New ZealandKea Kids News: More testing in schools! What do kids think?School testing changes are coming, but is that a bad thing? Reporter Cuba finds out what kids think about more testing in school curriculum, and their answers may surprise you.Watch06 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandTwo Vogel's cereal batches recalled due to fear of metal pieces Affected products should not be consumed. 06 Oct 07:47 AM
New Zealand‘What the heck?’: Teacher allegedly sexually abused boy who was half her age during sleepoversThe man says he was 12 when the woman, who was also a family friend, sexually abused him.06 Oct 07:00 AM
New ZealandWaikato water contamination: Schools stay closed for start of termSchools may need to implement a "distance learning programme" if they can not reopen soon.06 Oct 06:49 AM
New Zealand'Disgusting coward’: Winston Peters says window smashed at his homeThe damage follows a protest outside his Auckland home last week.06 Oct 06:37 AM
PoliticsMeta claims Instagram scrolling not ‘intentionally addictive’ as MPs probe social media harm Meta and TikTok fronted Parliament’s Education and Workforce select committee on Monday. 06 Oct 06:24 AM
New ZealandPortia Woodman-Wickliffe honoured with her own Barbie dollHer reaction to the iconic doll was priceless.06 Oct 06:14 AM
New ZealandAucklanders say CBD feels unsafe, homelessness prompts some to avoid areasCBD business association finds shopkeepers blame neglect, disorder for lack of customers. 06 Oct 06:00 AM
New Zealand'Run': Moment tragedy struck Whakaari shared in court through victims' frightening footageToday is the second day of the first phase of the inquest. 06 Oct 05:00 AM
New ZealandHeavy rain, gusts up to 120km/h set to hit as wild front sweeps northWind gusts of up to 120km/h are expected to batter the Canterbury High Country.06 Oct 05:00 AM
New Zealand'It's s***': Campervan life for disabled woman with three dogsRebecca Smith has lived in a campervan with her cousin and three dogs since March.06 Oct 05:00 AM
New Zealand'The worst nightmare': Man who used meth to boost gym results became delusional, killed his father Basil Anderson jnr thought he'd been hypnotised and was under his father's 'mind control'.06 Oct 04:30 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandKnife plot: Muslim leaders say it was 'sheer good luck' the attack was interceptedThe DIA unit that tracks digital extremism faces staff cuts - despite rising threats.06 Oct 04:25 AM
PoliticsPrime Minister Christopher Luxon questioned on impact of Crown board fee hikesSome ministries warned it may impact the delivery of services. Video / Mark MitchellWatch06 Oct 04:23 AM
New ZealandHammer-wielding raid: Police hunt group after central Auckland robberyThe group fled in a vehicle after taking several items from the store.06 Oct 04:09 AM
New ZealandMan in critical condition after found unconscious in Auckland CBD He was found on the corner of Pitt Street and Karangahape Road early in the morning.06 Oct 03:53 AM
New ZealandChristopher Luxon speaks to media at start of Parliament weekPrime Minister Christopher Luxon speaks to media at start of Parliament week, to recap benefit changes for 18, 19yos. Video / Mark MitchellWatch06 Oct 03:44 AM
New ZealandHawke’s Bay city could get near 30C on Friday as warm winds move inThe temperature is set to soar.06 Oct 03:25 AM
New ZealandAward-nominated team devastated as thefts put livelihoods at riskThieves took everything from custom gear and petrol from vehicles, to boots and bags.06 Oct 03:13 AM
New ZealandHawke’s Bay wines shine in New World awards' top 50More than 1000 wines were blind-tasted by a panel of expert judges.06 Oct 02:51 AM
New ZealandWatch: Armed police end Flat Bush siege after three-hour standoff, neighbours describe chaosThe officer shot earlier was discharged from hospital by early afternoon.06 Oct 02:47 AM
New ZealandHastings bars to close an hour earlier than NapierAnd supermarkets in Hastings can now sell alcohol only between 9am and 9pm.06 Oct 02:42 AM
PoliticsWatch: PM Luxon speaks at start of Parliament week, to highlight benefit crackdownThe PM says he wants to tackle the 'trap' of starting on welfare at a young age.06 Oct 02:40 AM
CrimeHomicide investigation launched after man dies in AucklandPolice and paramedics were called after reports a person had been injured. 06 Oct 02:30 AM
New ZealandWas missing man Joseph Ahuriri swept away during Cyclone Gabrielle?The dad of eight was last seen at fuel stop as Cyclone Gabrielle hammered the east coast. 06 Oct 02:30 AM
New ZealandFlat Bush standoff: Police use tear gas after officer shot, man arrestedWatch: Moment police use teargas on South Auckland home, ending a three-hour standoff.Watch06 Oct 02:19 AM
New ZealandInside the Kiwi cream cheese factory whipping up treats for Asia“We can’t make enough cream cheese at the moment."06 Oct 02:09 AM
ChristchurchPotential breakthrough? Police move closer to identifying mystery manPolice say formal identification of the man could still take some time.06 Oct 02:01 AM
New ZealandWhy singer Hollie Smith is ready to 'let go of the bones' and make a bodyHer post-Covid project that grew into a nationwide tour is wrapping up. So what's next?06 Oct 02:00 AM
New ZealandAfternoon quiz: In which Italian city does the Ponte Vecchio span the Arno River?Test your brains with the Herald's afternoon quiz.06 Oct 02:00 AM
New ZealandMan appears in court on murder charge after body found in Dunedin, victim namedDetective Inspector Shona Low said the victim suffered non-accidental injuries.06 Oct 01:59 AM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand$100,000 citizens’ assembly declines to recommend site for new Napier poolThe decision now goes back to councillors without a recommended location.06 Oct 01:46 AM
New ZealandThe Country: What's next for Synlait? Richard Wyeth, Wayne Langford, Phil Duncan, Mark Patterson.06 Oct 01:39 AM
Christchurch‘News that no family wants to receive’: Search for missing Chch teen moves to recoveryMore than 70 people have taken part in the week-long search effort.06 Oct 01:25 AM
