New ZealandF1 star Liam Lawson's surprise cameo turns marriage proposal into dream momentThe young F1 star was the first to congratulate the happy couple.31 Dec 12:44 AM
EntertainmentKiwi band Borderline at Rhythm and VinesYoung NZ band Borderline played a great set during Rhythm and Vines.Watch30 Dec 11:50 PM
New ZealandOn The Up: Inside their Xmas tree was an unexpected surprise – 3 hatchlings to nurse to healthA Havelock North couple fossicked through the branches and found a different kind of gift.30 Dec 11:31 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandHerald Summer Premium quiz: Social media frenzy over “Dubai chocolate” has sparked rising demand for what kind of nuts?Our 20-question challenge released at 12pm over Christmas and New Year’s.30 Dec 11:00 PM
New ZealandChristmas holiday road toll rises to 4; police appeal for dashcam footageA person died in a Waikato crash overnight and one died today after a crash near Kaikōura.30 Dec 10:58 PM
New ZealandElectrical fire cuts power to dozens of Russell businessesAn electrical fire in Russell yesterday cut power to dozens of businesses during the busy holiday period.Watch30 Dec 10:10 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionAudrey YoungAudrey Young: Who would lead if Luxon couldn't? There are a couple of likely scenarios – and a bold scenario.30 Dec 10:00 PM
New ZealandSearch for missing dog after yacht capsizes off Northland coastWitnesses say the missing dog, Rimu, was wearing an orange life jacket.30 Dec 09:59 PM
New Zealand‘Noise is not the same as progress’: Te reo leader’s warning after royal honourProfessor Tom Roa has been fighting for te reo Māori for more than 50 years.30 Dec 09:53 PM
New ZealandShe was killed in a 'unique way' - now police want to speak to men who visited her houseTeishallia Te Paea likely died some time before her body was discovered.30 Dec 09:43 PM
WorldTatiana Schlossberg, JFK’s granddaughter, dies at 35Tatiana Schlossberg’s family announced her death in a social media post shared by the John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum.Watch30 Dec 09:32 PM
New ZealandNZ Herald Morning Headlines | Wednesday, December 31, 2025Morning Headlines | New Year 2026 Honours released and ambulance crews brace for busy night | Wednesday, December 31, 2025Watch30 Dec 07:13 PM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsWorking for Families at 20: Inside the creation of the biggest welfare reform of the 21st CenturyHalf of all families with children get hundreds of dollars a week thanks to the scheme.30 Dec 06:41 PM
New Zealand'Pretty exciting': Boy, 10, breaks club record with marlin nearly as big as tinnyFather and son estimate it took 45 minutes to reel in the 'electric blue' fish.30 Dec 06:00 PM
WorldChina's military releases footage of live-fire drills near TaiwanChina says it is carrying out live-fire drills on maritime targets north and southwest of Taiwan, involving destroyers, frigates, fighters, bombers and drones.Watch30 Dec 05:37 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandNZ Herald’s top 20 Premium stories of 2025Catch up with 20 of the best-read Premium articles from the year.30 Dec 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandA Hawke's Bay council's debt has nearly tripled in a year to $110mOne Hawke's Bay council's debt has risen quickly, while two others have bucked the trend.30 Dec 05:00 PM
New ZealandPractice makes perfect: Flower grower's journey to ideal soil healthYear in Review: Nicky's healthy soil struck a chord with readers in September 2025.30 Dec 04:02 PM
New ZealandTales of The Hat: City slicker amazed by farmer's legendary appetiteOPINION: Hunter Wells' fond memories of a hungry farmer was a popular read of 2025.30 Dec 04:01 PM
New ZealandYear in Review: Barbie's woollen dog bed businessThe tale about Barbie's search for a new owner proved popular on The Country in 2025.30 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandLocal legends: The Waikato community stalwarts recognised in New Year HonoursDame Coral Shaw is honoured for years of public service and abuse inquiry work.30 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandAdvocate for blind and low-vision Māori awarded ONZMChrissie Cowan has become an international leader in indigenous eyecare advocacy.30 Dec 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumBusinessHow to dodge a debt hangover from Christmas and back-to-school billsThe season of festive joy and relaxation can also come with financial stress for many. 30 Dec 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: New year, new you. Again.OPINION: Why your New Year’s resolutions fail – and how to finally make them stick. 30 Dec 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumLetters to the EditorLetters: Cheers for small businesses, a lower road toll and private schools OPINION: Small business operators are what make NZ unique and give the country its heart.30 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandHeart-surgery hero tackles first TRYathlon!Reporter Lily meets Jake, who shares his inspirational journey from a major heart operation, to race day victory at the Sanitarium Weet-Bix Kids TRYathlonWatch30 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandGisborne Land Search and Rescue volunteer Chris Sharp recognised again for serviceChris Sharp was a search and rescue volunteer for 60 years.30 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandNew Year Honours: Teacher and sports coach recognised with KSMDel Whyte retired from teaching four years ago, but still yearns for school cricket wins.30 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandFormer Hastings mayor Sandra Hazlehurst named ONZM in New Year HonoursHazlehurst oversaw a record $2.1b upgrade of Hastings’ core infrastructure.30 Dec 04:00 PM
New Zealand'Quite a shock': Gisborne historian humbled by King’s Service MedalSheridan Gundry worries there is no-one ready to record Tairāwhiti's next 50 years.30 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandFrom Tauranga mayor to Ukraine lifeline: Honour for Tenby PowellTenby Powell becomes an Officer of the New Zealand Order of Merit in 2026.30 Dec 04:00 PM
New Zealand'Have you got the right person?': League stalwart stunned by top honourJenny Nahu has spent 50 years driving rugby league in Rotorua.30 Dec 04:00 PM
New Zealand'You never do the job for a gong': Rural fire chief awarded King's medalPatrick O'Rourke, 68, has served the Rissington brigade for more than 30 years.30 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandCommunity stalwart Gerald Hope – father of Olivia Hope – honoured for services to MarlboroughThe honour coincides with the anniversary of his daughter Olivia's 1998 murder.30 Dec 04:00 PM
