New ZealandTwo more candidates join Tararua mayoral raceCouncillor Steve Wallace and newbie Michael Spence announced their mayoral candidacy. 29 Jul 11:36 PM
New ZealandGloriavale leader pleads guilty to indecent assaultHoward Temple changed his plea on the third day of his trial in Greymouth.29 Jul 11:33 PM
New ZealandPaul Henry on years-long $8000 watch trade with jeweller friend Sir Michael Hill The pair exchanged timepieces on air but it took another public event to get it back.29 Jul 11:32 PM
New ZealandNearly 200 people in Gisborne join nationwide nurses strikeStriking nurses and their supporters braved dreary weather on Wednesday morning. Gisborne nurse Michell Krawczyk spoke about the strike. Video / NZ HeraldWatch29 Jul 11:08 PM
New ZealandColder turn: Hawke’s Bay braces for chill and showersLow temperatures will creep in late Thursday morning.29 Jul 10:57 PM
New ZealandSecurity needed for NZ power supply and NZ's favourite piesSimon Wilson and Deborah Pead on Herald NOW's panel. Video / Herald NowWatch29 Jul 10:50 PM
New ZealandPolice seek information after assault on autistic person in HamiltonThe victim, aged 6 mentally, was attacked by a group of people. 29 Jul 10:45 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionAudrey YoungAudrey Young: The signs that Christopher Luxon is getting worriedHe's making a sudden big effort to set the agenda at the start of each week.29 Jul 10:00 PM
Sport'Integrity, fairness, consistency': School Sport NZ proposes Year 14 student banDebate comes to a head after recent issues in rowing, rugby, mountain-bike competitions.29 Jul 09:36 PM
PremiumPremiumAthletics'Crunch time': Zoe Hobbs' dash home to refine sprinting techniqueThe sprinter's visit to NZ was brief, lasting just 17 days before returning to Europe.29 Jul 09:30 PM
New ZealandHow a historical child abuser tried to use religious privilege to suppress secret recordingGraham Fox admitted his offending on a secret recording to a Destiny Church facilitator.29 Jul 08:54 PM
PremiumPremiumCartoonsRod EmmersonRod Emmerson’s cartoons: Week of July 28 - August 3Rod Emmerson's take on the week.29 Jul 08:12 PM
New ZealandCommuters face delays after fatal crash, road issues block two Auckland motorwaysThe vital route to Auckland's Airport has been blocked by a crash. 29 Jul 07:29 PM
New ZealandGovt to repeal oil and gas ban with new ministerial powers11th-hour change focuses on rules for decommissioning oil and gas fields, and cleanups. 29 Jul 07:06 PM
New Zealand'We stress every time it rains': Neighbours' flooding fightTe Puke neighbours urge council to take action to stop flooding during heavy rain.29 Jul 07:02 PM
New ZealandCity leaders 'straightjacketed' in bid to tackle gambling issuesRotorua has a higher proportion of gambling interventions than Hamilton and Tauranga.29 Jul 07:02 PM
New ZealandMilk truck rollover closes section of SH2 Diversions are in place at SH34 and Omeheu Rd intersections.29 Jul 07:00 PM
New Zealand36,000 nurses to strike over staffing crisis, disrupting 4300 appointmentsPatient procedures and specialist consults will be postponed due to the strike.29 Jul 06:05 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionOpinion: Why cancelling regional councils would be a very bad ideaOPINION: Imagine what would happen if regional councils were no more.29 Jul 06:00 PM
New ZealandLibrary return rates stay steady after scrapping of fees There hasn't been a spike in books never turning up despite libraries canning late fees.29 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandWhy banning surcharges may hike prices for allToday on The Front Page, Massey University Associate Professor Claire Matthews, is with us to break down what scrapping PayWave charges means for you.Watch29 Jul 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: Forget housing or health – let's fix the passport coverNo one’s suggesting "Aotearoa" should replace "New Zealand". 29 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandIs this park about to ban off-leash dogs? Ruh roh!Reporter Kitana is at Monte Cecilia Park, where neighbourhood kids are banding together to protest a new leash rule targeting their four-legged-friends. Video / Kea Kids NewsWatch29 Jul 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumBusinessBehind the buzz and controversy of Wētā Workshop’s first major video gameThe game focuses on hobbit life, offering farming, fishing and foraging.29 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandSurcharge ban: Should we just all go back to paying in cash?The Government plans to ban card payment surcharges by May next year.29 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandMorning quiz: Where was Mother Theresa born?Test your brains with the Herald's morning quiz.29 Jul 05:00 PM
LiveNew Zealand'Unstable air mass': Risk of heavy rain and thunderstorms for NZSevere thunderstorm watches are in place for the Bay of Plenty and Gisborne.29 Jul 05:00 PM
BusinessWētā Workshop's Tales of the Shire: A The Lord of the Rings GameWellington’s Wētā Workshop is celebrating the release of its first major video game Tales of the Shire: A The Lord of the Rings Game. Video / Wētā WorkshopWatch29 Jul 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionSimon WilsonSimon Wilson: In defence of Auckland's urban designersOPINION: Chris Bishop wants councils to stop trying to win design awards. But why? 29 Jul 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumLetters to the EditorLetters: The dairy product that resembles a gold bar OPINION: Maybe the Government should reward us with butter for reporting on road cones.29 Jul 05:00 PM
AucklandWatch: 'People started to panic' - Auckland supermarket evacuated after sign catches fire'I thought it was a drill - but noticed the flames from inside the building.'29 Jul 09:00 AM
New ZealandNew World Browns Bay evacuated following fireNew World Supermarket was evacuated following a fire on the outside of the building. Video / Daryl BlakeWatch29 Jul 08:38 AM
New ZealandWhat you need to know about Wednesday's nurses strikeAcute and emergency services will still be provided during the industrial action.29 Jul 08:26 AM
New Zealand'Deep sadness': New Plymouth videographer dies after assault outside rugby club'He gave his time, his energy, and his heart to our community.'29 Jul 08:06 AM
