PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: Christmas countdown adds pressure after a tough yearOPINION: Choosing to shop locally this Christmas helps support struggling Kiwi businesses.16 Oct 04:00 AM
New ZealandNew Waikato mayor vows to unite community and ‘get to work’Aksel Bech secured 12,148 votes to replace outgoing mayor Jacqui Church.16 Oct 03:55 AM
New Zealand‘Chilling effect’: Privacy chief warns police body cams could curb civil rightsConference members told body cameras could be used well, but caution was needed.16 Oct 03:46 AM
New ZealandMPs pay tribute to Jim Bolger in ParliamentMPs paid tribute to former Prime Minister Jim Bolger in Parliament. Video / Parliament TVWatch16 Oct 03:43 AM
WellingtonFormer Wellington mayoral hopeful wins case over police pursuitCharge against Graham Bloxham dismissed as police could not provide firm evidence.16 Oct 03:33 AM
New ZealandPM Christopher Luxon pays tribute to Jim BolgerNZ Prime Minister Christopher Luxon pays tribute to Jim Bolger. Video / Mark MitchellWatch16 Oct 03:11 AM
WellingtonWhy Transmission Gully still isn’t 110km/h despite public support20km of the motorway near Wellington needs a rebuild over summer to fix rough surfaces.16 Oct 03:00 AM
New ZealandIrish company raises Alliance bid ahead of shareholder voteAlliance chairman Mark Wynne says vote is a once-in-a-generation choice for farmers.16 Oct 02:50 AM
PoliticsEru Kapa-Kingi sends message to ‘my haters’, ‘those throwing dirt on my name’ He's also given an update on how his whānau are doing after the recent allegations.16 Oct 02:43 AM
New Zealand'Symbol of reconciliation': How an iwi has regained a massive land block after 177 yearsPorirua purchase marks a powerful healing moment for Ngāti Toa Rangatira. 16 Oct 02:38 AM
New Zealand'Could have been a fatal': Police seek footage after Paeroa hit-and-runThe incident happened on State Highway 2, Paeroa, about 2pm on October 11. 16 Oct 02:36 AM
New ZealandPolice probe Northland assault that left one critically hurtThe injured person was airlifted to Northland Base Hospital in critical condition.16 Oct 02:23 AM
New ZealandAfternoon quiz: The Hunger Games books were written by which author?Test your brains with the Herald's afternoon quiz.16 Oct 02:00 AM
Politics‘Woolshed orator’, ‘Irish charm’ and a love of whiskey: Parliament remembers former PM Jim BolgerLaughter and tears were prompted as tributes were heard in the House.16 Oct 01:05 AM
EntertainmentHow Auckland’s oldest park is reclaiming its place as the city’s top venueThe Domain will host four major events over two months early next year.16 Oct 01:00 AM
New ZealandNZ Herald Live: MPs pay tribute to Jim BolgerPoliticians honour former PM Jim Bolger in the House.Watch16 Oct 12:51 AM
New ZealandThe Country: Winston Peters remembers Jim BolgerWinston Peters, Mark Wynne, Mark Gunton, Peter Newbold and Chris Russell. 16 Oct 12:44 AM
New ZealandWoolworths glitch leaves family of four without food, children without lunchesA 45-minute system failure impacted 60 Woolworths orders.16 Oct 12:27 AM
New ZealandFire and Emergency warns of delayed responses during strikeFire and Emergency warns some 111 responses could be delayed during the strike.15 Oct 11:53 PM
New ZealandWatch: Police respond to 'unpredictable and dangerous' incident in Tauranga CBDPolice arrested a man they say was armed after pursuing him around central Tauranga.15 Oct 11:51 PM
TechnologyYouTube outage hits thousands of users across NZMore than 1600 NZ users reported problems since 12.15pm, but videos now appear to work.15 Oct 11:37 PM
New Zealand‘So much for democracy’: Councillor slams mayor’s 11th-hour election moveElectoral officer Dale Ofsoske says in 40 years he’s never seen one called.15 Oct 11:30 PM
New ZealandTwo injured, one critical after car hits tree south of RotoruaThe crash happened on Bryce Rd, closed for a Targa Rally stage.15 Oct 11:24 PM
New ZealandPower consumers must register to get $270 payment in Hawke’s BayHawke's Bay power consumers' annual payment dates to the 1990s - this year it's a big one.15 Oct 11:23 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionAudrey YoungAudrey Young: Vale Jim Bolger, a leader of substanceOPINION: New Zealand's 35th PM got the appreciation he deserved after he left office.15 Oct 10:59 PM
New ZealandReturning ECan councillor dismisses nitrate emergencyIan Mackenzie says the declaration is 'great politics but a lot of noise and no action'.15 Oct 10:30 PM
New ZealandTaxi driver forced to hand over cash at gunpointThe driver was made to stop at an ATM and hand over his own money.15 Oct 10:26 PM
WellingtonCar linked to Pahiatua homicide found 350km away in RotoruaPolice are also appealing for sightings of the victim's missing car.15 Oct 09:50 PM
New ZealandRuff day: Trevor Mallard found he was being ordered back by email, appealed to stay with dogParliament's former Speaker had his term ended early by the Foreign Minister.15 Oct 09:38 PM
New ZealandAuckland University makes Treaty of Waitangi paper optional after backlashAbout 8000 students took the compulsory Treaty paper this year.15 Oct 09:16 PM
New ZealandPolice investigate West Auckland bar robberyPolice are investigating after a worker was hospitalised following a violent bar robbery in Glen Eden. Video / NZ HeraldWatch15 Oct 09:14 PM
New Zealand'Back yourself': How a former Rotorua Young Achiever's dream came trueThe Rotorua Young Achievers has been recognising talented students for 35 years.15 Oct 09:07 PM
New ZealandHeavy police presence in central Tauranga Roads around the station were closed, with motorists turned away during rush hour.15 Oct 08:59 PM
Herald NOWRising construction costs in the September quarterChief Economist Kelvin Davidson talks to Ryan Bridges about rising construction costs in the September quarter and what it means for the market.Watch15 Oct 08:34 PM
