New ZealandWaitomo welcomes youngest councillor and first Māori deputy mayorIsaiah Wallace, 30, fulfils a goal first voiced on the Waitomo Youth Council.29 Oct 09:19 PM
OpinionJacqueline RowarthJacqueline Rowarth: Feeding people v emissions targets - context is everythingOPINION: Leaders at the UN meeting stressed feeding people must come before emissions.29 Oct 08:58 PM
New ZealandWhat will farmers spend their $200,000 each on if Fonterra sale goes through?'It’s not going to all go on gold-plated utes and tractors.'29 Oct 08:42 PM
New ZealandCode-swapping former Magpie returns to rugbyThompson is returning to Super Rugby Pacific after a season in rugby league.29 Oct 08:41 PM
PropertyHow our building sector can boost efficiencyManaging Director, G.J Gardner Ellie Porteous chats with Herald NOW's Ryan Bridge.Watch29 Oct 08:31 PM
New ZealandChanging of the guard: 22 locals vying to manage $170m community fundVoting open to elect six new Rotorua Trust trustees, as long-time chairman steps down.29 Oct 08:26 PM
New ZealandSouth Island farmers lead massive post-storm cleanupFederated Farmers’ Kass Rauber on recovery, resilience, and what still needs fixing.Watch29 Oct 08:15 PM
New ZealandHandball marathon for Kiwi kids: Live from Eden ParkA live look at the high-energy fundraiser helping Kiwi kids in need.Watch29 Oct 08:02 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionJenée TibshraenyJenée Tibshraeny: Capital gains tax is a case of right policy, wrong rationaleOPINION: Why Labour shouldn't be thinking up new ways of spending money.29 Oct 08:00 PM
New ZealandExpos and Gourmet in the Gardens - here's what's on in WaikatoWhat events are on in Waikato?29 Oct 08:00 PM
Herald NOWElijah Wood crashes Hobbiton wedding: Frodo meets the newlywedsWaikato news director Dani Zollickhofer on how a real-life Middle-earth moment left wedding guests stoked.Watch29 Oct 07:55 PM
Herald NOWBritish & Irish film festival returns with star-studded line-upFestival Director Fergus Grady on standout premieres and what audiences can expect. Video/ Herald NOWWatch29 Oct 07:54 PM
New ZealandNZ sites down amid global Microsoft outageAir New Zealand is warning flight check-ins and boardings could be delayed.29 Oct 07:48 PM
New ZealandMajor Microsoft outage causing internet outages around the worldSenior Business Writer Chris Keall on major Microsoft outage causing internet outages around the world.Watch29 Oct 07:34 PM
New Zealand'There's still no accountability from Netball NZ' : Marg Foster on the Noelene Taurua sagaFormer Black Fern Marg Foster on Herald on the Dame Noelene Taurua saga at Netball New Zealand.Watch29 Oct 07:21 PM
New ZealandLargest Powerball jackpot of the year up for grabs as four players split $1mWinning tickets were sold in Whangārei, Tauranga and two in Auckland. 29 Oct 07:18 PM
Herald NOWThe pipeline from Canada to Kiwi streets: Inside NZ’s meth epidemicA cross-border investigation uncovering how Canada became a surprising source of NZ meth.Watch29 Oct 07:14 PM
New Zealand'Slip up' costs council: $1.49m fix needed for leaking Tauranga landfill siteThe old Cambridge Rd landfill closed in 1998 after more than 30 years of use.29 Oct 07:00 PM
Auckland'Rough them up': Gang fears, rent feud and a killing at Mt Wellington townhouseProperty manager said she never discussed the actor doing anything unlawful or violent.29 Oct 07:00 PM
New ZealandLuxon meets Trump in South Korea: What went on during the sit down?Jamie Ensor breaks down the unexpected meeting reshaping NZ’s diplomatic week.Watch29 Oct 06:51 PM
CrimePolice officer stood down after inappropriate content found on work deviceAn audit was ordered after former deputy commissioner Jevon McSkimming quit.29 Oct 06:43 PM
New ZealandFarmers react: Fonterra strikes deal with French company LactalisSouthland farmer Luke Templeton on Fonterra's deal with French company Lactalis.Watch29 Oct 06:41 PM
AucklandHeavy congestion after Auckland Harbour Bridge crash NZTA is warning drivers to expect delays.29 Oct 06:36 PM
New ZealandHerald NOW Weather: October 30, 2025Herald NOW Weather: October 30, 2025.Watch29 Oct 06:17 PM
New ZealandMother’s warnings emerge before fatal Pahīatua assaultPolice are searching for Jeremy Robertson, last seen in the Rotorua area.29 Oct 06:15 PM
PoliticsPeters announces sanctions on 65 vessels over transport of Russian oilThe move coincided with Winston Peters meeting Nordic ministers in Stockholm.29 Oct 06:08 PM
New ZealandNZ Herald Morning News Update | Donald Trump and Chris Luxon meetNZ Herald Morning News Update | Donald Trump and Chris Luxon meet, new sanctions target Russia’s shadow fleet.Watch29 Oct 06:03 PM
America's Cup'A simple formula': Team NZ cyclor reflects on sporting success ahead of new chapterThe two-time Coast To Coast, 2024 America's Cup winner will now run the Lake Hāwea Epic.29 Oct 06:01 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionNick Clark: The problems with our electoral system and what's needed to fix themOPINION: One proposal would expand Parliament to 170 MPs to improve representation.29 Oct 06:00 PM
AucklandFire crews tackle house fire and smoke‑logged city high-rise in AucklandNine fire crews attended the house fire at 1am.29 Oct 05:42 PM
PoliticsWatch: Donald Trump praises Christopher Luxon after first meetingThe pair entered a dinner event together in South Korea. Video / Jamie EnsorWatch29 Oct 05:03 PM
New ZealandFrom Tauranga to the world stage: Kiwi competes to be best heavy diesel techThe five-day event in Spain will test real-world machinery troubleshooting skills.29 Oct 05:00 PM
PoliticsWatch: 'Your hair is beautiful': Trump full of praise for Luxon after one-on-one meeting'I like your man from New Zealand'.29 Oct 04:05 PM
New ZealandMan who murdered jogger says lyrics from thrash metal band fed his 'evil ideologies'Matthew Kinghorn recalled experiencing a 'cocktail of rage' when he ran the woman down.29 Oct 04:00 PM