PremiumPremiumOpinionJune McCabe: Māori economy forecast to double to $70k per person by 2040Opinion: The Māori Economy could deliver 22% of NZ's economic growth over 15 years09 Dec 08:00 AM
New ZealandRuth Richardson agrees to debate country’s fiscal position with Nicola WillisEx-Finance Minister will debate the incumbent after next week's Half-Year Fiscal Update.09 Dec 07:54 AM
New Zealand‘Second chance at life’: Young mum’s plea for urgent unfunded cancer treatmentThe 25-year-old mother hopes the treatment will let her watch her girls grow up.09 Dec 07:00 AM
New ZealandElderly couple killed as fire engulfs Foxton Beach homeNeighbours fled homes before dawn as explosions rang out across Queen St.09 Dec 06:32 AM
New Zealand'Mistaken vigilante justice': Autistic man violently attacked on the street by trioThe victim was pushed to the ground, then kicked and punched in the head and chest.09 Dec 06:00 AM
New ZealandPrincipal defends $18.5k Queenstown trip as Auditor-General flags schools' travel spendingOther flagged trips include a $29,458 overseas tour and family travel to Rarotonga. 09 Dec 06:00 AM
Wellington‘Deeply distressing time': Mayor speaks out after 10yo raped at local parkThe offender, in Oranga Tamariki care, was not under any detention order at the time.09 Dec 05:30 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionThomas CoughlanThomas Coughlan: Government gets its way with new planning reforms OPINION: The Government will be calling the shots in the new resource management system. 09 Dec 05:23 AM
New ZealandFinancial controller who stole $289k from social services employer avoids jailWoman made more than 1000 fraudulent card transactions over 16 months.09 Dec 05:00 AM
AucklandSecurity firm defends staff after claim a cat was dumped on roadsideGlobal Security says GPS data backs its claim a worker stopped to avoid hitting the cat.09 Dec 04:45 AM
AucklandSummer rail shutdown: Auckland trains face nearly month-long haltAll four Auckland train lines will shut from December 27 to January 18.09 Dec 04:34 AM
New Zealand'Take extra care': Fire crews battle vegetation blaze by Karapiro highwayCambridge, Tirau and Matamata crews are there with three fire engines and a water tanker.09 Dec 04:33 AM
New ZealandACC's financial squeeze: The human tollFor nearly half of those exited, ACC cannot clearly say why they were cut off.09 Dec 04:00 AM
PremiumPremiumEconomyWillis confirms how much she plans to spend in Budget 2026Will a return to surplus be pushed out further into the future?09 Dec 04:00 AM
New ZealandHow Australia's social media ban works – and could it happen in NZ?Messaging apps such as WhatsApp and Facebook Messenger are not covered.09 Dec 04:00 AM
New Zealand'Massive achievement': Kiwi Titus Proctor claims second world title at 21He becomes the first New Zealand male to hold the WBC Muay Thai world belt.09 Dec 04:00 AM
New ZealandMore arrests after man fatally stabbed in Auckland's Mt WellingtonTwo men have been charged with being an accessory after the fact to murder.09 Dec 03:58 AM
New ZealandHow Australia’s social media ban works – and could it happen in NZDr Cassandra Mudgway joins The Front Page to talk the logistics of the world-first social media ban happening in Australia this week.Watch09 Dec 03:55 AM
New ZealandStreet racer avoids conviction after injuring spectator during burnoutThe victim was hit and launched into the air before landing heavily on the road.09 Dec 03:53 AM
AucklandNo show-stoppers: Officials eye September opening for $5.5b City Rail LinkNew timetables promise peak capacity of 19,000 passengers an hour, up from 12,000.09 Dec 03:49 AM
Auckland'Spree of offending': Headhunters-linked arrests in Ōrewa after arsons and burglariesThe alleged offending in the Hibiscus Coast took place between September and November.09 Dec 03:21 AM
AucklandMan in custody after two 'unprovoked' Auckland bus stabbingsOne man died after the incident on Auckland Transport’s number 76 bus. 09 Dec 03:15 AM
PoliticsLabour leader confident Māori won’t split their vote after Te Pāti Māori turmoilLabour was only able to secure one of the seven Māori electorates in 2023. 09 Dec 03:14 AM
New ZealandMan dies after getting caught in rip at Auckland beachA rāhui has been put in place at Karioitahi Beach by local iwi.09 Dec 03:14 AM
New ZealandMPI confirms no hornet nest found in Bay of PlentyOfficials urge people to send photos to MPI rather than removing nests themselves.09 Dec 02:28 AM
New ZealandNapier MP Katie Nimon returns to Parliament with baby boy'Lots of people have come over for cuddles, he’s a bit of an attraction.'09 Dec 02:22 AM
New ZealandAerial footage shows damage from fire at Tongariro National ParkNew video taken from the air shows the charred landscape caused by the blaze. Video / Mike ScottWatch09 Dec 02:10 AM
New ZealandWatch: Political Editor Thomas Coughlan breaks down the RMA reformsThomas Coughlan analyses the proposed RMA reforms. Video / Mark MitchellWatch09 Dec 02:03 AM
New ZealandFormer Assistant Police Commissioner breaks silence after scathing police reportThe IPCA found Operation Herb, overseen by Basham, breached sex assault rules.09 Dec 02:01 AM
New ZealandAfternoon quiz: Who won the 2025 Formula One World Drivers' Championship?Test your brains with the Herald's afternoon quiz.09 Dec 02:00 AM
New ZealandNorthland solar farm to power Ryman retirement villages nationwideThe Maungatūroto solar farm will supply about two-thirds of Ryman villages' power needs.09 Dec 02:00 AM
PoliticsPro-Palestine protesters disrupt Question Time with heckles, drop leaflets on MPsAbout 10 protesters heckled MPs as Question Time began.09 Dec 01:52 AM
New ZealandPro-Palestine protesters throw paper on MPs in the HouseParliament was disrupted on Tuesday as the protesters threw paper down on MPs' heads.Watch09 Dec 01:40 AM
ChristchurchAdventurous seal pup rescued twice after suburban sightseeing tourThe pup was first picked up in Woolston after people tried to take it home.09 Dec 01:38 AM
