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.
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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.
How the world reacted to te Hīkoi mō te Tiriti
And how international media are framing the Treaty Principles Bill debate.
Watch: 35,000? 55,000? Data scientist uses drone to estimate hīkoi crowd
Caleb Moses has crunched the numbers to estimate how many people marched in the hīkoi.
35,000? 50,000? More? The complicated politics of counting a hīkoi
One issue seemed harder to agree on than most - how big the crowd was.
Corrupt prison guard who took bribe to smuggle tobacco gets name suppression for own safety
Details of the danger the guard faces remain shrouded in secrecy.
Art project left at door of Napier museum causes bomb scare
The colourful creation, made of fabric, was found sitting outside the museum’s entrance.
'Haughtiness and bitterness': Seymour slates critics of Treaty Principles Bill
Former PM Dame Jenny Shipley claimed Seymour was 'inviting civil war'.
Scott Humphrey opens up on Humphreys Landscaping
Scott Humphrey, founder of Humphreys Landscaping, talks about the business, his customers and its new foreign owners. Video / NZ Herald
Brian Tamaki convoy causes chaos as it arrives in Auckland
The Destiny Church leader and his supporters are travelling on State Highway 1 from Mercer in Waikato to Auckland Domain for their “Make New Zealand Great Again” rally.
'Free Palestine' counter protesters await Brian Tamaki's supporters
As Brian Tamaki leads a protest to display only the New Zealand flag, protestors await him in Auckland with the Palestinian flag flying. Video / NZ Herald
Luxon in Peru, Hīkoi continues and Brian Tamaki protests | NZ Herald News Update
Christopher Luxon is in Peru, weather has affected many hoping to run in the Queenstown marathon today and Brian Tamaki prepares to hold a 'Make New Zealand Great Again' rally.
'Significant public concern': Wellington council Crown observer advice revealed
Officials raised concerns about financial sustainability and councillors' behaviour.
Wellington eatery creates burger for punters to vote on Treaty Principles Bill
Ernesto’s owner says politics doesn't have to leave a bad taste in your mouth.
Primary school damaged by fireworks, principal frustrated and upset
A pile of sparklers and a lighter were found at the scene.
Police release new photo of missing man, residents asked to search properties
The 77-year-old was reported missing after going for a walk near Porirua.
'Conspiracy theories and racism': News giant quits X after Trump victory
Newspaper abandons account after 17 years amid growing exodus from social media platform.