PremiumPremiumOpinionJenée TibshraenyJenée Tibshraeny: Labour's economic policy really about spotlighting asset salesCan National shift the conversation from asset sales to asset recycling?20 Oct 05:04 AM
PoliticsWatch: PM says he won't meet 'mega-strike' membersPM Christopher Luxon says he won't be meeting any members of the large multi-workforce strike action planned for Thursday. Video / Mark MitchellWatch20 Oct 05:03 AM
New ZealandClose call: Snow Tane seeks recount after 21-vote Kaipara mayoral lossThe contender would be filing today at Whangārei District Court for a judicial recount.20 Oct 05:02 AM
New Zealand‘Cold-blooded and callous’: Teen killer loses final appeal over gang shootingTe Tomo's lawyer argued youth and low IQ affected how he reacted under pressure.20 Oct 05:00 AM
WellingtonGovt unveils $3.8b plan for second Mt Vic tunnel, Wellington roading upgrades Work is expected to start in 2026 after consents are fast-tracked next year.20 Oct 04:51 AM
New ZealandGisborne voter turnout hits 48% – above national averageThe region's turnout was higher than New Zealand's average of 39.4%.20 Oct 04:00 AM
New ZealandTeen 'rag-dolled' in unprovoked Britomart assault, mother saysHer mother Maia says the girl’s phone was taken, reset and used to send threats.20 Oct 04:00 AM
New ZealandTeens nabbed for allegedly storming North Shore shop, smashing cabinets, making off in stolen carThree armed and masked people went into a pawnbrokers in Birkenhead. 20 Oct 03:32 AM
New ZealandStruck-off lawyer Davina Reid makes new bid to practice law againShe was struck off in 2015 for smuggling contraband into a prison for Liam James Reid.20 Oct 03:23 AM
Politics‘I don’t need to’: PM won’t meet with striking teachers, doctors as he urges ‘pull the strike’The Government has gone on the offensive in response to the strike. 20 Oct 02:51 AM
Politics'I am still your MP': Te Pāti Māori MP breaks silence on overspend allegations The allegations were prompted by a release of documents by Kapa-Kingi's own party.20 Oct 02:44 AM
New Zealand‘I was a quiet person’: Tāme Iti on art, activism and finding his voiceTāme Iti says his voice gradually emerged after a quiet childhood in Ruatoki.20 Oct 02:29 AM
New ZealandNZ Herald Live: Post-Cabinet press conferenceNZ Herald Live: Post-Cabinet press conferenceWatch20 Oct 02:11 AM
New ZealandDIA says it can’t probe outgoing Kaipara mayor’s election complaintThe department says only police or courts can act on alleged election offences.20 Oct 02:04 AM
New ZealandAfternoon quiz: What film did Cher win a Best Actress Oscar for?Test your brains with the Herald's afternoon quiz.20 Oct 02:00 AM
AucklandPrincipal urges students to cover uniforms in public after spate of brawls and youth ‘tension’The warning follows a violent brawl in Manukau caught on video.20 Oct 02:00 AM
New ZealandNZ Herald Afternoon News Update | Inflation rises and Israel blocks aid into GazaNZ Herald Afternoon News Update | Inflation rises and Israeli kills dozens in Gaza bombings as aid trucks are blocked.Watch20 Oct 02:00 AM
New ZealandBusiness awards finalists announcedThe Hawke’s Bay Business Awards date back almost 30 years. 20 Oct 01:54 AM
New ZealandGas prices hiked by average 17% for tens of thousands of householdsThe hike sees prices hit $41.40 per gigajoule for some. Latest spot price is $13.12. 20 Oct 01:45 AM
New ZealandTerry claims third medal at para-cycling worlds in BrazilNicole Murray and tandem duo Emma Foy and Jessie Hodges also claimed medals.20 Oct 01:15 AM
New ZealandACC pays $92.7m over treatment delays and missed careACC paid $46m to 444 people after delays or failures to diagnose conditions.20 Oct 01:10 AM
New ZealandAlliance Group vote on The CountryDavid Seymour, Riley Kennedy, Pete Turner, Graeme Williams and Phil Duncan.20 Oct 01:10 AM
Wellington'Urgently seeking': Police release photo of wanted man in homicide probeJeremy Robertson is believed to have driven the victim's car to Rotorua.20 Oct 01:05 AM
New Zealand'You look old enough to have this': Girl vaccinated at school against mother's wishesThe woman wanted her daughter to get the jab from her GP in case she had a reaction.20 Oct 01:00 AM
WellingtonPolice fear for welfare of missing 14-year-old girlRoxanne was last seen in Palmerston North Central on Friday, October 17.20 Oct 12:38 AM
New Zealand'Stinking hot': Strong wind warning issued, 30C predicted in Hawke’s BayPotentially damaging northwesterly gales are set to turn the region into a spring furnace.20 Oct 12:23 AM
New ZealandFlights cancelled and power outages as 'powerful weather system' moves up NZHeavy rain warnings are in force as snow settles near Queenstown.20 Oct 12:21 AM
PoliticsLabour unveils economic policy with few costings, PM says National would be 'crucified' for thatLeader Chris Hipkins has been under pressure to start releasing policy.20 Oct 12:19 AM
New ZealandKiwifruit orchard bought to fund Mormon ChurchProfits from the 45ha Bay of Plenty orchard will support global church work.20 Oct 12:02 AM
New ZealandAuckland rail system to shut down over Labour weekendMajor work will be done ahead of the City Rail Link opening in 2026.19 Oct 11:56 PM
New ZealandMetService Severe Weather Warning: October 20th-24thMetService Severe Weather Warning: October 20th-24th 2025. Video / MetServiceWatch19 Oct 11:46 PM
New ZealandEmergency Services respond to Incident in Auckland's CBDAn incident requiring both Fire and Police emergency response teams took place in Auckland's CBD. Video / NZ HeraldWatch19 Oct 11:30 PM
New ZealandNZ Herald Live: Chris Hipkins speaks to mediaLabour Leader Chris Hipkins and Finance and Economy spokesperson Barbara Edmonds will visit Auckland start-up space GridAKL before making an economic announcement.Watch19 Oct 11:25 PM
BusinessHow rich are Kiwis per capita? How NZ's wealth compares with the worldThe majority of New Zealanders' wealth comes from real estate.19 Oct 10:48 PM
