New ZealandNext pulse of rain approaching Akl, severe thunderstorm watch remains in forceDriving conditions will be hazardous with surface flooding and poor visibility.29 Jul 08:04 AM
New Zealand'Gut-wrenching': Man jailed for assaulting girl went on to abuse preschoolerMichael Brendon Buck's latest victim said the hardest thing was telling her family.29 Jul 08:00 AM
New Zealand'Someone's going to get killed': Cyclist's warning after dirt bike crashThe victim needed a metal plate inserted in her leg after the accident.29 Jul 07:40 AM
New Zealand'Rare soul': Auckland teacher dies after bowel cancer fightAimee-Rose Yates was diagnosed with Stage 4 metastatic bowel cancer in 2022.29 Jul 06:54 AM
WellingtonControversial Wellington mayoral candidate quits race, cites 'personal attacks'Graham Bloxham says he's decided not to run after 'talking to the neighbour’s cat'.29 Jul 06:15 AM
New ZealandNo suit, no experience, no jargon: Rotorua's novel job ad for $166k-a-year gigCould you be one of the 'everyday legends' Rotorua seeks? FYI – there's a catch. 29 Jul 06:10 AM
WellingtonFireworks shooting: Key witness in neighbourhood fight claims memory lossThe witness said he only remembered there had been a shooting, but no details about it.29 Jul 06:00 AM
New ZealandSpeeding driver dies after falling from overbridge on Auckland’s Southern Motorway The car hit the Newmarket flyover centre barrier and the man later fell from the railing.29 Jul 05:11 AM
New Zealand'We all make mistakes': Ex-partner at top law firm named after drunken party behaviour Patrick Mulligan drunkenly grabbed a colleague's penis and made lewd comments. 29 Jul 05:00 AM
New Zealand'Significant risk': NZTA calls for East Coast animal owners to address wandering stockNZTA called on farmers to help prevent stock animals from becoming a “road statistic".29 Jul 05:00 AM
New ZealandRoaming livestock in GisborneDavid Connell, owner of Gizzy Moves, was on a night drive in Wairoa when he came across wandering livestock. Video / SuppliedWatch29 Jul 04:59 AM
New ZealandWinners of the Michael Hill International Violin Competition pay tributeAll 11 first prize winners from NZ's Michael Hill International Violin Competition contribute to this recording of Bach's Chaconne as a musical tribute to him. Video / Anne RoddaWatch29 Jul 04:42 AM
New ZealandHawke's Bay F.A.W.C! festival paused amid funding challengesHB's big food and wine fest will return when funds allow it to maintain its high standard.29 Jul 04:39 AM
PoliticsSome farmers fear kids collecting eggs is illegal - Act ministerOne Labour MP advised children not to lick eggs if they had poo on them.29 Jul 04:12 AM
Politics‘Let’s see if we can’t save more next year': After $21b in 2025, Govt eyes more cutsThe Government is beginning to look for savings in its 2026 Budget. 29 Jul 03:58 AM
AucklandMayor's chief of staff quits amid $560k liquidation controversy The sole creditor was Inland Revenue, owed $559,739. 29 Jul 03:50 AM
New ZealandAfternoon quiz: What is Dora the Explorer's last name?Test your brains with the Herald's afternoon quiz.29 Jul 03:00 AM
New Zealand'Dangerous practice': Accidental house fire starts after petrol used in fireplaceOccupants treated for minor injuries, fire investigator warns of risks in using petrol. 29 Jul 02:47 AM
PremiumPremiumChristchurch'It took me 40 years and a house fire': The advice that drove Sir Michael Hill's successHill built a business from nothing to be one of the country's most successful brands.29 Jul 02:30 AM
New Zealand'Legends armed with shovels' clear SH1 slipA group of motorists left their vehicles, spades in hand, to clear a slip on SH1 on the Brynderwyn Hills. Video / Nicola MorrisonWatch29 Jul 02:22 AM
PremiumPremiumWellingtonBar’s licence suspended over chalkboard promoting 2-for-1 drinksThe council argued it was a criminal offence to advertise the discounted drinks publicly.29 Jul 02:00 AM
New ZealandButter prices and Fonterra with Damien O'Connor on The CountryDamien O'Connor, Rebecca Greaves, Pita Alexander, and Hamish Marr. 29 Jul 01:51 AM
Politics‘Some may be concerned’: National MPs on how Kiwis will react to board members' pay hike'I accept that everyone wants a pay rise in this tough time.'29 Jul 01:40 AM
New ZealandPM calls out nurses union and Youth unemployment rates | NZ Herald News Update: July 29, 2025PM's calling out the nurses union, young people face high unemployment rates and Rain picking up in Nelson-Tasman.Watch29 Jul 01:25 AM
PoliticsDate of national day to acknowledge abuse in care survivors announced with $1m fund for local events Local groups can apply for portion of $1m to fund their own events.29 Jul 01:24 AM
New ZealandSevere thunderstorm watch in place for Northland, Auckland and CoromandelMetService severe weather 29 July 2025. Video / MetServiceWatch29 Jul 12:43 AM
New Zealand'No small feat': Rotorua rider defends BMX world titleIt's Jeanette Davies' second consecutive win at the event.29 Jul 12:23 AM
PoliticsChristopher Luxon and Chris Hipkins on the 80% increase to board feesThe party leaders were quizzed about the latest Government change. Video / Mark MitchellWatch28 Jul 11:35 PM
New ZealandJackson Ball a double Hawk and a Wisconsin BadgerOnly 17, he's set to play professional basketball in Australia and with a top US college.28 Jul 11:08 PM
New ZealandBoy racer blitz: Police disrupt gatherings with fines and arrestsPolice issued 51 tickets in Rotorua and 63 in Hamilton on Saturday.28 Jul 11:07 PM
New ZealandBold, colourful and a good cause: Hastings' new event aims to attract 1000 peopleCancer Society Hawke's Bay hopes the community event will grow in popularity each year.28 Jul 10:24 PM
New ZealandOranga Tamariki ordered to pay $108,000 over battle to remove Māori child from Pākehā foster parentsOranga Tamariki engaged in a campaign to discredit the foster parents, says justice.28 Jul 10:21 PM
New ZealandTwo people injured after truck rolls in Cheviot, SH1 blocked Emergency services were told a truck had rolled just after 8am. 28 Jul 09:58 PM
New ZealandOrganic honey - from bush to boutique in CoromandelThe Mackenzies won gold and silver at the Outstanding Food Producer Awards this year. 28 Jul 09:47 PM
