Auckland'Sustained period of cruelty': Starship doctor slates child protection agency failingsAn almost identical case occurred two months after Malachi's death, the doctor said. 16 Jul 05:15 AM
New ZealandAlleged drunk driver impales car on Waitara Bridge median barrierAn allegedly drunk driver impaled his car upon a median barrier on Waitara Bridge, north of New Plymouth.Watch16 Jul 04:52 AM
New ZealandDeath on railway line investigated, Hutt Valley services still disruptedAbout six St Bernard's students were on the platform; two witnessed the event.16 Jul 04:48 AM
New ZealandArrests for dangerous driving during funeral processionThree people were charged with failing to stop and dangerous driving.16 Jul 04:47 AM
PremiumPremiumBanking and finance'Misguided stunt': ANZ declines $300m legal settlement offer David Seymour gets involved.16 Jul 04:41 AM
New ZealandGovernment scraps open-plan classrooms for flexible designsEducation Minister Erica Stanford announced the Government is ditching open-plan classrooms for standard designs. Video / RNZWatch16 Jul 04:28 AM
New ZealandWaiuku crash victims named as mother, young daughter, nieceThe woman's bereft husband, who moved from Tonga about 2002, was 'going through it'. 16 Jul 04:14 AM
New Zealand'Monkey noises': Assault that KO'd prem rugby rival allegedly sparked by on-field racial abuseJonathan Fidow alleged his opponent made monkey noises and called him a 'black c***'.16 Jul 04:14 AM
New Zealand'Frankly dangerous': Gang member's alleged reckless driving near police lands him in courtCops say a patched Barbarian Stormtrooper member narrowly avoided hitting a police car.16 Jul 04:04 AM
ChristchurchPolice name young driver in fatal SH1 crashTessa Elizabeth Macintosh Sheild died from her injuries early Tuesday morning. 16 Jul 03:58 AM
New ZealandHow new speed limits are making Hastings schools saferThe changes are part of Hastings' early rollout of lower speed limits.16 Jul 03:49 AM
New Zealand'Sterling job': Auckland coastguard rescues two people, dog from sinking houseboatThe crew had to fight 30-knot squalls during the daring rescue.16 Jul 03:49 AM
New ZealandWatch: Member of public rams allegedly stolen vehicle in Gisborne"We strongly discourage people from taking matters into their own hands."16 Jul 03:00 AM
New ZealandBeekeeper advocacy group comes under pressureRifts among industry groups, charities and agencies in the beekeeping industry.16 Jul 03:00 AM
New ZealandMember of public rams car fleeing policeAn allegedly stolen vehicle was fleeing police in Gisborne last Friday when a member of the public deliberately rammed it.Watch16 Jul 03:00 AM
New ZealandAfternoon quiz: Which ancient civilisation built Machu Picchu?Test your brains with the Herald's afternoon quiz.16 Jul 03:00 AM
New ZealandDetached boat and trailer caused fatal crash near Te KūitiPolice are appealing for dashcam footage.16 Jul 02:57 AM
Politics'Wild West': Thousands petition for Govt to halt contentious Gene Technology BillBeef + Lamb NZ has asked Government to 'slow down' and 'consult properly' with farmers.16 Jul 02:42 AM
PoliticsGovernment ditching open-plan classroomsEducation Minister Erica Stanford wants standard designs that prioritise flexibility.16 Jul 02:09 AM
ChristchurchFive-year-old child victim in dog attack The youngster was attacked at Darnley Rd, near the Waipara River, yesterday afternoon. 16 Jul 02:03 AM
New ZealandThe Country: Luxon on coalition frictionChristopher Luxon, Todd McClay, Andrew Murray, Jack Fagan, and Jim Hopkins. 16 Jul 01:42 AM
New ZealandEat Well For Less: Mike Van De Elzen shares grocery savings tipsMike Van De Elzen shares tips to save on grocery bills in the new season of Eat Well For Less. Video / Dean PurcellWatch16 Jul 01:35 AM
New ZealandHeavy rain watch north of Napier, potential to be upgraded to warning'Quite persistent heavy rain' expected overnight Thursday and into Friday morning.16 Jul 01:20 AM
New Zealand'Surreal intelligence': Orcas seen sharing prey with humansThe study highlights orcas’ potential to form bonds with other species.16 Jul 01:00 AM
New Zealand'I heard it crash ... then someone scream': Neighbour recounts crash and attack on driver'I saw that some (people) were beating the driver up.'16 Jul 12:59 AM
Crime'Shattered her innocence': Pimp jailed for child prostitution ring ambitionsThe judge described Wiparera Paraire's offending as 'abhorrent and manipulative'.16 Jul 12:54 AM
New ZealandMan lost wife and daughter in Waiuku triple-fatalThe tight-knit community is reeling after the horror crash.16 Jul 12:37 AM
PoliticsChris Bishop tells councils to stop plan changes ahead of RMA reformsThe Government pauses council plan changes ahead of the new RMA coming into effect.16 Jul 12:36 AM
New Zealand'Thrilling' find: Unique kiwi rediscovered after decadesThe kiwi pukupuku was found in the remote Adams Wilderness Area.16 Jul 12:04 AM
New ZealandFour crashes in Hawke’s Bay send four to hospital Two of the people injured were in a serious condition.15 Jul 11:58 PM
PoliticsTe Pāti Māori byelection contender cops flak for supporting Labour MP’s selectionTe Kou o Rehua Panapa is pondering which party he could run for in next year's election.15 Jul 11:51 PM
New ZealandMetService Afternoon Weather: July 16, 2025MetService Afternoon Weather: July 16, 2025. Video / MetServiceWatch15 Jul 11:47 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandTop detective urges support for mothers after 'distressing' cases of babies found in binsDetective Inspector Scott Beard emphasised supporting the mothers and family involved.15 Jul 11:00 PM
New ZealandPolice retrieve items from crash site at ‘roller coaster road’ where woman and two children diedThe tight-knit community of Waiuku is reeling after the horror crash.15 Jul 10:44 PM
