1+ hour, 43+ min ago   (754+ words) A luxury nail salon in Auckland has been raided by police as part of a covert investigation which shut down one of the country’s largest alleged commercial cannabis syndicates, the Herald can reveal. The residential properties had been converted into…...

1+ day, 2+ hour ago   (173+ words) One person was seriously injured in a light plane crash near Whanganui Airport this afternoon. The incident was attended by police, Fire and Emergency New Zealand, ambulance and a critical care unit. Police told the Herald that emergency services received…...

2+ day, 2+ hour ago   (776+ words) Officials briefed Auckland Minister Simon Watts to be ready for a discussion about stadium development before a meeting with Auckland FC’s chief executive. The club’s chief executive Nick Becker spoke with Watts about a “need for better high-performance facilities” in…...

2+ day, 8+ hour ago   (1029+ words) Auckland planners are trying to decide where and how many high-rises will dominate the city skyline into the future. Now public submissions are out, and you can have your say. How will Auckland’s final housing plan affect your neighbourhood? Find…...

3+ day, 10+ min ago   (675+ words) NZ Herald Afternoon Headlines | Nepal on edge after landslide, Wattle Downs shaken by homicide and Air NZ struggling to pass on costs | Friday, August 28, 2026 Morningside School pupils have been making videos addressed to different celebrities in a bid to answer…...

3+ day, 20+ hour ago   (949+ words) Sponsored by Auckland Council How New Zealand’s largest city is planning for more housing options where it makes the most sense. Aucklanders are being urged to have their say on a plan to focus new housing in “well-connected locations” over…...

3+ day, 22+ hour ago   (739+ words) 'A good egg': Rocky Horror's Richard O’Brien pays tribute to 'wonderful' Tim Curry Entertainment Reporter Jenni Mortimer joins Herald NOW. Video / Ryan Bridge TODAY G.J. Gardner's Debbie Van Leeuwen joins Herald NOW. Video / Ryan Bridge TODAY Royal biographer Andrew Lownie…...

3+ day, 22+ hour ago   (637+ words) 'A good egg': Rocky Horror's Richard O’Brien pays tribute to 'wonderful' Tim Curry Al-Ahli Saudi FC 1 Auckland FC’s Fifa Intercontinental Cup journey is over. New coach Pedro Moreira made it clear before the match that this was part of his…...

3+ day, 22+ hour ago   (1001+ words) Auckland resident Robert Mark Purchase has admitted abduction for purposes of sexual connection, injuring with intent to injure and strangulation. When ex-con Robert Mark Purchase shared with a journalist last year a hard-luck story about how he had applied for…...

4+ day, 9+ hour ago   (174+ words) Police are investigating after a person was assaulted and a gun was reportedly fired following a two-vehicle crash in South Auckland this evening. The incident happened on Ronwood Ave, Manukau, about 5.10pm. Senior Sergeant Aji Basra said people in a Volkswagen…...