New Zealand'Lost our happy place': Family traumatised after being hit by another boat while fishingThe other skipper may have fallen asleep, causing a 'brutal, hard and loud' collision.28 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandHow dementia trackers are helping Northland families keep loved ones safePeople with dementia can go wandering with a goal to find something or wander aimlessly.28 Oct 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumAnalysisJared SavageJared Savage: It's not sexy, but expert blueprint on organised crime is a 'no-brainer' ANALYSIS: This will be more effective than the gang-patch ban.28 Oct 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumLetters to the EditorLetters: Labour's CGT plan should go further over funding of GP visitsOPINION: Labour's plan should make all GP visits free for those who need them.28 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandLand use transition 'needed' but questions remain around economics for forestry stakeholderThe plan could see up to 100,000ha of erosion-prone land permanently replanted.28 Oct 04:00 PM
AucklandMan in military fatigues stabbed in jugular as tenancy dispute boiled over into murder, Crown allegesFaatoia’s wife told jurors he was promised money for confronting the Mt Wellington couple.28 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandThunderstorm risk lingers for parts of NZ, but wild weather easingThe turbulent weather should start to become more settled across New Zealand.28 Oct 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumTaxLabour knows what it'll tax, but can't say what it'll allow you to deductLabour won't commit to allowing interest write-offs under its capital gains tax policy.28 Oct 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionSimon WilsonSimon Wilson: The challenge of GM foods and climate changeOPINION: GM foods could be the key to local climate action. Do we want that?28 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandMissed opportunity? Questions over Labour’s capital gains tax policyInfometrics economist Brad Olsen discusses Labour's new tax policy. Video / NZ HeraldWatch28 Oct 03:45 PM
PoliticsRevealed: Luxon could dine alongside TrumpLuxon and Trump are yet to meet in person.28 Oct 07:47 AM
New Zealand'Very sorry': Otago University apologises after error found in law examExam invigilators told students about the error 50 minutes into the exam.28 Oct 07:18 AM
New ZealandMurder-accused: 'I didn’t realise I had actually shot him' James Arthur Holder told the court the gun fired as he fought David Bridgwater.28 Oct 07:00 AM
PoliticsLabour’s free GP visit policy: Doctors sceptical but party confident of capacity The policy would be funded by a capital gains tax.28 Oct 06:24 AM
New ZealandBaby girl had just been diagnosed with reflux when her father killed her He has since been jailed. Now a coroner is now looking into whether changes are needed.28 Oct 06:15 AM
New Zealand'Blowing a gale': Yachts ground at Mt MaunganuiThey grounded during strong westerlies and gusts.28 Oct 05:26 AM
PoliticsMore meat: The market of 700 million people NZ is strengthening ties to'This will be your new market,' one world leader said.28 Oct 05:14 AM
New ZealandHomeless woman accused of assaulting elderly person, stealing her glassesKurai Monoa Smith, 39, appeared in court over the alleged daylight incident in the CBD.28 Oct 05:00 AM
Crime'Double-crossed': Grave was already dug for teen in mafia-like 'hit', jury toldThree Head Hunters-affiliated defendants allegedly lured him to a 3m-deep hole. 28 Oct 04:55 AM
PoliticsTe Pāti Māori MP's son claims legal action begins as rift with party deepensMP Mariameno Kapa-Kingi is reportedly facing a suspension motion.28 Oct 04:44 AM
TalanoaSamoa urges parents to vaccinate children to avoid 'another outbreak'Samoa and the Cook Islands have issued measles-related travel and public health alerts.28 Oct 04:34 AM
New ZealandMeasles outbreak numbers grow to 11 after Wellington case foundOne case is linked to overseas travel while the remaining 10 were contracted locally.28 Oct 04:06 AM
New ZealandCall the pawlice: Cat burglar pinches clothes in CambridgeKevin the cat has a weakness for gardening gloves and bathing suits.28 Oct 04:00 AM
New Zealand'Inappropriate': Teacher falls pregnant after becoming caregiver for teen she used to teachShe proceeded with an application to become his caregiver, despite advice against it.28 Oct 03:59 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionThomas CoughlanThomas Coughlan: Labour's CGT sets small target but has big loopholes - including family homeOPINION: Labour's capital gains tax sets a small target for its critics. 28 Oct 03:58 AM
New ZealandPolice helicopter crew in multiple Labour Weekend water rescuesA missing diver was found in Manukau Harbour after over an hour of searching.28 Oct 03:41 AM
New ZealandOne seriously injured after Waikato highway crash, road closedEmergency services were called just after 2.30pm.28 Oct 03:31 AM
ChristchurchFoodstuffs to trial facial recognition in three Christchurch supermarketsThe three-store pilot begins in Christchurch from tomorrow.28 Oct 03:11 AM
New ZealandPolice warn motorists: Don’t stop for hitchhiker as fugitive remains on runJeremy Robertson is still at large after the Pahīatua homicide.28 Oct 03:00 AM
New ZealandYoung mum diagnosed with incurable cancer just months after mum's own bad newsHer diagnosis came only months after her mother was found to have breast cancer.28 Oct 02:39 AM
New ZealandLabour slammed over plan to use capital gains tax for free GP visitsNational, Act and New Zealand First say Labour’s tax proposal risks choking economic growth, while Labour argues the revenue would provide relief for struggling families.Watch28 Oct 02:32 AM
New ZealandMetService weather: October 28, 2025MetService weather: October 28, 2025Watch28 Oct 02:25 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionDon Kennedy: My photo shows just how close to disaster Liam Lawson and F1 cameOPINION: 'The cheering of the crowd turned to sounds of horror behind me.'28 Oct 02:24 AM
New ZealandAfternoon quiz: What is a group of sea otters in water called?Test your brains with the Herald's afternoon quiz.28 Oct 02:00 AM
