New ZealandMum speaks on finding son dead at Middlemore's mental health unit - what she says staff got wrongJordan Keil was found dead 16 hours after escaping a secure unit.11 Aug 10:00 PM
New ZealandPedestrian critically injured in Auckland crashLincoln Rd was closed following the crash. Police now seeking information.11 Aug 09:25 PM
New ZealandConcrete water tank falls off truck near Hastings roundaboutThe tank broke into several pieces and a fence was damaged.11 Aug 09:03 PM
New ZealandPhotos released of ‘horrifying’ sea lion killings, as DOC seeks ‘callous’ killersShootings bring total to five sea lions deliberately killed this year.11 Aug 08:42 PM
AucklandElderly woman who died after being hit by bus named The woman in her 80s died after being taken to hospital with critical injuries. 11 Aug 08:21 PM
New ZealandChris Hipkins on poll results and NZ gas supply concernsLabour leader Chris Hipkins discusses the latest poll results and addresses concerns over New Zealand’s gas supplies. Video / Herald NOWWatch11 Aug 08:14 PM
New ZealandFamily seeks driver after Auckland mum killed in crash with loose boatHer 3-year-old son in the back seat told emergency services his mum was dead.11 Aug 07:28 PM
WellingtonWhy Wellington teen with no convictions imported up to $6m worth of drugsThe judge noted Rowan Hewitson was not like most offenders who appeared before her.11 Aug 07:00 PM
New ZealandIt might feel showery but winter has been a dry one in Hawke's Bay so far Some groundwater monitoring sites on the plains have recorded the 'lowest-ever' levels.11 Aug 06:21 PM
New Zealand'Wasted resources': Almost half of bowel screening kits not used in BoP'So many people under the age of 60 ... are screaming out to have those kits.'11 Aug 06:02 PM
New ZealandRural Hawke's Bay sports club planning to build new clubrooms Pōrangahau Sports Club's current base is 400m from its White Domain home ground.11 Aug 06:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandSearch our map: Huge swathes of NZ land bought by overseas forestry investorsIf the land was side-by-side it would be larger than Auckland, Christchurch, Wellington.11 Aug 05:00 PM
New Zealand‘Legitimate concern’: Should we regulate YouTube’s algorithm?Dr Peter Thompson is with us to discuss what we should do – and whether we're already fighting a losing battle against harmful online content.Watch11 Aug 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsPolice Minister Mark Mitchell on how his police days are catching up with his healthPolice Minister Mark Mitchell said it felt as though an elephant was sitting on his chest. Video / Mark MitchellWatch11 Aug 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandSchool shake-up: Why education overhaul could send more students to Cambridge examsOne-third of Year 11 students didn't take NCEA 1 in 2024, as Cambridge exams demand grew.11 Aug 05:00 PM
CrimeRetired teacher caught taking 400 images of houseguest in bathroom, showerVictim: 'He never once brought up that he'd been sentenced for sexual misconduct.'11 Aug 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionOpinion: Target the property cowboys not the systemPre-purchase inspections are unregulated, leading to buyer beware situations.11 Aug 05:00 PM
New Zealand'We are trapped': Rural family face 73% rates rise and can't sell landTrevor Knox and his family have been hit with a 73% increase in rates, now over $10,000. They cannot sell their land for housing due to a lack of wastewater connection until 2031.Watch11 Aug 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionAudrey YoungArson, stabbing and shrapnel: Police Minister Mark Mitchell’s health battleAn arsonist, Samurai sword and the Mongrel Mob left their marks on the Police Minister.11 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandFoodstuffs North Island, with Auckland Airport, to develop chilled and frozen distribution centre.Foodstuffs' chief executive Chris Quin explains the reasoning for vastly expanding capacity via the new $70m development at the Māngere site. Video / Dean PurcellWatch11 Aug 05:00 PM
KahuAuckland politician says she was abused putting up her signage - police calledThe mayoral candidate has since decided not advertise her candidacy on her vehicle.11 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandMorning quiz: What instrument did Miles Davis famously play?Test your brains with the Herald's morning quiz.11 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandKea Kids News: Is ChatGPT the new imaginary friend?A new study has found that 23% of kids are using AI as friends, but how do they stack up to the real thing?! Reporter Inaya finds out what NZ tamariki think of ChatGPT besties.Watch11 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandCan YouTube's algorithm be tamed? What NZ should do to protect kidsStrong content labelling and age verification could protect young Kiwis online.11 Aug 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumLetters to the EditorLetters: A two-year term would make politicians get a move onOPINION: A longer term would allow them to perfect the art of dithering.11 Aug 05:00 PM
New Zealand'We are trapped': Family face 72% rates rise but can't sell property to developers Trevor Knox’s rates bill has risen to $10,730 on his 1ha property.11 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandCold snap hitting: Mercury set to drop for much of New ZealandMorning temperatures will linger in the single digits for much of the country.11 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandWoman says she was left with collapsing nostril after being 'upsold' unnecessary surgeryThe doctor was told to apologise and audit complaint procedures. 11 Aug 08:00 AM
PremiumPremiumPolitics‘Deeply regret’: Winston Peters writes to United Nations after David Seymour letter Foreign Minister acknowledges breakdown in diplomatic protocol.11 Aug 07:29 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionThomas CoughlanThomas Coughlan: Government kicks can down the road on Palestinian statehoodOpinion: Govt opts not to recognise a Palestinian state now, but may do so next month. 11 Aug 07:14 AM
New ZealandFemale Auckland education worker charged with grooming, sexually abusing boysShe appeared in the Waitākere District Court today and has interim name suppression.11 Aug 07:00 AM
New ZealandHeartbreak as woman found dead in apartment blockThe 59-year-old was found dead at an apartment block on Cracroft St last Thursday.11 Aug 07:00 AM
PoliticsNew poll: Luxon’s popularity drops to lowest in two years, Labour risesThe latest political poll numbers are in – and it's not all bad for the coalition. 11 Aug 06:18 AM
New ZealandResidents demand compensation for tyre damage on 'razor-sharp' rural roadsTyre shops confirm there has been a surge in repairs linked to recent road re-metalling.11 Aug 05:24 AM
