New ZealandFocus: Manukau Westfield mall evacuated, woman held hostage by man with knifeA major Auckland shopping mall was evacuated as a man held a woman hostage with a knife at her throat.Watch09 Nov 09:36 PM
New ZealandMan in court after knifepoint hostage situation at Auckland mallThe man who allegedly took a woman hostage at knifepoint has appeared in court.09 Nov 09:09 PM
WorldIslamic State claims the Melbourne Bourke St attackThe man who carried out the knife attack has been killed, police confirm.09 Nov 05:44 PM
TourismFallen paradise: Can Waiwera be saved?Property owners are hoping to revive once-bustling hot pools complex.09 Nov 04:00 PM
New Zealand'The laws need to change', double fatal crash family urgeSharina Meuli's family want tougher penalties for fleeing drivers.09 Nov 12:58 AM
New ZealandFocus: Police visit 84 homes in Dark Net drug crackdownPolice have visited 84 addresses across the country as they target anyone involved with the importation of illicit drugs bought on the Dark Net.Watch09 Nov 12:55 AM
New ZealandFocus: Police announce move to new Auckland headquarters in College HillThe longtime headquarters for Auckland Central Police Station on Cook Street in the CBD is being moved to a new location on College Hill in Ponsonby.Watch08 Nov 11:32 PM
WorldAwful way dad found out son had died in mass shootingWhen dad tracked his son's phone he made an awful discovery.08 Nov 10:28 PM
LifestyleRose of the Year wins by a nosePacific Rose Bowl Festival brings colour to Hamilton. Made with funding from NZ On Air.08 Nov 10:01 PM
New ZealandAuckland Police HQ relocating after 51 years in CBDThe Auckland City Police are set to make a move from their towering CDB station.08 Nov 09:18 PM
New ZealandFocus: Gloriavale mother of 11 swept away in Haupiri River, West CoastA mother of 11 from the Gloriavale community has died after being swept away in front of her family in a swollen West Coast river.Watch08 Nov 08:44 PM
New ZealandMall siege: Knifeman arrested after holding woman hostageThe man was seen waving his knife at police negotiators during the terrifying ordeal.08 Nov 08:19 PM
New Zealand'Absolute tragedy': Gloriavale mum of 11 swept away in front of familyRejoice Steadfast was watching the swollen river with her family when a bank collapsed.08 Nov 07:43 PM
BusinessFocus: Air Tahiti Nui's new Dreamliner lands at AucklandAir Tahiti Nui's first Dreamliner has landed in Auckland marking a new phase for the airline.Watch08 Nov 04:08 PM
SportFocus: Bill Graham on why he's against corporate boxingFormer NZ boxing champion and trainer Bill Graham on why he's against corporate boxing.Watch08 Nov 04:00 PM
New Zealand'Seven years of medicated hell': One in eight Kiwis prescribed antidepressantsKiwi teacher shares her struggle as research reveals 1 in 8 Kiwis are prescribed the drug.08 Nov 04:00 PM
WorldLast chance to save world's wildernessEvery nation needs to mandate global conservation target.08 Nov 04:00 PM
New Zealand'It should never have gone on': Boxing champ lashes deadly charity boutGraham said boxing was not a sport to play casually like tennis or cricket.08 Nov 04:00 PM
OpinionBarry SoperBarry Soper: Government's quick, quick, slow rhythmCertainly that's the case when applied to its decision making processes.08 Nov 04:00 PM
New ZealandFocus: Armed Offenders Squad in Penrose as police execute a search warrantThe Armed Offenders Squad has surrounded a factory in the Auckland suburb of Penrose as part of a search execution.Watch08 Nov 12:28 PM
New ZealandFocus: Police Commissioner Mike Bush on the Wally Haumaha reportPolice Commissioner Mike Bush spoke on the Wally Haumaha report after appearing before the Justice select committee at Parliament.Watch08 Nov 01:11 AM
EntertainmentBorat drums up support for Donald TrumpSacha Baron Cohen's bumbling journalist reappeared for 'Jimmy Kimmel Live!'Watch07 Nov 11:44 PM
BusinessFocus: PM Jacinda Ardern meets with Business Advisory Council for first timePrime Minister Jacinda Ardern and Air New Zealand CEO Christopher Luxon speak to the media, after the PM met with her Business Advisory Council for the first time. Watch07 Nov 11:29 PM
New ZealandFocus: Reserve Bank Governor on the OCR and MPSReserve Bank Governor Adrian Orr's statement on the OCR and MPS from his press conference in Wellington.Watch07 Nov 10:11 PM
New ZealandFocus: IPCA report into police pursuit crash that killed two in St Lukes Rd, AucklandA police officer who drove at speeds of up to 200kmh during a pursuit that led to a crash killing two people committed dangerous driving, the police watchdog has ruled.Watch07 Nov 09:28 PM
TelecommunicationsWhy Spark can now take a shot at Super Rugby and the All BlacksSpark is "demonstrating its ambition to become a key player in the local sports market."07 Nov 05:46 PM
New ZealandBarry Soper: Peters plays politics like no one elseCOMMENT: He understands how things work and where the pitfalls are.07 Nov 04:00 PM
OpinionComment: End of charter schools is setback for innovationThe abolition of charter schools is discouraging for education innovation.07 Nov 04:00 PM
New ZealandSynthetics-contaminated cooking utensil poisoned kidsPolice believe drugs were not intentionally administered to anybody in the family.07 Nov 04:00 PM
New ZealandNZ First agrees to accept Jami-Lee Ross' proxy voteNZ First has agreed to accept MP Jami-Lee Ross' proxy vote in Parliament.07 Nov 02:07 AM
New ZealandFocus: Freeling-Holt House rest home is evicting man with dementiaRuth Schumann’s husband Dennis has advanced dementia and cannot walk or stand and is nearing death. Freeling-Holt House rest home is evicting him.Watch07 Nov 01:49 AM
New ZealandFocus: Regent Institute students asked to redo courses after school closed downRegent Institute students are upset after they were told to redo their courses somewhere else after the tertiary institution was closed down. Watch07 Nov 01:36 AM
BusinessFocus: Spark discuss push to stream both local and international sportHead of Spark Sport Jeff Latch speaks to the Herald about winning rights for sports content, including more rugby coverage.Watch06 Nov 11:01 PM
TelecommunicationsSpark snares another sport to broadcast, moves into live productionTelco names a heavy-duty streaming partner, starts taking sign-ups for Spark Sport.06 Nov 07:45 PM