New ZealandTwo seriously injured in early morning Wellington crash, road closedThe crash occurred shortly after 2am.27 Feb 06:13 PM
New Zealand‘Just not okay’: Instagram users flooded with violent, graphic content after glitchUsers reportedly saw drug overdoses, animal attacks and murder videos.27 Feb 05:58 PM
New ZealandHonouring Mason's legacy: Taking on a 50cc scooter ride from Napier to Wellington for a departed mate'Mason was the type of guy who would give you the shirt off his back if you needed it.'27 Feb 05:43 PM
New ZealandLegendary Actor Gene Hackman, Wife Betsy Arakawa & Dog Found Dead At New Mexico HomeLegendary Hollywood star Gene Hackman and his pianist wife Betsy Arakawa found dead with their dog at New Mexico home. Video / Video elephantWatch27 Feb 05:13 PM
PoliticsKiwi police in Vietnam amid Wellington sexual assault case investigationPM Luxon: 'Anyone coming to New Zealand needs to respect our laws. Anyone.'27 Feb 05:08 PM
New ZealandHelen Clark thanks father on his 103rd birthdayHelen Clark with her father George Clark at home in Waihī Beach ahead of his 103rd birthday. Video / Rosalie Liddle CrawfordWatch27 Feb 05:05 PM
New Zealand'Phenomenal': Helen Clark thanks father on his 103rd birthdayFormer Prime Minister Helen Clark says her dad has a 'great determination to live'.27 Feb 05:05 PM
New ZealandEmpowering women through hands-on car workshops: ‘Some have never popped the bonnet’Melissa Hannan is a mechanic on a mission to teach women basic automotive maintenance.27 Feb 05:00 PM
New Zealand1995 to 2025: Best friends and co-owners of Hamilton's Rocket Coffee earn spot in global listNever having drunk it before he was unaware that “coffee doesn’t come all ready to drink”.27 Feb 05:00 PM
New ZealandAward boosts cycling-mad city’s major event prowessBMX Rotorua has put the city on the BMX world map.27 Feb 04:30 PM
Kahu‘Remembering and honouring’: Kapa haka pays tribute to Māori BattalionTe Taumata o Apanui featured stars like Rob Ruha and Ria Hall.27 Feb 04:22 PM
New ZealandMorning quiz: Under which UK PM was the Brexit referendum held in 2016?Test your brains with the Herald's morning quiz.27 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandFrom one council role to another: ‘Now I get to do the action stuff’Tony Robinson resigns, no byelection as less than a year left in the term.27 Feb 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumLetters to the EditorLetters: Auckland CBD progress requires patienceOPINION: 'Why not allow armed shopkeepers to simply shoot suspected shoplifters?'27 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandCovid-19 in NZ: Five years - and five big unanswered questionsNZ's first Covid-19 case was confirmed five years ago today. What have we learned since?27 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandTop businessman pulled face-down from surf ahead of TV appearanceRescuers performed CPR and used a defibrillator before the man was airlifted to hospital.27 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandMarch rush: Why Auckland traffic woes hit hardest this seasonMarch marks the end of summer holidays with schools and universities resuming.27 Feb 04:00 PM
OpinionDesley Simpson: Why we need a bed tax to ensure Auckland’s vibrant events futureOPINION: The issue we face as a city is that attracting events doesn’t come cheap.27 Feb 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumCartoonsGuy Body’s cartoons: February 1 - 28Our cartoonist Guy Body shares his view on current events.27 Feb 04:00 PM
PoliticsMayoral races heat up: Can Whanau and Brown get a second term?First-term mayors in our biggest cities have all confirmed they're up for round two.27 Feb 04:00 PM
PoliticsCitizens' arrest restraining powers ‘very problematic’ - legal expertOne retailer says the Government hasn't learned from the death of a dairy manager in 2022.27 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandAlert for GPs as drug-resistant ringworm strain emerges in NZRecently-emerged, treatment-resistant type of ringworm detected in NZ for the first time.27 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandTreasury receives ‘encouraging’ private-sector response for Cook Strait ferry ideasThe deadline for proposals is 6pm tonight. 27 Feb 04:00 PM
PoliticsWar drums and sabre rattling: PM sets scene for big Defence spend-upPM cites a global shift as he gears up for more military spending.27 Feb 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: Lack of employer support for new citizens' arrest law should give Govt pause for thoughtOPINION: Some of the Government's biggest business allies see problems with the new bill.27 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandBreeding the 'Wagyu of the lamb world'In 2016, the Reeves started breeding their own sheep, called Waimai CharaBlack.27 Feb 04:00 PM
New Zealand‘Unbelievable pain’: Simpson announces shingles infection'I feel as if I have a hedgehog taped to my face,' says Deputy Mayor Desley Simpson.27 Feb 07:19 AM
New Zealand‘Thought it was a bomb’: Victim suffered laceration, broken ribs in Queen St falling debris incidentA woman was injured by falling masonry, causing head and rib injuries.27 Feb 07:08 AM
New Zealand‘Thuds’ from man's punches as he attacked ex-partner heard by golfer 50m awayA man was playing golf when he heard screaming; he looked up and saw a woman being beaten.27 Feb 07:00 AM
New ZealandMurdered girl’s mother has died but her fight with killer over his $15k compo continuesSam Te Hei was one of two men who murdered Colleen Burrows in 1987.27 Feb 06:47 AM
New ZealandPerson who fled checkpoint into Lake Wānaka rescued by police in boat then arrestedPolice used a member of the public's boat during the rescue.27 Feb 06:28 AM
New ZealandLive at the St James: Auckland Council approves funding for iconic venueDowntown Auckland's St James Theatre has finally been given a new lease of life. 27 Feb 06:03 AM
New ZealandConstable who admits making 'disgusting comment' about colleague takes police to ERAThe officer only found out he was being investigated after being declined a new job.27 Feb 05:53 AM
PoliticsOverall crime and violent crime steady, but some family violence doublesLuxon hailed a fall in violent crime on Tuesday, but it depends on which data you use. 27 Feb 05:28 AM