'Ready for our next chapter': Wellington to lose another restaurant
Owners say they have missed their children terribly after working so many nights.
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Govt to announce future of Cook Strait ferries after year of uncertainty
ANALYSIS: Ministers have promised a cheaper alternative to KiwiRail's mega ferries.
Canterbury fire rages on as Labour continues pressure on the government | NZ Herald News Update
The fire on Castle Hill, Canterbury continues to burn as it has since Thursday this week. Labour continues to press the governments policies as Franklin road prepares to re-open.
Pregnant mum discovers toddler has advanced cancer after tummy pain complaint
Magnus has a 38% chance of survival and will soon start chemotherapy.
Revealed: Our Heroes of 2024 – the Herald's top picks
We honour the best in news, sport, business and entertainment.
'Get help': Brave teen faces rapist in court, pleads for him not to harm anyone else
The girl has battled daily suicidal thoughts since the rape two years ago.
Police release name of man who died after being found injured in Porirua
Police are treating the death as suspicious.
NZME's local paper closures: How Wairoa's iwi is leading the way
Wairoa Star, revived by iwi, offers advice to struggling papers amid NZME closures.
'Freaked out a bit': TVNZ star reveals why she quit and reaction; RNZ salaries jump $5m in a year
Community editors consider ways to save titles; Former leader takes Whakaata Māori to ERA.
KiwiRail bosses says negotiations to exit mega ferry contract will extend into next year
Meanwhile, the Government is poised to announce its new plan for Cook Strait transport.
Staff working off-duty to keep national rescue centre operating – Govt steps in
Additional funding has been announced for more staff to keep watch at the centre.
Coroner visits spot woman's skeleton lay for 36 years, rules on death
Coroner Mark Wilton can understand why the family still had questions.
'All the best': TV presenters Hayley Holt and Anna Burns-Francis to leave TVNZ
It follows the state broadcaster announcing major cost-saving cuts.
Lotto: $1.5 million won in Lotto Strike, Powerball rolls over
Another lucky player won a $1 million First Division prize.
'Insert leader here': Awkward social media post from Trade Minister's account
The post said he attended a "dinner hosted by [insert TBC senior Chinese leader]".
Govt poised to decide fate of prime land Peter Jackson wants as public reserve
The Land Information Minister has received new advice about the 76ha of land.
French investors concerned with CRL costs as Labour meet in Christchuch | NZ Herald News Update
French investors are reportedly worried about time and cost blowouts on Auckland's City Rail Link project. The Waikato River is safe again from extreme arsenic levels. V/ NZ Herald
Volunteer firefighters accused of driving offences, clipping a pedestrian
The incidents are being investigated and firefighters may face disciplinary action.
Ombudsman investigating KiwiRail's refusal to release 'excessive' consultant cost
Finance Minister Nicola Willis says she awaits the investigation's outcome with interest.
Prisoners denied family visits for year and a half due to understaffing
The report found Rimutaka Prison was run with about 80% of desired staffing numbers.
'Public safety risk': New documents reveal why Niwa is taking over MetService
The relationship between the two weather forecasters is tense and duplicative.
Opinion: Observing the observer - Wellington's budget re-write 'procedural hell'
OPINION: Man tasked with observing the city council has endured an almost 7-hour meeting.
Christopher Luxon coy on Winston Peters' ferry decision deadline
It's almost a year since the Government pulled the plug on KiwiRail's mega ferries.
‘Utterly changed her life’: Man who set partner on fire cooking cannabis oil is jailed
The victim spent three months in hospital with severe injuries.
Watch: Has Tory Whanau changed her mind about running again for mayor?
Wellington's mayor says she needs to talk to family and friends about running again.
Lotto: Two punters bag $500,000 each in First Division win
Powerball has now rolled over to $10 million for Wednesday night's draw.
'Parent's worst nightmare': Teen suffers traumatic brain injury in motorbike crash
Charlie gets confused about what month it is and has short-term memory loss.
Six dead on holiday in Laos as tensions flare at Climate Change summit | NZ Herald News Update
Six people have now been confirmed to have died in Laos from methanol poisoning, tensions flare at the Colt 29 Climate Summit. A new study shows fishing prompts happiness.
Forty entries for Napier's Christmas Parade as rebound begins
Community support for the Christmas Parade in Napier is rising after a post-Covid slump.
Mass poisoning: Kiwi shares own close call with poisoned alcohol
Sacha Harwood believes she's lucky to be alive after a previous potential poisoning.
Wyn Drabble: US election’s bad news sparked search for better news
OPINION: 'I might even just make up a news story - just to lighten the mood.'
Winston Peters reveals deadline for Cook Strait ferry decision
It's almost a year since the Government pulled the plug on KiwiRail's mega ferries.
Crash in rural Auckland leaves one critically injured
SH16, the Kaipara Coast Highway, is closed and diversions are in place.
No conviction for hacking victim after AI-generated child exploitation images found on his computer
The man had not sought out the images, but did not delete them either.