New ZealandHundreds of vehicles imported with tampered odometers, investigation showsCivil action has been taken against three people and two Auckland-based companies.17 Aug 07:00 AM
New Zealand Man charged after housefire in Palmerston NorthPolice said a man they believed was holding a weapon has been taken into custody.17 Aug 06:46 AM
New Zealand'Risk of thunderstorms': Snow and 'squally' storms to sweep across NZ next weekSnow could fall as low as 200m in some South Island areas.17 Aug 06:25 AM
New ZealandUnexpected Pokémon card windfall: Top PR man quits corporate stress for life on the roadLife on the road shows 'your working life may not have been as important as you thought'.17 Aug 05:10 AM
Crime'Kicking me in the guts': Jailed rapist, arsonist claims parole system is unfairBut the Parole Board has reminded Allan Titford he's under sentence until 2037.17 Aug 05:00 AM
New ZealandNZ's air traffic control system outage 'very rare', expert saysAirways NZ has apologised, saying the cause is 'still being investigated'.17 Aug 04:22 AM
New ZealandHīkoi for Kaea: Reclaiming Napier's streets after an awful act of violenceThree months after a tragedy, a community unites to try to stop it happening again.17 Aug 04:16 AM
WorldBreathtaking 'stadium effect' captured in eye of Category 5 HurricaneLast night, the 53rd Weather Reconnaissance Squadron flew into the eye of Hurricane Erin—and captured imagery of the breathtaking stadium effect. Video / Hurricane HuntersWatch17 Aug 04:11 AM
New Zealand'Very dangerous situation': Prison riots more common, staff warnA prison riot at Spring Hill led to a lockdown on Saturday.17 Aug 04:06 AM
New Zealand13 players win $19k each in Lotto Second Division – where were tickets sold?Two players also won Powerball Second Division.17 Aug 03:57 AM
New ZealandAfternoon quiz: How many minutes are in a full week?Test your brains with the Herald's afternoon quiz.17 Aug 03:56 AM
New ZealandWatch: Near miss as overtaking vehicle avoids collision near Whakapapa The dash cam captured the dangerous manoeuvre on the Whakapapa road.17 Aug 03:00 AM
New ZealandLandlord's widow must pay $6500 to former tenant unlawfully evicted from leaky homeThe Wellington house had a leaky roof, wet carpet and no smoke alarms. 17 Aug 01:00 AM
New ZealandPrivate or public school? Education spat sends Hawke's Bay parents to courtThe primary-aged girl told her lawyer that her father 'wasn't listening to Mummy'.16 Aug 10:51 PM
New ZealandWhakapapa near missOncoming traffic narrowly avoids colliding with a VW Golf after overtaking a shuttle full of people on Bruce Road, Whakapapa. Video / Ruapehu Scenic ShuttlesWatch16 Aug 09:43 PM
New ZealandNZ Herald Morning News Update | Legal woes for detained Kiwi, Zelenskyy to travel to the USNZ Herald Morning News Update | Legal woes ahead for detained Kiwi in US. Zelenskyy to travel to US after failed Russia peace talks. Video / NZ HeraldWatch16 Aug 09:22 PM
New ZealandArmed police swarm Chch suburb Shirley after group in car brandishes gun at passersbyTwo men will appear in court over the coming week. 16 Aug 08:39 PM
New ZealandNZ mother detained in US immigration facility returns homeShe and her 6-year-old son were held at the Canadian border over visa issues.16 Aug 06:15 PM
New ZealandPlasterboard recycling trial a success: 'Exactly the result we were aiming for'Plasterboard is one of the New Zealand building industry’s most persistent waste streams. 16 Aug 06:00 PM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: Kiwis demand public answers from former ministersOPINION: We aren't impressed by the decision to skip the public part of the inquiry.16 Aug 05:00 PM
OpinionKem OrmondVege tips: A mocktail garden adds colour to your summer drinksOPINION: How about a lovely (and blue) cup of butterfly pea tea?16 Aug 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumLetters to the EditorLetters: Run it straight competitor naively believes they were safe; Green Party's outlandish behaviourOPINION: Could this be the Warriors' year?16 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandMy donor and meHerald journalist Rachel Maher learned at 8 she was conceived via sperm donation. This year, she set out to find her biological father – and herself. Video / Michael CraigWatch16 Aug 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandHead Hunters and rival gangs used same alleged network of airport staff to smuggle drugsA total of 15 baggage handlers, past and present, have been arrested in Operation Matata.16 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandMorning quiz: Which tree species can live for over 5000 years?Test your brains with the Herald's morning quiz.16 Aug 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionShane Te PouShane Te Pou: 6 ways Luxon can save his Prime MinistershipOPINION: With Labour rising, the PM risks a one-term premiership unless he adapts.16 Aug 05:00 PM
OpinionGlenn DwightGlenn Dwight: Bring back the moa - and my Velcro wallet while you’re at itOPINION: If Sir Peter Jackson's bringing back the moa, why not Snifters too?16 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandPastures Past: Breaking in the land"I was 67 years of age, and so had to employ most of the labour in breaking in the land."16 Aug 05:00 PM
AucklandLeaky St Lukes apartment for sale at huge discount – but there’s a catchHe served time with Grace Millane killer Jesse Kempson and jailed fraudster Aaron Drever.16 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandWhat makes Hugh Jackson tick?Young Farmer of the Year on his farming past and what he sees for farming's future.16 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandThe Great NZ Road Trip 2025: Top PR man quits corporate stress for campervan blissAn unexpected windfall and a new life on the road – a PR executive leaves corporate stress behind for campervan capers.Watch16 Aug 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionHeather du Plessis-AllanHeather du Plessis-Allan: Ardern and Hipkins are afraid of being honest with usOPINION: Four ex-Labour ministers refused to appear publicly at the Covid inquiry.16 Aug 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandMy donor and me: The day I met my sperm donor after years of wonderingA date to meet was set: King’s Birthday weekend at the Mission Bay fountain. 16 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandLotto Powerball numbers are in, are you one of two winning players?Two tickets sold at a bookshop and supermarket have won $500,000 each.16 Aug 08:55 AM
