New Zealand'Taken far too soon': Crash victim who died just weeks from 3rd birthday named'This loss is not only profoundly painful - it is unimaginable.'23 May 05:00 AM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsHipkins denies differences with Edmonds over $13b pay equity changesNational is accusing Labour of 'economic incoherence'. 23 May 04:47 AM
New ZealandHave you seen Michael? Police, family fear for missing Wellington manHe was last seen on CCTV in Petone on Monday.23 May 04:33 AM
PoliticsMinister reluctant to detail possible exceptions to 18-19yo benefit cutsThe Government saves more than $160m through the change. 23 May 04:27 AM
New ZealandHeroin warning: Mislabelled white powder sparks Auckland drug alertNo benzodiazepine was detected; heroin presence was confirmed by ESR testing.23 May 04:17 AM
New ZealandAgritech leaders say Budget offers tax relief but lacks bold vision“All of this is a positive step forward, but now we need the next one."23 May 04:01 AM
New ZealandDo not pass Go: Farmer, 75, must report to jail after losing appealWarren Koberstein was convicted of severe animal cruelty offences.23 May 04:00 AM
New ZealandConvicted sex offender James Wallace puts historic mansion on marketThe trust seeks a buyer who values the building’s heritage and can fund repairs.23 May 03:54 AM
New ZealandArrests after video of attack by teens on girl posted to social mediaPolice were called to a serious assault in Papatoetoe, Auckland, on Thursday night.23 May 03:38 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandMurray Crane claims Smith and Caughey's 'disinterested' staff, poor service contributed to closureMurray Crane of Crane Brothers says Smith & Caughey's needed better staff and service. 23 May 03:35 AM
CrimeAccused pleads not guilty to murder of 'beloved mother' in Whangārei parkYvonne Chapman, 66, was shot at Onerahi's Beach Rd public reserve in February.23 May 03:26 AM
New ZealandAfternoon quiz: What was the name of the horse Alexander the Great famously tamed and rode?Test your knowledge with the Herald's afternoon quiz.23 May 03:00 AM
New ZealandPolice 'urgently' seek ute driver after road-rage knife incidentThe aggressive incident in Tauranga this week was caught on dashcam.23 May 02:58 AM
CrimeJudge grants mercy for phone repairer who went viral trying to AirDrop intimate photoHis name cannot be published but his face is all over the internet. 23 May 02:25 AM
New ZealandArrested man claims police beat him, then released him to walk 20km back to NapierCops say John Heremaia “actively and violently” resisted arrest, and assaulted an officer.23 May 02:13 AM
New ZealandWhat's in the Budget for agriculture?'When our rural communities do well, the whole country benefits.'23 May 02:00 AM
New ZealandBay of Plenty traffic expert defends te reo signsThe te reo signs use red for 'Stop' and green for 'Go'.23 May 02:00 AM
New ZealandFire on upper floor of under-construction building in central AucklandFifteen fire trucks attended, with resources coming from Hamilton.23 May 01:32 AM
New ZealandThe Country: Shane Jones talks Budget 2025Shane Jones, Jason Te Brake, Chris Brandolino, Kane Brisco, and Rowena Duncum.23 May 01:31 AM
New ZealandNZ Herald Live: PM Christopher Luxon speaks to the mediaNZ Herald Live: PM Christopher Luxon speaks to the mediaWatch23 May 01:19 AM
Kahu'Disappointing': Historic Russell's te reo Māori name bid rejectedThe consultation saw 52% support the change and 48% oppose it.23 May 01:16 AM
New ZealandCostco limits cheap butter purchases to 30 blocks, still sells outThe American grocery giant is selling 1kg Kirkland Signature butter for $9.99. 23 May 01:00 AM
New Zealand'Do the right thing': Mother's plea for justice in son's stabbingHeartbreak continues for Kaea Karauria's family as teen's killer remains free.23 May 12:57 AM
New Zealand'Very uncomfortable': Cops called after man approaches teen on beach to take photosPolice discussed acceptable behaviour with the man after the incident.23 May 12:37 AM
New ZealandPolice seize 400kg of cannabis, cocaine in major Auckland bustThree arrests were made, including two Vietnamese nationals in Kumeū.23 May 12:21 AM
Politics‘Didn’t bother to show up’: Te Pāti Māori co-leaders miss key Budget debate Rawiri Waititi and Debbie Ngarewa-Packer were absent from the debate yesterday.23 May 12:07 AM
New ZealandGamer turned soldier: 20yo Kiwi with no army experience is fighting in UkraineA young Wellington man is serving in Ukraine's Ground Forces.22 May 11:53 PM
New Zealand'Glorious views': Bare lakefront section sells for $6.8mThe land had been in the vendor's family for nearly 80 years.22 May 11:19 PM
New ZealandStaffing costs at Hawke’s Bay councils - are they reasonable?Economist Brad Olsen says there's a tendency to “vilify” the spending. 22 May 11:05 PM
New ZealandWhy this year's Project Hip Hop competition is a 'full-circle moment' for its founderThe competition features 102 crews and offers $22,000 in prize money.22 May 11:00 PM
New ZealandWatch: Erica Stanford promises 1600 more teachers, learning support staff by 2028The minister is speaking at Mt Albert Grammar in Auckland. 22 May 10:11 PM
New ZealandNZ Herald podcast wins top awards at New York Festival Radio Awards Listen now to Heaven's Helpline - a six-part investigation into the Mormon church in NZ.22 May 10:00 PM
New ZealandKiwi rapist avoids 501 deportation from Australia Hoane Kahu raped a teen then went on to commit a raft of other offences. 22 May 10:00 PM
New ZealandChristopher Luxon in studio with Newstalk ZB's Kerre WoodhamThe Prime Minister is in studio the day after Budget 2025 taking listeners' question with Newstalk ZB's Kerre Woodham. Video / NewstalkZBWatch22 May 09:28 PM
