New ZealandWaikato water contamination: Schools stay closed for start of termSchools may need to implement a "distance learning programme" if they can not reopen soon.06 Oct 06:49 AM
New ZealandHastings bars to close an hour earlier than NapierAnd supermarkets in Hastings can now sell alcohol only between 9am and 9pm.06 Oct 02:42 AM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand$100,000 citizens’ assembly declines to recommend site for new Napier poolThe decision now goes back to councillors without a recommended location.06 Oct 01:46 AM
New ZealandDefective paint forces closure of Napier’s Tom Parker FountainThe contractor remains liable and is fixing the faulty paint at no cost to ratepayers.06 Oct 12:52 AM
PoliticsGreen Party holds press conference with whānau of NZ citizens detained by IsraelFamily of Rana Hamida, Youssef Sammour, and Kiwi teenager Samuel Leason will speak with the Greens co-leaders at Ellen Melville Center in Auckland. Video / NZ HeraldWatch06 Oct 12:18 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandCareful who you vote for: Foreign states target local NZ councillors 'You and your staff may be approached by agents': NZSIS message to mayors and councillors.05 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandRototuna boil-water notice keeps Hamilton schools closed for two daysAbout 29,000 residents in north Hamilton remain under the boil-water notice.05 Oct 03:42 AM
OpinionAuckland city square shuttered six years by City Rail Link to reopenCRL boss says refurbished Beresford Square set to be a “vibrant plaza” .03 Oct 03:28 AM
PremiumPremiumWellington'Oh boy': Call recording shows what council was told about secret files sold in old deskA council spokesman initially thought the matter was likely social media “mischief”.03 Oct 02:49 AM
New ZealandInside Mayor School: Where new leaders learn how to run a councilFour new Hawke’s Bay mayors could head to ‘Mayor School’ after election.02 Oct 11:16 PM
PoliticsGovt announcement at Manuka Doctor Tennis ArenaThe Government has today announced a $5 million investment in a new Centre Court roof for Auckland’s Manuka Doctor Arena.Watch02 Oct 08:09 PM
New ZealandCambridge quarry plan heads to Environment Court The quarry, if approved, would extract up to 400,000 tonnes of sand annually.02 Oct 05:00 PM
CrimeOpen justice: Judge rejects suppression for accused community leaderThe high-profile Northland figure is fighting to keep identity hidden in assault case.02 Oct 06:00 AM
New ZealandDecision looming on Tīrau Starbucks and Burger King planThe council received 148 public submissions, with most opposing the plan.02 Oct 04:59 AM
PoliticsPolitical lines drawn between mother and son as movement splits from Te Pāti MāoriEru Kapa-Kingi says Toitū Te Tiriti needs independence from 'ego-driven' party politics.02 Oct 04:30 AM
New Zealand'Pathetic': Locals blast Woolworths parking rule sparking community feudLocals fear the rule will hurt small shops as shoppers avoid popping between stores.01 Oct 09:00 PM
New ZealandLeeder steps down after 12 years: The projects he's most proud ofDairy farmer Doug Leeder is retiring from the Bay of Plenty Regional Council.01 Oct 08:03 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionEric Crampton: The wisdom of starting smallOPINION: The Squamish Nation regained Vancouver land in 2002 after a century-long loss.01 Oct 08:00 PM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: Apathy is dangerous - here’s why you need to vote in your local electionsOPINION: We should not ignore local body elections.01 Oct 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumWellington'Persistently made sleazy sexual advances': Inside secret mayoral desk papers sold at dumpThe Herald has reviewed more than a decade of Wellington City Council’s dirty laundry.01 Oct 04:00 PM
PoliticsAuckland mayoral race: Wayne Brown rejects claims he may quit earlyRival Kerrin Leoni says voters doubt Brown’s commitment to the job.01 Oct 02:46 AM
WellingtonWellington mayoral candidate says he’d quit and call in commissioners if council blocked his policiesKarl Tiefenbacher says he’d seek to replace the council if he can't deliver his goals.01 Oct 01:36 AM
New ZealandWhat’s behind the mystery smell hanging over KawerauBay of Plenty Regional Council has fielded 41 odour complaints since Sept 21.30 Sep 07:00 PM
New Zealand'Serious risk to parks': Council warns over rise in e-motorbike usePolice urge the public to report unsafe riding but not to put themselves at risk.29 Sep 10:04 PM
New ZealandGovernment may shift local elections to Electoral Commission after errorsMāori ward candidates’ profiles were left out of voting packs in three districts.29 Sep 09:57 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionAnne GibsonProperty Insider: Eke Panuku’s legacy and what will replace the agency that has changed the shape of Auckland'Guiding urban renewal projects across the Auckland region' - Allan Young's achievements.29 Sep 04:00 PM
New ZealandDecision on Carter Holt Harvey Tokoroa mill due Tuesday amid job fearsSouth Waikato Mayor Gary Petley says the community feels closure is a ‘done deal’.27 Sep 05:11 AM
New ZealandAuckland mayoral rivals split over level of early voter turnoutSome 9.2% of eligible Aucklanders have voted with under two weeks left to go.27 Sep 03:38 AM
PoliticsPM Christopher Luxon speaks to the media following Winston's UN addressPM Christopher Luxon speaks to the media following NZ's UN address this morning where we chose not to recognise Palestine as a lone state. Video / NZ HeraldWatch27 Sep 02:18 AM
Politics'He should know better': Luxon's comments about independent agency under scrutinyPM says the Electoral Commission should 'move heaven and earth' to count votes quickly.26 Sep 01:35 AM
Wellington'Diabolical': Ex-mayors fume as pay info, council sexual harassment claim in desk at tipThe cache containing serious workplace allegations was in a old desk sold at the dump.25 Sep 09:07 PM
Wellington‘I’m appalled’: Stash of top-secret files found in old mayoral desk sold to man at dumpThe cache contained documents detailing staff pay and serious workplace allegations.25 Sep 07:31 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionJulia Talbot-Jones: Synching local elections with general polls could boost turnoutOPINION: Turnout in local elections has fallen to about 40%, half that of general polls.25 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandMayoral candidate Shakaina Fraser revelling in ‘dark horse’ tagGetting people off the streets is a key issue: 'Some used to own or rent homes'.25 Sep 05:00 PM
