PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: Government must do better with school lunchesOPINION: If we're going to spend millions on them, then we need to do them properly.30 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandMorning quiz: In darts, what's the most points you can score with a single throw?Test your brains with the Herald's morning quiz.30 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandMoving Day: Farmers reminded to update NAIT recordsFarmers must update NAIT records after moving herds on June 1. 30 May 04:59 PM
New Zealand'Load of crap': Chris Bishop's rant during Stan Walker performanceThe Cabinet minister was seen with a bottle and was soon confronted by Don McGlashan.30 May 09:57 AM
New Zealand'Virtually nothing': Father criticises NZ govt support after son's deathPhil Bagshaw criticised NZ for lack of support after his son's death in Ukraine.30 May 08:58 AM
New ZealandDrunk driver allegedly five times over limit arrested in OamaruA driver was reported for dangerous driving on State Highway 1 in Oamaru.30 May 08:01 AM
New ZealandEarly prison release for man with 168 convictions and 'high risk' of violenceThe recidivist offender will have to wear an ankle bracelet when he gets out.30 May 08:00 AM
PoliticsWorst results for Budget in nearly 30 years, says pollsterNicola Willis says the Budget will help economic recovery.30 May 07:23 AM
CrimeDrunk meth-driver was in 'rage' over relationship when she fatally hit young cyclistShe has now admitted to Emma-Jane Sylvia Kupa’s manslaughter. 30 May 07:00 AM
New Zealand'Block the pigs': Police brace for boy racer 'invasion' a year on from Levin violenceThe Police Minister, despite an event organiser's abuse, says his cops are ready to act. 30 May 06:17 AM
New ZealandBoarding school student disciplined for video of attempted assault on Uber driverThe incident involved four teens and was caught on video, now circulating online.30 May 06:07 AM
New Zealand'I'm not going to die': Praise for 'heroes' after car flips into canal'I’m not going to die tonight, not here, not in this car, not this way.'30 May 06:00 AM
New ZealandPolice launch review after controversial retail crime directiveThe directive set thresholds for theft: $200 general, $150 petrol, $500 shoplifting.30 May 05:36 AM
Politics‘Will not accept repeat of last winter’: Major move unveiled to boost country’s energy The changes to hydro generation are expected to power around 6000 more homes.30 May 05:21 AM
New ZealandCustoms seize $25.8m in drugs at Auckland AirportCustoms seized 67.8kg of meth and 1.1kg of cocaine found in duffel bags last night.30 May 05:15 AM
New ZealandFarmers say 'don't toot your horns' this Moving DayPatience is key during New Zealand's bustling Moving Day.30 May 05:05 AM
PoliticsAct MP: Why I held up ‘my’ nude photo in Parliament Laura McClure held up an AI deep fake of herself in Parliament.30 May 04:59 AM
PremiumPremiumPolitics‘Major concern’: CommComm head looking at changes after business fear about power companies Small has called reports of business concerns a "big red flag".30 May 04:45 AM
New ZealandMotorways clogged as holidaymakers flee city for long weekendA crash on the Southern Motorway is causing delays for southbound traffic. 30 May 04:37 AM
New ZealandFailed outfall pipe led to treated effluent gouging Raglan Harbour dunesWaikato District Council doesn't know when the pipe failed.30 May 04:21 AM
New Zealand'She bolted': Father's plea after suspicious man approaches 11yo near schoolsPolice are investigating two incidents near West Auckland schools.30 May 04:00 AM
New ZealandTwo new Hawks on the team for big weekend in the southThe Hawks have shed one and picked up two for the run to the playoffs.30 May 03:53 AM
New ZealandFatal crash involving truck claims life in Christchurch ahead of long weekend A crash in Templeton involved a truck and two cars at Newtons Rd.30 May 03:51 AM
New ZealandDunedin school recovers $365K in misappropriated fundsThe school pursued the matter through a civil employment route, and won't seek charges.30 May 03:16 AM
New ZealandAuckland Museum to lose more than $450k in revenue from asbestos closureThe museum estimated it was losing an average of $19,000 a day.30 May 03:13 AM
New ZealandAfternoon quiz: Where is Hayden Planetarium, the most visited planetarium in the world?Test your knowledge with the Herald's afternoon quiz.30 May 03:00 AM
Crime'Gratuitous, mindless violence': Homeless man jailed for fatal bus stop attack on 60yoA rough sleeper killed a man after waking up agitated at a South Auckland bus stop.30 May 02:25 AM
New ZealandSea Shepherd ship docks in Auckland, offering free public toursThis weekend visitors can tour a ship used to shadow Southern Ocean fishing trawlers.30 May 02:18 AM
New ZealandWatch: Customers line outside Smith & Caughey’s for the last timeThe store’s 'End of an Era Sale' began on Wednesday, attracting lines around the block.30 May 02:09 AM
EnvironmentMetService Midday Weather: May 30 2025MetService Midday Weather: May 30 2025. Video / MetServiceWatch30 May 01:45 AM
New ZealandWatch: Small plane makes 'hard landing' at Tauranga AirportOne person suffered minor injuries as the plane's front landing gear collapsed. 30 May 01:44 AM
League'Culture of belief': How underdogs became national championsYoung league players set for massive Rotorua event this weekend.30 May 01:36 AM
New ZealandRabobank Beef Quarterly preview on The CountryStu Loe and Stu Duncan, Dr John Roche, Jen Corkran, Chris Brandolino, and Rowena Duncum.30 May 01:30 AM
New ZealandAircraft makes hard landing at Tauranga AirportEmergency services have responded after an aircraft made a hard landing at Tauranga Airport.Watch30 May 01:24 AM
