New Zealand'Your hearts need to be in it': Councillors share candid advice for candidatesJust five days remain to put your hand up for the council elections. 28 Jul 12:30 AM
Auckland'Quite terrifying:' The young baker behind Auckland pie shop's sellout success Baker Lewis Mazza-Carson sold 50 pies on his first day. Now he's aiming for 1000. 28 Jul 12:21 AM
New ZealandStudent charged after high school assault leaves one injuredThe alleged assault occurred during school hours last Wednesday.28 Jul 12:10 AM
New ZealandSolar panels and livestock: A new approach to farming in WaiukuThe farm's solar panels can power between 600-700 homes near Waiuku.28 Jul 12:01 AM
WellingtonBullying, defamation, threats: Wellington City councillors worst in NZ for staff complaintsCouncillors have been accused of being inappropriate and intimidating to staff.27 Jul 11:22 PM
New ZealandPolice seek wanted man in WaikatoHe has a warrant related to an ongoing investigation.27 Jul 11:19 PM
CrimeWoman seriously injured after stabbing in South Auckland, man arrested at sceneThe woman was taken to Middlemore Hospital for treatment.27 Jul 11:15 PM
New ZealandSchool fundraiser aiming to be the biggest and the bestThe Puketapu Night Run returns on August 1, with record entries this year.27 Jul 11:07 PM
New Zealand'It was a scary way to live': Housing battle ends for terminally ill manLogan faced ICU admissions and five helicopter transfers due to poor living conditions.27 Jul 11:00 PM
Crime‘A continual escalation’: Jared Savage on how organised crime is evolving in NZ'New Zealand's appetite for drugs, in particular, seems insatiable.'27 Jul 10:49 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandGisborne hospitality positive about Uber launch, taxi drivers unsure population can sustain serviceUber is seeking local drivers for its upcoming launch in Gisborne.27 Jul 10:32 PM
New ZealandPM defends voting law change despite disenfranchisement concernsThe Government has scrapped same-day enrolment for elections.27 Jul 10:23 PM
PoliticsLuxon hints at new rules for foreign home buyers Winston Peters wants to revisit the scheme for immigrants purchasing homes.27 Jul 09:33 PM
New ZealandFarmers' economic optimism at record high'When New Zealand farmers are doing well, New Zealand is doing well.'27 Jul 09:01 PM
New ZealandPolice name 10-year-old as Taupō fatal crash victimPolice are still investigating the crash on SH1 at Motutere on July 4.27 Jul 08:37 PM
New Zealand Police release picture of 75-year-old tramper riding bike on last day seenPolice are appealing for info after Roy Arbon went missing near Greymouth five days ago.27 Jul 07:55 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandCouncil's $40k cocktail party guest list released after officials interveneThe Ombudsman said there was public interest in the 'non-essential celebration'.27 Jul 07:43 PM
New ZealandCrackdown in CBD after police arrests for disorder and sex actsNew Community Beat Team has hit the ground running.27 Jul 07:42 PM
New ZealandNZTA trial uses billboard cameras to detect WoF fraudCameras in billboards at intersections capture number plates for NZTA's trial.27 Jul 07:42 PM
New ZealandFantasy books, job applications and NZ prisons | NZ Herald News Update: July 28, 2025Surge for fantasy books, applications per job ad fall 2% and segregation rising in NZ prisons.Watch27 Jul 07:04 PM
New ZealandPharmacy error alleged in infant's death prompts urgent reviewThe Pharmacy Council acknowledged the error, calling it an 'awful tragedy'.27 Jul 06:56 PM
PoliticsWatch Live: Christopher Luxon live with Mike HoskingPrime Minister Christopher Luxon live on the Mike Hosking Breakfast. Video / Newstalk ZBWatch27 Jul 06:53 PM
New Zealand'Alarming': Christchurch hospital departments working below full staffing levelsSouth Island Newstalk ZB News Director Claire Sherwood on hospital staffing shortages and a suspicious Canterbury fire.Watch27 Jul 06:37 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionSam Egger: Youth vaping is a problem, let's look at the evidenceOPINION: Vaping rates rose from 9.7% in 2023 to 11.1% in 2024.27 Jul 06:00 PM
New ZealandMorning quiz: What type of galaxy is the Milky Way?Test your brains with the Herald's morning quiz.27 Jul 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumLetters to the EditorLetters: Warriors defensive woes, passport name-changing, voting reformsOPINION: How are the changes to voting going to make it harder to cast a vote?27 Jul 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Terrifying explosion': Surge in prison segregation as violence risesOver 12,000 segregation requests were approved in 2023/24, up 66% from 2018/19.27 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 Zealand'A bit creepy': McDonald's defends installation of bathroom camerasThe cameras were installed to prevent vandalism in the bathrooms of the restaurant. 27 Jul 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: Rebuilding trust key to tackling vaccine hesitancyOPINION: Nationally, 77% of children were vaccinated by 24 months old last year.27 Jul 05:00 PM
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 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
