New Zealand‘Dangerous and reckless’: Police escort mining company truck away from protestersThe protesters dismissed mining company OceanaGold's description, saying it was 'low-key'.27 Feb 05:17 AM
New ZealandGisborne market leads with 32% cheaper produce than supermarketsGisborne's Farmers' Market celebrated its 19th birthday last weekend.27 Feb 04:00 AM
New ZealandAir Force base personnel evacuated as police erect cordons in Woodbourne after ‘incident’A police spokesperson said they were responding to an incident in Marlborough.27 Feb 03:47 AM
New ZealandA really uplifting storyA bra swap in Auckland collected items to distribute to women in need.27 Feb 03:45 AM
Crime‘I saw a stab wound’: Teen bystander tried to stop fatal Dunedin bus hub fightThe teenage witness held his hoodie to the other boy's stab wound.27 Feb 03:07 AM
New ZealandSearch under way for whale freed from Far North oyster linesA whale freed itself from lines at a Far North oyster farm yesterday.27 Feb 03:00 AM
New ZealandDepartment of Conservation team responds to stranded whale entaglementA Department of Conservation team responded to a report of an entangled Arnoux’s beaked whale in oyster farm infrastructure in Whangaroa Harbour. Video / Department of ConservationWatch27 Feb 03:00 AM
New Zealand‘Undervalued’ social workers strike: ‘Who’s going to look after the kids?’Seven week-strike planned after union says Oranga Tamariki offered members 0% pay rise.27 Feb 02:43 AM
New ZealandThreat made to Hauraki Plains College, young person questioned by police Police say there’s no ongoing concern, and they’re not seeking anyone else.27 Feb 02:22 AM
KahuTe Matatini’s Haka Translate offers real-time multilingual insightsHaka Translate offers six live translations on the Matatini app.27 Feb 02:18 AM
New ZealandWatch: Auckland driver’s wild wrong-way shortcutVideo of the bold and legally questionable manoeuvre was shared online.27 Feb 02:16 AM
New ZealandAuckland Transport ‘upset’ after person struck by bus, rushed to hospitalA section of Church St was briefly closed while emergency services responded.27 Feb 02:00 AM
New ZealandAfternoon quiz: What intelligence agency does James Bond work for?Test your knowledge with the Herald's afternoon quiz.27 Feb 02:00 AM
New ZealandPilot injured after plane makes forced landing inland from Manawatū coastThe pilot activated a personal locator beacon about 12.50pm.27 Feb 01:48 AM
New Zealand14-year-old boy critically injured after alleged assault in Taradale The boy remains in hospital in a serious but stable condition after a fight in Taradale.27 Feb 01:47 AM
New ZealandLabour MP calls for David Seymour’s sacking over school lunch programmeAssociate Education Minister claims the revamped scheme will save $170 million overall.27 Feb 01:37 AM
New ZealandElectrocuted orchard worker warned of power lines moments before his death'Yes, I know,' he responded when told to 'watch out for the wires'.27 Feb 01:30 AM
New ZealandPolice car rammed, attempted carjacking - offenders flee at high speed across AucklandA pair fled at high speed from Greenlane to Manurewa, got arrested after fleeing on foot. 27 Feb 01:22 AM
New ZealandEast Cape hit by magnitude 4.6 earthquake, felt by residentsThe earthquake was situated 40km northwest of Te Araroa.27 Feb 01:20 AM
New ZealandChinese naval ships move further away from NZ, enters Great Australian BightAn international relations expert said China's motivation for the activity was unknown.27 Feb 12:56 AM
New ZealandPolice name German tourist killed by car in WellingtonUrsula Machtel has been named as the victim of a fatal car crash in Wellington.27 Feb 12:52 AM
New Zealand‘Desperate conditions’: Drought crisis hits Taranaki farmersThe Government is providing $30,000 to rural support groups in Taranaki.27 Feb 12:42 AM
New ZealandLabour plane: Woman gives birth on Air NZ flightAir NZ praised crew and passengers for their quick and caring response.27 Feb 12:38 AM
New ZealandHastings Civic Square revamp to cost close to $1mNew pavers will feature designs by tribal artists, celebrating Hastings' diversity.27 Feb 12:30 AM
New ZealandWhangārei suburb on edge as police and ambulances flood Onerahi streetsA police cordon on Beach Rd, Onerahi, where a shooting in a waterfront reserve was reported. Video / Denise PiperWatch27 Feb 12:25 AM
New ZealandCash flow! Powerball player wins $10.5mThe ticket was sold at Paper Plus Waihī & Toyworld.27 Feb 12:16 AM
Education‘Cost-saving’ lunch scheme under fire: Principals urge acting PM to return to old systemPrincipals list issues like small portions, late deliveries, and burned and unsealed food.27 Feb 12:10 AM
New ZealandPlane crash at Tauranga Airport prompts investigationA person trapped in the plane was rescued using special equipment.26 Feb 11:22 PM
PremiumPremiumPolitics‘There is room for savings’: Nicola Willis mulls Reserve Bank funding cutThe Bank has dramatically increased spending while struggling to control inflation.26 Feb 11:00 PM
PoliticsLuxon floats sending Navy ship into South China SeaThe move to send a vessel will affirm closer ties with Vietnam.26 Feb 10:44 PM
New ZealandAre private schools better than public schools in New Zealand?The judge ruled in favour of St Cuthbert’s, citing its support for learning disabilities.26 Feb 10:39 PM
New Zealand'Ballsy' move paying off as interest in NZ's first meatball festival just keeps rolling'Hastings has always had a reputation for being a bit ballsy. That’s how we roll.'26 Feb 10:32 PM
New ZealandNZ Government Proposes Shift to Four-Year Parliamentary TermJustice Minister Paul Goldsmith announcement to introduce legislation on a four-year Parliamentary term, subject to a referendum. Video / Dean PurcellWatch26 Feb 10:20 PM
New ZealandWhangārei house fire leaves one person in critical conditionThe fire on Kahiwi St in Raumanga started just after 8pm on Wednesday night.26 Feb 10:17 PM
