New ZealandWatch: Auckland boaties 'once in lifetime' close encounter with curious orcaThe 4m-long whale swam right up to the boat.19 May 08:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionAnne GibsonNew study out on Kirkpatrick plan for K Rd, Colliers moves Westgate properties: Property InsiderWhat would planned K Rd building do to the area? Give it a $135m boost, a new study shows.19 May 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionAudrey YoungWho's who in New Zealand’s most powerful think tanks?One think-tank tends to get mentioned in Parliament more often than the others.19 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandReports of NCEA exam breaches surge by 250% as AI use prompts crackdownNZQA investigated 876 reported breaches of external assessments last year.19 May 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: Meth crisis needs a collaborative approachWe must support those on the frontline of this complex and growing emergency.19 May 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Extremely devastating': Mum's tribute, homicide investigation into daughter's deathPolice seek mystery pink woman who helped after ute smashed into power pole.19 May 07:52 AM
New ZealandEx-top cop's 'super injunction' lifts but media can't report details of allegationsFormer deputy police commissioner fighting to stop publication of new allegations.19 May 03:57 AM
New ZealandCanterbury priest who took his life may have been financial abuse victim - coronerFather Geoff Gray was found dead in Akaroa on November 29 last year.19 May 01:48 AM
PremiumPremiumSchool Rugby'A superstar in the making': The First XV star carving up in Moascar CupNathan Stephens, a Year 13 student, impressed with a stunning fullback performance.19 May 01:00 AM
New Zealand'A real taste of winter': Sub-zero temps, bluebird days for south, rain in north clearsMetService says the rest of the week should be relatively settled. 18 May 09:35 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionPhil GiffordPhil Gifford: Moana Pasifika's stunning win reshapes Super Rugby landscapeOPINION: Superman wears a Moana jersey and his secret identity is Ardie Savea.18 May 09:30 PM
New ZealandOne person injured after Timaru fireCrews were called to the blaze on Rimu St around 4.30pm.18 May 07:24 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionGregor PaulOpinion: Ardie Savea's bold move to Moana redefines rugby careerCritics feared joining Moana would jeopardise Savea's All Blacks future.18 May 06:45 PM
New ZealandWhy more students are choosing online education over traditional schoolsEnrolments at Te Kura rose by 10,000 in the last six years.18 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandSevere weather warnings: 120km/h gales, thunderstorms possibleMetService has forecast heavy rain and strong northwest winds.17 May 11:18 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
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
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
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
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
PremiumPremiumEntertainmentAuckland Writers Festival special: Family secrets unveiled in AmmaWe're celebrating this year's festival with extracts from some authors on the programme.17 May 12:00 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionSteven JoyceSteven Joyce: Why it's time to scrutinise Fonterra's role in rising food pricesOPINION: Dairy prices are rising; butter now costs $3 more than last year.16 May 11:00 PM
New Zealand'I literally had nothing': Solo mum's struggle highlights legal aid needLegal aid repayments rose to $32.1m, offsetting some costs for taxpayers.16 May 11:00 PM
New ZealandWatch: Early morning smash-and-grab captured on camera'I am literally witnessing a ram raid right now ... good morning!' 16 May 09:00 PM
New ZealandBudget 2025: Māori Wardens receive $1.5M funding boostBudget 2025 allocates an additional $1.5 million annually to support the service.16 May 08:55 PM
PremiumPremiumEntertainmentSir Roger Hall at 86: Can the man with the Midas touch still spin box-office gold?A love letter to Auckland, End of Summer Time brings Dickie Hart back to the stage.16 May 08:00 PM
Property$10m-plus supreme Master Builders' commercial prize to LT McGuinnessConstruction business erected one of NZ's most complex buildings at the university campus.16 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandCompanies fined after baker loses half his arm in crumbing-machine accidentChristchurch's Baker Boys and Pye Electrical were fined over safety failures. 16 May 07:00 AM
New ZealandTop cop orders independent review to prevent 'inappropriate use' of police technologyIt comes after 'objectionable material' was allegedly found on ex-deputy's work computer.16 May 06:58 AM
CrimeYouth worker and brother of ex-MP guilty of historical child sex abuse'I know what this is about', Taiawa Harawira said when police came to arrest him. 16 May 04:41 AM
New ZealandPeters and Jones reopen $127m railway workshops amid protests and political jabsThe rebuild marks a major boost for local jobs and NZ's rail industry.16 May 04:37 AM
PremiumPremiumEntertainmentZZ Top stirs Christchurch as fans battle for front rowZZ Top and George Thorogood kick off a three-leg New Zealand tour in Christchurch.16 May 03:36 AM
New Zealand'Flaxmere's time': 150 social homes planned for Hawke's BayHawke’s Bay was chosen due to high emergency housing needs and waitlists.16 May 03:01 AM
