New ZealandNZ Herald Morning News Update | Netanyahu orders military to immediately strike GazaNZ Herald Morning News Update | Netanyahu orders military to immediately strike Gaza. clean-up continues across South Island.Watch28 Oct 06:21 PM
Herald NOWGreens vs ACT on Labour’s capital gains tax announcementGreens Co-Leader Marama Davidson and ACT’s David Seymour debate whether Labour’s capital gains tax will help - or hurt New Zealanders. Video / Herald NOWWatch28 Oct 06:19 PM
Herald NOWHow Labour’s capital gains tax could hit house pricesInfometrics Chief Forecaster Gareth Kiernan breaks down what Labour’s proposed capital gains tax might mean for homeowners and the housing market. Video / Herald NOWWatch28 Oct 06:10 PM
New ZealandHerald NOW Weather: October 29, 2025Herald NOW Weather: October 29, 2025.Watch28 Oct 05:54 PM
New ZealandNZ think tank back four-year parliamentary termA bill to extend the parliamentary term was introduced in February.28 Oct 05:04 PM
New ZealandDone deal: Ōamaru-based flight school setting up Whanganui base'We are in this for the long haul.'28 Oct 05:00 PM
WellingtonJobhunters desperate as 600 people apply for casual mini-putt roleThe business owner was shocked to see hundreds of applications flood in for the job.28 Oct 05:00 PM
New ZealandCouncil closes Napier wharf on eve of holiday weekend after structural reportThe wharf is 'unstable and there's risk of the structure failing', the notice says.28 Oct 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandCountdown to comeback: Owner of Rotorua icon eyes its long-awaited returnBut the Lakeland Queen might have to resume cruising without a liquor licence.28 Oct 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: Food drive slump exposes cost-of-living strainOPINION: Donations almost halved, while demand for food doubled.28 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandMorning quiz: Which two oceans are connected by the Drake Passage?Test your brains with the Herald's morning quiz.28 Oct 04:00 PM
OpinionThe Conversation: Health NZ warns of community measles spread as vaccination gaps widenOPINION: Health NZ warns new measles cases show the virus is now spreading locally.28 Oct 04:00 PM
New Zealand'Politics over economics': Economist questions Labour's new tax planAll proceeds would fund health, including three free GP visits per person per year.28 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandBank introduces lowest advertised mortgage rate on the marketThe move puts it ahead of its competitors, which are offering one-year rates of 4.49%. 28 Oct 04:00 PM
New Zealand'Lost our happy place': Family traumatised after being hit by another boat while fishingThe other skipper may have fallen asleep, causing a 'brutal, hard and loud' collision.28 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandKea Kids News: Tamariki go All Out in a cultural extravaganzaReporter Mele is at Onehunga High School, where Kāhui Ako schools have come together for the Lalaga All Out Showcase, celebrating Māori, Pasifika, and Asian cultures.Watch28 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandHow dementia trackers are helping Northland families keep loved ones safePeople with dementia can go wandering with a goal to find something or wander aimlessly.28 Oct 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumAnalysisJared SavageJared Savage: It's not sexy, but expert blueprint on organised crime is a 'no-brainer' ANALYSIS: This will be more effective than the gang-patch ban.28 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandLand use transition 'needed' but questions remain around economics for forestry stakeholderThe plan could see up to 100,000ha of erosion-prone land permanently replanted.28 Oct 04:00 PM
AucklandMan in military fatigues stabbed in jugular as tenancy dispute boiled over into murder, Crown allegesFaatoia’s wife told jurors he was promised money for confronting the Mt Wellington couple.28 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandThunderstorm risk lingers for parts of NZ, but wild weather easingThe turbulent weather should start to become more settled across New Zealand.28 Oct 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumTaxLabour knows what it'll tax, but can't say what it'll allow you to deductLabour won't commit to allowing interest write-offs under its capital gains tax policy.28 Oct 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionSimon WilsonSimon Wilson: The challenge of GM foods and climate changeOPINION: GM foods could be the key to local climate action. Do we want that?28 Oct 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumLetters to the EditorLetters: Labour's CGT plan should go further over funding of GP visitsOPINION: Labour's plan should make all GP visits free for those who need them.28 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandMissed opportunity? Questions over Labour’s capital gains tax policyInfometrics economist Brad Olsen discusses Labour's new tax policy. Video / NZ HeraldWatch28 Oct 03:45 PM
PoliticsRevealed: Luxon could dine alongside TrumpLuxon and Trump are yet to meet in person.28 Oct 07:47 AM
New Zealand'Very sorry': Otago University apologises after error found in law examExam invigilators told students about the error 50 minutes into the exam.28 Oct 07:18 AM
New ZealandMurder-accused: 'I didn’t realise I had actually shot him' James Arthur Holder told the court the gun fired as he fought David Bridgwater.28 Oct 07:00 AM
PoliticsLabour’s free GP visit policy: Doctors sceptical but party confident of capacity The policy would be funded by a capital gains tax.28 Oct 06:24 AM
New ZealandBaby girl had just been diagnosed with reflux when her father killed her He has since been jailed. Now a coroner is now looking into whether changes are needed.28 Oct 06:15 AM
New Zealand'Blowing a gale': Yachts ground at Mt MaunganuiThey grounded during strong westerlies and gusts.28 Oct 05:26 AM
PoliticsMore meat: The market of 700 million people NZ is strengthening ties to'This will be your new market,' one world leader said.28 Oct 05:14 AM
New ZealandHomeless woman accused of assaulting elderly person, stealing her glassesKurai Monoa Smith, 39, appeared in court over the alleged daylight incident in the CBD.28 Oct 05:00 AM
Crime'Double-crossed': Grave was already dug for teen in mafia-like 'hit', jury toldThree Head Hunters-affiliated defendants allegedly lured him to a 3m-deep hole. 28 Oct 04:55 AM
