‘Close to passing out’: Auckland students ‘struggling to breathe’ on stifling school bus
The bus was said to be crowded, windows did not open and the air conditioning pumped heat.
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Six youths arrested after fleeing police across Auckland
Six youths have been arrested after fleeing police across Auckland, abandoning their stolen vehicle and trying to escape on foot. Video / NZ Herald
Mother, child barricaded inside library describe terror during Destiny Church protest
Police investigating assault allegations after about 50 people targeted show for kids.
NZ First ‘woke’ bank bill drawn from ballot, but not backed by National and Act – yet
Parties consider whether to crack down on de-banking.
CHB tries to lower rates hike to 10% as cyclone-hit Hastings sticks with 15%
Hastings can't accommodate any new projects in 2024/25.
‘Get out’: Person in shower dashes to safety after charging battery sparks triple house fire
Multiple fire crews were called to keep the fire from reaching other homes.
Security guard’s licence revoked due to alleged gang ties, firearm charges
Aaron Hina's security certificate was revoked due to gang ties.
Restrictions in place after Oriental fruit fly discovered on North Shore
Legal restrictions are in place on the movement of fruit and vegetables out of the area.
500 extra police: Minister ‘even more confident’ in hitting target despite fewer officers
There's only nine months left and officer numbers have dropped.
Watch: Judith Collins grilled over Police Minister’s ‘perimenopausal woman’ comment
Collins was answering questions on behalf of Minister for Women Nicola Grigg.
‘Enormous strike power’: Collins slates Chinese Govt as Beijing launches warships
New Zealand was given no warning of the ships.
‘Very scary’: Parents warned after school kids approached by man with knife
Parents are being urged to discuss safety with their children.
Crash on SH1 in northern Auckland, both directions affected
People are advised to delay their travel.
Hawke’s Bay Tourism secures its $1m lifeline
Napier City Council is backing $450k in funding for Hawke’s Bay Tourism's lifeline.
18-year-old facing deportation granted NZ residency after ministerial intervention
Daman Kumar was initially told he'd have to leave the country or he'd be deported.
Afternoon quiz: What is the primary diet of a koala?
Test your knowledge with the Herald's afternoon quiz.
Opinion: The $2b question – should charities be exempt from paying tax?
OPINION: NZ's tax exemption system, as it stands now, is not really fair and equitable.
Call for job opportunities for spouses to attract rural midwifes
Rural midwife Emma Bilous says the shortage 'has a lot of parts to it'.
Gisborne’s million-dollar apartment remediation nears completion amid delays
Patrick Willock said compliance delays had been frustrating for contractors and owners.
‘Do better’: Reserve Bank governor says retail banks' profit margins should be cut
Adrian Orr's comments on Newstalk ZB come after the RBNZ cut the OCR yesterday.
Christchurch serious incident: Emergency services responding
Reports of the incident came in shortly before 1.30pm.
Watch: Armed police swarm Auckland CBD after firearms incident in Herne Bay, three arrested
'The police were pointing the guns at the car.'
Police armed with guns out blocking Karangahape Road
A bystander has described a sudden mass arrest by police on Karangahape Rd in Auckland this afternoon. Video \ NZ Herald
Destiny Church leader Brian Tamaki facing family heartbreak
The church leader shared details online amid a week of increased attention.
Aftermath of Milldale house fire
A large pile of black charred wood and mangled steel is all that is left of the home that went up in flames on Lees St, Milldale, Auckland.
15% seismic rating: Nelson courthouse closure sparks urgent relocation
Efforts are under way to find an alternative venue for court proceedings.
Father of slain young man responds to verdict in coward punch case
Brian Smith, father of Luke Smith, who died after a coward punch in Wellington, speaks outside the Wellington High Court after the sentencing of his son's killer, Siale Siale.
Audrey Young: Health hunger games – is Lester Levy next?
OPINION: The commissioner's turnaround plan is under review and speculation is mounting.
Katie Milne talks climate change on The Country
Katie Milne, Peter Newbold, Hunter McGregor, Cameron Henderson, and Todd Clark.
Fatal fight: Jury reaches verdict on logger who claimed self-defence
A jury has reached a verdict in the Nathan Moscrip High Court manslaughter case.
‘He killed us too’: Heartbroken parents face son’s attacker in court
Seeing Smith 'broken' in the hospital was 'the most horrifying moment of our lives'.
‘Oversight’: Kiwi avatar’s birthdate changed after being linked to terror attack
Fans called the original date 'tasteless' and 'incompetent' on social media.
They’re back! MTB Nationals return to Rotorua – all you need to know
The downhill competition will run for the final time over the famed Taniwha Trail.
Using bull kelp to make art: Five questions with Heidi Brickell
'Making art – in the most authentic way – I can’t explain the joyfulness it gives me.'