New ZealandPerson airlifted to hospital after Taupō motorcycle crash The crash happened at the intersection of Rifle Range Rd and Taharepa Rd.12 Oct 11:27 PM
New ZealandFunnell elected Taupō Mayor as tight races decide final council seatsFormer rescue pilot John Funnell thanked voters after winning the mayoralty.12 Oct 11:25 PM
New ZealandPublic sex, ‘meth-fuelled rage’: Bosses on 'harrowing' Akl CBD, amid harsh reader pollA poll of Herald readers found an overwhelming majority regard the CBD as anti-social.12 Oct 11:00 PM
New ZealandNapier’s first Pawrade draws 300 petsOrganisers say the doggy day out may return as an annual spring tradition.12 Oct 10:19 PM
CrimeBuiliding designer fined $10k for forging documents and working while unlicensedLucy Walsh used her employer’s licence and signature on documents submitted to council.12 Oct 10:14 PM
New Zealand‘Biggest walk-off’: Unions plan mass same-day strike across health and educationMore than 8000 Bay of Plenty workers are set to join the industrial action.12 Oct 09:51 PM
New Zealand'Huge relief’: Farmers back Govt's new methane goals, no emissions taxThe new target lowers methane cuts to 14–24% below 2017 levels by 2050.12 Oct 09:50 PM
New ZealandWell-known New Zealander charged with sexual abuseHe was due to appear in court today but the hearing has been rescheduled.12 Oct 09:25 PM
New ZealandTe Hauke Chapel fire in Hawke’s BayChurch of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints chapel in Te Hauke was damaged by fire. Video / SuppliedWatch12 Oct 09:22 PM
New ZealandCouncils roll out summer roadworks as chipseal wins over asphalt on costAsphalt costs five times more to lay than chip seal on local roads.12 Oct 09:00 PM
New ZealandStorm risk for South Island as muggy warmth lingers in the northAucklanders endured a sticky night with temperatures holding at 17C until dawn.12 Oct 08:52 PM
Herald NOWHerald Now Panel: Paula Bennett and Sir Graham LoweHerald Now Panel: Paula Bennett and Sir Graham Lowe. Video / Herald NowWatch12 Oct 08:45 PM
Herald NOWWhy so many young people are turning to AI for relationshipsDr Dan Weijers unpacks the ethics of AI romance and loneliness.Watch12 Oct 08:40 PM
New ZealandUpdated election results increase lead for DenyerThe results show just one change for the Western Bay of Plenty.12 Oct 08:33 PM
MotorsportAlex Powell and Cam McMillan dissect a big week in sportAlex Powell and Cam McMillan dissect a big week in sport. Video / Herald NoqWatch12 Oct 08:30 PM
BusinessSimpler power bills, 'Rare Returns' for red meat, NZX takeover targets as Garth Bray talks businessElectricity Authority eyes standardised billing, limit on back-billing for small businesses and consumers; plus red meat sector returns masking challenges and takeover targets.Watch12 Oct 08:25 PM
New ZealandClimate volatility threatens farm profits, study warnsKōmanawa Solutions ran 295m weather simulations on a North Canterbury farm.12 Oct 08:23 PM
New ZealandSouth Island news wrap: How the local body elections shaped upSouth Island news wrap: How the local body elections shaped up Video / Herald NowWatch12 Oct 08:11 PM
New ZealandTwo gang tangi convoys to be monitored by police in Hawke’s BayExtra patrols are on Hawke’s Bay roads as two gang tangi draw large crowds.12 Oct 08:06 PM
New ZealandOne dead after Canterbury house fire, another critically injuredFire and Emergency was told people were unaccounted for in the blaze. 12 Oct 08:05 PM
Herald NOWPike River remembered: New film premieres on West CoastTony Kokshoorn reflects on the disaster that defined Greymouth, and talks to Herald NOW about the new film.Watch12 Oct 07:40 PM
New ZealandTwo New Zealanders charged over $13m cocaine haul at Sydney AirportThe 40kg haul was found in two suitcases during a baggage check at Sydney Airport. 12 Oct 07:37 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandInside the state school dominating New Zealand college sport More than 500 out-of-zone students missed out in the North Shore school's latest ballot.12 Oct 07:18 PM
Herald NOWHerald NOW Weather: October 13, 2025Herald NOW Weather: October 13, 2025. Video / MetServiceWatch12 Oct 07:14 PM
PremiumPremiumCartoonsDaron Parton’s cartoons: October 1 -31Our cartoonist Daron Parton shares his view on current events.12 Oct 07:10 PM
WorldTwo Kiwis charged after border officials find 40kg of cocaine in suitcasesThe two men, both 21, were arrested at Sydney Airport on Friday, October 11.Watch12 Oct 07:09 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandLonely adolescents falling for romantic relationships with AI chatbots Current rules allow 13-year-olds to spend hours building bonds with chatbots.12 Oct 07:06 PM
Herald NOWNZ Herald Morning News Update | Kiwis vote on rate hikes and Hamas expected to release hostagesNZ Herald Morning News Update | Hamas expected to release hostages, methane target cut welcomed and food prices show early signs of easing.Watch12 Oct 06:56 PM
New ZealandPrime Minister Christopher Luxon in the studio with Newstalk ZB's Mike HoskingPrime Minister Christopher Luxon in the studio with Newstalk ZB's Mike Hosking.Watch12 Oct 06:18 PM
PoliticsLuxon says poor candidates drove apathy, supports online voting ideaPM recounts private dinner with Singapore’s leader as polls disappoint.12 Oct 05:57 PM
New ZealandSeven injured after crash north of WhangareiFive people were taken to Whangārei Hospital after the two-car crash.12 Oct 05:46 PM
New ZealandInland Revenue recovers $17m through bank deductionsTotal tax debt hit $9.3b in March after lenient Covid-era collection years.12 Oct 05:21 PM
New ZealandKurt Bayer, South Island Head of NewsKurt Bayer, NZ Herald South Island Head of News, discusses his motivations behind becoming a journalist.Watch12 Oct 04:01 PM
New Zealand'Heartbroken': Family's pain as phone-using truckie who killed 22yo gets early releaseTruck driver Sarah Hope Schmidt sent 45 Snapchat messages and received 85 while driving. 12 Oct 04:00 PM
