New ZealandSolo Mum used Afterpay for food to manage power bill chargesLiz, a solo mum in Māngere East, got into arrears with Contact Energy, leading to a power cut and reconnection fee. Video / Carson BluckWatch27 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandCoroner says police 'destroyed' vital evidence in speedway racing deathHe died from head trauma – the coroner can't rule on the helmet as police threw it away.27 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandWhy Hipkins believes smaller parties shouldn't 'call the shots' under MMPHe plans to announce Labour's new tax policy by the end of the year.27 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandSmoked eel from creek to table on Great Barrier IslandReporter Korah-Leigh and her mates are serving up supper! From the creek, to the smoker, to the plate, Aotea tamariki show us how smoked eel is done right. Video / Kea Kids NewsWatch27 Jul 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsTraffic management expert doubtful new road cone hotline will work'I'm very doubtful that this particular thread [the hotline] is going to bear fruit.'27 Jul 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionMark ListerOpinion: What's holding back the housing market recoveryMortgage rates have been falling for 18 months, yet prices remain stagnant.27 Jul 04:00 PM
New Zealand'Vile, degrading': Predator contends teen victim wouldn't have visited if he was unhappyShane Bell's victim told the court he wanted the 49-year-old jailed for a long time.27 Jul 08:00 AM
New ZealandPolice hunt for car involved in Whangārei bar robberyPolice are seeking a white Toyota Aqua with stolen licence plates, registration KHA69.27 Jul 07:49 AM
New ZealandAuckland woman horrified council tried to take rough sleepers' tents, sleeping bagsShe stopped council workers from removing items she had given them a few days before.27 Jul 07:44 AM
Crime'Insidious offending': Uni student behind NZ's first 'SMS blaster' attackNearby phones were 'effectively hijacked' by the device, which operated out of his car.27 Jul 04:44 AM
New ZealandHelicopter crashes in Bay of Plenty, three people injuredEmergency services are responding to a light aircraft crash near Matatā.27 Jul 04:17 AM
New ZealandMitre 10 Westgate's swift reopening date after blaze drew huge emergency responseThe store will be closed on Sunday while the cause of the fire is investigated. 27 Jul 03:52 AM
New ZealandMetService Severe Weather Warning: 27th-31st JulyMetService Severe Weather Warning: 27th-31st July. Video / MetServiceWatch27 Jul 03:15 AM
Politics'Divisive rhetoric': Opposition critical of Peters' immigration commentsWinston Peters expressed concern at the number of migrants arriving here.27 Jul 03:14 AM
New ZealandAfternoon quiz: What is the scientific name for the common dandelion?Test your brains with the Herald's afternoon quiz.27 Jul 03:00 AM
Crime'A monster': Woman discovered abusive husband had been secretly recording herShe was forced to send the man photos proving her whereabouts.27 Jul 02:00 AM
AucklandKim Dotcom shares health update after stroke amid extradition battleHis speech is still impaired and he's concerned about his memory loss.27 Jul 01:44 AM
New Zealand'Sweet dreams, my baby boy': Mother's heartbreak as son found dead at Arkles BayTyler Porter, 20, was found dead in the water at Arkles Bay yesterday morning.27 Jul 01:39 AM
Politics'Frankly outrageous': Government making thousands more building products available in New ZealandThe minister says thousands of overseas building products have been given the green light.27 Jul 01:00 AM
New ZealandSevere weather warnings issued as heavy rain, high winds loomHeavy rain and strong winds are expected from late Monday to early Wednesday.27 Jul 12:52 AM
New ZealandPM Christopher Luxon speaks to the media with Building and Construction Minister Chris PenkPrime Minister Luxon makes an announcement with Building and Construction Minister Chris Penk. Video / NZ HeraldWatch27 Jul 12:10 AM
New ZealandWhat teens think about banning social media for under-16sWould it stop the erosion of attention spans, or just shelter them from the real world?27 Jul 12:04 AM
New ZealandCalendar Girls told to take down social media posts that were too revealingSeven women are seeking a declaration over their employment status with Calendar Girls. 27 Jul 12:00 AM
New ZealandHelicopters fight 12 suspicious fires, including 50ha vegetation blazePolice say they are trying to locate the people involved.26 Jul 11:34 PM
New Zealand'A lot of deception': French bakery owners vanished, leaving debts unpaidThe couple left behind shoes, clothing and a large collection of souvenir 'bells'.26 Jul 10:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'We ensure it's not a lottery:' Former cop and MP turned PI on finding out the truth Northland PI Mike Sabin works with a team of six former-detectives to gather evidence. 26 Jul 09:00 PM
New ZealandHow a gang funeral ride brought South Auckland traffic to a standstillAbout 40 motorbikes formed the biker convoy in South Auckland.26 Jul 08:50 PM
PoliticsWaikato med school business case beats Auckland and Otago – but only justThe Government has released new information on the planned school.26 Jul 08:00 PM
New ZealandKiwi woman admits dousing ex's 40ft yacht in petrol and setting it alight after rowSandra Lee Cootes was in a rocky 18-month relationship before setting the boat on fire.26 Jul 08:00 PM
New ZealandOne person in critical condition after Onehunga motorcycle crash overnightEmergency services responded to the crash just after 1am this morning. 26 Jul 07:31 PM
PremiumPremiumPolitics‘Alarming’: Peters on 'careless' immigration, and his ‘friend’ FarageWinston Peters tells the Herald why Kiwis should vote NZ First over National and Act.26 Jul 06:29 PM
New ZealandNapier teen wins gold at Australasia's largest boxing tournamentBoxer now aims to compete in the Queen of the Ring tournament in Australia.26 Jul 06:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionShane Te PouShane Te Pou: Tāmaki Makaurau byelection a chance to test out campaign machineOPINION: The construction sector lost 15,000 jobs in the past two years.26 Jul 06:00 PM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsNZ First leader Winston Peters on the Government's new Parent Boost VisaHe stressed the need for the migrants to pay their own costs and not rely on the taxpayer. Video / Mark MitchellWatch26 Jul 05:00 PM
