PoliticsMinistry of Culture and Heritage mulling restructure after $2m annual funding cutMinistry says "tough decisions had to be made" regarding funding cut. 12 Jun 04:14 AM
New ZealandDelays on SH1 near Taupō after slipNZTA says SH1 between Taupō and Tūrangi is under stop/go traffic management.12 Jun 04:08 AM
New Zealand'You are on notice': Council pulls Māori ward videos after Hobson's Pledge legal letterHobson’s Pledge's lawyer said keeping the posts up could invalidate a referendum.12 Jun 04:08 AM
New ZealandMetService Severe weather - 12-14 JuneMetService Severe weather - 12-14 June. Video / MetServiceWatch12 Jun 04:08 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandPower bill increase in Tairāwhiti, but better infrastructure promisedFirstLight Network has increased resilience work as power bills rise in Tairāwhiti.12 Jun 04:00 AM
CrimeMan's 'devil' visions, LSD use led to scientist's fatal stabbingThe accused, deemed unfit for trial, left a bloody knife engraved with his nickname. 12 Jun 03:59 AM
New ZealandTe Puke man in court over 25-year-old's deathA Te Puke man has been charged with dangerous driving causing death.12 Jun 03:40 AM
New ZealandStaff sickness forces early closure of Auckland school amid rising winter illsTop GP warns the surge of winter illnesses is just getting under way. 12 Jun 03:28 AM
New ZealandAfternoon quiz: What was the original name of the band Queen before they changed it?Test your knowledge with the Herald's afternoon quiz.12 Jun 03:00 AM
PoliticsLabour overtakes National in post-Budget poll, Peters' net favourability positiveNew survey shows the fight for government would be close if people were voting today.12 Jun 02:44 AM
New ZealandTrio of youths face court over alleged axe, hammer robbery at Michael Hill JewellersPolice stopped the alleged suspects' vehicle with the help of the Eagle helicopter.12 Jun 02:36 AM
New ZealandAnti-ICE protests continue, and Nicola Willis criticises Reserve Bank | NZ Herald Afternoon UpdateAnti-ICE demonstrations continued across several American cities and Finance Minister Nicola Willis criticised the Reserve Bank over Adrian Orr's resignation.Watch12 Jun 02:27 AM
New ZealandThe Country at Fieldays: MPI's 'blockbuster' reportA cast of 1000s including Ray Smith, Miles Hurrell, Todd McClay, and Sam Whitelock.12 Jun 02:19 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandAuckland University vice-chancellor ‘lost trust and confidence’ of staffOther colleagues said Dawn Freshwater was widely supported and a 'visionary' leader.12 Jun 02:08 AM
New ZealandOn The Up: Gown on the farm - teen fashions ball dress from feed sacks and baling twineOn The Up: Eve Hunter wanted to show the versatility of 'pre-loved farm waste'.12 Jun 01:55 AM
New ZealandThe race for Wairoa: Long-serving deputy taking on mayor for top jobDeputy Mayor Denise Eaglesome-Karekare has had five terms – now she wants the top job.12 Jun 01:52 AM
New ZealandCollins downplays reports of Aukus reviewThe US has told Australia it needs to significantly boost its defence spending.12 Jun 01:43 AM
New Zealand'This is not a drill': Napier chosen for cruise industry rethinkCruise numbers will drop 40% next summer. So what is the solution?12 Jun 01:37 AM
New ZealandNZ prison numbers projected to spike under tougher crime laws - see the numbersPrisoner numbers are expected to jump 36% in the next 10 years.12 Jun 01:28 AM
CrimeSecond Northland Two by Twos member charged with sex offences to stand trialThe 80-year-old faces a number of charges.12 Jun 01:10 AM
New ZealandBucklands Beach house fire under investigation by policeFire and Emergency received a call for a house fire on Bucklands Beach Road at 8.40pm on Wednesday. Video / NZ HeraldWatch12 Jun 01:07 AM
New Zealand11 sunscreens sold in New Zealand don't meet SPF claims One sunscreen was marked SPF50+ but only clocked an SPF of 4.12 Jun 01:05 AM
New ZealandEmergency services respond to train-truck collision in Favona, AucklandEmergency services rushed to the South Auckland suburb of Favona after a freight train and truck collided yesterday around 7:45pm. Video / NZ HeraldWatch12 Jun 12:58 AM
PoliticsReserve Bank admits 'regret' over handling of Orr's resignation after Willis criticismThe bank's chair has apparently acknowledged it could have done better.12 Jun 12:45 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionAudrey YoungAudrey Young: 'Superficial facelift' – the undercover zingers in Jacinda Ardern's memoirOPINION: The former PM avoids naming her critics, but some are identifiable anyway.12 Jun 12:32 AM
New ZealandTruck hits overbridge in Hamilton, causes Fieldays delaysPolice said the truck had been removed, but traffic management was still in place.12 Jun 12:31 AM
New ZealandSoldier won't be dismissed after filming woman without consent during sexJudge and panel opt for a lesser sentence for corporal, including a formal warning. 12 Jun 12:19 AM
PoliticsDefence Force's Waiōuru housing project fails to break ground Budget 2023 earmarked the thick end of $75 million for 50 new houses.11 Jun 11:30 PM
New ZealandUnequal palliative care access is harming end-of-life choices - reportFully funded hospices and improved end-of-life education needed, report finds. 11 Jun 11:23 PM
New ZealandWatch: Noel Edmonds returns to TV with reality show on Kiwi country lifeThe former star of Noel's House Party reveals his return to the screen. 11 Jun 11:14 PM
EntertainmentSmokefree Rockquest Regional Finals - WhanganuiBehind the scenes at the Smokefree Rockquest Regional Finals in Whanganui.Watch11 Jun 11:00 PM
New ZealandNear-collision between drone and Air NZ Airbus approaching AucklandNot all drone users comply with civil aviation users, says TAIC. 11 Jun 10:59 PM
New ZealandKiwi academic claims 'brilliance bias' behind gender gap in maths achievementsNew research shows the gender gap had quadrupled by the start of second grade.11 Jun 10:50 PM
New ZealandThunderstorm threat looms over NZ, downpours for the southA heavy rain watch is in place for North Otago until this evening. 11 Jun 10:31 PM
