BusinessCost of living pressures keep households pessimistic in confidence surveyLower-income households remain hardest hit as essentials eat up pay.17 Sep 03:33 AM
New ZealandThe Mangōnui Hotel has much to offer its new ownerThe Mangōnui Hotel, one of Northland’s few remaining and best-preserved early 20th-century waterfront pubs, is up for sale for the first time in 30 years. Video /Barfoot & ThompsonWatch17 Sep 03:21 AM
New ZealandStarving puppy found with bullet in leg, broken hip, 100 fishbones in stomachSPCA boss says Patchy’s life ended before it even began.17 Sep 03:02 AM
New ZealandAfternoon quiz: Which country is the largest producer of edible mushrooms?Test your brains with the Herald's afternoon quiz.17 Sep 03:00 AM
CrimeSuitcase murder trial: PlayStation records shed light on children's final day aliveThe Crown has called its final factual witness in Hakyung Lee's double-murder trial.17 Sep 02:29 AM
PoliticsShane Jones crowned NZ First deputy leaderNZ First MP Shane Jones is now the party's deputy leader after a unanimous caucus vote. Video / Mark MitchellWatch17 Sep 02:23 AM
New ZealandThe Country: The PM on ag returning to the classroomChristopher Luxon, Shane McManaway, Andrew Murray, Nicola Grigg, and Jeremy Rookes speak.17 Sep 02:06 AM
New ZealandMetService severe weather September 17-19MetService severe weather September 17-19. Video / MetServiceWatch17 Sep 01:44 AM
New ZealandEmergency response after van flips on rural highway Police say the road remains partially blocked while the scene is cleared.17 Sep 01:10 AM
New ZealandMan shoots dog in the head after it barked at him in supermarket carparkDanny Livingstone then shot the dog's owner in the arm. 17 Sep 01:00 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionYou may hate the chained-up priests – but Gaza is our generation’s Springbok Tour momentRev Scottie Reeve says the protest may seem over-dramatic but it was the only option left.17 Sep 12:47 AM
New Zealand'Poignant and powerful': Māori Queen at Hastings festival launch'Her support ... anchors Toitū Te Reo as a movement of enduring significance.'17 Sep 12:32 AM
New ZealandMinibus flips on State Highway 39Emergency services at the scene after a minibus flipped on State Highway 39, just outside of Ōtorohanga. Video / Michael Morrah, Katie HarrisWatch17 Sep 12:27 AM
Politics‘It’s biblical’: Shane Jones on his ascension to NZ First deputy leaderMany assumed the experienced MP was the party's deputy leader already.17 Sep 12:14 AM
New ZealandTumu’s 50‑year milestone: From Dannevirke timber yard to a Hawke’s Bay powerhouseHugh and Pam O'Sullivan opened the first timber yard in Dannevirke in 1975.17 Sep 12:13 AM
New ZealandTop NZ musicians quit Spotify over royalties and CEO’s $1.2b defence tiesGreen MP Tamatha Paul says Kiwi artists get little from Spotify royalties.17 Sep 12:08 AM
CrimeCashier steals card from sick customer, goes on $8500 shopping spreeHer bank refused a refund, ruling she had not protected her Pin.17 Sep 12:05 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandNudism, spies and 'tingle rays': Meet the candidate who has stood in every race since 1969Tubby Hansen, 80, has thrown his hat in the ring once again.17 Sep 12:00 AM
New Zealand'Payout has definitely helped': Rural spending picks up in TaranakiShops in Stratford report locals buying higher-end appliances once more.16 Sep 11:46 PM
New ZealandNut today: Customs bust $9m drug haul hidden in macadamia nut parcelsA parcel with over 2kg of meth was traced to a 31-year-old Waihī man.16 Sep 11:22 PM
New ZealandMetService Weather 17th September 2025MetService Weather 17th September 2025. Video / MetServiceWatch16 Sep 11:17 PM
New ZealandOn The Up: Making strides - Northland teen's dog walking venture takes offKymani Exshaw started The Dogfather service in Kerikeri for local dogs.16 Sep 11:00 PM
New Zealand'Struggling': The small town where rates debt doubled in just one yearIndebted homeowners owed an average of $1244 to the council.16 Sep 10:53 PM
PoliticsThe 'good thing' Waititi says has come out of Ferris' explosive race commentsHe also addressed the sudden removal of an MP as the party's whip.16 Sep 10:50 PM
New ZealandMum pleads for action as excluded 13-year-old left without schoolThree Hamilton schools have refused to take him after his exclusion.16 Sep 10:31 PM
New ZealandNZ venues, schools, businesses warned on extremist violence in crowded spaces'The most plausible domestic violent extremist attack scenario remains a lone actor'.16 Sep 10:30 PM
Auckland24yo charged with firing gun in busy supermarket carpark, injuring manPolice say he faces firearm and wounding charges.16 Sep 10:21 PM
Crime'Family crest': Judge orders police to return gang member's seized patchSyd Te Rata said wearing the gang patch was a way of honouring his friend who had died.16 Sep 10:04 PM
New ZealandKids feel like Super Rugby stars at NZ’s biggest junior rugby festival120 teams and more than 10,000 supporters are expected to attend.16 Sep 10:00 PM
New Zealand'Prove who I am': Keisha Castle-Hughes' challenge to get daughter NZ citizenshipThe actor told the Waitangi Tribunal it took four years to get her daughter's passport.16 Sep 09:53 PM
WellingtonCar flips on roof outside Wellington HospitalTwo people suffered moderate injuries after the car rolled and hit another.16 Sep 09:47 PM
Herald NOW'Explained: Why is food giant Talley's taking TVNZ to court?NZ Herald investigative reporter Matt Nippert speaks to Ryan Bridge about why food giant Talley's has taken TVNZ to court. Video / Herald NOWWatch16 Sep 09:46 PM
New ZealandFirst eggs back on shelves from last years bird flu infected Otago egg farmNewstalk ZB South Island News Director Claire Sherwood: The first eggs are on the shelves from the Otago free range egg farm that was forced to close due to birdflu contamination.Watch16 Sep 09:38 PM
Herald NOWTripNotes: New luxury hotel, NZ village among 'world's most beautiful', and the two travelling nanasTripNotes Podcast Host Lorna Riley joins Ryan Bridge on Herald NOW to talk the latest in travel news. Video / Herald NOWWatch16 Sep 09:38 PM
