New ZealandIt's a 'rough area': Tenants deny starting fire that damaged rental propertyThe fire happened hours after the tenants had been asked to remove a pile of rubbish.15 May 08:00 PM
New ZealandOn The Up: Glowworms, luxury and manaakitanga - Rotorua's ambitions for a brighter futureCity moving out of the twin shadows of Covid and emergency housing debate.15 May 07:50 PM
New ZealandSH1 reopens: Truck driver dead after crashThe crash involved a truck and a parked car near Sholson St.15 May 07:44 PM
New Zealand'You've put it on the darn record’: Peters plans action over c-bomb in ParliamentThe Deputy PM backed Act MP defending herself, but not her use of the obscenity.15 May 07:35 PM
New ZealandOn The Up: Staying active - seniors forge bonds at Katikati gymThe trio are all 88 years old and regulars at Katifit on Sheffield St.15 May 07:29 PM
New ZealandOne dead after vehicle, dirt bike crash in South AucklandEmergency services were called to the scene on Mill Rd around 8.30pm. 15 May 07:10 PM
New Zealand'Deeply traumatic': Two years since Loafers Lodge fire tragedyThe building remains unchanged, and its future is still uncertain.15 May 07:08 PM
New ZealandWet, windy weather conditions forecast for South Island Heavy rain and strong wind watches have been issued for the west of the South Island.15 May 07:00 PM
New ZealandUkraine peace talks, Apprentice drop, & Wellington anti-bullying drive | NZ Herald News UpdateUS calls for leader-level peace talks, apprentice numbers drop, and Wellington fights public bullying in new campaign.Watch15 May 06:29 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandCancer test delayed for over a year — now his business is goneA test that should have been done in 45 days instead took more than 365.15 May 06:19 PM
New Zealand'I'll just carry on': 94-year-old's inspiring marathon journeyNearly 8000 participants are expected for this weekend's Hawke’s Bay Marathon.15 May 06:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionChildren’s Commissioner: We sit at the wrong end of global bullying rankingsNew Zealand's youth face the second highest bullying rate in the OECD and EU.15 May 06:00 PM
New ZealandOn the Up: Bus driver dismayed at seeing cold kids on roadside builds them a shelterHis bus, known as the 'music bus', features daily singalongs and games.15 May 06:00 PM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: Political noise drowns out economic realityOPINION: Butter is expensive and Kiwis are leaving this country.15 May 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsMultiple exchanges between Willis and Orr in weeks before his shock exitNicola Willis says Orr didn't raise his intention to resign.15 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandWhy culture wars and anti-wokeness is really nothing newPhilosopher AGrayling says historical cancellations show long-standing cultural conflicts.15 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandOn the Up: Meet teen fire brigade and road safety hero Mila'Making a small change, that’s enough for me.'15 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandUK bank accuses Westpac of ‘critical errors’ after customer sent $158k to wrong account Westpac denies liability, blaming the customer for keying the wrong account details.15 May 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumLetters to the EditorLetters: What’s worse? Te Pāti Māori haka or van Velden’s use of the c-word?OPINION: Te Pāti Māori's Parliament haka was just cultural expression15 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandMorning quiz: In which country was netball first played?Test your brains with the Herald's morning quiz.15 May 05:00 PM
Crime'Despicable': Swindlers imprisoned for $100k 'blessing scam' holidayNew Zealand needs to send a message that it's not an easy target, the judge said. 15 May 05:00 PM
CrimeMan's bedroom meth stash enough to supply Wellington region for two monthsHe failed to convince a judge that the stash was to feed his own addiction.15 May 08:00 AM
New Zealand'Ran across the motorway': Police arrest two after fleeing driver incidentThe car rammed several cars while fleeing from police. 15 May 07:54 AM
New ZealandFormer financial adviser to be extradited to Australia on 136 theft chargesWoman with New Zealand citizenship took her case all the way to the Supreme Court.15 May 07:23 AM
New Zealand'Quite septic': Roaming dog attacks affecting guide dog clientsAuckland Council says there have been 716 dog attacks as of March this year.15 May 07:00 AM
New ZealandPharmacist made $126k selling stolen medication on Trade Me Jayant Patel was caught after his boss checked his CCTV and hired a private investigator.15 May 07:00 AM
New ZealandCanterbury artist channels childhood struggles into acclaimed artworksSheelagh McHaffie uses white pastel on black paper to 'draw the light.'15 May 07:00 AM
New ZealandFrank Film: Sheelagh McHaffie | Finding the LightRaised in the shadows – Canterbury artist Sheelagh McHaffie draws the light she’s fought to find. Video / Frank Film Made with funding from NZ on Air.Watch15 May 07:00 AM
New ZealandAutumn house fires spark safety warnings ahead of winterA Flaxmere house fire was caused by residual heat in folded tumbled-dried clothing.15 May 06:16 AM
New ZealandTramper made himself comfortable, set off beacon before dying of fall injuriesHe wandered on to a steep and slippery slope from which he probably fell, says inquest.15 May 06:00 AM
New ZealandMum describes alleged 'terrifying' sexual assault while walking 3yo to daycarePolice speaking to a person of interest after the alleged attack on Reeves Rd, Pakuranga.15 May 05:53 AM
New ZealandMetService National Weather Update: May 15 - May 18MetService National Weather Update: May 15 - May 18Watch15 May 05:53 AM
New Zealand‘Possible cartel conduct’: Sparky association changes policy after investigationThe NZ Trade Group's conduct 'had the potential to harm competition'. 15 May 05:43 AM
New Zealand'Over-the-top reaction': Tensions flare at Westmere helipad hearingDr Mels Barton alleged illegal tree removal on the couple's Westmere property.15 May 05:32 AM