New ZealandFowl play: Happy ending for feathered All Blacks pitch invader The incident occurred during the second half of the All Blacks v France match in Hamilton.30 Jul 06:00 AM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'Stressed, depressed, lost': Father's push to revolutionise ADHD support'My mission ... is to make the Bay of Plenty the Silicon Valley of neurodiversity.'30 Jul 06:00 AM
New Zealand'Multiple excuses': Concrete tradie accused of taking deposits but not completing the jobsJason Mark Lambert is defending 28 charges involving $80,000.30 Jul 06:00 AM
New ZealandRetail crime investigations in some regions halved under police directive Police dropped 5454 shoplifting cases under $500 due to guidance on value thresholds.30 Jul 05:55 AM
PoliticsNational says Labour is flip-flopping on fast-track stance – are they?Chris Bishop said: 'Labour and Chris Hipkins cannot get their story straight.'30 Jul 05:20 AM
New Zealand'Unpredictable surges': Kiwis receive emergency alert after massive quake'There is a danger to swimmers, surfers, people fishing and anyone in or near the water.'30 Jul 05:15 AM
New ZealandWhat Kiwis need to know after magnitude 8.8 earthquakeJapan has issued evacuation orders for hundreds of kilometres of its coastline.30 Jul 05:01 AM
PremiumPremiumProperty'No agreement': Tenants win dispute after tiny home tips in stormThe home lacked building consent and there was no written agreement with the tenants.30 Jul 05:00 AM
PoliticsFBI director Kash Patel visits BeehivePatel was seen in the basement this afternoon. 30 Jul 04:49 AM
New ZealandWoman arrested after threat forced Hawke’s Bay Hospital, schools, into lockdownWoman to appear in court after alleged threat at hospital.30 Jul 04:40 AM
New Zealand'There is a danger': Strong currents, surges expected along NZ coastCoastal areas under threat include harbours, estuaries and small boats. 30 Jul 04:39 AM
New ZealandHealth Minister addresses nurses strikeSimeon Brown is calling on the NZ Nurses Organisation and Health NZ to get back to the negotiating table. Video / Mark MitchellWatch30 Jul 04:23 AM
New ZealandPhone pings uncover bizarre detail in search for missing Greymouth tramper Roy Arbon left a note at his home on Wednesday, and has not been seen or heard from since.30 Jul 04:17 AM
New Zealand'Really hard': Some Hawke's Bay Hospital nursing roles not being replaced, manager says'I have never been so frustrated and angry going home from work.'30 Jul 04:03 AM
New ZealandNZ Civil Defence has advised that an earthquake near Russia has created tsunami activityNZ Civil Defence has advised that an earthquake near Russia has created tsunami activity. Video / Auckland Emergency ManagementWatch30 Jul 03:56 AM
New ZealandAfternoon quiz: Actor Nicolas Cage is the nephew of which famous film director?Test your brains with the Herald's afternoon quiz.30 Jul 03:00 AM
CrimePolice hunt driver after officer struck, patrol car rammed by stolen vehicle The officer was treated at Middlemore Hospital before they were discharged. 30 Jul 02:52 AM
New ZealandStriking nurses protest outside Tauranga HospitalThe rain did not stop an estimated 200 NZNO members picketing outside the hospital. Video / NZ HeraldWatch30 Jul 02:35 AM
New Zealand‘Huge’ armed police op in Bay of Plenty townArmed officers and about 25 police cars are reported to be present around Maketū.30 Jul 02:16 AM
New ZealandNZ joins countries backing Palestinian state in two-State solutionNew Zealand joined 14 countries in a statement supporting a Palestinian state.30 Jul 02:09 AM
ChristchurchKnife-wielding man arrested at nursing protest in Christchurch A man has been arrested after he allegedly threatened to kill protesters in Christchurch.30 Jul 02:04 AM
New ZealandRugby: Two big Magpies recruits to start on SundayThe Hawke's Bay Magpies start their 2025 NPC campaign in Napier against Counties-Manukau30 Jul 02:00 AM
New Zealand'Very difficult and scary': Gisborne nurses join strike to address pay and staffing concernsLess than half of this year's nursing graduates were employed by Health NZ.30 Jul 01:52 AM
Crime'Shocks the community': Group sentenced for 'sadistic' 19-hour torture sessionThe victim, who had holes drilled in his leg, now panics at the sound of power tools.30 Jul 01:35 AM
New ZealandThe Country: The PM on being booed at the netballChristopher Luxon, Mike McIntyre, Todd Charteris, and Richard Loe. 30 Jul 01:33 AM
New ZealandTyre-wrecking pothole on Southern Motorway leaves gaping hole in wheel, punctures anotherA section of Auckland's Southern Motorway was down to one lane while crews repaired it.30 Jul 01:21 AM
TravelBoeing announces latest resultsFootage from inside Boeing's 737 production facility in Renton, Washington, and the 737 and 787 Dreamliner in flight. Video / BoeingWatch30 Jul 01:16 AM
New ZealandNationwide nurses strike and Gloriavale verdict | NZ Herald afternoon news update: July 30, 2025Nurses strike nationwide today to protest their staffing levels and wages. Gloriavale member Howard Temple found guilty of indecent assault. Video / NZ HeraldWatch30 Jul 12:55 AM
PoliticsOfficials warn Govt’s boy-racer car-crushing powers threaten judicial discretionIn almost all cases, judges would have to order a boy-racer's car to be seized or crushed.30 Jul 12:54 AM
New ZealandWhy 36,000 healthcare workers are striking across New ZealandOver 36,000 nurses, midwives, healthcare assistants and kaimahi hauora will strike for 24 hours from 9am Wednesday. Video / Dean PurcellWatch30 Jul 12:54 AM
New ZealandWhy Wairoa chose to go solo on its water servicesWairoa will manage water through a local council-controlled organisation.30 Jul 12:46 AM
New ZealandEastern Bay of Plenty floodingFlooding near Ruatoki in the Eastern Bay of Plenty.Watch30 Jul 12:42 AM
New Zealand'Arduous work': What it's like for Kiwi firefighters battling wildfires in CanadaEleven Bay of Plenty firefighters are among a Kiwi contingent aiding efforts in Manitoba.30 Jul 12:04 AM
Banking and financeGovt moves to part-privatise KiwibankWill investors be able to sell their shares to foreigners?29 Jul 11:46 PM
