PremiumPremiumPolitics'Stop playing PlayStation': PM tells school leavers to 'get off the couch', 'go find a job'Improving school attendance was 'job number one' for cutting future unemployment, he said.03 Oct 02:06 AM
New ZealandAfternoon quiz: What was the middle name of renowned sci-fi author Sir Arthur C. Clarke?Test your brains with the Herald's afternoon quiz.03 Oct 02:00 AM
New ZealandTwo more banks drop fixed mortgage rates to 4.49% ahead of OCR moveWestpac and ASB join ANZ and BNZ in cutting their one-year rates. 03 Oct 01:43 AM
New Zealand'Shameful': Winston Peters dodges pro-Palestine protesters in DunedinAbout 200 people gathered at Port Otago calling the minister’s stance a ‘moral failure’.03 Oct 01:42 AM
New ZealandWhakaari families speak as coronial inquiry opens in WhakatāneFamilies told the inquest the deadly White Island eruption changed their lives forever.03 Oct 01:38 AM
Christchurch'Incredibly grateful': Mum of missing Chch teen thanks searchers as efforts intensifyPolice say more than 70 people have joined the search over the past week.03 Oct 01:12 AM
New ZealandFirst Christchurch ultramarathon impresses endurance athletesOrganisers hope the event can become a permanent feature on a global circuit.03 Oct 01:05 AM
New ZealandHealthcare 'out of reach' for middle NZ, says LabourMPs hold public health meeting in Tauranga, where a local says middle-cl03 Oct 01:01 AM
New ZealandGisborne councillors sign off new rules for mobile tradersPolice checks will now be mandatory for all mobile trading applicants.03 Oct 01:00 AM
New ZealandMackay and McKay talk sport on The CountryRichard Loe, Jen Corkran, George Dodson, Hugh Jackson, and Jamie Mackay. 03 Oct 12:58 AM
New ZealandBucklands Beach fire: Police and fire investigators remain at the scenePolice and fire investigators remain at the scene of a fatal house fire in Murvale Drive, Bucklands Beach, Auckland today. Video / Cherie HowieWatch03 Oct 12:20 AM
New Zealand'Is someone huffing all that?': About 50 nitrous oxide containers 'dumped' near beauty spot'Why do they have to litter our countryside and do that sort of thing? It’s sad.'03 Oct 12:18 AM
New Zealand Major delay on SH1 near KarapiroPolice say one lane has reopened but diversions and delays remain in place.03 Oct 12:14 AM
New Zealand'Stop now': Retailer made to stop selling baby car seats over safety concernsPD Mart, a discount retailer, has recall notices in place and will offer refunds. 02 Oct 11:58 PM
New Zealand'It's working': Rotorua trail bike offences down 90%, police say'Information is coming in to police and we’re responding swiftly.'02 Oct 11:55 PM
AucklandMajor Henderson junction reopened, man in custody after 'threatening comments'Police responded to an incident at the intersection of Lincoln Rd and Sel Peacock Drive.02 Oct 11:47 PM
Politics'Blatant harrassment': Peters hits back at protesters outside his homeAbout 30 protesters chanted and drummed outside the Foreign Minister's Auckland home.02 Oct 11:23 PM
New ZealandInside Mayor School: Where new leaders learn how to run a councilFour new Hawke’s Bay mayors could head to ‘Mayor School’ after election.02 Oct 11:16 PM
New Zealand'I was going to lose her': Mum suffers sudden aneurysm while putting children to bedJason Halloran was told to prepare for the worst before partner's condition stabilised.02 Oct 11:00 PM
New ZealandCouncil condemns abuse of candidatesA contender in Ruapehu District says intimidation has forced them to abandon campaigning.02 Oct 10:45 PM
New ZealandAlliance Group strikes gold at World Steak ChallengeThe medal-winning entries were processed at the company’s Mataura plant in Southland.02 Oct 10:04 PM
New ZealandMeth cook who murdered undercover cop released from prisonUndercover officer Don Wilkinson was shot dead in 2008 while planting a tracking device.02 Oct 10:00 PM
New ZealandMayor bombarded with 1500 emails before sending 'f*** off' replyRatepayer lobby says profane response 'water off a duck's back'.02 Oct 09:50 PM
New ZealandSports entertainment venue to open on high-profile Napier siteGolf simulators and electronic dartboards feature in new Napier entertainment venue.02 Oct 09:42 PM
New Zealand'You could feel the heat': Neighbours saw flames blow out windowsNeighbours tried to warn anyone inside as flames tore through the house.02 Oct 09:40 PM
New ZealandEmpty streets, fewer sales: Businesses hit by new parking rulesOne owner says her café is losing $1000 a week since paid parking began.02 Oct 09:05 PM
New ZealandThe march of the wallaby: Eradication drive begins on Dunedin's doorstepSince 2011, 22 wallaby sightings have been reported around Dunedin.02 Oct 09:00 PM
New ZealandWatch: 'You’re writing off all the Māori' - Willie Jackson, Ryan Bridge clash over Te Pāti MāoriShow host said Jackson’s barbs were 'disgraceful' and 'really offensive'.02 Oct 08:47 PM
PoliticsGovt announcement at Manuka Doctor Tennis ArenaThe Government has today announced a $5 million investment in a new Centre Court roof for Auckland’s Manuka Doctor Arena.Watch02 Oct 08:09 PM
New ZealandThe "F*** OFF" email, self driving Teslas and junk food restrictions?Panel discussion with Jo Robertson, Parenting specialist and economist Rob Campbell with Ryan Bridge Herald NOW.Watch02 Oct 07:53 PM
New ZealandMayor tell lobby group to "F*** OFF"Sam Warren from Auckland Ratepayers’ Alliance with Ryan Bridge on Herald NOW.Watch02 Oct 07:39 PM
New ZealandTest driving Tesla's self-driving carDamien O'Carroll, Driven reporter reports on a TESLA self-drive experience.Watch02 Oct 07:32 PM
New Zealand'I'm just sort of honoured really': Recognition for decades of mahi in NorthlandTe Tai Tokerau advocates recognised for contributions to te reo Māori and whānau support.02 Oct 07:31 PM
New Zealand'In the thick of it': Thunderstorms, hail bring stormy end to school holidays for the northNorthland and Auckland could see squally thunderstorms and localised downpours.02 Oct 07:22 PM
