New Zealand'No evidence yet': Scrutiny over charter schools' reporting requirementsThe Government allocated $153m to reintroduce charter schools over four years.29 May 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Traumatic' tenancy: Landlord accused of 'inhumane and degrading' conditionsThe tribunal ordered the Ranolf Trust to pay over $6000 to the tenant.26 May 07:35 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionShane Te PouShane Te Pou: This was the 'buy your ticket to Australia' BudgetOPINION: Growth is expected to slow in 2026, as unemployment stays high.24 May 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Very uncomfortable': Cops called after man approaches teen on beach to take photosPolice discussed acceptable behaviour with the man after the incident.23 May 12:37 AM
New ZealandNearly 9000 teens to lose welfare if parents can support them under new testA 'parental assistance test' will be introduced for single 18- and 19-year-olds in 2027.22 May 04:34 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandHospital EDs are sending up to 25 patients a day to private care with vouchersSome patients said they had used the voucher system to get a free check-up. 21 May 02:26 AM
New Zealand'Challenging times': Social workers see spike in meth, mental health issues'We’re trying ... but at times it feels like we are chasing our tails.'21 May 02:00 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandSurgeons protest ‘harsh’ assessment process, accuse advocates of intimidation A mesh harm advocate said she was stunned by the accusations. 17 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandVehicle dwellers spark tension at beachside community Residents claim vehicle dwellers make the Onerahi foreshore unsafe.16 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandAndy Coster talks about the new social investment fundSocial Investment Agency boss Andy Coster has responsibility for a new $190 million fund to tackle social problems. Video / NZ HeraldWatch16 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandHigh-risk cancer patients affected by halt on some colonoscopiesMidCentral has outsourced up to 200 colonoscopies to the private sector to clear backlog.14 May 08:30 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionKiwis need to learn to trust charitiesOPINION: Charities should be free to think big and act boldly, not face unfair scrutiny.13 May 11:37 PM
New ZealandFlagship fundraiser returns as homelessness crisis deepens in AucklandHomelessness in Auckland has surged, with a 53% rise in rough sleepers since September.12 May 07:00 PM
New Zealand'About time': Residents sick of 'boy racers' back Govt plan to toughen lawsMinisters announced the changes in Rotorua on Sunday, alongside Mayor Tania Tapsell.11 May 06:06 PM
New ZealandElderly woman found in Herne Bay identified, family contactedPolice confirmed an elderly woman in Herne Bay has been identified.11 May 05:32 AM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsSocial media ban for under-16s: A good start, or ineffective, ‘half-baked’ populism?National MP Catherine Wedd has put forward a member’s bill to introduce an age ban.10 May 05:00 PM
BusinessAllbirds predicts turnaround - finally - if lucky break on tariffs holds truePLUS: Waterproof Allbirds - and some "professional" sneakers for the office.09 May 12:23 AM
New ZealandNew Whangārei cafe offers support and services for rough sleepersWhare Āwhina's community cafe is on Cameron St in the former police station. 07 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandAntisemitic hate message graffitied in WellingtonThe Jewish Council said it's seeing a rise in antisemitism in NZ.07 May 12:22 AM
New ZealandTop school shares private details of pupil who complained about now-disgraced teacherThe files included the girl's allegations and a copy of her 'safety plan'.03 May 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: Community needs to buy-in to meth crackdownOPINION: Northland has NZ's highest meth consumption, with 2000mg per day per 1000 people.03 May 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Raid us': Ngāpuhi leader asks police to crack down as teens smoke meth in main streetNgāpuhi leader Mane Tahere has asked police to crack down hard like they did in Ōpōtiki 02 May 11:53 PM
New ZealandTwo 12-year-olds referred to Youth Aid over tyre-slashing spreeTyres were stabbed on several vehicles in the Rotorua CBD. 30 Apr 10:55 PM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsNo OT social workers assigned to more than 1000 at-risk childrenAs at March 31, 2025, there were 1319 children overdue for allocation to a social worker.29 Apr 05:00 PM
New Zealand‘Where are people going to go?’ - Public housing tenancy terminations double under Govt rulesKāinga Ora terminated 299 tenancies, more than double the previous year.28 Apr 11:43 PM
New ZealandFamily of missing Wellington boy 'really worried for his safety'William Walmsley from Karori has not been seen since Saturday night.27 Apr 10:25 PM
New Zealand'Far-reaching and devastating': Meth use has surged in this part of NZ as prices dropPolice attribute increased drug use to greater availability and lower prices.25 Apr 05:03 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionFran O'SullivanFran O'Sullivan: Why the UK's Supreme Court decision matters for women's rightsOPINION: The UK Supreme Court has ruled 'woman' refers only to biological women.18 Apr 05:00 PM
New ZealandHow MP Hana-Rāwhiti Maipi-Clarke ended up in Stan Walker’s latest music videoShe sings the same pao (poem) that preceded a haka she led in Parliament.16 Apr 03:09 AM
WorldSydney woman dies in domestic violence incident days before court hearingHer death prompted calls for action from domestic violence campaigners. 16 Apr 02:04 AM
New Zealand'We cannot do this by ourselves': Ministers listen to iwi leader's plea over meth crisisPolice Minister Mark Mitchell plans to visit Northland for further discussions.11 Apr 12:29 AM
PremiumPremiumConstructionWattle Park developer liquidated: Kiwibank owed $3.6m, Inland Revenue $1.09mProject completed in January 2022 but developer blames Covid and the downturn for debts.09 Apr 05:00 PM
New ZealandTrade Me pulls spy cameras listings featuring images of people having sex A survivor of image-based offending said the listings 'actively promote' sexual violence.09 Apr 01:05 AM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: Rising intolerance casts shadow over our political landscapeOPINION: Education in this country is being increasingly divided by class.31 Mar 04:00 PM
