Porirua police ask locals to check yards for missing 77-year-old man
Graham Russell Smith has been missing since early Sunday evening.
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Survivors of abuse in care carry thousands of ribbons to Parliament
They are a powerful representation of those who can't be there for tomorrow's national apology from the Government. Video / TVNZ
Thousands expected to take part in hīkoi sparked by Treaty Principles Bill
Groups left Cape Reinga and Bluff this morning, aiming to meet on the steps of Parliament in nine days' time. Video / TVNZ
'He was made to feel like a nobody': Troubled life of 12-year-old who took his own life
Boy's death is one of six suspected youth suicides the coroner is examining in Whangārei.
PM open to meeting hīkoi protesters as parties call for conscience vote on Treaty bill
The demonstrators will reach Auckland on Tuesday.
Two seriously injured, road blocked in two-vehicle crash in Manawatū
The road is blocked and will remain shut for some time, police say.
Police investigating after Beach Haven kitten's tail 'ripped off', threatening note left
'If they can hurt a cat like that ... they could hurt anyone.'
'Very capable of harming people': Firearms boss not made aware of colleague's alarming concerns
Joel Buckley was later killed by AOS after firing at officers when they visited his home.
'For everyone': Hīkoi organisers promote unity on first day of action
Hīkoi is about standing up for Te Tiriti, which will help everyone thrive, organisers say.
Rockfall closes SH6 between Marlborough and Nelson
Residents will be unable to access their properties until the road opens.
Government’s response to the Inquiry into abuse in state care
Christopher Luxon and Erica Stanford detail the Government’s response to the Royal Commission of Inquiry into abuse in state care. Video / NZ Herald
Simeon Brown names Wellington’s Crown observer
The Government has raised concerns that Wellington City Council looks like 'a shambles'.
Collaboration not competition: Concern raised at after-hours healthcare tender process
Some local clinics are critical of Te Whatu Ora's tender process for a gap in services.
'Jewel in the Crown' Sarjeant Gallery reopening historic occasion for Whanganui
'Today we also open the doors wide to the world.'
Man on trial for murdering Yanfei Bao warned over questioning of witnesses
Tingjun Cao is representing himself in the trial.
Watch: 'Dehumanising': Govt to outlaw strip-searching of children in response to abuse in state care
Luxon will make public apology tomorrow in the House, which will be watched by survivors.
Person airlifted to Christchurch Hospital in serious condition after workplace incident
Emergency services rushed to the scene in Little Akaloa this afternoon.
'Hope those empty panels remain empty': Vietnam vet hopes for no more war casualties
Combined Services Day in Gisborne saw diverse attendance, honouring all service personnel.
Thousands gathered in Ōtāhuhu last night to celebrate Tonga reaching the Pacific World Cup
Thousands of people gathered in Ōtāhuhu last night to celebrate Tonga reaching the Pacific World Cup finals. Video / NZ Herald
End of an era: Tangihanga for Sir Robert 'Bom' Gillies begins in Ōhinemutu
Hundreds of Te Arawa whānau and relatives of men who fought with Sir Robert “Bom” Gillies in Italy arrived at Te Papaiouru Marae this afternoon for his tangihanga. Video / Andrew W
Niwa climate outlook: What the Bay can expect for summer
Predictions for temperatures, rainfall and soil moisture levels.
Chlöe Swarbrick calls for a conscience vote on the Treaty Principles Bill
Green Party co-leader Chlöe Swarbrick is calling for a conscience vote on the Treaty Principles Bill. Video / NZ Herald
'We don’t want our land to go': Whānau in path of planned Wairoa floodway feel 'threatened'
'I wouldn't like it if it was my land either,' Lawrence Yule says.
Beam Scooters halt Napier operations after two-year trial
A council spokeswoman confirmed Beam stopped its Napier operation in November.
Afternoon quiz: What would you find in an ostrich's stomach that helps with digestion?
Test your knowledge with the Herald's afternoon quiz.
Family tickled pink with peony business
“This is our office! I don’t think I’ll ever go back to working a nine-to-five.”
For or against waste-to-energy plant: Submissions due by December 18
Time running out to submit to EPA on Te Awamutu's waste-to-energy plant.
Murder-accused claims self-defence after plunging knife into elderly flatmate's neck
A woman formerly accused of murder has turned Crown witness.
Gisborne girls unbeaten on way to Central 12s title
Findlay Player of the Tournament and Players' Player joint winner.
Fonterra lifts forecast range for farmgate milk price
The mid-point is up 50 cents to $9.50 a kilogram of milk solids (kgMS).
Lucky fan swaps picks with Pearl Jam front man
One lucky fan was able to swap picks with Pearl Jam front man Eddie Vedder during Sunday's Auckland show. Video / Supplied
Homicide probe launched after Stokes Valley fire victim dies
Police were called to a block of flats on Hanson Grove last Tuesday.
Man died within two days of being sent home from hospital without oxygen
The much-loved husband and father was rushed back to hospital but died there.
The Country: Todd Charteris talks rural banks and climate change
Todd Charteris, Andrew Hoggard, Grant McCallum, Justin Kitto, Phil Duncan.