New Zealand'Act of desperation': Transgender teen tried to cut off breast in self-mastectomyHigh school student had waited years for publicly funded gender-affirming surgery.16 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandInfamous murderer loses legal battle over NZ prison sex banThe convicted child sex offender has challenged rules against sex in the treatment unit.16 May 12:47 AM
New ZealandPublic sector cuts: MPI confirms 391 roles to goNZTA is also disestablishing roles due to policy changes.15 May 11:21 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandTransmission Gully PPP redeemed but 'significant work' remains to finish roadThe new Government is keen on using more Public Private Partnerships.15 May 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandLeaked document: Concern Commerce Commission job cuts will impact servicesThe Herald has seen an employees-only document from the commission, outlining the changes.15 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandWellington Mayor Tory Whanau missed half of airport board meetings in past yearReport reveals the mayor attended only four out of eight meetings in the past year.15 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandDeadly Loafers Lodge fire victims remembered one year onToday marks one year since a horror fire tore through the boarding house and killed five.15 May 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandOpinion: Mega ferry document dump damning for KiwiRailThe documents reveal more about KiwiRail than Nicola Willis and Grant Robertson.14 May 05:00 PM
New Zealand'About bloody time': Son welcomes news of murder charge in mum's cold caseFamily have welcomed news of a charge, five years on from their mum's death.14 May 04:00 AM
New ZealandFist bumps and a ‘stoked’ minister: Inside the fast-tracking of a DJ’s passportOne senior leader was bombarded with messages from her son's mates calling it 'gangster'.14 May 02:54 AM
New ZealandSafety concerns raised over Wellington ‘anti-trans’ eventTe Papa and the council are reviewing health and safety and security arrangements.14 May 02:25 AM
New ZealandMount Ruapehu’s Whakapapa skifield not commercially sustainable, Cabinet warnedA number of bidders are aiming to take over the skifield's assets.13 May 04:57 PM
New ZealandMinister encourages te reo use 'everywhere and anywhere', despite Govt positionDocuments released to the Herald reveal his preferences for email greetings and signoffs.13 May 02:39 AM
New ZealandWork to begin to fix train woes, months on from disruptionThe train tracks were laid too narrow at times, causing vibrations and speed restrictions.13 May 12:46 AM
New ZealandSkeleton found after 36-year mystery: Was mum's death sinister?Patricia Burt's daughter says a visit to the site has raised more questions for her.10 May 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandWhat Labour knew about KiwiRail’s mega ferry financial troublesTense letters between Grant Robertson and KiwiRail's chairman have been revealed.10 May 07:01 AM
New ZealandGovernment document dump: KiwiRail's suitability to run Interislander questionedMore details have been revealed about why Finance Minister Nicola Willis sunk the ferries.10 May 01:29 AM
New ZealandHighly potent synthetic opioid found in second fake tabletN-Desethyletonitazene has now been found in Tauranga, Drug Foundation offering free tests.09 May 01:54 AM
New ZealandChris Bishop makes way for more housing in Wellington but keeps controversial heritage listingsThe Minister has delivered his verdict on Wellington's District Plan.08 May 01:02 AM
New ZealandPrimary birthing services could resume at Lower Hutt centre after controversial closureThe centre was controversially closed in 2021 despite community efforts to save it.07 May 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandJulie Anne Genter v businesses: Why the bad blood over cycleways?A mandate for cycleways in the capital doesn't make for a painless process.06 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandSeymour wanted Ministry of Regulation to have three times more staff than Productivity CommissionDavid Seymour said red tape and regulation are 'out of control' in this country.05 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandBusiness owner claims Julie Anne Genter grabbed herNicola Cranfield thought the MP might have just been having a bad day, until this week.03 May 10:31 PM
New ZealandPolice arrest two men after gun fired outside Wellington HospitalPolice have been searching three addresses in Hawera.03 May 04:35 AM
New ZealandCommerce Commission to cut around 10 per cent of staffJob cuts in the sector have reached well above 3000 so far.03 May 12:01 AM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsOfficial docs reveal Govt warned NZ school cellphone ban ‘may not be warranted’The Ministry of Education looked at policies from Europe, Australia, the USA and Asia.02 May 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Reckless': 170 jobs on line at Kāinga Ora and housing agency as axe falls across public sectorWorkers have been told not to make a decision 'on a whim'.02 May 05:57 AM
New Zealand$315k spent on syrup and maintenance for prison guard slushiesThe machines were slammed by National in opposition, in 2019.01 May 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandKiwiRail boss travelled to South Korea amid mega ferry falloutChief executive Peter Reidy travelled to South Korea in early April.01 May 06:30 AM
New ZealandCouncil wins legal battle over cycleway outside supermarketConstruction is now expected to begin later this year.01 May 04:53 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandPolitical plonk: Parliament producing its own exclusive wine rangeThe wine will be produced in a winery that is at least 51 per cent New Zealand owned.30 Apr 05:00 PM
New ZealandMinistry of Māori Development told to find millions more in cost savings, 38 jobs to goTe Puni Kōkiri has been tasked with finding $34.6m in savings ahead of the Budget.30 Apr 05:28 AM
New ZealandPetone or Pito-one? Name change proposal considered todayToday's ruling will decide whether the public gets consulted on the idea or not.29 Apr 10:27 PM
New ZealandWoman accused of killing 79-year-old Wellington woman charged with fraudThe matter will be heard alongside the murder charge at the High Court next month.29 Apr 12:06 AM
