Herald NOWEven basic funerals are becoming 'unaffordable'Funeral Directors Association CEO Gillian Boyes talks to Herald NOW's Ryan Bridge about the high cost of funeralsWatch14 Jul 07:37 PM
Herald NOWSPCA reports startling increase in ill-treatment complaintsAnimal abuse complaints have increased by 40 percent in a year, according to new stats released exclusively to Herald NOW.Watch14 Jul 07:31 PM
New ZealandHerald NOW Weather: July 15, 2025Herald NOW Weather: July 15, 2025. Video / Herald NOWWatch14 Jul 07:30 PM
Herald NOWCustoms wants stronger law to seize childlike sex dolls favoured by paedophilesECPAT National Director, Eleanor Parkes weighs in on whether New Zealand's child pornography and exploitation laws are strong enough.Watch14 Jul 07:21 PM
New ZealandMotueka farmer describes moment his wife got swept away in floodwatersThe couple were trying to move their horses to higher ground.14 Jul 07:08 PM
Herald NOWWinston Peters on Trump's threat to RussiaForeign Minister Winston Peters joined Ryan Bridge on Herald NOW to provide more details of his meeting with US Secretary of State Marco Rubio.Watch14 Jul 07:07 PM
New ZealandNew home for Tauranga netball: $14m Baypark plan progressesThe new facility will include a new building plus 14 asphalt and nine cushioned courts.14 Jul 07:00 PM
CrimeSelf-defence? Mate of murder-accused says victim liked to use knives in fightsThe witness admitted he has a history of dishonesty, but 'not this time', he insisted.14 Jul 07:00 PM
New ZealandChild-like sex dolls and Trump threatens 'severe' tariffs | NZ Herald News Update: July 15, 2025Border officials call for stronger laws on child-like sex dolls and Donald Trump threatens 'very severe' tariffs on Russia. Video / NZ HeraldWatch14 Jul 06:57 PM
New Zealand'May as well make it a big one': Kiwi Olympians off on epic 4500km African charity rideTheir journey starts in Uganda and ends in Zimbabwe, crossing five countries.14 Jul 06:00 PM
OpinionOpinion: NZ’s new AI strategy is big on 'economic opportunity' but short on managing ethical and social riskOPINION: The National AI Strategy aims to invite AI use with a 'light touch' approach.14 Jul 06:00 PM
New ZealandMorning quiz: The Titanic sank in what year?Test your brains with the Herald's morning quiz.14 Jul 05:58 PM
New Zealand'Big, scary number': Trump tariffs could hike to 20% for NZ goodsThe US President has delayed his deadline but is putting more pressure on other nations14 Jul 05:00 PM
AucklandGusty day ahead: 90km/h winds may close lanes on Auckland Harbour BridgeWinds on the bridge could reach 75-80km/h between 11am and 7pm.14 Jul 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumLetters to the EditorLetters: Minister’s power statement shouldn’t be taken seriously OPINION: The general electorate knows better than to believe it.14 Jul 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Big, scary number': Trump tariffs could hike to 20% for NZ goodsThe Front Page talks to Liam Dann ahead of the looming August 1 deadline for Trump's tariffs.Watch14 Jul 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: Hoons in cars and on bikes have no place in our communitiesOPINION: Affected residents have every right to live in peace.14 Jul 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsMinister considers compensation for owners of banned bitcoin ATMsThe Government is living up to its Regulatory Standards Bill and considering compensation.14 Jul 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Added pain': Funeral directors urge review as cemetery fees soar across NZThe Winz funeral grant won't cover burials in most NZ regions. 14 Jul 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandChildlike sex dolls are being smuggled into NZ in parts through a legal loopholeAustralia seizes part-dolls as well as full dolls – NZ Customs' boss thinks we should too.14 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandSnapchat predator raped teen while on bail for similar offendingHe groomed and violated a 13-year-old while awaiting trial for raping a 16-year-old.14 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandMan high on mushrooms crashes car into garage, with a preschooler on his lapThe garage collapsed on top of Freeman Ruhe's vehicle but the pair escaped injury.14 Jul 08:00 AM
New ZealandAuckland ambulance patients being diverted to non-hospital clinicsWinter illnesses have made emergency departments extremely busy in Auckland. 14 Jul 07:55 AM
New Zealand'A newfound faith': Rapist says the Lord will help him as he’s sent to jailJoshua Tepania was jailed for eight years for raping a younger woman after work. 14 Jul 07:00 AM
New ZealandAuckland Harbour Bridge lanes may close as 90km/h gusts hit cityWinds on the bridge could reach 75-80km/h between 11am and 7pm.14 Jul 06:50 AM
New ZealandMurder victim's eerie message played in courtThe audio comes from a phone call to her bank, made on the evening of 23 January 2024.14 Jul 06:25 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandGisborne councillor Colin Alder considers another run for mayorNominations for the election close at noon on August 1.14 Jul 06:00 AM
New Zealand'Execution': Mongrel Mob member gunned down as he sat with partner and kids in car The Crown says Hori Gage was killed after a gang brawl that he had no involvement with. 14 Jul 06:00 AM
SportBlack Sox secure silver after hard-fought final against VenezuelaThe Black Sox lost 3-0 to Venezuela in the final, earning a silver medal.14 Jul 05:51 AM
New Zealand'Can't get image out of our heads': Worker run over by own truck – witness'He fell over and went under the back wheels.'14 Jul 05:39 AM
New ZealandWoman tied to a pole and gagged during 100 assaults from partnerCourt of Appeal upholds jail term of three years and two months.14 Jul 05:00 AM
New ZealandThe Kiwibank chair who is also a priest: ‘There’s more to life than the corporate world’Jon Hartley has given two days of work a week ‘away’ for more than 20 years.14 Jul 04:42 AM
New Zealand'We love you Jocko': Hundreds pay tribute to Stewart Island hunting accident victimJock Davies was remembered for his infectious humour, caring nature and great strength.14 Jul 04:21 AM
ChristchurchGlass, metal and plastic found in stomach of a little blue penguin“I’ve never seen things like that inside a penguin’s stomach."14 Jul 04:15 AM
