Transmission Gully link road closed for 'critical' work
A link road on Wellington's Transmission Gully is about to be ripped up.
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Young offenders protest on the roof of Wiri facility
Police, along with youth justice facility staff, remain in negotiations with several youths after they gained access to the roof of its Wiri facility last night.
Wellington Police: One year anniversary of the death of infant Baby Ru
Today marks the one year anniversary of the death of an infant in Lower Hutt who has come to be known as Baby Ru. Video / Wellington Police
Burnt out lodge demolished, replaced with state houses
Fire caused extensive damage to Berkenhoff lodge in November 2022.
Youth facility kids act up again, Yanfei Bao murder trial begins | NZ Herald Update 22 October 2024
The murder trial for Yanfei Bao begins as children in youth facilities continue to rebel against those trying to help them. The NZDF continues to keep a close eye on their ship.
Labour calls for probe into tobacco tax cut amid industry influence claims
Labour demands an inquiry into tax cuts for HTPs.
Te Arikinui Kuini Ngā wai hono i te pō expected at Tuahiwi Marae
The new Māori Queen will make her first official public appearance today.
Plans for 1000-plus homes on reclaimed Napier farmland cause concern
The proposal includes over 1000 new homes on reclaimed farmland near Hawke's Bay Airport.
One year on: No charges in Baby Ru's brutal death
Police still investigating child's death, with three persons of interest remaining.
Brian Rankin: Lessons Māori and Pākeha can take from the America’s Cup experience in Barcelona
OPINION: Team NZ had an inspirational leader and all the right people.
Big Macs, cigarettes, a getaway car: 13 youths make demands atop of justice facility
More than a dozen youths climbed atop a youth justice facility in South Auckland last night and were demanding fast food, cigarettes and a getaway car.
'100% preventable': Man dies after hospital fall, more than 24-hour wait in ED
Kerry Mason's father Brian Brosnahan died after a 'huge fall' on a hospital ward.
Ava's chance to shine: Meet the 10-year-old Dannevirke girl playing Annie
Ava Te Huki is starring as Annie, despite never singing or acting in front of others.
Claire Trevett: Andrew Bayly sent to Last Chance Land in latest saga of MPs behaving boorishly
OPINION: There are rude people everywhere - but politicians always get dobbed in.
Political Roundup: Auditor-General damns Govt’s charity funding processes
OPINION: Should Government ministers be able to dole out money to anyone they want?
Letters: Winning weekend – Kiwi sports fans treated to 30 perfect hours
OPINION: 'They came, they wavered, they fought back, they won.'
Morning quiz: How many stars are on the Samoa flag?
Test your knowledge with the Herald's morning quiz.
R&V tragedy: Uni student's 2020 death 'tragic illustration’ of drug use dangers
Fletcher Wong was anxious and paranoid but his self-inflicted death wasn't intentional.
Four government departments spend more on consultants in a financial year after order to cut back
The Government has directed agencies to reduce reliance on contractors and consultants.
News in brief from the Far North: North chess champs, missing child found and Boogie Circus coming
News snippets from the Far North.
Government toughens Three Strikes 2.0, likely to include thousands more offenders
The new regime will now be retrospective, with a lower threshold for a first strike
Simon Wilson: What's the difference between Wayne Brown and Tory Whanau?
OPINION: The Auckland and Wellington mayors have more in common than you might think.
“100% preventable”: Daughter says father died after “huge fall” on hospital ward
Kerry Mason believes an overwhelmed health system contributed to her dad Brian Brosnahan’s death at Rotorua Hospital. Video / Mike Scott / Michael Morrah
'Nicest guy you’ll ever meet': Tributes flow for champion Kiwi jockey dead at 35
'His life deserves to be celebrated because he was one of the good guys.'
Minister mulls dissolving Ihumātao committee after four years, $500k spent and no solution
The group tasked with deciding the future of Ihumātao has been told it could be dissolved.
Campgrounds getting ready for busy summer, some nearly booked out
DoC campgrounds in Northland are open for bookings, but some have no space left.
Chasing Ghosts: David Fisher speaks with 'The Puppeteer'
In the last episode of the NZ Herald true crime podcast, David Fisher sits down with catfisher Natalia Burgess for the first time in 13 years. Video / NZ Herald
South Island braces for downpours, half a metre of rain could fall at altitude
A heavy rain watch has already been issued for Fiordland.
Kea Kids News: Boats on wheels? This sailing sport will blow you away
Reporter Amie is in Hawke’s Bay where a family of sailors is taking their talents to the sand. Is blokarting the next America’s Cup? Video / Kea Kids News
'I don’t have any empathy': Notorious catfisher addresses impact on her victims
Natalia Burgess was originally exposed for her crimes in 2011.
Theo Spierings, former Fonterra CEO, dies after a brief illness
A statement confirmed his death in the Netherlands.
Driver not at fault for crash caused by seizure – so who pays for man's damaged car?
The driver had insurance but they wouldn't pay up. Now it's gone to the Disputes Tribunal.
King’s College staffer resigns over allegations of inappropriate online activity, police notified
The school alerted parents tonight that the matter has been reported to police.