New Zealand'He was saving lives': Kiwi soldier killed in Ukraine in grenade attackImages of the soldier’s body have been shared on Russian Telegram channels.29 May 06:32 AM
New Zealand'Man of bad character': Kiwi fraudster found to have killed wife jailed for contempt The 47-year-old's initial criminal case was thrown out in 2021.29 May 06:08 AM
New Zealand'I'll burn the house down': Man's Molotov cocktail revenge backfires, torches innocent person's homeJoshua Brennan's drunken retaliation caused about $25,000 in damage.29 May 05:46 AM
New ZealandAuckland deputy mayor leaves long-time local govt partyC&R is accepting candidates for Ōrākei ward, currently held by Simpson.29 May 05:39 AM
New ZealandAustralian diplomat's partner escapes conviction for Wellington assaultThe man appeared in the Wellington District Court where he was discharged without conviction.Watch29 May 05:32 AM
PoliticsAussie diplomat's partner escapes conviction after spitting in woman's faceThe man was granted name suppression to protect his wife's career.29 May 05:04 AM
New ZealandCambridge students get be(e)hind special initiativeCambridge beekeepers launch Mānuka honey designed by local kids.29 May 05:00 AM
New Zealand'Bloody beating': Pair found guilty of Javon Aranui's manslaughterThe jury deliberated for almost three days in case where the victim had 16 head injuries.29 May 04:27 AM
New Zealand'Every driver's worst nightmare': Woman's moment of distraction killed her motherTracey Nickel did not see the traffic slow in front of her and rear-ended another car.29 May 04:14 AM
New Zealand$383k road safety project paused to consider fresh optionsThe project would have closed the town's main road for 30 days.29 May 03:56 AM
New ZealandInside the $1b drug haul by NZ-led naval task force in Middle EastThe haul included one tonne of heroin and 660kg of hashish.29 May 03:24 AM
New ZealandMcDonald's gets green light for Ōrākei site despite objectionsThe new application had 381 submissions, of which 331 were against the project.29 May 03:15 AM
New ZealandAfternoon quiz: Which language do the Minions primarily speak?Test your knowledge with the Herald's afternoon quiz.29 May 03:00 AM
New ZealandWestmere helipad opposition 'alarmist and unhelpful', says rich-listers' lawyerThe couple propose up to 10 flights per month, during low-tide windows.29 May 02:26 AM
New Zealand'I think I'm the winner': Whitby gran claims $17.2m Powerball prizeWinner checked her ticket last Thursday morning, didn’t tell family, and went to work.29 May 02:02 AM
Crime'Rare case': Woman's murder charge dismissed after three weeks of evidenceJudge dismisses Karori case as unsuitable for jury consideration.29 May 02:00 AM
New ZealandManawatū-Tararua highway to be formally opened on June 7 – traffic set to roll in following weekEight years after the gorge closed, a new route to Manawatū is almost ready to open.29 May 01:59 AM
New ZealandThe Country: Miles Hurrell on Fonterra's milk priceMiles Hurrell, Ian Proudfoot, Matt Black, Chris Russell, and Hamish McKay. 29 May 01:46 AM
New ZealandCat owner told her missing moggie had been found – it was a lie that cost her hundreds'I was just so ecstatic that my cat had been found and I wasn’t thinking straight.'29 May 01:33 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionAlice SoperOpinion: Why high-risk 'RunIt' events must be shut downThe events gained attention after a tragic copycat incident.29 May 01:00 AM
New ZealandAuckland Airport regional airfield upgradeThe airport says the $147m project could cater to more domestic jet flights in future. Video / Auckland AirportWatch29 May 01:00 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionAudrey YoungAudrey Young: Anxiety rises ahead of David Seymour's stint as Deputy PMOPINION: The Act leader's only guardrails will be the ones he sets himself.29 May 12:40 AM
New Zealand'Amazing community asset': Pool saved from closure with $5.71m boostThe Ōtūmoetai Pool will remain open and receive funding for upgrades.29 May 12:33 AM
New Zealand'She is safe': Police find missing Auckland womanA police spokesperson said a woman who went missing from Anzac Ave has now been found.29 May 12:29 AM
New Zealand'Basketball-sized rocks': SH25 reopens after slips cleared in CoromandelA detour via the peninsula's east coast was the only route option for most of today. 29 May 12:22 AM
New Zealand'A city that’s finding its feet again': Businesses optimistic in survey, air connectivity key issueMore than 40% of respondents noted the recovery of international tourism.29 May 12:00 AM
PoliticsBiggest change in NZ history: New proposals for freshwater, infrastructure, farming'Sorting out our planning rules is critical to boosting economic growth.'28 May 11:58 PM
New Zealand'Bit scary': Wellington mayoral candidate in court after arrestThe controversial personality was arrested for failing to stop for police.28 May 11:44 PM
New ZealandNZ's e-waste regulation is stuck in limbo as battery fires riseLithium-ion fires have more than doubled, highlighting delay in NZ's e-waste policy. 28 May 11:36 PM
New ZealandNZ Herald Live: RMA Reform AnnouncementMPs Chris Bishop and Todd McClay give an RMA reform announcement.Watch28 May 11:19 PM
New Zealand'Huge impact': Subdivision residents concerned about traffic from developmentAbout 200 homes are planned, with access through Rowesdale Drive in Ōhauiti.28 May 11:14 PM
New ZealandGraham Bloxham appears in court charged with a driving offenceControversial Wellington mayoral candidate Graham Bloxham speaks to the Herald outside the Wellington District Court.Watch28 May 11:11 PM
New Zealand'Extremely violent assault': Man critically injured near Māngere bus stopA nearby worker said the situation 'looked pretty serious'.28 May 11:07 PM
New Zealand'Look up': Public urged to report missing monarch clusters in Hawke's BayNo winter clusters have been recorded in Hawke’s Bay, which once had multiple known sites.28 May 10:58 PM
