New Zealand'Ecstatic': Police union elects new leader Cahill has been in the role since 2016.15 Oct 03:16 AM
New ZealandParole Board apologises after early release of killer driverTruckie Sarah Schmidt will not be recalled to serve the two weeks in prison.15 Oct 03:08 AM
New ZealandCorrections spends $400k repainting prison unit housing NZ's most dangerous criminalsThe work included repainting cells and murals on the inmates' individual cell yards.15 Oct 03:00 AM
New ZealandCouncillor-elect quits amid claims of financial misconduct and online abuseHe once admitted adding a $1000 mark-up to a council invoice while contracting.15 Oct 02:54 AM
New ZealandEgg arrives at Napier kiwi creche just as it's hatchingJoker will stay until reaching 1kg, then return to Kaweka Forest in about three months.15 Oct 02:45 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandMidwife says MP's postnatal care bill is 'great initiative' but might not workNew bill would guarantee mothers up to 72 hours of postnatal care, could cost up to $140m.15 Oct 02:41 AM
New ZealandPolice name father and son killed in Bucklands Beach house fireA mother and another son escaped the home as flames tore through it.15 Oct 02:39 AM
New Zealand'Not a fringe problem': One in five Kiwis hit by sextortion, study findsYoung adults aged 18-24 report the highest incidence rate, with 40% impacted in some way. 15 Oct 02:30 AM
New ZealandMagpies quarter-final star out of semi with injury, lock linchpin ready for 50th gameThe Magpies take on Canterbury in Christchurch for a shot at the NPC final.15 Oct 02:20 AM
New ZealandAfternoon quiz: How old was Tiger Woods when he won his first Masters?Test your brains with the Herald's afternoon quiz.15 Oct 02:00 AM
New ZealandPushing for a purpose: Bianca takes on Blue Lake challenge for young cancer fightersShe’s volunteered with Camp Quality since 2010, supporting kids living with cancer.15 Oct 01:56 AM
New ZealandTe Radar's new book on The CountryRebecca Greaves, Angus Gidley-Baird, Te Radar and Sam Ward.15 Oct 01:39 AM
New ZealandPolice renew appeal for sightings of missing man’s grey uteAydan was last seen in Hamilton’s Chartwell area on August 17.15 Oct 01:38 AM
New ZealandTeen accused of threatening to kill Green Party MP Benjamin Doyle appears in courtThe charges relate to threats allegedly made earlier this year.15 Oct 01:28 AM
New ZealandJim Bolger dies, aged 90Former New Zealand Prime Minister Jim Bolger has died, aged 90. Video / NZ HeraldWatch15 Oct 01:27 AM
New ZealandHistoric Cardrona Hotel sold to Wānaka-led investor groupThe 162-year-old Cardrona Hotel has been sold to a Wānaka-led investor group.15 Oct 01:08 AM
New ZealandTarga rally under way - destination Hawke’s BayIt's the 30th anniversary, and more than 80 cars have hit the road in Pukekohe.15 Oct 12:58 AM
New ZealandBody found floating in Te Atatū Peninsula inletBody found floating in Te Atatū Peninsula inlet, West Auckland.Watch15 Oct 12:45 AM
Politics'Close to terminal': Willie Jackson believes Te Pāti Māori split 'inevitable' if issues not sorted'We don’t get any joy in watching them killing each other off,' the Labour MP said.15 Oct 12:43 AM
New Zealand‘I’m not there to be an ornament’: New HBRC councillor wants chair role'They are the ones who should be hanging their heads,' she said of re-elected councillors.15 Oct 12:15 AM
New Zealand'My culture is a strength, not the climax of a joke': Teen finalist in global essay prizeHer diversity essay was selected from 63,000 entries, earning her an invitation to London.14 Oct 11:53 PM
AucklandPolice investigating after body discovered floating in Auckland inletPolice were called about 7.35am after a passerby spotted the body in the water.14 Oct 11:39 PM
CrimeAllegations of sexism and bullying levelled at senior police officer upheld by IPCA probeThe officer’s behaviour amounted to serious misconduct with most allegations upheld. 14 Oct 11:02 PM
New ZealandNew agreements reached in Wairoa flood-mitigation project'Rebuild their lives': Spillway construction could start by end of year.14 Oct 11:01 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionRichard PrebbleRichard Prebble: Why I'm optimistic the economy has turned a cornerOPINION: ANZ's Truck-O-Meter signals a rebound in freight traffic through July.14 Oct 11:00 PM
New ZealandWhat you need to know about travel to the US during a government shutdownTravellers may face longer airport lines and some US national park closures.14 Oct 10:58 PM
New Zealand'Kick in the guts': Resene workers walk off job in fight for living wageCars honked in support as a couple of hundred people gathered to protest outside Resene.14 Oct 10:46 PM
CrimeThis man was banned from selling cars. He illegally hawked 40 of them on Facebook anyway Kenneth Cumming ignored a warning from authorities and has copped a $10k fine. 14 Oct 10:32 PM
CrimeHow a teen feud over a girl sparked a quadruple shooting and a man's deathBoth the shooter and the victim had threatened to kidnap each other's fathers.14 Oct 09:59 PM
New ZealandShe 'fell in love' with aircraft at age 11. Now, she's 'changing the engineering field'Keshika Warnakula said designing aircraft and seeing them fly was 'the best thing ever'.14 Oct 09:43 PM
New ZealandCouncil buys 266ha Rotorua farm to cut lake pollutionThe $7.6m property includes 60ha of native bush.14 Oct 09:41 PM
New ZealandResene factory workers strike for living wageAbout 45 Resene factory workers walked off the job this morning to strike after what they called an "insulting" pay offer. Video \ Melissa NightingaleWatch14 Oct 09:34 PM
New ZealandPolice freeze Auckland properties worth $36m tied to deadly meth-laced Honey Bear Beer The action follows Aiden Sagala’s 2023 death after he unwittingly drank meth‑laced beer. 14 Oct 09:31 PM
New ZealandJohn Tamihere responds to question on Eru Kapa-KingiJohn Tamihere responds to question on Eru Kapa-Kingi. His party has made several serious allegations against the activist. Video The Bradbury GroupWatch14 Oct 08:56 PM
