EducationSchool at centre of mouldy lunch scandal launches own investigationThe findings are set to be released next week. 04 Dec 10:06 PM
AucklandMissing South Auckland girl, 13, found safe after three weeksThe girl went missing from Manurewa and was last seen on November 14.04 Dec 10:03 PM
New ZealandWaikato woman defies rare disease for Great Wall charity trekSocial worker Jansje Strydom walked the landmark in China for Barnardos.04 Dec 10:00 PM
New Zealand|UpdatedSH2 near Dannevirke closed, motorists warned of delaysTwo people are trapped as fire crews from Dannevirke and Norsewood work.04 Dec 09:30 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandThe Govt is shaking up road user charges - use our calculator to see what you could pay With a fuel tax, efficient vehicles pay less towards roading than those using more petrol.04 Dec 09:30 PM
New ZealandHeat alert: Temperatures set to tip 30C in early summer scorcherChristchurch, Ashburton and Dunedin are forecast to hit around 30C today.04 Dec 09:07 PM
CrimeWoman accused of killing Kaitāia businessman Monty Knight appears in High CourtKnight, 80, died on November 16 and is remembered as a passionate community leader.04 Dec 09:05 PM
New Zealand'Who is going to feed my family?': Night Market trial hurts Rotorua tradersRotorua Night Market trial at Kuirau Park sparks concern over trade and foot traffic.04 Dec 08:58 PM
New ZealandA district 'swallowed' by pine trees: Fears over Ikea forestsSince 2020, Ikea has converted six Central Hawke’s Bay farms into pine forestry.04 Dec 08:51 PM
New Zealand'Very unusual': Nude man in camo mask shocks early morning dog walkerPolice are investigating after man was seen in Le Roy's Bush on Onewa Rd about 6am today.04 Dec 08:38 PM
New ZealandDog owner in tears as she fights five-year ban after mauling of 79-year-old manThe woman is also battling to keep her name permanently suppressed.04 Dec 08:23 PM
AucklandPerson in hospital after car ploughs into Auckland villaPolice are still investigating what caused the early morning crash.04 Dec 08:20 PM
New ZealandBaby escapes uninjured after car crashes fleeing policePolice say they did not know a baby was in the car before laying spikes.04 Dec 08:16 PM
OpinionNZ Herald comments: The stories open for discussion todayWant to have your say on our stories? Here's how.04 Dec 08:14 PM
New ZealandFestive season guide: Where to find Bay parades, markets and light trailsFrom Tauranga Christmas in the Park to Rotorua's Christmas Day Community Lunch.04 Dec 08:09 PM
CrimeCannabis-impaired driver who killed church deacon in crash claimed she was framedBut the evidence against Kim Scott was overwhelming, a judge ruled.04 Dec 08:00 PM
New ZealandFederated farmers president on tour with Luxon; Global Dairy Trade auctionFederated Farmers Wayne Langford reveals what was achieved during tour with Luxon.Watch04 Dec 07:47 PM
New ZealandPublic Service Commissioner Sir Brian Roche responds to teachers pay dealSir Brian Roche on what the agreement means for the wider sector.Watch04 Dec 07:41 PM
New ZealandAsbestos fears prompt recall of more kids’ coloured sand from KmartFamilies are urged to bag the sand as asbestos waste and seek a refund.04 Dec 07:35 PM
New ZealandHerald NOW panel: This week’s big talking pointsJo Robertson and Dileepa Fonseka unpack the perspectives behind the news.Watch04 Dec 07:35 PM
New ZealandGovernment rejects Climate Change Commissions recommendations - what now?Former Green co-leader, Russel Norman reacts to the dismissal of the Climate Commission’s recommendations.Watch04 Dec 07:26 PM
New ZealandYour weekend weather: What’s comingMetService’s Heather Keats with the weekend forecast you need.Watch04 Dec 07:15 PM
New ZealandDeloitte Young Executive of the year: Winner joins Herald NOWDeloitte Young Executive Kate Boyer on shaping the future of aviation.Watch04 Dec 07:12 PM
New ZealandNZ’s car of the year revealedDriven’s Damien O’Carroll on why this model outshines the rest.Watch04 Dec 07:08 PM
New ZealandThe $3200 morning tea scandal: Paul Goldsmith and Carmel Sepuloni on Herald NOW's politics panelMinister Paul Goldsmith and Labour’s Carmel Sepuloni on the issues dominating Wellington.Watch04 Dec 07:01 PM
New ZealandWoman named as fatal BoP crash victimPolice want sightings of a red Honda Accord in Tāneatua between 5.30pm and 6pm.04 Dec 06:59 PM
New ZealandRocket Lab leads Deloitte Top 200; small-caps beating NZX50 gains, GDP partials positive for growthBusiness with 2degrees: Sir Peter Beck's baby wins Company of the Year at Deloitte Top 200; which small-cap stocks have sparkled, what does building data show us for Q3 GDP.Watch04 Dec 06:59 PM
New ZealandHow close is Europe to conflict?James Headley breaks down Russia’s strategy and what could happen next.Watch04 Dec 06:45 PM
New ZealandHow many days will your kids actually be in school?PPTA president Chris Abercrombie on what the agreement means for teachers.Watch04 Dec 06:44 PM
New ZealandZB host Mike Hosking and PM Christopher Luxon swap Christmas giftsMike Hosking and Christopher Luxon continue their Christmas gift swap tradition. Video / Newstalk ZBWatch04 Dec 06:38 PM
New ZealandWatch: 'Oh my Lord, what is it?' - PM keeps Hosking Christmas gag going as pair swap giftsThe broadcaster and Prime Minister trade tongue-in-cheek gifts each Christmas.04 Dec 06:34 PM
New ZealandMetService Daily Weather: December 5 2025MetService Daily Weather: December 5 2025 Video / NZ HeraldWatch04 Dec 06:27 PM
New Zealand'Our little miracle': Baby who flatlined with whooping cough still fightingEden Taylor-Gillespie flatlined after a full-body seizure from malignant pertussis.04 Dec 06:14 PM
AucklandAkl inner suburbs face 60% price hike for residential parking permitsThe higher fee would lift revenue from about $650,000 to $1.06 million a year.04 Dec 06:13 PM
