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Editorial: The conversation you have to have if you live in a beachfront property

OPINION: New Zealand has never, in modern times, experienced a devastating tsunami.

Tom Phillips' children inquiry: Retired judge on $1680 daily rate, advisers explain why Family Court excluded in new documents

The Honourable Justice Simon Moore KC is the sole member of the inquiry.

Morning quiz: In which modern-day country was Soviet leader Joseph Stalin born?

Test your brain with the Herald's morning quiz.

Banged up abroad: More than 70 Kiwis in overseas jails, true total unknown

Many do not tell MFAT they are arrested, so the actual numbers could be much higher.

Letters: It's time we seriously re-evaluate which countries we align with

OPINION: Is it time New Zealand opted for non-alignment?

Chief Tui Luxon, To’osavili Key: Who are the other world leaders bestowed Samoan titles

Tuisinavemaulumoto'otua is PM Christopher Luxon's new Samoan chiefly name.

Fed-up shopper says supermarket prices are soaring as fresh food rots fast

Jared Bettridge says watermelons, apples and potatoes have rotted within days.

UK doesn’t want to be ‘protagonist’ in Iran war, minister says

Allies are resisting Trump’s request for a ‘team effort’ to help reopen Strait of Hormuz.

Music couple selling their party home - forget dancing on the ceiling, they skate on the roof

Spectacular coastal retreat is where the good times roll.

How Chalamet went from frontrunner to three-time Best Actor Oscar loser

The star was nominated for his portrayal of ping pong hustler Marty Mauser.

Pair narrowly avoid fiery, deadly Lindis Pass crash before racing to help with extinguishers

The midday crash near Ōmarama left one person dead at the scene.

Buying a house still isn’t cheap, but data shows it is more affordable

The five things you need to know about the housing market this week.

'Love you': Brooklyn Beckham snubs Victoria in Mother’s Day tribute

The online chef reportedly rejected the chance to meet with his dad to make amends.

Offal spills from same truck twice on major Henderson road in rush hour

The same truck spilled offal twice, with the second spill 2km from the first.

Strait of Hormuz attack: 20 Thai crew home, three still missing

Ship's operator said missing crew members are feared trapped in the damaged engine room.

Victorian government to pay $125m over Covid lockdown business losses

About 16,000 Victorian businesses had joined the class action.

Father acquitted of murder says toddler and baby had 'a scuffle' before son's death

Anthony Pickering said he gave his daughter a 'whack on the bum' for making the baby cry.

Iran war squeeze: Packaging firms hit with 20-30% jump in plastic material prices

Bonson Packaging has secured materials for about the next five months.

Market close: Shares and kiwi down; inflation up

The S&P/NZX 50 Index closed at 13,164.58, down 22.76 points or 0.17%.

Here’s what to eat every day to sleep a little better

Washington Post: Can't sleep? THese eating patterns, over time, may help.

'Don't panic-buy': How to legally store petrol as prices spike and pumps start running dry

WorkSafe warns only approved containers up to 25 litres should be used.

Olympic champ’s brave bid to save her paddling career

Alicia Hoskin had surgery three weeks ago to remove a rare extra rib in her neck.

Alcohol, cannabis, and high speeds: Teen driver was doing more than 130km/h when he killed mate

The teens were flung from the car that only had one working headlight and worn brakepads.

The hidden toll on pets keeping victims trapped in violent homes

Its waitlist has blown out to 79 days as more victims seek help for pets.

How pets are keeping victims trapped in violent homes

Dame Julie Chapman of Pet Refuge speaks to The Front Page about the increase in demand for their service.

'When will this stop?': Drivers planning cutbacks as fuel continues to soar

Petrol has risen by up to 50c a litre, adding about $23 to fill an average car.

Prime Minister Christopher Luxon dances after receiving matai title in Samoa

Prime Minister Christopher Luxon dances after receiving matai title in Samoa

Oscars 2026: Kiwis clean up with major awards, One Battle After Another reigns supreme

Kate Hawley and the team from Wellington's Wētā FX won big.

Pub burns Jacinda Ardern's book in front of customers

Mayor says 'people will judge for themselves whether they believe it to be appropriate'.

Fuel disruption levels: What could prompt move to Level 2, when may that happen

Finance Minister Nicola Willis has discussed what could happen in the coming weeks.

Inflation could hit 3.7% under Treasury’s ‘worst-case’ inflation scenario

Nicola Willis warns our fuel supply chain could be disrupted.

Watch: Hawke’s Bay drivers feeling the pinch at the pump from Iran conflict

Hawke’s Bay Today spoke to Napier and Hastings drivers about the impact, with prices across the twin cities ranging from $2.87 with the Pak‘nSave discount to $3.15 a litre for 91.

Prince William shares never-before-seen photo in Mother’s Day tribute to Diana

The late princess would have turned 65 this July.

Duncan Bridgeman: Fonterra’s next CEO faces crucial test amid strategy shift

Miles Hurrell's replacement inherits a richer co-op – and a fiercely debated future.

