New ZealandMy donor and meHerald journalist Rachel Maher learned at 8 she was conceived via sperm donation. This year, she set out to find her biological father – and herself. Video / Michael CraigWatch16 Aug 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Honouring this little baby': Community gathers for Anahera's funeralService for newborn found at recycling plant held in Onehunga today.16 Aug 02:17 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionMary HolmMary Holm: How to create inter-generational family wealthOPINION: Even small amounts could help set up children or grandchildren for the future.15 Aug 05:00 PM
KahuMana over money: Why Māori influencer rejected $50k gambling deal He travelled to Turkey for dental work, saving thousands.15 Aug 05:00 PM
LifestyleShortland Street’s Marianne Infante embraces motherhood journeyShe didn’t want to have a C-section, but baby Emilia had other plans.15 Aug 05:00 PM
WorldStray dog’s desperate act inspires hundreds to post their rescue pup photosKatie Simon found a stray dog and puppy near her porch. She decided to help them out.15 Aug 04:34 AM
New Zealand'Complex case': Mum's fight to have son released from secure care, 20 years after minor offending The intellectually disabled man smashed windows and told neighbours he was James Bond.15 Aug 03:24 AM
New Zealand'So happy, so thankful': NZ mum and 6yo son to be freed from US detentionSarah Shaw and her son Isaac are set to be released in coming days, her friend confirmed.15 Aug 03:00 AM
WorldReduced time: Teen killer of Emma Lovell eligible for earlier releaseThe reduced sentence makes him eligible for supervised release in 2031.15 Aug 01:35 AM
New ZealandFamily pay tribute to victim of fatal stabbing at Awakeri Hot Springs Emergency services were called to Awakeri Hot Springs at 4.30pm on Thursday.15 Aug 01:21 AM
WorldMother killed saving daughter from falling tree branch in UK parkMadia Kauser's husband and 9-year-old son were just yards ahead when the tree branch fell.15 Aug 12:29 AM
WorldMelbourne double murder accused allegedly visited bottle shop 'soaked in blood'Staff claim they saw Ross Judd buy several beverages while his two dogs waited outside.15 Aug 12:06 AM
World'Til death do us part': Widow has late husband's tattoo cut from his corpseThe tattoo, a skull with a Steelers helmet, now sits in a frame in the US woman's house.14 Aug 11:59 PM
WorldCambridge grad dies after refusing chemo; mother blamed by siblingsKate Shemirani delayed calling emergency services, blaming doctors for daughter’s death.14 Aug 11:22 PM
EntertainmentFormer Wiggles CEO sues under Fair Work ActLuke O'Neill has filed court proceedings against the Aussie kids' entertainment group.14 Aug 10:21 PM
New Zealand'It must end with Daniel': Shattered whānau speak after fatal coward punchDaytona Thompson has pleaded guilty to the manslaughter of Daniel Nganeko. 14 Aug 09:56 PM
New ZealandTaranaki man calls for law change after near-fatal coward punchBouncer Taylor Watkins was sentenced to 12 months’ home detention over incident.14 Aug 09:28 PM
New ZealandPolice name kayaker found dead after morning outing turns tragicMatthew Taylor, 29, was the father of three young children, police say.14 Aug 02:36 AM
New ZealandDetained Kiwi's release anticipated this weekSarah Shaw was detained at the US-Canada border three weeks ago.13 Aug 06:59 PM
WorldChilling new claim about Melbourne double murder Ross Judd, 34, was charged with two counts of murder on Wednesday.13 Aug 06:34 PM
New Zealand'Significant challenges': Teachers to strike as Govt offers 1% pay riseThe PPTA says the offered pay increase is the lowest in a generation.13 Aug 06:10 AM
Sport'My world': Death of talented young Kiwi sportsman shocks communityZak Baikie was making a name for himself in rodeo, having previously been a snowboarder.13 Aug 06:00 AM
Crime'Extremely fearful': Man's indecent act leaves young girls terrifiedHe made an error in that he thought the girls were older, the judge said.13 Aug 01:15 AM
PremiumPremiumLifestyleWhen a close relationship becomes ‘enmeshment’New York Times: 'You get to a point where you don’t even know who you are.'13 Aug 12:00 AM
WorldMelbourne father's sudden death leaves family shatteredAshlee Tyrrell's fiancé, Shaun Skinner, died unexpectedly from a heart attack.12 Aug 09:49 PM
WorldTragic details emerge about a pregnant woman's killing in MelbourneCouple were preparing to welcome their miracle baby daughter. 12 Aug 06:47 PM
EntertainmentDistracted by gambling: New details on TikTok star's family tragedyA camera captured a 3yo falling into a pool; the father's response time is under scrutiny.12 Aug 06:00 AM
WorldMushroom murder case victim Gail Patterson's hospital comments revealedErin Patterson's mother-in-law said in hospital her vomit had a strong mushroom taste.12 Aug 05:59 AM
New ZealandJudge's heartfelt letter to teen in custody battle: Maybe I'll watch you play for the Warriors one dayThe judge wrote to 14-year-old boy after hearing an appeal of an interim parenting order.12 Aug 03:00 AM
New ZealandWitness describes boat impaling car in crash that killed motherThe young woman's 3-year-old son was also in the car but survived the crash.12 Aug 12:41 AM
WorldDeath of billionaire who swallowed a bee sparks $6b inheritance feudSunjay Kapur died of a heart attack on June 12 while playing polo.11 Aug 11:16 PM
RoyalsPrince Andrew's daughters suffer collateral damage in royal controversyA new book reveals embarrassing details about the Duke of York's family.11 Aug 11:10 PM
WorldBritish man's bones found in Antarctic glacier 65 years after deathDennis Bell's remains were found in January by a Polish Antarctic expedition.11 Aug 07:54 PM
New ZealandFamily seeks driver after Auckland mum killed in crash with loose boatHer 3-year-old son in the back seat told emergency services his mum was dead.11 Aug 07:28 PM
