New ZealandThe Country: Australia's foot-and-mouth disease vaccineJane Smith, Blair "Blizzard" McLean, Jo Luxton, and Chris Russell. 07 Aug 01:39 AM
WellingtonPolice station locked down after man presents knife at front counterThe man was eventually tasered and arrested outside the station.07 Aug 01:20 AM
KahuPolice complaints laid in political billboard graffiti rowSteve Howley said he received 'vile' messages after a post by the Te Pāti Māori president.07 Aug 01:09 AM
New ZealandKiwiRail confirms final sailing date for retiring ferryThe Aratere's final Cook Strait sailing departs Picton at 11am on August 18.07 Aug 01:06 AM
New Zealand'Very grateful': No votes cast but Rotorua has its first election winnerOnly one person wanted the seat, but its winner says that might be good sign.07 Aug 01:00 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionAudrey YoungAudrey Young: NCEA masterclass – Stanford schools colleagues on how to get things doneOPINION: It has been Erica Stanford's week, or perhaps Erica Stanford's year.07 Aug 12:13 AM
Christchurch'Incredibly special' little Tilly, 5, critical in Singapore hospital after family holiday bugTilly developed a serious infection in her intestines while travelling. 07 Aug 12:00 AM
BusinessAuckland's 6.1% unemployment rate highest among NZ regionsAuckland's unemployment rate hit 6.1% in June 2025, the highest in New Zealand.06 Aug 11:48 PM
New ZealandWellington mayoral candidate Rob Goulden clashes with debate organiserGoulden was accused of "aggressive behaviour", which he denies, after being refused entry to the student-led debate last night. Video / Graham Bloxham, Wellington LiveWatch06 Aug 11:36 PM
New ZealandMissing birdsong in your backyard? A new study might explain whyBirds use their songs to find mates as well as communicate about nearby food or danger.06 Aug 10:38 PM
PremiumPremiumConstructionNew Zealand's top 10 busiest house builders - how they cope with downturnNumbers are down but thousands of new homes are being built by the leaders in the sector.06 Aug 10:00 PM
New ZealandCanterbury firm keeps craft wool processing in NZWild Earth Yarns is taking over Napier's Design Spun equipment. 06 Aug 09:31 PM
Wellington'Really disturbing': Ex-Police Commissioner on Jevon McSkimming's court caseFormer Deputy Police Commissioner Jevon McSkimming faces eight serious charges.06 Aug 09:10 PM
PremiumPremiumBusinessZuru nappy trial: The billionaire, the basketballer and the secret recordingMowbray is claiming breach of restraint terms. 06 Aug 09:00 PM
New Zealand'Disturbing': Ex-Police Commissioner Andrew Coster reacts to charges against Jevon McSkimmingFormer Police Commissioner Andrew Coster quizzed about Jevon McSkimming objectionable material charges.Watch06 Aug 08:59 PM
PoliticsTeaching basics brilliantly? Numerous errors found in new Ministry-funded maths resourcesThe Education Ministry said minor errors were not uncommon.06 Aug 08:25 PM
New Zealand'Trolls everywhere': Abuse blamed as candidate shortage forces byelectionOnly three people put their hands up for the four-person Rotorua Lakes Community Board.06 Aug 08:18 PM
New Zealand'The impact of her loss is beyond words': Calls for change after teen cyclist killed Fyfa Dawson, 19, died after being hit by a truck at a temporary traffic management site. 06 Aug 08:13 PM
PremiumPremiumAucklandProperty developer allegedly withdrew $2m from firms before they failed, millions owed to IRDThe now-bankrupted businessman is also accused of moving cash between insolvent companies.06 Aug 08:07 PM
New ZealandResidents rally against proposal to cut rural police presenceResidents fear losing police will leave them vulnerable to crime.06 Aug 08:04 PM
New ZealandHomeless man jailed for spreading poo around police cellThe custody centre was disrupted for several hours due to the mess and odour.06 Aug 08:03 PM
New Zealand'Inquiries ongoing': Police investigate stabbing incident in LinwoodAnother person at the address was taken to hospital for a medical event.06 Aug 07:17 PM
New Zealand'Fine young man' electrocuted after simple steps to avoid power line danger weren't takenIrish worker Sean Clear was just three days away from his 25th birthday when he died.06 Aug 07:00 PM
New Zealand'Casting them aside': Tensions rise as Tauranga bypasses water partnershipTauranga Mayor Mahé Drysdale objected to his council leaving Western Bay 'high and dry'.06 Aug 07:00 PM
New ZealandCordons lifted, police presence remains in Ōwhata after operationNearby school access remains unaffected by the operation, police say.06 Aug 06:55 PM
New Zealand'Avoidable tragedy': Family seeks answers after Kiwi killed on Sydney work sitePaulo Mau’u, 40, died after a concrete pumping accident in Sydney’s northwest.06 Aug 06:34 PM
New Zealand'It's the cost of surviving': MP slams Govt housing policy changes'Our mokopuna are being raised in the backseat of a car instead of a home.'06 Aug 06:11 PM
New Zealand‘Caught in confusion’: Council taking another look at intersection after serious crashAaron Pohatu was taking his 11-year-old son to rugby when cars collided 'like a bomb'.06 Aug 06:00 PM
New ZealandMayoral forums set for Hastings and NapierGrey Power candidate events are also coming, the first on Thursday.06 Aug 06:00 PM
New Zealand'Reluctant hero': Memorial to honour NZ airman's WWII braveryPhil Lamason talked a German firing squad into disobeying an order to shoot.06 Aug 06:00 PM
OpinionThe Conversation: NCEA isn’t perfect but NZ shouldn't forget why it was introduced in the first placeOPINION: NCEA Levels 2 and 3 will become the New Zealand Certificate of Education.06 Aug 06:00 PM
PremiumPremiumLetters to the EditorLetters: Proper consultation is needed for qualification systemOPINION: We shouldn’t rush NCEA education reforms.06 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandMorning quiz: The movie Casablanca was based on which never-produced play?Test your brains with the Herald's morning quiz.06 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandWhy new US tariffs could be a turning point for NZ trade policyUniversity of Auckland Emeritus Professor Jane Kelsey is with us to discuss what this means for Kiwi businesses – and whether we need to reprioritise our trade relationships.Watch06 Aug 05:00 PM
