Editorial: Govt's education roadmap will hopefully avoid potholes
EDITORIAL: Ministers brandishing the stick to lift the appalling statistics.
AdvertisementAdvertise with NZME.
Latest fromNew Zealand
Poll: Do Kiwis believe Kim Dotcom should be extradited to the US?
The Justice Minister had previously given 'every' officer the power to arrest Kim Dotcom.
Eight new Kerikeri social houses open to help meet demand
New Kerikeri Kāinga Ora homes to ease housing crisis
Letters: Who made David Seymour boss of education?
OPINION: 'What is the Minister of Education doing – in fact, who is the minister?'
Simon Wilson: Time's running out for Labour leader Chris Hipkins
OPINION: It's time for Labour leader Chris Hipkins to stand up - or stand aside.
Opinion: Govt recalls virtue of policies people like, can't cut its way to popularity
The latest quarterly plan isn't as interesting as how the Government is trying to sell it.
Watch: Car violently crashes into Auckland church fence, injuring four
Three people fled the scene and were quickly found by a police dog unit.
'Link to the world' Iwi leaders want airport's future finalised and land returned
An MP says a solution can be found ‘that makes everybody happy'.
Clear link between ADHD and harmful drug use, new NZ report confirms
Failures in diagnosing and treating ADHD may be leading to significant drug harm in NZ.
Two years, little action: Slow progress on child safety reforms years after Malachi Subecz's murder
Two months since a scathing report, there is no update on how to better care for NZ kids.
Morning quiz: What is the name of the fictional town in Coronation Street?
Test your knowledge with the Herald's morning quiz.
Some Kiwis still "sleepwalking through life" oblivious to pest problem, says conservationist
A Northland man is urging gardeners to use dead possums for fertiliser.
Downpours to hit tomorrow as heavy rain expected throughout October
A weather system is set to douse New Zealand tomorrow, with more expected in October.
Wairoa Trust hands back last of damaged homes
Tātau Tātau o Te Wairoa hands back last of 24 homes repaired after Gabrielle.
Watch: Massive plumes of smoke fill sky as fire crews battle large Nelson fire
Crews arrived at the blaze in the Nelson suburb of Richmond around 6pm.
'Two sisters, two hoarders, two houses': Neighbouring homes go up in flames years apart
Firefighters battled a “totally involved” house fire in Castor Bay for hours overnight.
'Very sorry:' Father's tearful apology for son's terrifying assault on teen girl
Jarimar Schuster sent to prison for five years for Wellington sexual assault.
Almost three-quarters of hate crime offences in NZ motivated by race
More than 19,500 hate-motivated offences were reported to police since 2020.
UN sends please-explain to NZ Govt over alleged Māori human rights breaches
The letter asks about alleged breach of human rights of Māori.
Detective's 'worst-case scenario': Serial rapist allegedly assaulted teen while under police investigation
Inside the police case that brought down a 'vile' serial rapist.
No CEO, no worries? Hawke's Bay Airport yearly results revealed
The North Island's third-busiest airport had plenty of change in its 60th year.
Calls for bird-terrorising cats to be contained to owner’s property
Cats are creating havoc amongst bird populations, Forest and Bird says.
What owners plan to do with prime Lakefront site
Work started on the empty section last week.
Gisborne surfer wins top title at national champs
Jaxon Pardoe reached the Y7 and 8 boys’ final with a dominant display in his semifinal.
Insurers want RMA replacement to prevent people building in ‘dumb places’
Insurers want people to stop building in uninsurable areas.
Key documents about Dunedin Hospital build yet to be released
Locals have questioned the Government's assertion the cost could blow out to $3 billion.
PM announces Govt’s new 43-item action plan
Today marks the last day of the Government’s third quarterly action plan.
Man accused of murder in court after Ripiro Beach body in burning car
Anaru Morunga, 34, faces a total of nine charges, including murdering Jasmaine Reihana.
Fundraiser blends art auction and expert insights at Brains on the Beach
Discover art and science at Eastwoodhill fundraiser with Dr Lucinda Thatcher interview
Rare mudfish found on farm near Timaru
The DoC team netted 72 mudfish ranging from 77-149mm in length.
Neighbouring motels hit market with catch for developers
Two motels are up for sale near Havelock North centre - with an asterisk for developers.
Kaupoi made a real fight out of it
Ngāti Porou East Coast gave South Canterbury the fright of their lives.
Inmate who died in Mt Eden prison cell named, as 23-year-old charged with murder
A post-mortem examination and formal identification were carried out over the weekend.