New ZealandRaw sewage overflows near popular Corsair Bay, ChristchurchRaw sewerage has been spotted overflowing near popular Corsair Bay, Christchurch. Video / NZ HeraldWatch09 Jan 11:40 PM
New ZealandProfessor urges probe into $30m MethaneSAT missionDocuments suggest conflicting information was provided to the minister and the media. 08 Jan 04:00 PM
WorldAustralia heatwave stokes risk of catastrophic bushfiresHomes in the worst hit zones are not built to withstand these conditions, fire chief says.08 Jan 02:30 AM
PremiumOpinionJonathan Ayling: Some of us need a refresher on the rules-based system of government 07 Jan 04:00 PM
PremiumPolitics‘Too harsh’: Social service providers warn new emergency housing rules fuelling homelessness07 Jan 04:00 PM
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PremiumBusinessSurvey reveals business leaders’ hopes, fears, spending intentions for 202606 Jan 04:00 PM
PremiumNew ZealandResidents fear 'Trojan horse' development over film studio plans near Queenstown06 Jan 01:33 AM
PremiumPolitics‘Groundbreaking’ NZ research shows majority of drug users experience no negative effects05 Jan 04:00 PM
PremiumAuckland'Planning by firing squad': The Auckland suburbs facing three-storey housing05 Jan 01:00 AM
New Zealand'Relief': Venezuelan Kiwi hopes Maduro capture will help free cousinVenezuelan Kiwi Dietrich Truchsess has a cousin missing since May last year.04 Jan 02:04 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionMatthew HootonMatthew Hooton: The economy has crashed completely off the track OPINION: Five of the top columns of the year from Matthew Hooton.03 Jan 08:00 PM
WorldTrump says US will 'run' Venezuela until 'safe' transitionThe US President spoke to media after a US military operation to remove Venezuelan leader Nicolas Maduro from the country. Video / AFPWatch03 Jan 06:27 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionJonathan Ayling: Liberal democracy only endures if the people work to maintain itOPINION: New Zealand polling shows the threat to liberal democracy is real.31 Dec 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumPolitics‘Mass fatality’ risk: How Milford Sound upgrades will pull visitors away from ‘catastrophic’ tsunami Milford Sound lies on the Alpine Fault and this could put more than 3500 lives at risk.31 Dec 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsWorking for Families at 20: Inside the creation of the biggest welfare reform of the 21st CenturyHalf of all families with children get hundreds of dollars a week thanks to the scheme.30 Dec 06:41 PM
New ZealandLocal legends: The Waikato community stalwarts recognised in New Year HonoursDame Coral Shaw is honoured for years of public service and abuse inquiry work.30 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandNew Year Honours: Tech titan, red-hot racer, DIY philanthropist and 97yo organist among 177 recognisedThere are four new knights and three new dames in the New Year 2026 Honours out today.30 Dec 04:00 PM
Media and marketingJournalists and broadcaster receive higher honoursThe New Year 2026 Honours List recognises four giants of New Zealand media.30 Dec 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionThomas CoughlanThomas Coughlan: What was really behind RBNZ Governor Adrian Orr's shock resignation?OPINION: Five of the top columns of the year from Thomas Coughlan. 29 Dec 08:00 PM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsUncensored: Claims of bribery, AI content, 'shaming' in Youth MPs' speeches before controversial review But the ministry has conceded some correspondence caused confusion about expectations.29 Dec 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsRevealed: The urgent message from Minister Nicole McKee’s office before her alcohol policy u-turnMcKee initially supported tighter off-licence liquor sale hours, but then changed her mind29 Dec 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionHeather du Plessis-AllanHeather du Plessis-Allan: The Tom Phillips injunction is pointlessOPINION: Five of the top columns of the year from Heather du Plessis-Allan. 28 Dec 08:00 PM
New ZealandNew app lets pokie addicts ban themselves without the awkward paperworkData from the app is sent to a national exclusion database run by the Salvation Army.28 Dec 07:00 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionThomas CoughlanThomas Coughlan: The Herald’s politician of the year is...OPINION: Find out which MPs impressed in 2025 and who may come to the fore in 2026.26 Dec 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumProperty'Our challenge is to keep our heads down' – Andrew Reding on Fletcher Building in 2026'I think it would be a mistake to count on any swift economic turnaround,' says Reding. 26 Dec 02:00 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionAudrey YoungAudrey Young: What has happened to the old Green Party?OPINION: Five of the top columns of the year from Audrey Young.25 Dec 08:00 PM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsBeehive book club: What our MPs recommend you read this summerFrom science fiction set in a dystopian future to a Hemingway classic. 25 Dec 04:00 PM
WorldWhat we know (and what we don’t) about the Epstein files’ releaseUS files show Donald Trump named repeatedly but not accused of any crime.25 Dec 12:04 AM
New ZealandThe rules if you’re working, or running a business, over the Christmas breakRetail workers have clear legal rights over Christmas and New Year.23 Dec 11:26 PM
Politics‘An agreement worth supporting’ Labour may rescue India FTA after NZ First says it will vote against it The Government has agreed an FTA with India, although there are limited dairy concessions.22 Dec 05:36 AM
WorldJail for 1335 years: Gang members given centuries-long sentencesSince March 2022, El Salvador has detained more than 90,000 people.21 Dec 09:59 PM
WorldI was 14 when Epstein recruited me. He demanded that girls show their school IDsMarina Lacerda alleges Epstein flaunted her to politicians and princes during phone calls.21 Dec 08:34 PM
