AucklandFinal verdicts loom in chilling child murder trialThe Crown and defence have closed their cases at the High Court.22 Sep 03:18 AM
New ZealandAfternoon quiz: Which phylum do jellyfish belong to?Test your brains with the Herald's afternoon quiz.22 Sep 03:00 AM
PoliticsEducation Minister Erica Stanford announces $58m top-up for urgent school repairsThe wider $413m package combines new, existing and brought-forward funding.22 Sep 02:52 AM
New ZealandDawn arson attack leaves popular NZ business facing weeks of closureThe Newmarket store may be closed for a month while repairs are carried out.22 Sep 02:52 AM
New ZealandHayley Gourley talks OCR on The CountryHayley Gourley, Todd Clark, Pita Alexander, Andrew Hoggard, Grant McCallum, Phil Duncan.22 Sep 02:36 AM
New ZealandWaikato and Waipā mayoral candidates share their views on key issuesThe local election is approaching fast - voting is open until October 11.22 Sep 02:25 AM
New ZealandNZ Herald Live: Christopher Luxon and Erica Stanford school infrastructure announcementPrime Minister Christopher Luxon and Minister of Education Erica Stanford make an announcement about school infrastructure. Video / NZ HeraldWatch22 Sep 02:23 AM
New ZealandWoman's epidural came out during 'distressing' birth, needed blood transfusions and surgeryThe woman suffered a postpartum haemorrhage caused by retained placental tissue.22 Sep 02:00 AM
New Zealand'The biggest street party': Nuit Blanche returns to Napier in OctoberLast year’s festival drew 15,000 people into Napier’s city centre.22 Sep 01:46 AM
New ZealandToy car collection nets family nearly $100k at auctionMore than 740 lots went under the hammer in Dunedin from a late Invercargill collector.22 Sep 01:21 AM
New Zealand‘I’m very fearful’: Surge in demand for free health clinicPregnant mother Macy Te Whaiti calls the free service a 'lifesaver'.22 Sep 01:20 AM
New Zealand'Driving is worse now': Greg Murphy blasts 'inept' politicians on road safety 'failings'The motorsport icon says it's 'embarrassingly easy' to get a driver’s licence in NZ. 22 Sep 12:28 AM
New ZealandEarly risers treated to dazzling solar eclipse over NZ skiesMetService shared satellite images showing the eclipse shadow from space.22 Sep 12:20 AM
New ZealandWatch: Trump calls Charlie Kirk a ‘martyr for American freedom’ in memorial infused with politicsThe 31-year-old right-wing commentator was shot on September 10 at a Utah university.21 Sep 11:48 PM
New ZealandFarmer turns strong wool into innovative skincare range'We're doing some really cool things with keratin extracted from New Zealand wool.'21 Sep 11:43 PM
AucklandRider arrested after motorbike reaches 'dangerous speeds' on wrong side of road in rush hour Police say the motorbike crossed the centre line into oncoming traffic several times. 21 Sep 11:35 PM
New ZealandRotorua rider claims podium in elite World Series downhill finalThe 21-year-old rider moved into the top-10 in the elite men’s standings.21 Sep 11:03 PM
New ZealandBlossom Festival draws 22,000 for Hastings paradeAbout 22,000 people filled Hastings’ streets for the 2025 Blossom Parade.21 Sep 10:53 PM
WorldDonald Trump and Erika Kirk speak at Charlie Kirk's funeral serviceDonald Trump and Erika Kirk speak at Charlie Kirk's funeral service in Arizona this morning. Video /Watch21 Sep 10:46 PM
New ZealandHeavy rain and gale warnings hit central NZ regionsWinds hit 133km/h at Wellington's Mt Kaukau during overnight gales.21 Sep 10:16 PM
PoliticsPolitics preview: Will NZ recognise Palestine as an independent state?Foreign Minister Winston Peters is on his way to New York, for what commentators say will be a defining week for the United Nations, Adam Pearse reports. Video / NZ HeraldWatch21 Sep 10:03 PM
UFCLolo Heimuli: From a church storeroom, to training world championsLolo Heimuli speaks on Herald NOW about his combat sports legacy, and new documentary. Video / NZ HeraldWatch21 Sep 09:59 PM
New Zealand$50,000, $1m, or more... How much do you need to retire? New framework reveals calculations With a first-home withdrawal, retirement income could fall to just 60%.21 Sep 09:49 PM
New ZealandHerald NOW: Rawdon Christie and Trish Sherson discuss GDP shock and moreHerald NOW: Rawdon Christie and Trish Sherson discuss the recent GDP shock and more on this mornings news panel. Video / NZ HeraldWatch21 Sep 09:49 PM
AucklandWatch: 'It's not a race' - Luxon defends pace on NZ recognising Palestinian stateBritain, Australia and Canada took the step to recognise statehood overnight.21 Sep 08:59 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandWhy Lone Star Tauranga's former franchisee went underLiquidation report reveals firm's $700k debt, as restaurant's new owners make fresh start.21 Sep 08:53 PM
New Zealand'Reckless': Police find man asleep at wheel of jackknifed van in late-night rural road crashThe man is due in court today charged with meth and driving offences. 21 Sep 08:11 PM
New ZealandEmail from acquaintance to former top cop led to gun vetting changePolice Commissioner Richard Chambers said stronger judgment should have been used.21 Sep 07:46 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'Enormous' disruption: Backlash at hospital's plan to relax family visitor hoursChanges could mean visitors roam wards 'all hours of the day and night', the union says.21 Sep 06:00 PM
New ZealandHow to safely watch the partial solar eclipse visible from NZ this morningThe further south you are, the better your view will be. 21 Sep 05:14 PM
PremiumPremiumLetters to the EditorLetters: Govt must be clear where it stands on Israel’s actions OPINION: The Govt needs to heed the public in its policy on Israel-Palestine relations.21 Sep 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionAudrey Young'We feel unwelcome': Union boss says Key met with him often but Luxon refusesThe CTU President said relationships with previous govts involved respect and listening. 21 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandA new cycleway and a kiwifruit traffic solution on Dally's agenda if electedGrant Dally wants a Te Puke to Tauranga cycleway if funding can be secured.21 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandThe Front Page: Who's keeping watch when local news disappears?As papers close, councils face less scrutiny and communities lose their voice.21 Sep 05:00 PM
