New Zealand'Entirely inadequate': Woman dies of sepsis after deteriorating for three days in hospitalThe woman's family agonised as they watched her rapidly decline with no explanation. 30 Mar 01:28 AM
PremiumAnalysisEthan ManeraAnalysis: Government nudges councils to amalgamate, is bigger really better?As major reforms loom, experts warn bigger councils aren’t automatically more efficient.29 Mar 11:00 PM
New ZealandDutch and Māori family united as late opa honoured with World War II bravery medalHis family has learned more about his military past. 29 Mar 10:11 PM
Wellington'Morning of chaos' after trespasser shuts down Hutt train linesIt is unclear when the train services will reopen, a councillor said. 29 Mar 08:16 PM
All WhitesWhy All Whites must turn promise into performance in Chile clashThe All Whites have never beaten a South American nation across 19 previous matches.29 Mar 07:00 PM
PremiumOpinionPhil GiffordPhil Gifford: The hospital visits that showed Jason Ryan's true character29 Mar 05:01 PM
All WhitesWhy All Whites must turn promise into performance in Chile clashThe All Whites have never beaten a South American nation across 19 previous matches.29 Mar 07:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionPhil GiffordPhil Gifford: The hospital visits that showed Jason Ryan's true characterAs a young man, an All Blacks assistant showed his loyalty with visits to an injured mate.29 Mar 05:01 PM
Black Caps'Not going to let this break us': Former Black Cap's brain tumour battleA Givealittle page for the former Black Cap raised nearly $100,000 in support.29 Mar 04:01 PM
RacingLike mother, like daughter in Breeders Stakes at TrenthamShe's A Dealer overcomes a wide draw to win the last Group 1 of the New Zealand season.28 Mar 04:00 PM
RacingKiwi racing’s drought in Australia broken with dramatic Group 1 winTrainers win Group 1s on both sides of the Tasman within hours of each other.28 Mar 05:55 AM
Politics|UpdatedFuel stocks rise to more than 50 days’ cover, including dieselThe Government has updated fuel stock levels. 29 Mar 11:52 PM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsPoll shows energy prices, global instability now top Kiwi worriesKantar polling reveals 'extreme concern' about events abroad and their effects on NZ.29 Mar 06:00 PM
PremiumPremiumEnergyDiesel dithering: Labour and coalition Govts fail to ensure stockholdingHow an unloved plan to store more diesel storage was kicked down the road – until now.29 Mar 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsLNG binned? New terminal looks doubtful as ministers consider optionsThe Government's plan to build the terminal is in doubt in light of the Middle East war.29 Mar 04:00 PM
EducationHalf of all teens still ignoring school phone ban, teachers urged to have 'firm consequences'The Education Review Office has found compliance is an issue in secondary schools.29 Mar 04:00 PM
Politics'Move on to where?' Hundreds in Auckland protest Government move-on ordersThis evening, hundreds of protesters arrived at Aotea Square for Kia Tū Kotahi, to voice their dissatisfaction with the Government’s homeless move-on orders. Video / NZ HeraldWatch29 Mar 05:40 AM
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New ZealandDozens of Kiwis $14k richer after Lotto draw – where lucky tickets were soldFour players also won Powerball Second Division, taking their total winnings to $20,746.29 Mar 07:00 AM
New ZealandGovt seeks public feedback on fuel-related 'red tape' as conflict pushes prices past $3New Zealand is in Phase 1, with enough fuel and no call to stockpile.29 Mar 05:37 AM
New Zealand|UpdatedSecond strike at Dakota: Cowboy-inspired bar caught selling booze to underage teenA third breach in three years could cause Dakota Bar to lose its licence entirely.29 Mar 04:00 AM
AucklandAuckland Airport fog restrictions liftedMorning fog caused widespread travel disruption for both arriving and departing flights.28 Mar 10:32 PM
Travel newsFrom Songkran to Snowbombing: Where to find your next festival holidayFive ways to turn your next break into a festival-focused getaway. 28 Mar 06:00 PM
PremiumPremiumEntertainment'The songs don't seem to get older': Neil Finn on recapturing Split Enz magic liveTheir Electric Avenue set in Christchurch was the band's 1000th live show.28 Mar 05:00 PM
RacingLike mother, like daughter in Breeders Stakes at TrenthamShe's A Dealer overcomes a wide draw to win the last Group 1 of the New Zealand season.28 Mar 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsWellington MP standing by letter of support for graffiti tagger who defaced her cityTamatha Paul was a city councillor when Karl Truell's tagging was censured by the council.28 Mar 04:00 PM
RacingKiwi racing’s drought in Australia broken with dramatic Group 1 winTrainers win Group 1s on both sides of the Tasman within hours of each other.28 Mar 05:55 AM
New ZealandIllegal nets, car batteries and busted rules: Inside NZ's summer fishing crackdown Officers seized illegal set nets, including one anchored with a dumped car battery.28 Mar 03:00 AM
New Zealand'Laughable': More people complain about Woolworths' use of AI in job interviewsThe Herald recently reported on a teen who said he was unfairly judged by an AI interview.28 Mar 02:00 AM
New Zealand'A rare and intimate window': Influential architect's art treasure trove up for auctionThe sale includes rare pieces by Pat Hanly and Bill Hammond.28 Mar 02:00 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionEthan ManeraEthan Manera: Little right to hit back as soaring water charges threaten Wellington's recoveryOPINION: Amid looming water shock, the minister aimed at the wrong target.28 Mar 01:00 AM
New Zealand‘Loose and opportunistic’: Auckland lawyer silent on $77k bill for immigration clientService agreements barred clients from complaining to the Law Society.27 Mar 10:00 PM