New ZealandBack to school: How parents are cutting uniform costsParents are turning to second-hand shops and Facebook groups to cut uniform costs.18 Jan 08:00 PM
New ZealandThree charged after violent, unprovoked assault on young people at partyThe seven people received a range of injuries, from minor bruising to a fractured skull.18 Jan 06:28 PM
PremiumNew ZealandWhy authorities hammered these 10 tradies and cancelled their building licencesThe list features a 'ghost builder', a drug kingpin and 'a danger to the public'.18 Jan 04:00 PM
WellingtonAirport finds practice bomb in luggage, calls Defence Force but doesn't evacuateWorker claims safety rules ignored but bosses say public wasn't at risk.18 Jan 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumMedia Insider‘It’s reality with a capital R’: Inside the secrets of Country Calendar - a day on the set of NZ’s most popular TV show‘I think there are a lot of NZers who have a slight hankering for a life in the country.’18 Jan 06:30 AM
PremiumKahuHome detention vs prison: How much we really spend to keep offenders locked in17 Jan 04:00 PM
RacingDoctor delivers $500k win for proud jockey as parents watch onIrish jockey continues exceptional record in black-type races17 Jan 04:00 PM
FootballAuckland FC beat South Island United in OFC Professional League openerAuckland FC have opened their account in the new OFC Professional League with a 3-0 win.17 Jan 08:14 AM
All BlacksGrant Batty: Former All Blacks wing dies, aged 74 in QueenslandGrant Batty played 15 tests for the All Blacks during his career.17 Jan 02:14 AM
MotorsportFamily supercharged: Four brothers line up together for superstock historyThey will face up to 120 rivals in Wellington this weekend.16 Jan 03:14 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionGregor PaulGregor Paul: The day I knew Razor would be exiting the All BlacksOPINION: Scott Hansen was effectively running tactics while Robertson led the culture.15 Jan 05:01 PM
LivePoliticsWatch: Luxon delivers state of the nation speech, wants National ministers to write new planning rulesAfter the speech, the PM will face his first media stand-up of the year.19 Jan 12:36 AM
New ZealandNZ Herald Live: Christopher Luxon 2026 State of the Nation addressChristopher Luxon delivers his 2026 State of the Nation addressWatch18 Jan 08:34 PM
New ZealandLuxon signals possible Cabinet reshuffle as politicians retire, election date out 'very shortly' The Prime Minister has also made his first statement on Greenland.18 Jan 07:39 PM
New ZealandWatch Live: Christopher Luxon in studio with Mike HoskingWatch Live: Christopher Luxon in studio with Mike Hosking. Video / NewstalkZBWatch18 Jan 05:35 PM
PremiumPremiumAnalysisJamie EnsorWhat to expect from PM's state of the nation today - and unveiling of election dateANALYSIS: The National Party leader is yet to comment on major world events.18 Jan 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsNew law targeting the worst offenders barely usedThe Herald reveals the number of times a first strike has been used in the first 5 months.17 Jan 09:00 PM
Sunday17°C13°CPartly cloudy, with the chance of a shower about Upper Hutt. Then fine spells increasing from afternoon. Southerlies, strong in exposed places.
Wednesday21°C15°CA few showers, heavier and more frequent in the morning. Easterlies, turning northerly in the morning.
New Zealand‘He’ll probably get eaten, Tom’: Orca surround late-night Oriental Bay swimmerDepartment of Conservation says orca often hunt stingrays in Wellington Harbour.17 Jan 01:03 AM
PremiumPremiumEntertainment'Adam is both genders': The NZ expert who says we have the Sistine Chapel all wrongThe controversial view behind a new exhibition of Michelangelo's famous frescoes.16 Jan 09:00 PM
ReviewsVarsha AnjaliEd Sheeran opens Loop tour with new tricks at first NZ showThe show contained all of the hits in all of the ways, writes Varsha Anjali.16 Jan 06:05 PM
New ZealandWoman stranded for 15 hours after Air NZ flight diverted She paid for a new ticket home after being told flights were full for the next two days.16 Jan 05:37 PM
WellingtonControversial Wellington identity arrested over social media postsThe posts allegedly made serious claims about a Wellington man.16 Jan 03:46 AM
New ZealandMan charged after family harm incident in MastertonThe victim was found unconscious and is in a serious condition in Wellington Hospital.16 Jan 03:29 AM
MotorsportFamily supercharged: Four brothers line up together for superstock historyThey will face up to 120 rivals in Wellington this weekend.16 Jan 03:14 AM
New ZealandRehette Stoltz on Gisborne council staffing, RMA reforms and 2026 planNow LGNZ president, Stoltz insists her first priority remains being mayor of Gisborne.16 Jan 03:00 AM
AucklandGovt poised to water down 2m Auckland homes intensification planChristopher Luxon is under pressure from National Party strongholds like Howick.16 Jan 02:04 AM
New ZealandMany of Wairarapa’s recent forest fires began in old burn pilesWairarapa is in a restricted fire season and open-air fires need a permit.15 Jan 08:58 PM
New ZealandHealth NZ confirms another major tech outageSenior doctors blame months of IT failures on cuts to Health NZ digital staff.15 Jan 07:22 PM
Business61 shops announce closures in 10 days: Will liquidation numbers get worse before they improve?Retail NZ says weak December trading has drained many shops' cash reserves.15 Jan 06:49 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionGregor PaulGregor Paul: The day I knew Razor would be exiting the All BlacksOPINION: Scott Hansen was effectively running tactics while Robertson led the culture.15 Jan 05:01 PM
PremiumPremiumWellingtonOff the shelf: Wellington’s library to reopen with 80,000 fewer books after $217m revampAn author whose books have been cut fears libraries are becoming entertainment centres.15 Jan 04:00 PM
