New ZealandThe district where councillors are getting an average $29k pay riseThe Remuneration Authority has boosted the total salary pool, but not everyone is happy.22 Feb 04:08 PM
PremiumPremiumLetters to the EditorLetters: We all need to speak up about child abuseOPINION: Society is often held back for fear of infringing adult rights and freedoms.22 Feb 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'Pay up and this will end': Emails to Jevon McSkimming demanded ‘$600 for every sexual act’ 'I accept that not every step I took in raising my concerns was the right one' – Ms Z.22 Feb 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: Christchurch is a modern city we should all be proud ofOPINION: The Garden City is very different from the place it was a couple of deacedes ago.22 Feb 04:00 PM
New Zealand'Students are really doing it hard': Part-time jobs dry up for uni studentsIn January, Student Job Search had 38,000 applications for 4600 roles.22 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandRimu's capsize ordeal: 'For a dog that hates water … she’s a tough little thing'Rimu has recovered and is back on the water, albeit more protective than before.22 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandMorning quiz: What band has sold the most number of records worldwide?Test your brain with the Herald's morning quiz.22 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandJevon McSkimming saga: Woman demanded ‘$600 for every sexual act’'I accept that not every step I took in raising my concerns was the right one' - Ms Z.Watch22 Feb 04:00 PM
Auckland'Shame on them': Community fears housing plans behind Anglican trust's legal fight over sports clubAbout 1200 members use the greens and courts, plus RSA groups and schools.22 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandHigh Court dispute puts Pt Chevalier Bowling Club's future in doubtResidents packed Pt Chevalier Bowling Club to discuss the court battle. The Anglican Trust has taken the club to the High Court over land rights. Video / Dean PurcellWatch22 Feb 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionMark ListerThe new inflation normal: What a hotter economy means for your moneyOpinion: If 3% (or even 4%) is the new 2%, this will have implications for investors.22 Feb 03:00 PM
ChristchurchCyclist seriously injured after crash with car in ChristchurchThe road is currently closed and motorists are being asked to avoid the area.22 Feb 08:54 AM
New ZealandLong delays after crash on Auckland motorway Emergency services were called to the crash about 8pm.22 Feb 08:26 AM
New Zealand'Expensive looking boat': Three people, two dogs escape sinking yachtCoastguard was alerted to a yacht run up against rocks at Ōpito Bay in Northland.22 Feb 08:21 AM
AucklandMan wanted in relation to assault and firearm offensesAuckland police are urging anyone with information to come forward. 22 Feb 07:00 AM
New Zealand'I have f***ed up': Man texts partner after prison attack and shotgun chasePolice said an argument outside a restaurant led to a car shooting and high-speed chase.22 Feb 07:00 AM
EntertainmentFarewell to the Splore festivalAfter years of music, colour and community at Auckland’s Tāpapakanga Regional Park, Splore has taken its final bow, marking the end of an era. Video / Corey FlemingWatch22 Feb 06:56 AM
New ZealandWatch: Police reverse away from 'antisocial' car meet after crowd turns hostileThe crowd next to the police car swelled to about 24 before the officer reversed.22 Feb 05:52 AM
New Zealand'Eyes wide shut': Couple driven by money and greed in $200k crayfish smuggling operationThe couple received 849 live stolen crays air-trafficked from Dunedin in 2024.22 Feb 05:00 AM
New Zealand'You could hear the clap': Witness describes horror scenes after man thrown from car roofA witness said the man was thrown from the roof as the car sped up in Auckland.22 Feb 03:39 AM
New ZealandHelena Bay hill slip workRepairing the Helena Bay hill slip on Russell Rd means 110,000cu m of material has to be trucked away, project lead Curt Martin and councillor Stephen Martin say.Watch22 Feb 03:00 AM
New ZealandTeacher having manic episode swore at students, drank booze on school grounds and accessed pornThe overseas-trained teacher had only been at a NZ school for a week. 22 Feb 03:00 AM
New ZealandAfternoon quiz: In Roman numerals, what does the letter D represent?Test your brain with the Herald's afternoon quiz.22 Feb 02:00 AM
New ZealandShear delight in Hawke's Bay as world champs loomMajor contenders for world machine shearing titles are almost all shearing in Hawke's Bay.22 Feb 01:14 AM
New ZealandTwo people dead, three in critical condition after SH1 crash near BlenheimTwo people were airlifted to Wellington Hospital while a third was taken to Christchurch.22 Feb 01:00 AM
New ZealandFugitive Aussie dealer hid in Far North, used NZ as 'safe harbour' to hide $1mThe man directed associates to deposit $1m into NZ bank accounts.22 Feb 01:00 AM
New Zealand'No previous complaints' lodged against dogs involved in devastating attack in ChristchurchBoth dogs have been impounded, pending a police investigation.22 Feb 12:59 AM
New ZealandBird deaths spread – avian botulism suspected at Whangārei water damTests are underway to rule out bird flu after 25 birds have died in a second outbreak.22 Feb 12:00 AM
New Zealand'No evidence of remorse': Law firm staff caught emailing racial slurs about colleague The women resigned after an internal disciplinary meeting at the law firm.22 Feb 12:00 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandInside the alcohol monopoly of this NZ city and the power of the licensing trustA 1944 vote created a trust that still blocks beer in supermarkets.21 Feb 10:41 PM
New ZealandGovt to give police powers to 'move on' rough sleepers, Opposition parties say it's 'disgraceful'Breaching a move-on order may lead to a $2000 fine or three months in jail.21 Feb 10:38 PM
AucklandInternet restored for 8000 West Auckland homes hit by major outageChorus confirmed the fault had been largely fixed late last night.21 Feb 10:04 PM
New ZealandUni ordered to return student's $8000 fees after she failed a paperThe student failed a paper she needed to get into a higher doctoral course.21 Feb 09:00 PM
New ZealandNZ Herald Live: Paul Goldsmith and Mark Mitchell make law and order announcementPaul Goldsmith and Mark Mitchell make law and order announcement. Video / NZ HeraldWatch21 Feb 08:46 PM