robertson and KiwiRail's chairman have been revealed.10 May 07:01 AM
Travel newsKiwi lawyer's bid to claim $5000 after booking and cancelling 59 Jetstar flightsThe Wellingtonian booked and then cancelled 59 flights to make the plan work.10 May 03:13 AM
New Zealand'Did I kill someone?' - Drunk driver asks police after hit-and-runJason Tuitama struck two pedestrians, killing one, after speeding through red lights.10 May 02:40 AM
TalanoaMinistry for Pacific Peoples hit with 57 job cutsUp to 57 roles have been cut as part of wider public sector cost-cutting measures.10 May 02:30 AM
New ZealandGovernment document dump: KiwiRail's suitability to run Interislander questionedMore details have been revealed about why Finance Minister Nicola Willis sunk the ferries.10 May 01:29 AM
Talanoa'That’s when I hit that lightbulb moment' - singer Myshaan'I started off with RnB, then I moved onto country music and I moved onto Aussie rap'.09 May 11:45 PM
New Zealand‘Troubling parallels’: Killer recalled to prison after fears for partner's safetyTony Tiumalu stabbed his girlfriend to death on her birthday at a public beach in 2005.09 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandGang member admits firing gun at rival in incident that shutdown Wellington HospitalTensions between the Black Power and Mongrel Mob members began earlier at a motel.09 May 03:22 AM