New ZealandKiwi soldier deployed to country where father once served'As a boy, I discovered his medals and listened to his stories.'14 Oct 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: Mixed messages add to freedom camping issuesOPINION: Responsible freedom camping relies on knowing and respecting the rules.14 Oct 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsThe failure of fees-free and why Māori and Pasifika students might miss outThe Education Ministry says it's better to dump fees-free and spend the money elsewhere.14 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandThe Front Page: What Trump's Gaza peace plan means – and why it could still failAbout 500,000 Palestinians are facing starvation as aid finally resumes.14 Oct 04:00 PM
New Zealand‘Democracy is alive and well’: Whangārei Heads locals proud of top voter turnoutWhangārei Heads' 58.9% turnout leads all wards in the district this election.14 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandMorning quiz: What is a singular strand of spaghetti called? Test your brains with the Herald's morning quiz.14 Oct 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandUS Marshals offer reward for capture of Kiwi criminal in 400kg drug plotMarc Patrick Johnson, 59, is on the run after escaping a DEA undercover sting in Romania.14 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandMan arrested, charged with murder over death of baby in FoxtonHe is due to appear in the Tauranga District Court tomorrow.14 Oct 06:59 AM
ChristchurchChristchurch murder trial told of drug sale hours before man shot deadJames Holder admits firing the shot but says he acted in self-defence.14 Oct 06:49 AM
New ZealandAir NZ flight to Taupō diverted after midair engineering alertPilots turned back after a system alert prompted safety checks mid‑flight.14 Oct 06:37 AM
KahuMāori wards on edge as preliminary votes show split across councilsHamilton's Māori ward looks safe, with 'keep' votes ahead by more than 1000.14 Oct 06:10 AM
New ZealandBrownlee plans crackdown on Parliament’s standards after Oriini Kaipara maiden speech, hakaLast week Brownlee said there had been a 'guarantee' a haka would not take place.14 Oct 06:03 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionJonathan Devery: Why harm reduction, not ideology, should guide vaping policyOPINION: Research shows vaping can be twice as effective as nicotine patches or gum.14 Oct 06:00 AM
New Zealand'Red flags': Young man accused of sexually violating friend as teens hung outThe teens were all sat on a single mattress when the girl said things went too far.14 Oct 05:50 AM
Formula 1Schumacher shows ‘good signs’ in rare positive health updateThe seven-time F1 champion suffered severe head injuries in a 2013 ski crash.14 Oct 05:25 AM
New ZealandNorthland man arrested after arms, drugs found during searchThe arrested man is due to appear in Kaikohe District Court on October 28.14 Oct 05:01 AM
New Zealand'Huge loss': Tributes flow for NZ's James and Isey film star who died at 106The beloved kuia from James and Isey has died peacefully at her Kawakawa home.14 Oct 04:30 AM
New ZealandWatch: Alleged carjacking spree sparks wild scenes in Melbourne CBDHeavily armed officers in camouflage have swarmed the streets in Melbourne CBD.14 Oct 04:22 AM
Wellington'Pretty toxic environment': Tory Whanau reflects on election loss, eyes overseas move'It certainly wouldn’t be forever, I would plan on coming back.'14 Oct 03:53 AM
PremiumPremiumAnalysisJamie EnsorTe Pāti Māori internal chaos: How the party has collapsed into controversy and infighting A year ago, it was riding high. Now internal tensions in the caucus are boiling over.14 Oct 03:52 AM
New Zealand'We want the best deal': Peters announces shipbuilder for new Interislander ferriesThe ferries are due to enter service in 2029, replacing the ageing fleet.14 Oct 03:34 AM
New ZealandSpeaker Gerry Brownlee on Oriini Kaipara's maiden speechSpeaker Gerry Brownlee aims to get tougher on Parliamentary procedure after Oriini Kaipara's maiden speech last week went overtime.Watch14 Oct 03:30 AM
New ZealandOne dead after crash on SH1 near Ward, MarlboroughPolice expect the road to reopen in the next few hours.14 Oct 03:24 AM
New ZealandWhakaari/White Island inquest: Tourist describes seeing people ‘burnt like I’ve never seen before’The quick thinking of a tour boat passenger helped treat survivors with fresh water.14 Oct 03:21 AM
PoliticsDunedin’s new mayor on growing up in a castle She is only the second woman to hold the city’s mayoralty after Sukhi Turner.14 Oct 03:00 AM
New ZealandGrowing unrest: Bay senior teachers begin wave of strikesMore than 8000 Bay of Plenty workers join the mega-strike, including 1500 senior teachers.14 Oct 02:14 AM
New ZealandAuckland’s yum cha restaurants running out of steamOwners say rising costs and fewer diners are pushing them to the brink.14 Oct 02:11 AM
New ZealandDairy farmer ‘excited and apprehensive’ about council roleJohn Faulkner advocates for addressing the region’s freshwater and environmental issues.14 Oct 02:05 AM
TalanoaMatangi Tonga founder Pesi Fonua mourned after his death at 78He launched Vava’u Press in 1979, paving the way for Tonga’s first online news.14 Oct 02:03 AM
New ZealandAfternoon quiz: Which Kiwi driver recently won the Bathurst 1000?Test your brains with the Herald's afternoon quiz.14 Oct 02:00 AM
New Zealand‘On my kitchen floor crying’: Nadia Lim reveals she reached ‘lowest point in my life’ last yearCelebrity chef says it was 'humbling to realise I wasn't as tough as I'd believed.'14 Oct 01:59 AM
New ZealandAxeman Jack Jordan ready for World Champs on The CountryDamien O'Connor, Kate Acland, Matt Holden and Duncan Humm also feature. 14 Oct 01:33 AM
Christchurch'More than a supermarket': NZ's latest Pak’nSave, South Island's biggest store, opensThe Rolleston store opened its doors today.14 Oct 01:23 AM
New ZealandFour likely first-term councillors 'thrilled', 'relieved', 'proud and humbled' by resultsFour new councillors are likely to join the table, with several returning to their seats. 14 Oct 01:20 AM
