New ZealandKea Kids News: Trainers get a preview of the new Pokémon Mega-Evolution expansionReporter Stuart is at Hobby Lords in Dunedin, where a special Pokémon TCG Mega Evolution Prerelease has Pokemon trainers battling it out with never-before-seen cards.Watch29 Sep 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsWhat makes a good minister? Exiting MBIE head Carolyn Tremain is an expertCarolyn Tremain is leaving MBIE after eight years of "calm" leadership.29 Sep 04:00 PM
New ZealandMorning quiz: Which French design house manufactures Poison, a line of women's fragrances?Test your brains with the Herald's morning quiz.29 Sep 04:00 PM
Politics|UpdatedLuxon’s personal letter to Hipkins appealing for ‘bipartisanship’ on key issue dismissed as ‘political stunt’The correspondence comes at a critical time for energy developments.29 Sep 04:00 PM
New ZealandOne dead after house fire in HastingsPolice said the formal identification process is ongoing.29 Sep 07:59 AM
New ZealandMetService Weather: September 30MetService Weather: September 30. Video / MetServiceWatch29 Sep 07:01 AM
New ZealandWhangaparāoa gastropub loses licence after noise battle with neighboursThe venue has received multiple abatement notices and environmental fines.29 Sep 06:19 AM
Crime'Very traumatised': Victims shaken after armed home invasion in WadestownPolice fired a shot at a man during the lunchtime incident in Wellington.29 Sep 06:13 AM
CrimeFormer Act Party president Tim Jago loses appeal over sex abuse convictionsTim Jago was convicted of abusing two boys in the 1990s.29 Sep 06:03 AM
PremiumPremiumMood of the BoardroomUncertainty still weighs on business, but investment lifts in 2025 surveyMore than half of businesses say weak demand is among their biggest concerns.29 Sep 06:00 AM
New Zealand'Honest, decent' 20-year-old who drove drunk and killed woman to stay in prisonTupaea Mika had a previous conviction for drink-driving while still a teenager. 29 Sep 06:00 AM
New ZealandEscaped bull rams Napier home with mum and kids inside, inspires children’s bookA freaky ordeal involving a bull smashing into a Puketapu home has inspired a kids' book.29 Sep 05:00 AM
New ZealandNorthlanders rush to get measles shots after Bay of Islands case confirmedOnly about 60% of Northlanders are vaccinated, well below the 95% target.29 Sep 05:00 AM
PoliticsLabour commits to ‘very quickly’ recognising Palestine state if party wins election Foreign Minister Winston Peters announced New Zealand wouldn't recognise Palestine now.29 Sep 04:37 AM
CrimePuppies rescued after man allegedly seen punching them near train stationThe 44-year-old man was arrested in Parnell and faces animal welfare charges.29 Sep 04:29 AM
New ZealandNew measles case linked to overseas travel detected in QueenstownIt is the second case in less than a week linked to overseas travel.29 Sep 04:27 AM
New ZealandElderly woman burned after rest home left bed against unguarded heaterThe 85-year-old woman’s burns went unassessed by a GP or nurse for 20 days.29 Sep 04:19 AM
WorldMāori man denied entry to Gold Coast venue over tā mokoCaleb Pokai, 24, said security guards would not let him in after seeing the tattoo.29 Sep 04:09 AM
New ZealandEarthquake-prone building system changes revealedPrime Minister Christopher Luxon and Building & Construction Minister Chris Penk unveil significant changes to New Zealand’s earthquake-prone building system. Video / Mark MitchellWatch29 Sep 03:27 AM
New ZealandRepairs yet to start on NZ's most-hit rail bridgeKiwiRail says the Tinwald viaduct, near Ashburton, gets struck at least 13 times a year.29 Sep 03:26 AM
New ZealandMichelin chef Toby Stuart launches luxury 'slow stay' Domu Retreat in the Tasman regionRates start from $2000 per night for two guests. Video / Domu RetreatWatch29 Sep 03:22 AM
WellingtonHow a beneficiary swindled $62k using IRD's ‘high-trust’ business loan schemeThe Wellingtonian managed to get $62,600 in loans from Inland Revenue.29 Sep 03:20 AM
New ZealandOn The Up: Return of the white herons as rare bird on NZ $2 coin thrives at predator-free site Only 150-200 kōtuku remain in New Zealand, with one nesting site in Whataroa.29 Sep 03:17 AM
New ZealandHouse fire in Hastings; police and firefighters in attendanceEmergency services are at the scene.29 Sep 03:15 AM
New ZealandEarthquake-prone building system changes revealedPrime Minister Christopher Luxon unveils significant changes to New Zealand’s earthquake-prone building system. Video / Mar MitchellWatch29 Sep 02:55 AM
New ZealandSH5 partially reopens after stock truck rollover leaves one seriously hurtThe southbound lane, heading towards Napier, has now reopened.29 Sep 02:04 AM
New ZealandAfternoon quiz: Which animal group includes starfish, sea urchins and sand dollars?Test your brains with the Herald's afternoon quiz.29 Sep 02:00 AM
New Zealand'Got smoked by the shark': Young fisherman loses huge snapper while surfcastingThe culprit shark was likely up to 3m long, possibly a white pointer.29 Sep 02:00 AM
New Zealand'This will make a real difference': Pay rise for 800 Auckland library workersLaws were passed earlier this year that meant dozens of pay equity claims were cancelled.29 Sep 01:40 AM
New ZealandThe Country: Palestine and Paris with David SeymourPhil Duncan, David Seymour, Shane McManaway, Blair McLean and Jim Hopkins. 29 Sep 01:36 AM
New ZealandWhanganui police search uncovers nine firearmsFour people have been arrested.29 Sep 01:22 AM
New ZealandWoman charged with Bay of Plenty car killing faces mental health testsEmergency crews found two victims injured inside the crashed vehicle.29 Sep 01:05 AM
PoliticsIs your property impacted? Earthquake-prone building system changes revealedThe decision follows a review of the ratings system.29 Sep 12:58 AM
New ZealandNZ on 'wrong side of history' over Palestine, says Helen ClarkHelen Clark says NZ has aligned with the US in not recognising Palestine.29 Sep 12:33 AM
