WorldNever-before-seen photos of Epstein's private island releasedThe images were taken during the 2019 sex trafficking investigation.03 Dec 07:24 PM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: Coster will never work in a high-profile job againOPINION: It would appear the former police boss was bad at his job, rather than a bad man.03 Dec 04:00 PM
EnergyLNG import terminal plan a costly mistake, energy and environmental groups warn GovtThe open letter warns an LNG terminal could cost taxpayers hundreds of millions.03 Dec 04:00 PM
WorldSarah Everard’s mother: Horrors of her final hours still torment meSue Everard says she still cannot move past the horror of Sarah's last hours.03 Dec 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumEconomy'Tsunami on way': Covid loan defaults near half a billion, pile pressure on small firmsExperts warn the rising defaults could fuel more company liquidations.03 Dec 04:00 PM
PoliticsMinistry reveals only 12 non-financial sanctions applied to beneficiaries in six monthsThe total compares with more than 12,000 financial sanctions in half that time.03 Dec 05:28 AM
New ZealandDavid Seymour speaks about Christchurch school's mouldy lunch issueDavid Seymour speaks with Heather du Plessis-Allan about mouldy school lunches. Video / Newstalk ZBWatch03 Dec 04:50 AM
PoliticsExpelled MP files court action against Te Pāti Māori president John TamihereOne of the expelled MPs has not been in favour of going to court.03 Dec 04:48 AM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsLabour warns National ‘planning to sell off public assets’ after Treasury confirms it is halfway through asset reviewLabour and the Greens fear the Government is softening the public for privatisations.03 Dec 03:41 AM
PoliticsAndrew Ketels steps down as Act chief of staff after decade in politicsHe helped grow Act from under 1% in polls to 11 MPs at the Cabinet table.03 Dec 02:51 AM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsSir Brian Roche: Why Coster would've been sacked if he hadn't resigned, what will he be paid? The Public Service Commissioner believes the least costly option has been taken.03 Dec 01:35 AM
Politics'The right thing to do': Andrew Coster resigns as CEO of Social Investment Agency after damning IPCA reportThe former Police Commissioner was put on leave following the McSkimming revelations.02 Dec 11:12 PM
PremiumPremiumPropertyNew terrace homes rising on ex-Unitec land at CarringtonG.J. Gardiner has arrived on the site to begin the first 51 of a planned 350-home project.02 Dec 08:00 PM
WorldPeru presidential hopeful bloodied but unhurt in gun attackRafael Belaunde, 50, suffered cuts from shattered glass but was not badly hurt.02 Dec 07:11 PM
WorldHong Kong leader says ‘independent committee’ to probe firePolice have arrested 15 people after scaffolding netting failed fire rules.02 Dec 07:09 PM
New ZealandPrincipals quitting in droves as burnout, teacher shortages hit schoolsNearly 1000 principals have quit nationwide in just three years.02 Dec 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsGovernment ponders overturning court ruling, saving billions in veterans’ support paymentsVeterans' Affairs Minister Chris Penk said he was mulling options to "provide clarity".02 Dec 05:38 AM
PoliticsOranga Tamariki holding some young people in secure units illegally long, officials admitFrom January to July, 64 extensions to secure-unit stays occurred without legal authority.02 Dec 05:13 AM
AucklandFunding squeeze: Rates cap row puts CRL and ferries in the firing lineWayne Brown wants a 7.9% rates rise to cover the $235m CRL running costs.02 Dec 05:00 AM
PoliticsHeated exchange between Nicola Willis and Labour MPs at ParliamentFinance Minister Nicola Willis has labelled the conduct of Labour MPs 'unbecoming' after a fiery Scrutiny Week encounter. Video / Parliament TVWatch02 Dec 03:20 AM
PoliticsTrust on the line: Police set new targets after McSkimming fallout and device auditsThe four targets cover trust, service, retail crime and public violence.02 Dec 02:23 AM
WorldMelbourne teen who murdered doctor during citizen’s arrest jailed 17 yearsThe teen twice broke into Ash Gordon's home, targeting his Mercedes AMG.02 Dec 01:31 AM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsLies, conspiracy theories and a scone – tempers flare in parliamentary clashMPs clashed in Parliament this morning, hurling insults at each other.02 Dec 12:28 AM
PoliticsAndrew Coster on $1500 a day while on leave during investigation into role in McSkimming scandalSir Brian Roche provided an update on his investigation into Andrew Coster.02 Dec 12:09 AM
PoliticsChambers denies he wants to quickly ‘move on’ after McSkimming scandal, asks for time to make changesThe woman at the centre of the scandal has spoken publicly for the first time. 01 Dec 11:06 PM
New ZealandSeymour labels principal at centre of mouldy school lunches a media 'frequent flyer'The principal has hit back saying the food is delivered daily and leftovers removed.01 Dec 07:52 PM
Christchurch'Totally unacceptable:' Mouldy school lunches served to Christchurch studentsPrincipal Peggy Burrows says teachers intervened after students began eating.01 Dec 03:30 AM
Politics'Stop doing dumb stuff': Govt rubbishes concern rates cap will degrade public servicesCouncils wanting rate rises above the cap would need approval from a new regulator.01 Dec 02:46 AM
PoliticsPharmac defends near-$350k exit payment to one employee in same year CEO resignedPharmac's minister says he expects changes to the entity's employment contracts.01 Dec 02:16 AM
PoliticsAndrew Coster’s fate still unresolved after three weeks leaveThe former Police Commissioner was placed on leave as Social Investment Agency CEO.30 Nov 11:26 PM
PoliticsPolitical update with Adam Pearse | Herald NowPolitical update with Adam Pearse | Herald Now Video / Herald NowWatch30 Nov 06:43 PM
WorldArmed bandits seize bride and 13 others in NigeriaBaby also snatched in the raid in Sokoto State over the weekend.30 Nov 06:12 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'Hottest trophy site in Ponsonby': Top emergency housing provider sells $6m in motels as Govt grants dipThe 17-bedroom property valued at $4m is the second an Auckland couple have sold in 2025.30 Nov 04:00 PM
PoliticsRevealed: Councils expected to foot a near $48 billion bill for Local Water Done WellOfficials estimate water service infrastructure will cost $47.9 billion to 2034.30 Nov 04:00 PM