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
New ZealandCall for law change after baby dies from alleged pharmacy errorA 2-month-old baby died after receiving an adult dosage of phosphate.28 Jul 09:26 PM
New ZealandAppeal for witnesses after person stabbed at Manukau Bus Station, one in custodyThe victim was taken to hospital in a serious condition, police said.28 Jul 09:16 PM
PremiumPremiumPropertyAgents sought to sell Smith & Caughey's Queen St HQBoard member Peter Alexander said the intention was to sell but there was no hurry.28 Jul 09:00 PM
New Zealand'Wrong priorities': $300m tax break for Philip Morris under fireThe tax break for Heated Tobacco Products is extended to July 2027 despite health warnings28 Jul 08:04 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'Chaotic' or 'collaborative': Where schools stand on open-plan classroomsRotorua principals have seen different results from the larger learning spaces.28 Jul 07:49 PM
New ZealandParking fees rile resident: 'Over $2000 a year just to park outside my house'Councillors rejected resident permits, which would exempt parking charges.28 Jul 07:49 PM
WellingtonNeighbourly dispute over fireworks explodes into fight with gun, tomahawkThe defendant claimed the fireworks were scaring his daughter.28 Jul 07:00 PM
New ZealandCard surcharge ban, Wet weather and Nurses strike | NZ Herald News Update: July 29, 2025Surcharge ban on in-store card transactions, Increases to the pay of public board members, Nurses strike set for tomorrow and a ceasefire between Cambodia and Thailand.Watch28 Jul 06:59 PM
New ZealandOrange heavy rain warnings for Northland, Auckland and TasmanMetservice orange heavy rain warnings in place as severe weather hits New ZealandWatch28 Jul 06:50 PM
New Zealand'Cruel and Third World': Patient starved 16 hours a day for six days waiting for surgeryThe patient should have had surgery within six to 24 hours, Health NZ admitted.28 Jul 06:11 PM
New Zealand'Unparalleled disruption': One in 1000 Kiwis homeless as housing crisis worsensRough sleeping and people living in cars is on the rise across New Zealand.28 Jul 06:00 PM
New ZealandWhy Central Hawke's Bay's water plan may face significant changesWater rates were set to double by 2034, sparking resident outrage.28 Jul 06:00 PM
New ZealandNew $750m solar farm for Hawke's Bay: Why is the region turning to solar?The solar farm will be visible to thousands of motorists on SH5 Napier-Taupō Rd.28 Jul 06:00 PM
PoliticsGovt to clarify whether farm kids are safe collecting eggs and watering plantsThe Government will consult with stakeholders until September. 28 Jul 05:48 PM
New Zealand‘The shame I was carrying was huge’: Third Mama Hooch victim drops name suppressionThe Jaz brothers are fighting the length of their jail terms after 69 convictions in 2023.28 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandHow do we fix NZ's "broken" energy sector?As part of the Herald’s Power to the People campaign, The Front Page speaks to the manager of Consumer NZ’s Powerswitch, Paul Fuge.Watch28 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandNewborn baby girl died after ‘distracted’ midwife left room for 25 minutesCoroner: Midwife Lesa Haynes should have stayed in the room with the new mother.28 Jul 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumLetters to the EditorLetters: That extra 15% on the grocery docket – can the Govt help? OPINION: It's time to remove GST from food products to relieve the cost of living.28 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandMorning quiz: Who wrote the classic novel Moby-Dick?Test your brains with the Herald's morning quiz.28 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandThird Mama Hooch victim Alice Lichtnecker drops name suppression to help other survivorsMama Hooch survivor Alice Lichtnecker joins Sophie Brown in lifting her name suppression. The pair speak to the Herald following Roberto and Danny Jazs' appeal. Video / Joe AllisonWatch28 Jul 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsHealth NZ considering sending cancer patients to Oz, citing gynaecologist shortageNZ has half as many gynaecology oncologists per capita as is recommended internationally. 28 Jul 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: Why are councils needing to woo local-body election nominations?Opinion: Crippling rate could be behind the cooling of election-candidates' enthusiasm.28 Jul 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsTamatha Paul on why she is loving being an MPTamatha Paul, the Green MP for Wellington Central, believes she can still make a difference from Opposition. Video / Mark MitchellWatch28 Jul 05:00 PM
