New ZealandEducation Minister bans most Māori words in early reading booksOnly Māori names are allowed in new Ready to Read Phonics Plus books.12 Aug 07:28 PM
RacingReturn To Conquer’s bid for Aussie glory on holdNZ colt to miss spring campaign that could have been worth millions of dollars.12 Aug 06:00 PM
Business‘Vendors are having to meet the market’: NZ house values slump 13% below Covid peakThe housing market is still adjusting to a softer economic environment.12 Aug 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Absolutely terrified': Friend breaks silence as Kiwi mum and 6yo child detained at US borderSarah Shaw and her son were detained at the US-Canada border three weeks ago.12 Aug 06:00 AM
Crime'Catastrophic mistaken ID' led to innocent bystander's death, jury toldThe teen made a fatal misjudgment but he's not a "hood rat", his lawyer said. 12 Aug 05:57 AM
Silver FernsWhy top Silver Fern Kelly Jackson is leaving NZ for AustraliaHer move follows Grace Nweke's successful Australian season.12 Aug 05:03 AM
PoliticsWatch: Swarbrick booted from House for rest of week over Palestine speechGerry Brownlee said her statements were "completely unacceptable".12 Aug 03:49 AM
Crime'Shocked and saddened': School staffer robbed by armed teens in broad daylightPolice said the public should remain vigilant and report suspicious behaviour in the area.12 Aug 03:11 AM
New ZealandReckless pilot fined after crashing uncertified plane, CAA warns of riskThe unlicensed man crash-landed the uncertified plane near Marton and was seriously hurt.12 Aug 01:28 AM
SportLockerRoom: How resilience and family helped Kelly Brazier defy odds for World Cup returnBrazier aims to inspire future generations while considering a coaching career.12 Aug 01:01 AM
ChristchurchWatch: MOH report reveals ‘significant failings’ after mental health patients kill two peopleHealth NZ vows changes to avoid "tragic events" of 2022 and 2024.12 Aug 12:48 AM
New ZealandWitness describes boat impaling car in crash that killed motherThe young woman's 3-year-old son was also in the car but survived the crash.12 Aug 12:41 AM
New ZealandUnattended bag prompts evacuation of Auckland’s Aotea SquareAotea Square was evacuated after an unidentified bag was found, sparking fears of a potential bomb threat. Video / Alyse WrightWatch11 Aug 11:55 PM
PremiumPremiumLifestyle7 Kiwi women on how they found out their partner was cheatingThere’s no Chris Martin or Jumbotron, but these stories of infidelity still hit hard. 11 Aug 11:01 PM
SportNew crop of female jockeys leading racing changeKim Clapperton was the first woman to win NZ's apprentice premiership in 1989.11 Aug 09:00 PM
PremiumPremiumSilver Ferns'You'd name anything but': Silver Ferns great on playing through menstruationIrene van Dyk hid her period struggles while playing elite netball.11 Aug 06:30 PM
BusinessNew Zealand's economic outlook strained by US tariff uncertaintyA Westpac report says NZ's economy is expected to strengthen over the coming quarters.11 Aug 05:00 PM
CrimeRetired teacher caught taking 400 images of houseguest in bathroom, showerVictim: 'He never once brought up that he'd been sentenced for sexual misconduct.'11 Aug 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionOpinion: Target the property cowboys not the systemPre-purchase inspections are unregulated, leading to buyer beware situations.11 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandCan YouTube's algorithm be tamed? What NZ should do to protect kidsStrong content labelling and age verification could protect young Kiwis online.11 Aug 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandSchool shake-up: Why education overhaul could send more students to Cambridge examsOne-third of Year 11 students didn't take NCEA 1 in 2024, as Cambridge exams demand grew.11 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandWoman says she was left with collapsing nostril after being 'upsold' unnecessary surgeryThe doctor was told to apologise and audit complaint procedures. 11 Aug 08:00 AM
EntertainmentBeloved Play School star and jazz pioneer dies at 89She earned an Order of Australia Medal in 2004 for her contributions.11 Aug 07:37 AM
New ZealandHeartbreak as woman found dead in apartment blockThe 59-year-old was found dead at an apartment block on Cracroft St last Thursday.11 Aug 07:00 AM
New ZealandResidents demand compensation for tyre damage on 'razor-sharp' rural roadsTyre shops confirm there has been a surge in repairs linked to recent road re-metalling.11 Aug 05:24 AM
TalanoaSamoa's dengue outbreak claims sixth child as schools remain shutNew Zealand is poised to provide more support for Samoa, if requested.11 Aug 04:43 AM
New ZealandHayden Wilde wins T100 race in stunning comeback after being hit by truckHe won the London race three months after being injured and hospitalised in Japan.11 Aug 04:01 AM
New ZealandNZ Herald Afternoon News Update | Gas shortage and Georgia meteorite studiedNZ Herald Afternoon News Update | Manufacturers affected by gas shortage and researchers find that a meteorite that struck a house in the US is 20 million years older than Earth.Watch11 Aug 02:45 AM
New ZealandLucky punter claims life-changing $20m Powerball prizeThree other Lotto First Division winners each won $250,000.11 Aug 02:30 AM
PremiumPremiumTourism$130m luxury resort planned for QueenstownThe resort will feature 10 villas and a 10-bedroom presidential penthouse.11 Aug 02:24 AM
New Zealand'Death remains unexplained': Parnell victim named, post-mortem inconclusive The woman who was found dead was 59-year-old Leiann Rae Davis, police confirmed today.11 Aug 01:23 AM
New ZealandTuiras plead guilty to $4m fraud, used investor funds for lifestyleAlex and Aroha Tuira raised more than $4m from 61 investors in a Ponzi scheme.11 Aug 01:18 AM
New ZealandOn The Up: The Hunger Monster short film shows students' perspective on hungerTikipunga Primary School students were asked - if hunger was a monster, what would it look like, and how would it be defeated? Video / I Have a Dream Charitable TrustWatch10 Aug 11:00 PM
New Zealand'It was our secret': Girl reveals sexual abuse after attending safety seminar at schoolHe laughed at her when she confronted him. Now he's behind bars.10 Aug 10:00 PM
