New ZealandVaccine rates putting New Zealand at risk of measles outbreak - Health NZAlerts have been issued after a new measles case was confirmed in Auckland yesterday.11 May 10:08 PM
New Zealand ‘Only talented person you've got in the room?’: PM grilled on Minister fronting raft of policiesPM questioned about the number of new policies the minister was introducing. 11 May 09:01 PM
New ZealandNapier house fireA house in Napier fully ablaze on Sunday night. Video / SuppliedWatch11 May 08:53 PM
PremiumPremiumHealthcareConcern 'patients will suffer' as practices with 46,000 enrolled switch funderThe centres say changing their primary health organisation will help avoid fee increases. 11 May 08:50 PM
New Zealand'The silent killer': Heart Foundation's urgent blood pressure pushHigh blood pressure contributes to 4000 cardiovascular deaths yearly in NZ.11 May 08:11 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionRoger Brooking: What prison statistics get wrong on violent crime ratesOPINION: Our current prison rate is 187 per 100,000 people.11 May 08:00 PM
New ZealandAsh cloud from Whakaari/White Island cancels flightsFlights from Auckland and Wellington were among those cancelled.11 May 07:50 PM
New ZealandCrusading broadcaster unmasks alleged driver in car incidentShe used her skills as a broadcaster to search for a resolution to the incident.11 May 07:12 PM
New ZealandChristchurch pub damaged in late-night fire Emergency services were called just after midnight. 11 May 07:12 PM
New Zealand'Politics is costing lives': Top cop's plea for life-saving cancer drugExperts say patients' lives are hinging on this month's Budget announcement.11 May 07:00 PM
New Zealand'About time': Residents sick of 'boy racers' back Govt plan to toughen lawsMinisters announced the changes in Rotorua on Sunday, alongside Mayor Tania Tapsell.11 May 06:06 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'Stuck in traffic': AT slammed over CRL station precinct plansThe CRL should create a more pedestrian-friendly city, but critics say that won't happen.11 May 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Life and death': Northland road safety plea as toll hits eightRoad Safety Week 2025 starts today, urging motorists to drive safely.11 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandMorning quiz: Who officiates sumo matches? Test your brains with the Herald's morning quiz.11 May 05:00 PM
New Zealand'It’s been a long time coming': Artist couple open studio in Far NorthTattoo artist Mario Gregor and partner Ceara Lile have opened a studio in Kerikeri.11 May 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: Government must keep its 500-extra-cops promiseOPINION: This is a policy promise the coalition has to keep.11 May 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsInside Health NZ’s million-dollar spend on restructure consultantsThe agency said there was a "strong focus" on reducing the use of consultants.11 May 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Unacceptable': SAFE slams delays in rodeo welfare code releaseSAFE urges the release of the draft, citing unnecessary animal deaths.11 May 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionOpinion: 'Fund hope, not hype' – what secondary teachers need from BudgetOPINION: Erica Stanford announced $53m for teacher registration fees for three years.11 May 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumLetters to the EditorLetters: Time to abolish rebates for charitiesOPINION: Begging is a sad reality of New Zealand life today.11 May 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Whole life is going to be different': Toddler's shock diagnosis affects only 5 in NZ'I’ve definitely hit the stage of ‘Why him? This isn’t fair'.'11 May 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandGangs, cash and tradies: Inside New Zealand's $50b black market NZ's shadow economy costs us $13b in annual tax: how does it compare internationally?11 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandFuture of Napier-Wairoa train line still uncertainA decision on whether to reinstate or mothball the train line has yet to be made.11 May 04:08 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionMark ListerOpinion: Why a US recession could be on the horizonOpinion: A major bank suggests there's a 60% chance of a US recession soon.11 May 04:00 PM
New ZealandKea Kids News: Possum’s on the menu for these massive crocs!Zookeeping isn’t all butterflies, even at Butterfly Creek! Reporter Evie finds out what it takes to feed the meerkats, otters, and even NZ’s only saltwater crocodiles.Watch11 May 04:00 PM
CrimeMongrel Mob mum jailed after going into hiding during daughter's murder trialKelly-Anne Burns never returned after being granted short-term bail to attend a funeral.11 May 07:00 AM
CrimeWilhelmina Shrimpton shares update after car sideswiped in KingslandThe journalist believes the culprit has been identified. Video / SuppliedWatch11 May 06:51 AM
New Zealand Ferry crew member confirmed as new Auckland measles caseThe infected person visited several public locations while contagious.11 May 06:49 AM
New Zealand64 Auckland beaches flagged as unsafe for swimmingAll but five beaches in Auckland's inner harbour have been flagged as unsafe to swim at.11 May 05:52 AM
New ZealandElderly woman found in Herne Bay identified, family contactedPolice confirmed an elderly woman in Herne Bay has been identified.11 May 05:32 AM
New ZealandOne dead, three injured after ATV crash in rural WaikatoThe three injured patients were airlifted to Waikato Hospital.11 May 05:15 AM
New ZealandLuxon speaks to the media after announcing plan to restrict social media for under-16sThe Government is making work on restrictions to social media for New Zealanders under the age of 16 part of its official programme. Video / NZ HeraldWatch11 May 05:08 AM
New ZealandPerson seriously injured after Auckland scooter crashEmergency services were called to the scene at about 3.15pm.11 May 04:32 AM
New ZealandEighteen Lotto players win over $19k each – where tickets were soldTwo players shared the First Division prize, snagging $500,000 each.11 May 04:29 AM