New ZealandThree Kiwis die every week from overdoses – so is it time to change our drug laws?Experts debate the issues on The Elephant, a video series about controversial topics.29 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandThe Elephant | Is it time to legalise recreational drugs in NZ?"Not fit for purpose", NZ's Misuse of Drugs Act is 50 years old and out of date. The Drug Foundation want drug use decriminalised and the law rewritten to focus on health.Watch29 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandHow low vaccination rates left NZ exposed to another measles outbreakJust 82% of 2-year-olds have both MMR doses, well below the 95% target.29 Oct 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionJonathan Ayling: Banning kids from social media misses the pointOPINION: Catherine Wedd's bill offers a deeply flawed solution to parental anxiety.29 Oct 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandAuckland Uni mag row: editors locked out after reporting student association boss $156k pay dealTwo Craccum editors have been locked out of the magazine's website after a complaint.29 Oct 04:00 PM
New Zealand'Censorship': Craccum editor locked out of websiteCraccum Magazine managing editor Lewis Creed alleges 'censorship' after being locked out of website following story about student union boss pay. Video / Cameron PitneyWatch29 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandMorning quiz: What is 1/2 divided by 1/4?Test your brains with the Herald's morning quiz.29 Oct 04:00 PM
OpinionThe Conversation: New research shows AI's colonial bias in visions of NZ's pastOPINION: Experts warn these biased visuals risk distorting Māori sovereignty and history.29 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandKiller’s prison diary: The life, times, and confessions of an infamous murdererInside the mind of transgender killer Bronwyn Warwick.29 Oct 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: Lifeguards prepare for busy summer as surf lifesaving season gets under wayOPINION: Last summer, Northland lifeguards logged 42 rescues and 3956 preventive actions.29 Oct 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumAucklandAuckland Council makes flood and erosion risks clearer for home buyersA free council tool now shows flood and landslide risks by address and area.29 Oct 04:00 PM
Crime‘They feel isolated’: Crime fallout impacting older NorthlandersNorthland's level of crime has begged the question – who is suffering in the shadows?29 Oct 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumLetters to the EditorLetters: High-density housing creating problems for trafficOPINION: Where will we park all the cars?29 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandA Moment In Crime podcast special: Killer’s diary exposes truth she cannot speak Bronwyn Warwick’s prison diary exposes the day she became a killer – listen now.29 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandKea Kids: You won’t believe the gruesome history behind PanmurePotato famine or Panmure? Reporter Madison is at Howick Historical Village with a spooky story straight out of the NZ history books.Watch29 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandHow low vaccination rates left NZ exposed to another measles outbreakUniversity of Canterbury senior lecturer in epidemiology, Anna Howe, is with us to discuss what you need to know.Watch29 Oct 03:45 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandAir New Zealand boss Nikhil Ravishankar on Rebuild Challenges & ResilienceAir New Zealand CEO Nikhil Ravishankar, talks to John Weekes on migration, rebuild challenges & Resilience. Video \ Jason DordayWatch29 Oct 03:30 PM
New Zealand2025 APRA Silver Scroll Awards SOUNZ Contemporary Award winner Ihlara McIndoeSOUNZ Contemporary Award | Te Tohu Auaha winner Ihlara McIndoe accepts the 2025 award by video thanking her fellow nominees and composers. Video / APRA SILVER SCROLLSWatch29 Oct 10:30 AM
New ZealandLotto Powerball numbers are in – are you $30m richer?Four players each won big in this evening's draw.29 Oct 07:19 AM
New Zealand‘Bring it on’: Hipkins targets Luxon in capital gains tax debateLuxon insists the plan punishes Kiwi businesses and denies flipping houses.29 Oct 07:10 AM
New ZealandTwo men arrested over death of Tristan OakesThe pair will appear in the Tauranga District Court charged with murder.29 Oct 07:08 AM
AucklandProminent Auckland state school faces 'forcible' charter school takeover bidThe Bewt trust wants Kelston Boys’ converted by January 2026 under new management.29 Oct 06:28 AM
New ZealandYoung girl playing with her toys led to the discovery she was being raped by her fatherThe man, who has been sent to prison, now admits he has 'ruined his little girl's life'.29 Oct 06:00 AM
Crime'Anything I can do to help,' defendant told victim's mum after alleged murderThe Crown says Head Hunters prospect Matthew Snaylam lured his friend to a pre-dug grave.29 Oct 05:00 AM
New ZealandIcy lows grip NZ: How long will the chill stick around? Frosty mornings expected as temperatures hover just above freezing.29 Oct 05:00 AM
EntertainmentShortland Street: Contagion – TrailerA deadly new virus is taking over Ferndale. Video / South Pacific PicturesWatch29 Oct 05:00 AM
New Zealand‘Excellent job’: Inmates subdued after Mt Eden prison standoffNine inmates refused to leave the day room, sparking a midday lockdown.29 Oct 04:59 AM
New Zealand'Guardian angel': Coastguard rescues two people after person sees boat overturnThe pair were pulled from the water in only the clothes they had on when the boat flipped.29 Oct 04:31 AM
New ZealandKorean BBQ jerky recalled over fears of metal contaminationMPI says the US-imported snack may contain pieces of metal.29 Oct 04:21 AM
New ZealandWoman now living in 'state of survival mode' after partner's meth-fuelled attackHe head-butted her, slammed her hand in a car door then kicked her with steel-cap boots.29 Oct 04:00 AM
New Zealand'Successful week of disrupting criminals': Police hail firearms operationThe week-long operation involved police from New Zealand and Australia.29 Oct 03:54 AM
Politics'We're not sending a junior': Govt deploys NZDF officer to Israel amid Gaza conflict after US requestThe deployment will initially be for six weeks, according to the Defence Minister.29 Oct 03:51 AM
WorldDeath in paradise: NZ woman's body found in Phuket hotel roomThai media say the 47-year-old Kiwi's death in Phuket is still under investigation.29 Oct 03:42 AM
New Zealand‘Really stoked’: Grassroots push powers Māori roll voter surge in GisborneTurnout on the Māori roll surged 40.5%, from 3657 voters in 2022 to 5139 this year.29 Oct 03:34 AM
