New Zealand'Humbling': Mum and daughter travel to Cambodia to meet sponsor childThe Hastings pair travelled to Chi Kreng to meet 12-year-old Sue in Cambodia.18 Sep 06:00 PM
New ZealandElection U-turn: Barrett returns to mayoral race, apologises to supportersDecision comes two weeks after she said she would not be campaigning for health reasons.18 Sep 06:00 PM
New Zealand'Absolutely terrifying': Advocate fears for victims after EM bail breaches surgeRuth Money says victims feel unsafe as absconding cases climb to record levels.18 Sep 05:01 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandOfficer who shot Phillips was part of elite police unit and Armed Offenders SquadHe will have surrendered his firearm according to police protocol, and been interviewed.18 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandMorning quiz: In what country is the grave of philosopher Immanuel Kant located?Test your brains with the Herald's morning quiz.18 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandThe deadly fuel hiding in your homeUp to 80% of New Zealand homes contain this unregulated accelerant.18 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandCity girl thrives in North Waikato farmingA former city-dweller now leads the North Waikato Young Farmers Club.18 Sep 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: Dog attacks a growing problemOPINION: It's easy to empathise with owners. Few expect their pets will harm others.18 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandNorth Island braces for icy night as temps drop to 6CAuckland is forecast to drop to 6C overnight on Friday, with Hamilton near freezing.18 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandThe deadly fuel hiding in your furnitureNZHerald Senior Crime and Justice reporter, Anna Leask joins us to discuss the latest report into the dangers of flexible polyurethane foam (FPUF).Watch18 Sep 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumLetters to the EditorLetters: A skilled support takes the load off hospital staff OPINION: Allow families 24/7 hospital access - with conditions.18 Sep 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Bottom line': Regional deal must benefit Western Bay, says mayorDenyer backs a Katikati bypass, a project locals have sought for more than 100 years.18 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandFar North ‘in crisis’: Calls grow for mandatory dog desexingFar North euthanasia rates are high because of aggressive, unrehomable dogs.18 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandState highway closed, four injured after two-car crash in Hawke’s Bay The crash happened at the busy SH51 and Farndon Rd intersection in Clive.18 Sep 09:21 AM
ChristchurchChristchurch woman, 66, found dead after two-day searchTracy, 66, was reported missing after failing to show for a lunch date.18 Sep 08:53 AM
New Zealand'Not up to the job': Douglas and economist urge Willis to quit as Finance MinisterNicola Willis insists the books will return to surplus in 2028/29.18 Sep 08:14 AM
CrimeMan caught peddling drugs in rehab while on bail for dealingMichael Clark was caught with 207g of meth in his room.18 Sep 08:00 AM
New ZealandGang leader guilty: Jury convicts Mongrel Mob president of Taupō motel murderRyan Woodford was shot dead in front of his partner and children in Taupō.18 Sep 07:43 AM
Auckland'Really bad': Major response after serious van collision near busy Auckland Airport hotel One driver was taken to hospital in a serious condition after the crash.18 Sep 07:40 AM
New Zealand'Game-changer': Jet services return to Hamilton with new Christchurch link after 25 yearsThe new service will add 25,000 extra seats between Hamilton and Christchurch.18 Sep 07:20 AM
CrimeDefence's only expert concedes Crown timeline ‘damning’ in child murders trialAn expert initially said Lee was so unwell she didn't know what she was doing was wrong.18 Sep 07:15 AM
New Zealand'Just another kick in the guts': Nelson mayor on Proper Crisps closure planProduction may shift to Griffin’s Wiri site from late 2027 into early 2028.18 Sep 06:42 AM
New ZealandStuart Nash dumped from US govt trip after crude remarks about womenNash had already quit two other roles before apologising publicly on LinkedIn.18 Sep 06:36 AM
New ZealandHealth Minister Simeon Brown blames doctors’ union for failed pay talksA 48-hour strike by 5500 senior hospital doctors will go ahead next week.18 Sep 06:20 AM
New ZealandWild winds and rain set for start of school holidaysFriday night will be unseasonably cold in the North Island.18 Sep 06:00 AM
PoliticsWatch: Doyle exits ‘the colonisers’ house’, it’s toxic ‘if you’re not cis straight white man’ Departing Green MP labels Parliament 'hostile and toxic.'18 Sep 05:30 AM
New ZealandPolice seek woman missing since TuesdaySimran, 41, was last seen in Whakatāne on Tuesday night.18 Sep 05:27 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionThomas CoughlanThomas Coughlan: Inside Nicola Willis' toughest dayOPINION: The Finance Minister was on the mat but the Opposition failed to strike.18 Sep 05:23 AM
New ZealandDetails of how 3-year-old was taken from childhood centreShe was snatched from an early childhood centre yard by a man with dark intentions. 18 Sep 05:15 AM
New ZealandGolriz Ghahraman privacy probe continuesThe Privacy Commissioner is not finished looking into the matter yet.18 Sep 05:14 AM
New ZealandBNZ under fire for ‘demeaning’ digital wallet adRetail groups say BNZ’s Payap ad mocks shopkeepers as ‘grubby, unintelligent’.18 Sep 05:04 AM
New Zealand'Mounting crisis': Prostate cancer diagnoses tipped to double in next 20 yearsOn average, more than 700 men die from the disease per year. 18 Sep 04:52 AM
New ZealandNational Party deletes post with anti-police phrase mistakenly includedNational posted the photo today, but it has since been taken down. 18 Sep 04:50 AM
New Zealand'A bigger risk': The alarming history of the man who shot Brownie the dog in the head at supermarketPolice once issued a plea not to approach Daniel Livingstone, 'a high-risk offender'.18 Sep 04:49 AM