New ZealandWas it strangulation or self-defence? Jury retires in high society Auckland trialRon Mansfield KC has suggested the woman wanted evidence to support a $100,000 claim.12 Dec 02:41 AM
New ZealandFranklin Road lights up for ChristmasThe regular date on the Auckland Christmas calendar is back with a few changes.12 Dec 02:37 AM
New ZealandPerson in serious condition after fleeing driver crashes into truck in South AucklandFire and Emergency sent three fire engines to the Lambie Dr just after 1.26pm today. 12 Dec 01:39 AM
New ZealandTeen missing after travelling to Auckland’s K RdThe 16yo was believed to be in the K Rd area, around downtown Auckland, police say. 12 Dec 12:47 AM
New ZealandAuckland woman 'over the moon' after reunion with stolen dog – three years laterDe-Anna Kitto is reunited with her missing dog Baby after 3 years, thanks to a microchip.11 Dec 10:17 PM
New Zealand'Thoughtless act': Police appeal after preschool robbery leaves kids without playgroundPolice are asking the robbers to think about the children and return the equipment.11 Dec 09:58 PM
PremiumPremiumBusinessReceivers, liquidator in charge of Rotorua's Mountview Green final stagesReceiver says 22 homes completed, not settled; 20 more in various stages of construction.11 Dec 08:02 PM
PremiumPremiumBusinessMicrosoft opens giant data centre in NZ, owned by an Irish subsidiary: Where it is and what it costPLUS: The tech giant raises its pricing.11 Dec 06:57 PM
New ZealandCultural issues at Fire and Emergency NZ and replacement ferries due in 2029 | NZ Herald News UpdateCultural issues within Fire and Emergency NZ have been addressed and the Government has announced its plan for replacement ferries to begin service in 2029. Video / NZ HeraldWatch11 Dec 06:14 PM
PremiumPremiumLifestyleSociety Insider: Banks and Lady Chambers - friends or something more? Former TV star’s dad's assisted dying wishAnd which All Blacks joined the Mowbrays for a lads' golf getaway?11 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandThunderstorms, downpours threaten North Island, Auckland under heavy rain watchThere is a risk of localised heavy downpours in Auckland.11 Dec 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumLetters to the EditorLetters: Time to reassess costs and benefits of climate policyOPINION: 'We in New Zealand are an outlier and understandably running out of patience'.11 Dec 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandTropical Xmas party awaits 200 Auckland Council staff hours after vote to scrap their organisationAbolishing Eke Panuku is part of Mayor Wayne Brown's CCO reforms.11 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandDeluges forecast for North Island, Auckland faces thunderstorms and muggy temperaturesAkl forecast to hit 24C tomorrow, 26C on Fri. Hastings could reach 30C in weekend. 11 Dec 06:00 AM
Travel newsAir NZ searching for mystery traveller following event at Auckland AirportThe airline's Grabaseat team has asked the community to help identify the traveller.11 Dec 03:20 AM
Crime‘Just lost it’: Court docs outline why a convicted baby killer decided to murder againDonovan Duff's name and criminal history had been kept secret until today.11 Dec 02:04 AM
PremiumPremiumBusinessOpposition to multi-billion dollar Beachlands scheme settled'Development process can now move forward with the next phase of planning.'11 Dec 01:33 AM
UFCUlberg books UFC return against first man to beat AdesanyaCarlos Ulberg’s road to UFC title contention goes through London. 11 Dec 12:30 AM
New ZealandShowgirls ablaze: Auckland strip club catches fire, streets closedA fire has broken out on the second storey of the building in busy downtown Auckland.11 Dec 12:15 AM
Travel newsCan travellers seek reimbursement when flights are delayed by tech outages?Caught up in the Auckland Airport tech outage? Here's what you should know.10 Dec 11:29 PM
New ZealandWatch: Roaring car seen 'driving like something else' after Massey driveway deathThe alleged driver was arrested in Thames, 128km from the crime scene.10 Dec 11:18 PM
SportASB Classic 2025 men's field: Rising stars set to clash with seasoned prosDefending champ Alejandro Tabilo aims to retain title; Cameron Norrie returns from injury.10 Dec 11:00 PM
New ZealandWoman abducted in UK as newborn baby dies in Auckland aged 30Abbie Humphries was just 3-hours-old when she was taken by a woman posing as a nurse.10 Dec 10:35 PM
New ZealandMan allegedly murdered in Massey driveway deathA man has been charged with murder after another man was run over and killed in a driveway in Massey, West Auckland.Watch10 Dec 10:24 PM
New ZealandAuckland Airport IT outage resolved after hours of 'carnage' for travellersOne passenger described being 'stuck like sardines' this morning.10 Dec 09:50 PM
Travel news'Absolute disaster': Tech outage causes major delays at Auckland Airport's check-inPassengers are being offered snacks and water while they wait in queues. 10 Dec 08:46 PM
CrimeMongrel Mob baby killer admits second murder – this time inside Auckland prisonHe already had a minimum non-parole period of 17 years before the second killing.10 Dec 08:32 PM
New ZealandA way for everyone: How a Kiwi performing arts group breaks down barriers for disabled youthGlass Ceiling’s South Auckland theatre group will have the chance to be back on stage.10 Dec 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'The supermodels of the dog world': What it's like to own a greyhoundRacing dogs also 'incredibly lazy' in retirement, a rescue owner says.10 Dec 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumBusinessSixty-six cars to be stacked 20 levels high at new apartment blockCar parks will be sold on a 'first come, first served' basis for $50,000 each.10 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandFranklin Road lights up for ChristmasHomes along Franklin Road in Auckland have once again adorned their properties with Christmas lights, running between the 7th and 24th of December. Video / NZ HeraldWatch10 Dec 02:46 PM
New ZealandFatal crash in West Auckland, police investigation under wayPolice were called to the scene around 6.50pm.10 Dec 09:20 AM
New ZealandPolice are investigating the scene of a fatal crash in MasseyPolice are investigating a fatal crash that occurred in a driveway on Lanham Lane in West Auckland this evening. Video. Video / NZ HeraldWatch10 Dec 09:03 AM
New ZealandAuckland builder goes to jail for supplying guns to the black market; also sentenced on charges for class A drugs, explosivesMark Colin Palmer will spend two years and seven months in prison.10 Dec 05:45 AM