New ZealandCouncil buys 266ha Rotorua farm to cut lake pollutionThe $7.6m property includes 60ha of native bush.14 Oct 09:41 PM
New ZealandResene factory workers strike for living wageAbout 45 Resene factory workers walked off the job this morning to strike after what they called an "insulting" pay offer. Video \ Melissa NightingaleWatch14 Oct 09:34 PM
New ZealandPolice freeze Auckland properties worth $36m tied to deadly meth-laced Honey Bear Beer The action follows Aiden Sagala’s 2023 death after he unwittingly drank meth‑laced beer. 14 Oct 09:31 PM
New ZealandJohn Tamihere responds to question on Eru Kapa-KingiJohn Tamihere responds to question on Eru Kapa-Kingi. His party has made several serious allegations against the activist. Video The Bradbury GroupWatch14 Oct 08:56 PM
Politics'I don’t regret a single thing': Eru Kapa-Kingi on his public feud with Te Pāti Māori, Tamihere speaks out 'I tried multiple ways internally to fix problems'.14 Oct 08:42 PM
New Zealand'Better animal all round': New dairy-beef breed raised in TaupōAbout 350 Synergizer calves have been born on a Pāmu farm near Taupō. 14 Oct 08:39 PM
New ZealandMob leader ‘felt trapped’ before death, coroner findsBenson sought help for addiction and mental health issues before his death.14 Oct 08:33 PM
New ZealandThree candidates for and two against water meters in TararuaMayoral candidates are split over impending water meter installations in the district. 14 Oct 08:18 PM
Herald NOWHospo costs squeeze margins, PGG Wrightson board spill & TradeMe pushing PingBusiness with 2degrees: Hospo margins tight as sales, labour cost hit record levels; PGG Wrightson dumps chair and deputy; TradeMe ditching bank transfer for in-trade sellers.Watch14 Oct 07:34 PM
Herald NOWUS fugitive wanted over NZ cocaine plotJared Savage joins Ryan Bridge to discuss Marc Patrick Johnson, sought by US Marshals over a 400kg cocaine import plot.Watch14 Oct 07:18 PM
New ZealandTruck collides with freight train near Waikanae Railway StationA truck driver has escaped uninjured after a collision with a freight train near Waikanae Railway Station.Watch14 Oct 07:16 PM
New Zealand'It’s just a mess': Drivers remarkably walk away unscathed after truck collides with freight train The large wreck has left roads closed near Waikanae Railway Station this morning.14 Oct 07:05 PM
Herald NOWAir NZ and Chathams to offer single-ticket flightsAir New Zealand and Air Chathams team up with new interlining deal to offer single ticketing service.Watch14 Oct 06:56 PM
Crime'Harm would be astronomical': Four charged after police raids uncover drug lab, guns Four people, aged 32 to 46, will appear in court on charges stemming from the searches.14 Oct 06:49 PM
Herald NOW‘That’s disgraceful and unacceptable.’ACT's David Seymour and the Greens' Marama Davidson debate key issues in today’s fiery panel.Watch14 Oct 06:47 PM
Herald NOWTe Pāti Māori: What's next?Te Ao Māori Political Journalist Māni Dunlop breaks down the Te Pāti Māori allegations.Watch14 Oct 06:33 PM
New ZealandA 'space jellyfish' captivated stargazers across the North Island. What was it?A strange cloud formation wafted across the sky at dawn.14 Oct 06:27 PM
Herald NOWHerald NOW Weather: October 15, 2025Herald NOW Weather: October 15, 2025. Video / MetServiceWatch14 Oct 06:12 PM
Herald NOWNZ Herald Morning News Update | Te Pāti Māori troubles deepen and Parliament to tighten regulationsNZ Herald Morning News Update | Ad rules relaxed, Te Pāti Māori faces fresh setbacks, and Parliament to tighten regulations.Watch14 Oct 06:10 PM
New ZealandHot Wheels Monster Truck pilot driven to save lives and crash carsReporter Austin is at Eden Park, where life-size Hot Wheels Bigfoot and Bone Shaker are gearing up for the show. Which driver is saving lives by day and crushing beaters by night?Watch14 Oct 05:13 PM
New ZealandOn the way: Thousands bound for Bay as cruise season opensAnthem of the Seas is coming for its maiden NZ voyage, and it's only making one stop.14 Oct 05:10 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandTararua's Tracey Collis on leadership, community and life after the mayoraltyTracey Collis reflects on nine years as mayor as Scott Gilmore prepares to take her spot.14 Oct 05:00 PM
New ZealandWorld champion athlete returns to former track and schoolHe credits his years at Collegiate and coach Alec McNab for shaping his athletic path.14 Oct 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionRob Fyfe: NZ is lagging disappointingly behind on modern slaveryNew Zealand imported nearly $8b of goods linked to forced or child labour.14 Oct 05:00 PM
New ZealandTom Holland is on a hero’s mission – no webs requiredFormer pro mountain biker’s 'deeply personal' challenge for prostate cancer awareness.14 Oct 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumLetters to the EditorLetters: A message for Wayne Brown on Auckland’s comparative advantagesOPINION: The mayor needs to recognise the city’s unique attributes.14 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandWhat Trump’s Gaza peace plan means - and why it could still failRobert Patman is with The Front Page to discuss whether this actually is, as Trump says, the “historic dawn of a new Middle East”.Watch14 Oct 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionSimon WilsonSimon Wilson: National and Labour trapped by fear – the crisis of centralismOPINION: How long before the extremist politics of the US and UK make a real impact here? 14 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandKiwi soldier deployed to country where father once served'As a boy, I discovered his medals and listened to his stories.'14 Oct 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: Mixed messages add to freedom camping issuesOPINION: Responsible freedom camping relies on knowing and respecting the rules.14 Oct 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsThe failure of fees-free and why Māori and Pasifika students might miss outThe Education Ministry says it's better to dump fees-free and spend the money elsewhere.14 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandThe Front Page: What Trump's Gaza peace plan means – and why it could still failAbout 500,000 Palestinians are facing starvation as aid finally resumes.14 Oct 04:00 PM
New Zealand‘Democracy is alive and well’: Whangārei Heads locals proud of top voter turnoutWhangārei Heads' 58.9% turnout leads all wards in the district this election.14 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandMorning quiz: What is a singular strand of spaghetti called? Test your brains with the Herald's morning quiz.14 Oct 04:00 PM
