New Zealand'Yelling and screaming': Hammer used to smash windscreen in Pt Chevalier road rage incidentThe actions of a woman armed with a hammer astonished witnesses at a busy intersection.04 Feb 02:42 AM
New ZealandWest Coast floods: Stranded parents, kids in nappies rescued by chopper as floodwaters riseA mother and two young children in nappies were helped off the helicopter.04 Feb 02:31 AM
New Zealand'We are so isolated': Concerns on Covid-free Great Barrier after infected flightAdvice is to self-isolate, get tested immediately and then again after day five.04 Feb 02:15 AM
New ZealandAuckland woman who escaped MIQ with Covid-19 named, pleads guiltyName suppression also lapsed today for Yvette Shelford, who has since recovered.04 Feb 01:35 AM
BusinessWhat went so badly wrong at FacebookMark Zuckerberg has lost billions following Meta's share price bloodbath.04 Feb 01:12 AM
New Zealand'Heartbroken': Upset as Westport evacuates again; Worst rain still to comeEvacuations underway as mayor warns locals they could be away for up to three days.04 Feb 01:00 AM
New Zealand'Not in control': Motorcyclist leads police on 30km lunchtime chase across AucklandMotorists on the Southern Motorway reported the dangerously driven motorbike to police.04 Feb 12:55 AM
ConstructionNew housing consents smash all recordsMight it be that the next set of data takes us to a new hallmark figure?03 Feb 11:05 PM
New ZealandDisgraced doctor who stupefied, sexually assaulted patients to remain in jail until JuneA disgraced GP has been denied parole for the fourth time over sexual assault of patients.03 Feb 10:50 PM
BusinessTrelise Cooper burglary: Thief jailed for fashion crimeThere was 'no prospect' for the thief to pay reparation towards Cooper and her business.03 Feb 10:00 PM
New Zealand50,000 daily cases by Waitangi? Hipkins on modelling: 'I've always been sceptical'Covid-19 Minister insists modelling is still useful despite faulty global prediction.03 Feb 08:35 PM
PremiumPremiumMarketsStock Takes: The ones to watch this reporting seasonWho could surprise the market and who might need to raise more capital from investors?03 Feb 07:00 PM
New ZealandWild weather: Small West Coast town cut off as heavy rain closes inRain over the last 24 hours has made for Westport's wettest February day in 78 years.03 Feb 06:20 PM
EntertainmentOutlander stars Sam Heughan and Graham McTavish seen in NZPair understood to be in New Zealand filming their second season of Men in Kilts.03 Feb 05:27 PM
BusinessBusinesses 'chomping at the bit' but want more border detailRob Fyfe says businesses desperately need 'more speed' and 'more certainty'.03 Feb 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumBusinessDuran Duran's NFTs offset by Queenstown treesRock band Duran Duran has linked native trees in Queenstown to its latest NFTs.03 Feb 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionBrian FallowBrian Fallow: Job insurance plan won't come cheapScheme could help workers and employers, but there's no denying the added cost.03 Feb 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionMatthew HootonHooton: Luxon is even-stevens to become PM - could he mend divided NZ?National leader should aim to heal a nation polarised as never before.03 Feb 04:00 PM
New Zealand'Absolutely worn down': The Kiwis who can now come home after 'bittersweet' MIQ decisionThe Prime Minister announced borders would open to stranded Kiwis later this month.03 Feb 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumBusinessThe rapid Covid test the Ministry of Health originally turned downThe Government's belated review of one rapid Covid test and why it left it so late.03 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandHerald morning quiz: February 4Test your brains with the Herald's morning quiz.03 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandBreast cancer: Māori, Pasifika and younger women most at risk - report'Keep asking questions until you get your answers.'03 Feb 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionWhy families need social insuranceOPINION: Head of the Helen Clark Foundation puts a case for social unemployment insurance.03 Feb 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionAna SamwaysSideswipe: For sale: A pile of medical mannequinsA daily column looking at humorous, satirical and simply strange news. 03 Feb 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionKarl PuschmannKarl Puschmann: NFTs are a monkey's game you'd be bananas to joinA new doco examines the minefield of scams and environmental damage behind the hot tech.03 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandBoy, 12, charged with murder after 62yo's body found in crashed carJudge orders mental health report for young murder-accused.03 Feb 07:21 AM
New Zealand'Day of celebration': Charlotte Bellis relieved Kiwis can return homeThe pregnant journalist says it's been a fight for many to get to this day.03 Feb 07:19 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandSub-par haircut 'not suitable for my self-respect', alleged drug trafficker tells judgeDrugs accused says he shouldn't have to cut his own hair while awaiting trial behind bars.03 Feb 04:52 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionDamien VenutoDamien Venuto: How long will the stench of MIQ hang over NZ?With MIQ set to be dissolved, Damien Venuto questions how long the legacy will last.03 Feb 04:42 AM
PremiumPremiumMarketsMarket close: Travel and tourism stocks get boost from border newsThe New Zealand sharemarket turned a mixed trading day into its fourth successive gain.03 Feb 04:40 AM
PremiumPremiumTourismSome light at the end of the tunnel: Travel agents taking bookings alreadyFlight Centre hopeful government re-considers unnecessary restrictions.03 Feb 04:22 AM
New ZealandMum sounds caution after daughter, 11, vaccinated without consentConsent from a legal guardian is required to vaccinate anyone under 12 years old.03 Feb 03:40 AM
New Zealand'Calculated and deliberate': Anti-mandate protester arrested at Tāmati Coffey's restaurantOwners say the video doesn't show the whole story of the protester's abusive behaviour.03 Feb 02:46 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandWhen can NZ expect a Covid vax for under 5s?A Covid-19 vaccine for kids as young as 6 months may be months away, expert says.03 Feb 02:17 AM