Winners & Losers: Warriors bring out the 'it's our year' brigade

OPINION: Christopher Reive runs through the best and worst from the sporting weekend.

Car wheel sparked $1m Tongariro fire, drone photos reveal destruction

The key to the recovery of the scorched Tongariro National Park is eliminating weeds.

Bumbling burglars 'didn't know what they were doing' in destructive jewellery heist

The alleged offenders spent two minutes using a pickaxe to break bullet-resistant glass.

Leslie Parr revealed as man twice ruled insane after committing two separate killings

Leslie Raymond Parr killed partner Fiona Maulolo in Naenae in April 1997.

Finance Minister delivers Iran economic response update

Nicola Willis discusses "worst case scenario" inflation forecasts from Treasury. Video / Mark Mitchell

'Superhighway for drugs': NZ, Samoa bolster crackdown amid 'Pacific tsunami' of crime

Crime was a key agenda topic for the PMs' Cabinet meeting.

Jacinda Ardern's book burnt at Makotuku pub

A copy of Jacinda Ardern's autobiography A Different Kind of Power was burnt at the Black Dog Tavern in Makotuku. Video / Facebook

NZ Herald Live: Barbara Edmonds speaks to media

Barbara Edmonds speaks to media

Afternoon quiz: In which country would you find Kakadu National Park, a Unesco World Heritage Site?

Test your brain with the Herald's afternoon quiz.

From Pidgeon Palace to car parking: Food Alley site to get cars, not tower

The former Food Alley and Yates block will get landscaping, seating and CCTV.

Two men charged for alleged murder of Gisborne man last year

A 25-year-old and 28-year-old man have been charged in relation to the alleged murder.

Commonwealth Games hopes on line for Central Hawke's Bay heptathlete

Briana Stephenson won the hurdles and the long jump at the national championships.

Delayed care: First-time mum loses IVF baby born in ‘poor’ condition after c-section delay

HDC finds an urgent caesarean may have saved the baby who died after 22 hours.

Shellfish firm fined $20k after illegally receiving 259,000kg of green-lipped mussels

The Christchurch company pleaded guilty to nine Biosecurity Act charges.

Chris Hipkins rejects social media allegations from his ex-wife

Labour leader's ex-wife said Hipkins' actions contradicted the party's electioneering.

Hazel Sorensen, 9, steals show with giant pumpkin at Hawke's Bay country market day

She grew one very chunky pumpkin to take the crown from her older sister, who won in 2025.

NZ Herald Live: Christopher Luxon speaks to media

Christopher Luxon Speaks to the media from Samoa Video / RNZ

‘Not one acre more’: Trustees fight to protect urupā land

Burials resumed at the historic urupā in 2003 after stopping in 1936.

The Country: Fonterra chairman McBride on CEO Hurrell's exit

Peter McBride, David Seymour, John Fagan, Tom Young, and Phil Duncan.

NZ Herald Midday News Update | Wattie's restructure and Fonterra CEO Mile Hurrell resigns

NZ Herald Midday News Update | Wattie's restructure result of global pressures and Fonterra CEO Miles Hurrell resigns.

Kiwi costume designer receives standing ovation at Oscars

Kiwi costume designer Kate Hawley has taken out Best Costume at the Oscars. Video / E News

Sisters on the brink: Tapper siblings chase first senior team together

LockerRoom: The Tapper sisters moved to Australia in 2024 to fast-track their swimming.

Man and woman in court over fatal Katikati dog attack

Four-year-old Timothy Tu’uaki Rolleston-Bryan died after a dog attack.

Average price of petrol hits near four-year high as Kiwis urged not to panic-buy

Petrol prices surged again over the weekend as Aucklanders faced a 24c a litre hike.

Car 'flew in the air' before fatal East Tāmaki crash that killed child

Police say the child was taken to hospital in a critical condition and later died.

Social Investment Agency deputy chief quits amid bullying investigation

Kylie Reiri quit the Social Investment Agency in February while under a probe.

'Towering wall of black smoke': Witness describes dramatic blaze near Rotorua

Residents were told to stay indoors and shut windows due to thick smoke.

'Do not approach': Police hunt dangerous man after South Auckland firearms incident

Police say 41-year-old Nigel Edwards is avoiding arrest.

Mama Hooch rapists lose majority of appeal bid, but three minor convictions quashed

The brothers’ offending over three-and-a-half years targeted 27 women.

One child dead, four people injured in East Tamaki crash

A child died and four other people were injured in an East Tamaki three-vehicle collision last night. Video / NZ Herald

I was messy, scared and furious: What nobody told me about becoming a young widow

Telegraph: The stark reality of grief galvanised one woman into sharing her experience.

Tauranga college team headed for world robotics champs

Ōtūmoetai College’s Mecha Squad 2941H will face 2400 teams from 60 countries.

House prices show biggest monthly increase in two and a half years

But economists warn that the Iran conflict may curtail rebounding house prices.

Shane Jordan claims Timbersports national title over brother Jack

Shane Jordan, 39, clinched the title in the final hot saw event in Palmerston North.