New ZealandWatch: Chlöe Swarbrick joins forces with Wayne Brown for 'stupid season' Christmas videoAuckland Mayor decries lack of common sense and signs off with a cheeky jab at Wellington.24 Dec 06:00 AM
TravelKiwi flier gets CEO apology after Skycouch seat cancelled, taken off flight in wheelchairShe paid an extra $615 for an economy Skycouch seat to help manage circulation issues.24 Dec 05:25 AM
New ZealandFacial recognition report shows teens are worst threat to Sth Island supermarketsSix of Foodstuffs South Island's 10 worst offenders are under 18.24 Dec 05:21 AM
AucklandUrgent warning after multiple hospitalisations linked to synthetic drugs in Auckland24 Dec 04:52 AM
New Zealand'Cost my brother’s life': All Black shares drowning story in water safety plea24 Dec 04:15 AM
PremiumSharesMarket close: Muted year on market – NZX edges up in thin pre-Christmas trade24 Dec 02:00 AM
New ZealandTenant to pay $73k for 'severely damaged' property with human waste left 'on every surface'24 Dec 01:00 AM
New ZealandWatch: E-scooter rider clings to white line on risky commute over Akl Harbour Bridge24 Dec 12:33 AM
New Zealand'Expect delays': Five injured in SH25 truck crash as holiday traffic ramps around NZ24 Dec 12:10 AM
New ZealandYoung Shortland Street actor sentenced for brutal road rage assaultIt was revealed in court that the actor had filmed the victim as he bled on the ground.23 Dec 11:54 PM
New Zealand‘Very long time coming’: Tauranga fire station rebuild finally moves aheadConstruction of Tauranga’s new fire station is expected to begin around May.23 Dec 11:00 PM
LifestyleWhy weather apps give different forecasts – and which ones to trust in NZ'Do you want to take it with glass half full or glass half empty?' a meteorologist asks.23 Dec 11:00 PM
New Zealand‘She was so trusting’: Police dog Teo’s fight back after geothermal burnsTeo fell into 85C geothermal water while searching for missing man Jayleb-Che Dean.23 Dec 08:14 PM
PremiumPremiumSportA 35-year first? All Whites could have historic home match against Uefa team in 2026The All Whites have only played European nations here three times since 1980. 23 Dec 07:00 PM
SportAuckland FC’s final A-league game of 2025 postponedInspectors found large areas of sand and mud, making the surface unsafe.23 Dec 06:12 PM
New ZealandSkydiving was ‘relaxing’ compared with this: Ex-SAS soldier, fiancee on life with newborn twinsCouple conquered years-long recovery after a near-fatal skydiving crash. Now, twins.23 Dec 06:00 PM
LifestyleSurviving Christmas: Psychologist’s guide to navigating (and enjoying) time with your familyThis expert advice could help you have a calmer, happier Christmas.23 Dec 06:00 PM
Black CapsInjured stars back as Black Caps name squad for T20 World Cup dress rehearsalThere are also new faces for next month’s white ball tour of India. 23 Dec 04:01 PM
PoliticsWinston Peters wants Member States to pull their weight as the UN lurches into potential liquidationThe UN's looming deficit could weaken ties between countries and undercut global aid.23 Dec 04:00 PM
OpinionNZ Church leaders' Christmas message: Exploring the profound identity of JesusLeaders from more than 30 Auckland churches invite residents to Christmas services.23 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandWill it be wet or 30C on Christmas Day? Forecasters reveal where rain and heat most likelyThunderstorms are possible in the western and southern South Island this evening.23 Dec 04:00 PM
RacingKingswood chasing more than just a Group 1 win at EllerslieKingswood is the first of many Australian raiders expected at Ellerslie this summer.23 Dec 04:00 PM
RacingNew Zealand racing’s toughest record could be broken todayTeam Telfer have a great chance of breaking a long-standing record at Cambridge today.23 Dec 04:00 PM
CrimeAkl man caught with footage of Isis beheadings, murders, terror group promo materialOne video endorsed Isis attack methods that viewers could use in Australia.23 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandMeth-crazed fraudster fires shots into family's home, narrowly missing mother with babyPashion Ramsay would show fake proof that she had paid for vehicles.23 Dec 06:00 AM
EntertainmentWhat to watch from Christmas Eve to Boxing day (yes, including Love Actually)The Herald has rounded up the best of free-to-air TV, plus some streaming gold.23 Dec 04:00 AM
LifestyleSmall moving companies get pre-Christmas boon as Ikea hit by delivery delaysThe Swedish retailer has paused its online services to clear a mounting backlog.23 Dec 03:00 AM
EnergyElectricity Authority lays complaint over Huntly power plant code breachThe authority says missed instructions can risk regional power outages.23 Dec 01:56 AM
New ZealandNorth Shore teens allegedly threatened at knifepoint in roadside e-bike robberyPolice say a man pulled a knife and pushed a teen off the e-bike in Belmont.23 Dec 01:14 AM
PremiumPremiumBusinessSolarZero liquidators claw back $2.7m but creditor claims nearly $1b owed to trustsLiquidators say they are still investigating the company a year after they were appointed.23 Dec 01:00 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionOpinion: Xmas food costs lay bare the true price of supermarket powerOPINION: Consumers are dreaming of an affordable Xmas – and 2026 is an election year.23 Dec 12:21 AM
New ZealandMeasles cases rise to 35 as three new infections confirmedThe three new cases bring the national measles total to 35.23 Dec 12:13 AM
