New Zealand'Not an item of cutlery': Driver claims 12cm hunting knife was for cutting pizzaA man said he was entitled to carry a hunting knife to defend himself, and cut his pizza.06 Sep 06:00 AM
PoliticsShane Jones decries "managerialism" in call for actionNZ First minister Shane Jones urged his party to support immediate reform proposals as he closed day 1 of the NZ First conference. Video / Mark MitchellWatch06 Sep 05:40 AM
New ZealandDesperate search for woman missing from Auckland hotel continues Te Anihana, 25, vanished from Auckland’s SkyCity Hotel on August 21.06 Sep 05:00 AM
New ZealandNZ Herald Afternoon News Update | Stuart Nash makes pitch to NZ First and more wild weather to comeNZ Herald Afternoon News Update | Former Labour MP Stuart Nash makes a pitch to join New Zealand First as an MP, and a wet and windy September is expected for the country.Watch06 Sep 04:13 AM
New Zealand'I'm a very responsible driver': Seymour on motorway video backlashThe 'safest' response to an erratic driver is to 'get quickly past them', says Deputy PM.06 Sep 04:00 AM
Politics‘My good friends’: Ex-Labour Minister Stuart Nash makes pitch to become NZ First MPNash says he will wait for the party to decide whether to select him as an MP. 06 Sep 03:57 AM
New ZealandAfternoon quiz: What ancient civilisation is credited with inventing the sandal? Test your brains with the Herald's afternoon quiz.06 Sep 03:00 AM
New ZealandIsuzu owner told water pooling inside $73k SUV was 'normal''The amount of water is huge, it’s not a couple of spots,' the buyer said. 06 Sep 03:00 AM
PoliticsFormer Labour minister Stuart Nash makes pitch to become NZ First MPFormer Labour minister Stuart Nash has spoken at NZ First's annual conference and says he is waiting to see if the party wants him to run as an MP. Video / Mark MitchellWatch06 Sep 02:27 AM
New ZealandPolice arrest man in Hawke’s Bay as patrols target gang conflictExtra police remain on patrol in Napier, Hastings and Wairoa for the safety of the public.06 Sep 01:32 AM
New ZealandWarren Lee, his 'undesirable' neighbours and the bomb he built to scare them offThe pipe bomb had enough ammonia to damage everything in a 1km radius of his Huntly home.06 Sep 01:00 AM
New ZealandMetService Severe Weather: Saturday September 6 2025MetService Severe Weather: Saturday September 6 2025. Video / MetServiceWatch06 Sep 12:12 AM
New ZealandSevere weather disrupts flights as gales and heavy rain hitHeavy showers are forecast for Auckland this weekend.06 Sep 12:08 AM
New ZealandWeed smokers at risk of organ damage from chemical-soaked cannabisCannabis smokers risk organ failure from chemicals commonly used to grow the drug06 Sep 12:00 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionCecilia RobinsonCecilia Robinson: Why NCEA reform matters for every childOPINION: More than 70% of parents said their children receive some form of tutoring.05 Sep 11:00 PM
New ZealandNeighbourly spat ends up in court after farmer dug trench in neighbour's drive during floodingThe trench left the driveway inoperable, leaving neighbours unable to leave.05 Sep 11:00 PM
WorldVictims of deadly Afghanistan earthquake assess damage, plead for helpA series of strong aftershocks from a deadly earthquake that hit eastern Afghanistan at the weekend injured at least another 10 people and caused further damage. Video / AFPWatch05 Sep 10:54 PM
WorldUS agents arrest 475 in raid on Hyundai-LG plant in Atlanta, GeorgiaSouth Koreans suspected of working in the United States illegally are the majority of the 475 people arrested in a raid on a Hyundai-LG battery plant in Georgia. Video / AFPWatch05 Sep 10:35 PM
New Zealand'No room to move': Govt says it has hit financial limit with new teacher pay dealThe Government says new $449 million, four-year deal meets cost-of-living pressures.05 Sep 10:11 PM
PoliticsNZ First leader Winston Peters opens annual conferenceNZ First leader Winston Peters gives his opening address during his party's conference in Palmerston North. Video / Mark MitchellWatch05 Sep 09:59 PM
WorldIsraeli army levels high-rises in Gaza City offensiveIsrael continues its relentless assault on those in Gaza City, levelling more high-rise buildings with its latest strike. Video / AFPWatch05 Sep 09:29 PM
New ZealandExploitation, bestiality images of young children found at home of 'loner'The 65-year-old initially claimed the images weren't for sexual gratification.05 Sep 09:00 PM
New Zealand'Back with whānau now': Missing teenage girl foundVera-Lee Rosandich disappeared from her bed on Thursday night. 05 Sep 08:55 PM
PoliticsFormer National MP joins NZ FirstThe MP is attending NZ First's annual conference in Palmerston North this weekend. 05 Sep 08:51 PM
New ZealandNZ Herald Morning News Update | Te Pati Maori and NZ First Annual ConferenceNZ Herald Morning News Update | Te Pati Maori and NZ First Annual Conference.Watch05 Sep 08:38 PM
AucklandDisgraced realty agent Aaron Drever faces more jail for hiding income during bankruptcyDisgraced agent misled officials, concealing nearly $50,000 earned from a catering job.05 Sep 08:00 PM
New ZealandHow a cop beat a $70 parking ticket in court after app wouldn't let him payHe felt obliged to fight the fine 'on behalf of his colleagues, friends and the public'.05 Sep 07:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'Let's make it a magpie': Sixty years of NZ's biggest rugby mascotAfter just a 10-day gestation, Hawkeye was hatched for a Ranfurly Shield debut in 1965. 05 Sep 06:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandNZ's most expensive retail bottle of wine? $695 and this HB blend is yours'It was a number that I felt like reflected just how special it was,' the winemaker says.05 Sep 06:00 PM
New ZealandNadia Lim on Farming, Family, and Finding BalanceNadia Lim reflects on six years at Royal Burn Station and the story behind Nadia’s Farm Kitchen, with Lifestyle and Entertainment Editor Jenni Mortimer Video \ Jason Dorday.Watch05 Sep 06:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionThe hidden cost of hoarding cash: Nick StewartOPINION: With NZ’s economic headwinds, sitting on cash isn’t the safe option.05 Sep 06:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandTauranga's 'massive' week: Record-breaking Aims Games 2025 wrapsThis year's event hosted 14,000 athletes from 431 schools competing in 27 sporting codes.05 Sep 06:00 PM
New Zealand'She didn't want to die': Parents demand action after eating disorder deathChristchurch family demand urgent change after 33-year-old dies from eating disorder.05 Sep 05:01 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandInside rugby star Shane Christie's tragic final yearFriends of rugby star Shane Christie say they saw changes linked to concussion symptoms.05 Sep 05:00 PM