New ZealandFire rips through Hastings family homeFour fire engines and two specialist units battled the blaze on Monday night.01 Dec 08:31 PM
New ZealandHerald NOW daily panel: Upcoming election, rates caps and IKEA hypeAuckland business chamber CEO, Simon Bridges and political commentator, Lara Greaves discuss the big issues of the day.Watch01 Dec 08:07 PM
New Zealand|UpdatedSeymour labels principal at centre of mouldy school lunches a media 'frequent flyer'The principal has hit back saying the food is delivered daily and leftovers removed.01 Dec 07:52 PM
New ZealandAuckland FC gears up for kickoffSteve Corica and Terry McFlynn on signings, strategy and season goals.Watch01 Dec 07:51 PM
New ZealandUS-NZ Relations: US Business Summit set to explore what's nextPolitical analyst Dan Schnur on the trade and foreign policy shifts ahead.Watch01 Dec 07:33 PM
New ZealandBuilding consents up, JLL on retirement home shortfall, KiwiBank on co-ownershipBusiness with 2degrees: Retirement village building consents lag when they need to soar, opinions harden on co-owing first homes, three vie for two seats on Fonterra board.Watch01 Dec 07:19 PM
New ZealandNight shift worker died in school bus crash driving home, coroner warns of fatigueHe had just finished a 10-hour night shift and had been working more overtime.01 Dec 07:10 PM
New Zealand|UpdatedHome ownership at the core of the ‘Kiwi Dream’, but 46% have ‘given up hope’ - surveyKiwibank boss says there is a resilience and determination to get on the property ladder.01 Dec 07:01 PM
New ZealandHipkins: Labour will reinstate pay equityLabour leader Chris Hipkins talks finance policy, GP loans and how the party will fund pay equity plans.Watch01 Dec 06:57 PM
PremiumPremiumCartoonsDaron Parton’s cartoons: December 1 - 31Our cartoonist Daron Parton shares his view on current events.01 Dec 06:55 PM
New ZealandMetService Daily Weather: December 2 2025MetService Daily Weather: December 2 2025 Video / NZ HeraldWatch01 Dec 06:42 PM
New ZealandThe Rotorua family who have been on a 4-year camping tripTheir off-grid caravan runs on solar power and the kids have on-the-road schooling.01 Dec 06:29 PM
New ZealandSport Headlines | Tall Blacks edged by Boomers in WellingtonSport Headlines | Tall Blacks edged by Boomers in Wellington, Liam Lawson to hold onto Formula 1 spot.Watch01 Dec 06:26 PM
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New ZealandNapier's $6m revamp of its main shopping street starts in JanuaryAll sections of Emerson St will be excavated during the four phases of redevelopment.01 Dec 05:12 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandRural parents hit out after Hastings school bus axed because Flaxmere College is closer'He’s finally thriving – he really has found a nice place and feels at home.'01 Dec 05:06 PM
New Zealand|UpdatedRotorua is ‘back’: Business confidence surgesBusiness leaders report renewed optimism and urge faster progress in Rotorua.01 Dec 05:02 PM
New ZealandNew cash depot a 'game-changer' for Central Hawke's Bay businessesTrial will provide a local convenient solution for withdrawing cash for business.01 Dec 05:00 PM
New Zealand|Updated'Tell us': GP calls for better comms as volcanic ash cancels 38 Air NZ flights in a monthAsh from Whakaari White Island has wreaked havoc on Bay of Plenty flight schedules.01 Dec 05:00 PM
TalanoaAuckland woman fights to bring son with cerebral palsy to New ZealandLoriza Ali is now a NZ citizen and has lived and worked here for more than 10 years.01 Dec 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: Wairoa’s gang leadership fails charity boxing gigOPINION: 'Its not just violence affecting a town — it’s the spectre of violence.'01 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandMuggy week ahead: Thunderstorms and strong winds to pound North Island'This time we could see quite strong winds as well.'01 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandI just want my son backLoriza Ali is trying to get her 19-year-old son, Nathan Lyzal Amhaz, who has cerebral palsy, residency in NZ, where she lives. Video \ Jason DordayWatch01 Dec 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumLetters to the EditorLetters: Should we believe surveys that say the economy is improving?OPINION: Is the economy really doing that well?01 Dec 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandPlenty of jobs paying six figures in Gisborne ... why people should come to the regionWhat Gisborne has to offer for professionals considering a lifestyle change.01 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandHelen Clark Foundation urges consent law overhaul and deepfake ban amid assault crisisNearly one in four NZ adults report having experienced a sexual assault in their lifetime.01 Dec 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand|UpdatedExclusive interview with Ms Z, the woman at the centre of the Jevon McSkimming sagaMs Z says she was 'bullied into silence'; McSkimming hits back at 'untrue' allegations.01 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandMorning quiz: The ferry Wahine was wrecked on April 10 in which year? Test your brains with the Herald's morning quiz.01 Dec 04:00 PM
New Zealand'Addiction is savage, but there is always a way back': Far North meth fightAs most homes are on septic tanks, wastewater testing doesn't give true picture of use.01 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandJevon McSkimming case: Ms Z calls for wider inquiry into police culture The woman at centre of McSkimming case says police culture needs more scrutiny.01 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandHerne Bay and central Auckland beaches hit by sewage overflows after stormsThirteen central Auckland beaches are black flagged after sewage overflows.01 Dec 06:51 AM
New ZealandTom Phillips case: Media challenge court-imposed reporting restrictionsMedia organisations launched an appeal against heavy suppression around the case today.01 Dec 06:36 AM
New ZealandTwo children in critical condition after serious Wellsford crashSH1 between State Highway 16 and Davies Rd closed after the crash.01 Dec 06:08 AM
New Zealand'Lucky to be alive': Drink-driver's brother critically injured in 5am road smashThe men had been at a 60th birthday all night and Ralph Smith just wanted to get home.01 Dec 06:00 AM