New Zealand‘Victims live in fear’: Petition urges longer prison sentences for sex offendersA petition demands changes to laws for New Zealand sex offenders.21 Aug 12:00 AM
New ZealandThe battle for Flaxmere starts with aroha and respectHenry v Henare for one council seat – it's a boxing announcer's dream.20 Aug 11:45 PM
New Zealand‘Major blow’: Proposed closure of South Island's largest sawmill would cost 142 jobsThe closure would consolidate manufacturing to the company's site in Kawerau.20 Aug 11:15 PM
Auckland'We need to intensify': Mayor on Auckland's housing growth plan as big debate kicks offThe council aims to increase building heights around transport routes and town centres.20 Aug 11:05 PM
CrimeMajor traffic chaos as police chase spans Auckland, WaikatoFour arrests followed a robbery in Flat Bush this morning.20 Aug 11:04 PM
New ZealandRampaging pitbull injures Auckland jewellery store employeeA pitbull jumped from a car and attacked a small dog, prompting an employee to intervene.20 Aug 11:00 PM
New Zealand'Hell, she’s after them!' Kiwi filmed snacking on worms after being hit by carThe female North Island brown kiwi was hit by a car about 11pm on Friday night.20 Aug 11:00 PM
New ZealandNZ Herald Live: Judith Collins and Winston Peters address the mediaJudith Collins and Winston Peters address the media.Watch20 Aug 10:56 PM
New ZealandCrews tackle house fire in MuruparaCrews from Rotorua, Murupara and Kawerau responded to the blaze.20 Aug 10:55 PM
New Zealand'Frustration and exhaustion': Waikato teachers strike over pay concernsUnion cites frustration over pay, workload, and teacher shortages.20 Aug 10:51 PM
New ZealandPolice chase disrupts traffic on Auckland's North ShorePolice swarmed a road in Glenfield this morning. Video / SuppliedWatch20 Aug 10:47 PM
New Zealand'Achievement belongs to everyone': Since 1991 almost $5 million raised for charityA special lot features large-format bottles from five acclaimed winemakers.20 Aug 10:29 PM
New ZealandHow a Pāpāmoa mum turned breast milk jewellery into an award-winning businessShe crafts keepsake jewellery with DNA elements such as ashes, hair, and embryos.20 Aug 10:00 PM
New ZealandChurch supports homeless as council issues notice on encampmentResidents fear having nowhere to go if the site closes.20 Aug 09:54 PM
New ZealandWhich building companies offer the least risk?Grant Porteous Managing Director at G.J. Gardner speaks to Ryan Bridge on Herald NOW.Watch20 Aug 09:52 PM
New ZealandFour arrested in Rotorua homicide casePolice found a man in critical condition; he died at the scene.20 Aug 08:59 PM
New Zealand'Wonderful community': Son's relief after missing woman with dementia found Family searched through night for missing mum before she was spotted 18km away.20 Aug 08:58 PM
New Zealand'Extremely cold': Inmate comes down after spending night on South Island prison roofThe inmate was spotted on the roof of Otago Corrections Facility at 12.45pm yesterday. 20 Aug 08:43 PM
New ZealandAll Blacks hooker Codie Taylor set to join centurion clubAll Blacks hooker Codie Taylor reflects on his career ahead of his 100th test in Argentina this weekend. Video \ Liam NapierWatch20 Aug 08:31 PM
New ZealandCorrections working to get prisoner off roof of Otago prisonCorrections Commissioner of Custodial Services Leigh Marsh talks to Ryan Bridge on Herald NOW.Watch20 Aug 08:20 PM
New ZealandDentists launch strategy to tackle NZ oral health crisisOne in three adults has untreated tooth decay, leading to hospital visits.20 Aug 08:11 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandJust over 40 jobs to go at EIT in restructureCuts necessary as Eastern Institute of Technology returns to independence, it says.20 Aug 08:00 PM
CrimeTwo charged in $4m Auckland home burglary case after four-year probePolice arrested a man and woman after raiding a rural property in Wellsford.20 Aug 07:48 PM
New ZealandNZSIS: Kiwis should remain vigilant to potential terror attacksDirector, Master of Conflict and Terrorism Studies, University of Auckland, Dr Chris Wilson on the new NZSIS report calling for Kiwis to help to help spot bad actors.Watch20 Aug 07:42 PM
New ZealandNZ Herald Morning News Update | Interest rate cuts not enough to kickstart economyInterest rate cuts not enough to kickstart economy & challenging national security environments.Watch20 Aug 07:24 PM
New ZealandHerald NOW Weather: August 21, 2025Herald NOW Weather: August 21, 2025.Watch20 Aug 07:06 PM
PoliticsSpy agency warns Kiwis of need to step up to combat terror amid possibility of new attackThe latest SIS report deems China a 'particularly assertive and powerful actor'.20 Aug 07:03 PM
CrimeRevealed: Female teacher loses suppression fight over sex acts on studentBut she will not go to prison and won't have to register as a sex offender. 20 Aug 07:00 PM
New ZealandArmed police in Maketū: Warrant over Zain Taikato Fox deathMaketū Rd has reopened but public can expect an increased police presence.20 Aug 06:54 PM
All BlacksAll Blacks hooker Codie Taylor set to join centurion clubAll Blacks hooker Codie Taylor reflects on his career ahead of his 100th test in Argentina this weekend.Watch20 Aug 06:49 PM
New ZealandGiant Super Galaxy US Air Force plane lands at Auckland’s Whenuapai air baseThe biggest aircraft in the US Air Force landed in Auckland to deliver components for the new C-130J Hercules simulator. Video / Sylvie Whinray / Corey FlemingWatch20 Aug 06:38 PM
New Zealand'Completely needless' death: Court sees CCTV footage of fatal incidentCCTV showed Richard Martin being struck by a car on Arawa St.20 Aug 06:02 PM
New ZealandMan who took up golf for first time as retiree hits two holes-in one in two monthsDoug, 70, started playing golf five years ago after an injury ended his squash career.20 Aug 06:00 PM
New Zealand'150 clicks by the end of the straight': School speed limit changes in spotlight in TararuaSharon Cameron says she's welcoming consultation on proposed speed limit changes.20 Aug 06:00 PM
