New ZealandMorning quiz: What is the currency of Uzbekistan?Test your brains with the Herald's morning quiz.05 Sep 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionThomas CoughlanAfter Investment Boost, Budget 2026 needs to be about polling boost – Thomas CoughlanOPINION: Treasury told ministers that years of cuts will be needed to maintain spending. 05 Sep 05:00 PM
OpinionGlenn DwightGlenn Dwight: Southland's Ranfurly Shield win more than just rugbyOPINION: Gather round for a tale of David, Goliath and a Log o' Wood.05 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandLightning strikes Wellington flats as SH2 reopens after fierce stormState Highway 2 is closed due to severe winds in Wellington tonight.05 Sep 11:23 AM
Auckland'It smells, and it doesn’t smell good': Parnell residents voice fears over density plansSeymour warned infrastructure can't handle the proposed intensification.05 Sep 08:37 AM
New ZealandWatch: Video shows David Seymour speeding, undertaking on Auckland motorwayThe speedometer showed just under 110km/h as his car accelerated ahead.05 Sep 07:39 AM
Politics‘A beacon of hope’: Māori Queen lauded for first public address since taking role'We need to walk a new path. We need a new direction.'05 Sep 07:31 AM
CrimeJulia DeLuney sentenced for murder of mother Helen GregoryJulia DeLuney was sentenced to 18 years imprisonment today as a result of murdering her own mother. Video / NZ HeraldWatch05 Sep 07:08 AM
PoliticsPolice probed 10 reported threats against embattled Green MP who resigned suddenly todayBenjamin Doyle previously said they did not want to be 'disappeared by hate'.05 Sep 07:03 AM
UFC'There's a problem': MMA coach's fight against coward punchesIn June, the Government announced it would introduce specific offences for coward punches.05 Sep 07:02 AM
New ZealandSealord proposes closure of Nelson factory, 79 jobs at riskThe decision is driven by rising costs and supermarket margin requests, Sealord CEO says.05 Sep 06:20 AM
New ZealandHome CCTV captures alleged jet ski thieves in actRotorua police caught the alleged offenders while they were still on the property.05 Sep 06:20 AM
New ZealandTwo embattled retailers announce fire sales - 'significantly reduced prices'Customers can only pay via Eftpos and bank transfers. No cash will be accepted.05 Sep 06:18 AM
New ZealandUrgent Meeting: Significant Planning Change for ParnellResidents and officials of the Parnell area in Auckland meet to discuss the development of the area going forward. Video / NZ HeraldWatch05 Sep 06:11 AM
PremiumPremiumAnalysisAdam PearseHow will NZ First members swallow the foreign buyers dead rat? ANALYSIS: Winston Peters promises the crowd attending his main address could number 1000. 05 Sep 06:08 AM
New Zealand'They are menacing': Councillor hits out over violence after window washer stabbing Councillor Daniel Newman criticised the violence and called for police action.05 Sep 06:03 AM
New Zealand'High-risk' shoplifter hides stolen loot in pram, takes 5 vacuums in two weeks In total, the young mum stole $8546 worth of items over several months.05 Sep 06:00 AM
New ZealandIkea 'creates huge opportunities' - PM Ikea products will be available nationwide through delivery and pick-up points.05 Sep 06:00 AM
New ZealandGisborne's Gazza McKenzie runs for district council seatMcKenzie, a flooring installer for 47 years, is now seeking new opportunities.05 Sep 06:00 AM
New ZealandStanford says deportation changes a response to Mama Hooch rapistsThe Jaz brothers' crimes have spurred proposed deportation changes – Immigration Minister.05 Sep 05:55 AM
CrimeDisgraced Dunedin healer sentenced to home detention for indecently assaulting patientHe spoke of “energy and chi” then accused the victim of using her body to manipulate men.05 Sep 05:20 AM
New ZealandAll Blacks vs South Africa: Eden Park showdown this SaturdayAll Black captain Scott Barrett during the captains run. The All Blacks play South Africa at Eden Park on Saturday. Video / Dean PurcellWatch05 Sep 05:06 AM
New Zealand'Absolute panic': Family's plea as schoolgirl, 14, vanishes overnight from bedHer mother Annika noticed her missing at 6.30 this morning.05 Sep 05:05 AM
New ZealandFinal Countdown: Side-by-side supermarkets will now have different names, but for how long?Napier is famous for its two Countdowns, but rebranding has started at just one of them.05 Sep 04:55 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionSimon WilsonIt drives me crazy: Five questions that Auckland’s new transport setup doesn’t answerOpinion: Local decision-making good, Government over-reach bad: the new transport plan.05 Sep 04:45 AM
PremiumPremiumEconomy'Significant value for money concerns': Treasury unleashes at RBNZ for 50% funding increase requestNew details emerge of negotiations between departments.05 Sep 04:42 AM
New ZealandTwo youths fighting for their lives after gangland violence grips Hawke's BayA gun was allegedly fired at a house and two people suffered dire injuries in an assault. 05 Sep 04:37 AM
New ZealandThe first-timer and the stalwart: Meet two people helping make Aims Games happenKahleia Josephson runs water polo and Malcolm Taylor maps the cross-country course.05 Sep 04:33 AM
CrimeJulia DeLuney jailed for 18 years for murdering her mother in Khandallah attackShe struck her mother around the head with an object several times. Her motive was money.05 Sep 04:19 AM
New ZealandThree arrested after police spike vehicle on Hawke's Bay ExpresswayThe incident was not thought to be related to overnight gang violence.05 Sep 04:05 AM
New ZealandBrave soles: NZ mum sets barefoot 100m Lego run recordNearly 300kg of Lego was needed for the world-record run.05 Sep 03:55 AM
Wellington'No known safe level': Expert's warning amid asbestos fire doors scareMultiple multi-million dollar building projects have been impacted.05 Sep 03:48 AM
New ZealandSportsman broke baby's ribs by squeezing him in 'pure frustration', court hearsA sportsman broke a baby’s ribs in frustration, a Dunedin court heard.05 Sep 03:39 AM
New Zealand'We're petrified': Witness watches three men with gun storm Napier homeTwo serious incidents in one night as police in Hawke's Bay scramble.05 Sep 03:27 AM
