New ZealandMan charged with seven counts of arson after Masterton church firesIt comes after a manhunt for 44-year-old Michael Kane McRae. 18 May 04:44 AM
EntertainmentWilliam Dart review: Why Auckland's latest Philharmonia concert was unforgettableUkrainian pianist Alexander Gavrylyuk dazzled with Prokofiev's Third Concerto.18 May 04:24 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionSasha BorissenkoSasha Borissenko: The great Kiwi workplace wipeoutOPINION: The Government is waging war on employment rights.18 May 03:00 AM
Lifestyle'Like a cartoon': Author's $65k book prize win nearly derailed by travel chaosDamien Wilkins nearly missed the awards after his flight out of Wellington was cancelled.18 May 02:04 AM
LifestyleAre six teaspoons of Milo too much? Ardern sparks debateKiwis who grew up using just one or two teaspoons for their Milo reacted with surprise.18 May 02:03 AM
PoliticsLuxon announces $164m for new 24/7 urgent care servicesThe Prime Minister made the pre-Budget health announcement in Botany this afternoon.18 May 01:22 AM
New ZealandWatch: Brave shopkeepers take on armed robbers with chair, boxesDramatic video shows the workers foiling a robbery attempt. 18 May 12:51 AM
CrimeShopkeepers foil robbery attempt in ManukauThe electronics shop fought back against the group by chucking items at them from behind the counter. Video / SuppliedWatch18 May 12:30 AM
WorldSevere storms, tornadoes kill more than 25 in south-central USMore than 200,000 lost power. Five Kentucky counties declared emergencies.17 May 11:22 PM
EntertainmentNigel Latta on cancer battle: 'Love is the only thing that matters'He was diagnosed with an inoperable tumour six months after his wedding.17 May 11:00 PM
New ZealandSecond driver honked at man standing on road minutes before woman drove with stranger on bonnetAnother woman encountered a man waving in the middle of Butley Rd.17 May 10:18 PM
PremiumPremiumEntertainmentAuckland Writers Festival special: Carl Shuker's heartfelt glance into single parent lifeWe're celebrating this year's festival with extracts from some authors on the programme.17 May 10:00 PM
New ZealandOn The Up: Aucklander who lost leg in crash completes half marathonPawanjit Singh Ghatora completed 21km distance in wheelchair months after horror accident.17 May 10:00 PM
New ZealandWatch: Dramatic Auckland police chase involving stolen car caught on cameraA 28-year-old man was arrested and will appear in court tomorrow.17 May 08:36 PM
New ZealandManhunt still underway, one charged after police swarm LynnMallPolice swarmed the West Auckland mall yesterday hunting for armed robbers.17 May 08:26 PM
TravelYour ultimate guide to King's Birthday weekend We’ve scoped out the best activities to do across regions in NZ.17 May 06:00 PM
Travel newsFrom city to the skies: 5 new things in travel for your next tripSpecial journeys and experiences to spend your travel funds on.17 May 06:00 PM
Auckland FCAuckland FC beat Melbourne Victory in first leg of semifinalAuckland FC have the edge heading into the second leg.17 May 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: A delusional alternative Budget from Greens is what we've come to expectOPINION: The Greens derive much of their support from the wealthiest electorates in NZ.17 May 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionShane Te PouShane Te Pou: Roaming dogs are terrorising our streetsAggressive dogs often wander the streets freely and can be intimidating.17 May 05:00 PM
Entertainment'I take all my dates there': Comedian Itay Dom's favourite spots in AucklandEvery week we ask a well-known Aucklander for their favourite spots in the city.17 May 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'Our life has been consumed': Remuera couple's six-year legal fight over 'defective' renoThe builder successfully sued the couple after they refused to pay their bills. 17 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandWatch: Kiwi released on Waiheke Island for first timeWaiheke Island is the first urban area in Auckland where kiwi have been released.17 May 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandSurgeons protest ‘harsh’ assessment process, accuse advocates of intimidation A mesh harm advocate said she was stunned by the accusations. 17 May 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Insufficient evidence': Woman claims police botched probe into alleged abductionTwo women claim they were kidnapped by several men in a van - who remain in the community.17 May 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumTravel'Scared to death': Former Auck teacher running Cook Islands tour accused of risking livesA Herald investigation has found allegations of unsafe practices against a tour operator.17 May 05:00 PM
New Zealand$15 million remains up for grabs, two players $500,000 richer Three players shared the must win Strike jackpot taking home $500,000.17 May 09:35 AM
Super Rugby'Had to weather the storm': Moana Pasifika top BluesAll the action as Moana Pasifika beat the Blues at North Harbour Stadium. 17 May 09:34 AM
New Zealand'Armed police, open the door': Cinema cleared as officers sweep mall; man arrested, one on run Members of the public in the area are advised to follow instructions from police officers.17 May 09:21 AM
Crime'You wait. I’ll get you': Motorist mowed down sister's abusive partner Now he's appealed, saying prison was manifestly excessive for the crime.17 May 06:00 AM
PremiumPremiumEntertainmentAuckland Writers Festival special: A sneak peek at Dervla McTiernan's gripping new novelWe're celebrating this year's festival with extracts from some authors on the programme.17 May 05:00 AM
New ZealandWeather onslaught: Rain, damaging gales, thunderstorms to sweep over NZThe stormy conditions have already started in the south and will spread north Sunday. 17 May 02:21 AM
PremiumPremiumEntertainmentAuckland Writers Festival special: Duncan Sarkies writes about democracy ... and alpacasWe're celebrating this year's festival with extracts from some authors on the programme.17 May 02:00 AM
PremiumPremiumTourismHow Christchurch's new stadium is redefining event hospitalityInterest submissions for the stadium's offerings closed Friday and were ‘oversubscribed’.17 May 01:00 AM
