LifestyleViral 'chubby' AI filter slammed for promoting fatphobia, body-shamingThe AI filter made users look ‘chubby’ or ‘skinny’, sparking criticism.25 Mar 12:54 AM
PremiumPremiumPolitics‘I’m pragmatic’: Willie Jackson gears up for one of Labour’s biggest jobs"On my own marae, I have banned [gang] patches for years."23 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandEx-convict promoted ‘bogus’ blood detox, seen with patients in Auckland clinicA health expert described the treatments as 'quackery'. 22 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandEight students in Northland Race Unity Speech Awards finalNorthland rangatahi have say on race relations at Race Unity Speech Awards.19 Mar 05:00 PM
New ZealandGang members use local gym for brutal bare-knuckle fightsGym owner changes rules after private group booking used by gang. 19 Mar 04:00 PM
PoliticsNumber of Kiwis on benefit has jumped up by 22,000 - the size of these NZ townsThe minister says an increase was expected but an expert warns of tough times ahead.16 Mar 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumLetters to the EditorLetters: Rassie Erasmus is a rugby coaching giantOPINION: South African Rugby is one of the finest examples of the success of a diversity.16 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandThree veteran suicides in three weeks but no way to track how common it isA veteran group plan to crowd-source suicide data to build database the Government didn't.12 Mar 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumLetters to the EditorLetters: NZ’s housing market model is unsustainableOPINION: House price increases cause economic harm, a Weekend Herald article says.09 Mar 04:00 PM
New Zealand‘Absolutely gutted’: Dramatic overhaul of $155m of Whānau Ora contracts includes John Tamihere-led agencyFour new agencies will be chosen and up to 1000 jobs could be affected. 09 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandDestiny and Man Up double down on pride protestsThe church group has not been deterred by widespread condemnation of its pride protests. 08 Mar 09:49 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandSurgeon who operates on NZ women with controversial syndrome charged with killing patientThe surgeon is considered a saviour by some NZ patients, who say he changed their lives. 07 Mar 04:00 PM
New Zealand‘We all have a part to play’: New Salvation Army leader on ‘grim’ state of nationJanine Donaldson is the first female leader of New Zealand’s Salvation Army. 03 Mar 09:32 PM
PremiumPremiumLifestyleHow a Kiwi startup is changing the game for students with ADHDKumo Study founder Alex Kerr aims to break 'shame spiral' behind academic failure rates.02 Mar 08:00 PM
New ZealandNurses, social workers working as receptionists as ‘back office’ public sector cuts biteGovernment assurances cuts would not affect the front line were false, the PSA said.02 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandLabour MP calls for David Seymour’s sacking over school lunch programmeAssociate Education Minister claims the revamped scheme will save $170 million overall.27 Feb 01:37 AM
PremiumPremiumWorldI joined a group of paedophile hunters. Here’s what I learntTimes: 'Decoying is the hardest ... You are absorbing all the vile stuff.'27 Feb 01:00 AM
PremiumPremiumLetters to the EditorLetters: Treat China as a valued friend, despite war gamesOPINION: 'We need a reset of our relationship with China.'23 Feb 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionSasha BorissenkoSasha Borissenko: Golriz case serves warning Big Brother is hereHow a $40 tote bag incident exposes privacy oversights.23 Feb 02:00 AM
New ZealandWellington social housing buildings earthquake-proneTenants will be rehomed when required for earthquake-strengthening work.17 Feb 01:21 AM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: Destiny’s rainbow protests not fit for a tolerant, liberal societyOPINION: 'Show tolerance for one another in love' – Ephesians 4:2.16 Feb 04:00 PM
OpinionOpinion: This Govt's hypocrisy regarding the banking sector is staggeringOPINION: For too many New Zealanders, opening a bank account is a struggle.16 Feb 04:00 PM
New Zealand‘Psychological torture’: Neighbours' relief as woman evicted for excessive noiseThirteen complaints were made to Kāinga Ora since she moved in last year.14 Feb 10:31 PM
New Zealand‘Severe harm’: Doctors blast ‘inhumane’ funding squeeze for disability sectorJack Murphy, 27, is among those who have missed out on residential care. 13 Feb 04:00 PM
OpinionIs being single bad for the economy?A society with fewer marriages may be happier, but it also worsens economic inequality. 13 Feb 12:19 AM
BusinessKāinga Ora is getting tougher on rent debt collectionTenants can't exceed 12 weeks' rent debt under the new policy.11 Feb 02:33 AM
New ZealandGrace Millane handbag appeal: Northland women stepping up to help outThe appeal was started in memory of Grace Millane, who was murdered in 2018.10 Feb 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionCecilia Robinson: Sweden's challenge in moving away from its violence crisisOPINION: Sweden now has the second-highest gun-related homicide rate per capita in Europe.09 Feb 12:48 AM
New ZealandMan living in Auckland park wants a quiet life with his dog, council has other plans'They'll keep coming back but I'm stubborn. I'm not moving.'05 Feb 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: Kāinga Ora shake-up winds clock back to 1905 and NZ’s state housing revolutionOPINION: A 'back-to-basics' move is aimed at making the agency financially sustainable.05 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandMany schools have lost confidence in school lunches programme – leading principalSchool lunches too hot to handle: the latest complaint in a nightmare week.05 Feb 05:15 AM
PremiumPremiumLetters to the EditorLetters: National’s evidence-based promises unravelOPINION: Some decisions, like cancelling ferries, defy evidence.04 Feb 04:00 PM
PoliticsNumber of threats against politicians nosedives in Govt’s first year - what’s changed?Threats and online hate escalated between 2020 and 2022 amid the Govt's Covid response.02 Feb 04:00 PM
PoliticsGovt adds new sanctions to beneficiary traffic light schemeThe minister says consequences for job seekers are having a 'positive impact'.02 Feb 04:00 PM