PremiumPremiumOpinionAudrey YoungAudrey Young: Why Winston Peters needs help to resolve the NZ-Cook Islands disputeOPINION: It's been suggested there are too many 'old bull-young bull' dynamics at play.05 Aug 05:00 PM
PoliticsMajority of Govt's $231m tech institute funded through research funding cuts'It will be a cornerstone of our plan to grow a high-tech, high-value economy.'05 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandKea Kids News: What do kids think about open plan classrooms?The government is shutting the door on open plan classrooms, but is that a good thing? Reporter Inaya gets the good, the bad, and the noisy from NZ students themselves.Watch05 Aug 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionSimon WilsonSimon Wilson: Why National's got the country and itself into such a messOPINION: National either knows what it's doing or it doesn't, but the outcome is the same.05 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandOn The Up: The model footballer striking poses on and off the pitch Meet the Kiwi footballer who has been a fashion model on both sides of the Tasman.05 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandBody found in search for diver missing in WellingtonThe diver was reported missing after failing to surface this morning.05 Aug 08:50 AM
New ZealandSouth Auckland school goes into lockdown after incidentPolice were called to the Clover Park school about 3pm.05 Aug 08:29 AM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsFrom $817m to $2.1b in five years – one road’s cost blowout'It was basically costed on the back of an envelope.'05 Aug 07:53 AM
PoliticsProbe into 11-year-old girl mistaken for woman, injected with antipsychotics delayedPrime Minister Christopher Luxon earlier said the incident was unacceptable. 05 Aug 06:11 AM
Wellington'Created great men': Coach and teacher remembered after sudden deathNeville Paul changed multiple lives in his 30 years of teaching and coaching.05 Aug 06:00 AM
New ZealandMagnitude 4.7 earthquake rattles Bay of PlentyThe rumble was registered at a depth of 127km.05 Aug 05:49 AM
New ZealandPush on foreshore and seabed legislation and Aus buying warships | NZ Herald News UpdateChris Luxon's backing the Treaty Negotiations Minister pushing ahead on foreshore and seabed legislation and Australia buying 11 Japanese warships. Video / NZ HeraldWatch05 Aug 05:33 AM
New ZealandAuckland entertainer accused of raping, grooming underage girl named as actor/musicianHe is charged with serious sexual offending against a minor.05 Aug 05:27 AM
TalanoaNew Zealand to help Samoa battle dengue fever outbreakFive children have died from the mosquito-borne viral illness in Samoa.05 Aug 05:20 AM
New ZealandDoctors on alert as dengue fever cases surge among people returning from overseasMore than 2000 dengue cases have been reported in Samoa since April, with multiple deaths.05 Aug 05:00 AM
New ZealandWoman accused of putting toddler in closed suitcase on bus denied bailThe 27-year-old woman has appeared in court charged with neglect.05 Aug 04:47 AM
New Zealand'Must be a turning point': Pharmacists call for change after baby given 13 times prescribed doseAn intern pharmacist misread the dosage, leading to the fatal error.05 Aug 04:33 AM
New ZealandMeet the candidates running for Bay of Plenty Regional CouncilThere are 18 in the race for Tauranga's seats, 11 for Western Bay and three for Mauao.05 Aug 04:26 AM
New ZealandWhy a pub owner ditched travel plans to run for re-electionWhat drove Gregg Brown back into Rotorua's election race, after saying he would step down.05 Aug 04:15 AM
New ZealandRecord facility investment recorded for Gisborne's economic development agencyTrust Tairāwhiti supported 216 local businesses, delivering $114k in capability funding.05 Aug 04:00 AM
New ZealandUnlicensed security guards accused of listening to police scanner, responding to events Police say Brent Shaw turned up at incidents before them and questioned people. 05 Aug 04:00 AM
New ZealandGovt eases consent rules for small sheds, garages, sleepoutsStructures under 10 square metres no longer need to meet boundary setbacks.05 Aug 03:58 AM
New ZealandMan involved in daylight gang shooting breaches home detentionA teen offender who promised to change and avoided jail is back in court.05 Aug 03:30 AM
New ZealandHawke's Bay elections guide: 114 candidates and some fierce competition aheadThe most contested seat is in Hastings-Havelock North, with 17 candidates for seven seats.05 Aug 03:16 AM
PremiumPremiumBusinessGovt, healthcare and bank staff passwords for sale on dark web – security expertThe cyber security expert also shares his top tip for keeping your login safe.05 Aug 03:15 AM
New ZealandAfternoon quiz: Which nerve is primarily responsible for triggering a sneeze?Test your brains with the Herald's afternoon quiz.05 Aug 03:00 AM
WellingtonPolice dive team searches for missing diver in Wellington HarbourPolice were called at 11am after the diver failing to surface off Lower Hutt.05 Aug 02:44 AM
New ZealandTauranga GP honoured for 'investing in the next generation of doctors'In between patients, he manages an avocado orchard and writes stories.05 Aug 02:39 AM
PoliticsGovt to pass marine and coastal area bill despite court ruling in its favourThe Government says a Supreme Court ruling ‘doesn’t go far enough’.05 Aug 02:35 AM
New ZealandTeen hospitalised after youth gang attack at Auckland train stationA 15-year-old was attacked at Avondale Train Station before having his shoes stolen.05 Aug 02:34 AM
New ZealandPolice seek witnesses after man assaulted while walking with wife The suspect, walking two dogs, left the man with facial injuries and a concussion.05 Aug 02:03 AM
New ZealandThe Country: TB on Jeremy Clarkson's farmNathan Guy, Cameron Bagrie, Dr Jacqueline Rowarth, and Farmer Tom Martin.05 Aug 01:41 AM
OpinionJacqueline RowarthDr Jacqueline Rowarth: Is bureaucracy slowing innovation in NZ farming?OPINION: NZ risks falling behind as innovation in biologicals outpace regulation.05 Aug 01:39 AM
New ZealandMan who allegedly killed brother, stole car at gunpoint gives up suppressionJack Hargreaves faces charges of murder, aggravated robbery and failing to stop for police05 Aug 12:38 AM