PremiumPremiumOpinionNick Leggett: We can build big, so why has New Zealand’s pipeline run dry?OPINION: Construction has shed 16,000 jobs in two years as major work dries up. 04 Jan 05:00 PM
SportWhy Kiwi swimmer is setting off on 1609km epic journey'I’ve really fully committed to this. I’ve burned the boats, so to speak.'04 Jan 04:05 PM
New ZealandCutting-edge safety: Kiwi team builds AI chainsaw droneYear in Review: AI chainsaw drone could revolutionise high-risk arborist work.04 Jan 04:01 PM
PremiumPremiumLetters to the EditorLetters: Why there is a reaction to the use of AotearoaOPINION: The time has come for Aotearoa.04 Jan 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: Welcome to the lottery that is eating outOPINION: There are some terrific restaurants and cafes. There are also some terrible ones.04 Jan 04:00 PM
New Zealand'Every day is a privilege': Mark Leslie on leading NZ's largest farmThis catch-up with Pāmu's CEO was one of the most-read stories of 2025 on The Country.04 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandOne of the family: How New Zealanders now think of their petsExclusive new polling suggests most of us don't just think of our pets as animals.04 Jan 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandNorthwest Busway plan makes headway, but full fix still years awayStage one includes new stations at Brigham Creek, Westgate and Lincoln Rd.04 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandAuckland's Northwest BuswayWork has started on the 18km Northwest Busway from Brigham Creek to the city centre, which is being built in stages. Video / Annaleise ShortlandWatch04 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandA-maize-ing: Young photographer puts farming life in frameThis story about a young rural photographer was widely read on The Country in 2025.04 Jan 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumWellingtonIs Wellington falling behind? New numbers show Tauranga and Hamilton population overtaking capitalThe capital is set to drop from NZ's third-largest city to the fifth within 25 years.04 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandHow a Kiwi mother and daughter are transforming hygiene with woolThis story, first published in May, was one of The Country's biggest reads of 2025.04 Jan 03:59 PM
New ZealandPolice issue urgent appeal in large-scale search for missing 20-year-old tramperConnor Purvis, 20, planned to summit Mt Huxley around December 30.04 Jan 08:46 AM
Auckland'Looked like a whole wall came off': Truck carrying house hits SH1 overbridgePolice were called to the scene between the Papakura and Manurewa off-ramps.04 Jan 07:16 AM
New ZealandThree rescue choppers sent to serious four-vehicle crash near TekapoThe highway is blocked and police warn delays may last for some time.04 Jan 07:14 AM
New Zealand'Complete pandemonium': Well-known item causes delays at Auckland AirportAuckland Airport says 19,500 international travellers will depart today.04 Jan 06:21 AM
New ZealandWaikato highway closed after truck rolls near WaitomoPolice were called to the scene at about 4.30pm.04 Jan 05:17 AM
Tennis2026 Womens ASB Classic tournament previewNZ Herald tennis writer Michael Burgess looks ahead to the 2026 Women's ASB Classic and analyses the major contenders for the title. Video / NZ HeraldWatch04 Jan 05:03 AM
WorldVenezuelan President Nicolas Maduro perp walked in New YorkHours after landing in the United States following his capture in Venezuela, President Nicolas Maduro was perp walked in front of media and authorities in New York. Video / AFPWatch04 Jan 03:53 AM
New ZealandFormer Dunedin mayor Jules Radich dies Flags are at half-mast as Dunedin farewells former mayor.04 Jan 02:40 AM
New Zealand'She was just so happy': Missing dog Rimu reunited with owner days after yacht capsizeThe curly-coated retriever was still wearing her bright orange lifejacket.04 Jan 02:29 AM
New ZealandTurtles thought stolen from public aviary, enclosure tampered withPolice are investigating the apparent theft.04 Jan 02:29 AM
New Zealand'Relief': Venezuelan Kiwi hopes Maduro capture will help free cousinVenezuelan Kiwi Dietrich Truchsess has a cousin missing since May last year.04 Jan 02:04 AM
New ZealandAfternoon quiz: What is the fear of flowers called?Test your brains with the Herald's afternoon quiz.04 Jan 02:00 AM
New ZealandMusic to the ears as Anthem of the Seas has its day in NapierAlmost 5000 cruise line passengers were in Napier on Friday04 Jan 01:57 AM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'Blade or bayonet': FBI tip helps NZ Police foil mass stabbing by 21-year-oldThe young extremist was raided just before executing his plan for a mass stabbing attack.04 Jan 01:00 AM
New ZealandSwimmer’s 1600km mission to end bottom trawling and protect the oceanThe 35-year-old plans to swim up to 30km a day for roughly 90 days.03 Jan 11:43 PM
Auckland'Helpless': Auckland residents driven mad by neighbour's faulty fire alarmNeighbours say the alarm has been disturbing their holiday peace since December 29.03 Jan 11:20 PM
New ZealandMan charged after fight breaks out at Cromwell freedom camping siteThe man is charged with assaulting three people.03 Jan 11:19 PM
New ZealandWatch: Wairoa residents kayak through streets as torrential rain floods town'We just can’t get the water away fast enough.'03 Jan 11:03 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandHerald Summer Premium quiz: Girl group Huntr/x and boy band the Saja Boys feature in which Netflix movie? Our 20-question challenge released at noon during Christmas and New Year’s.03 Jan 11:00 PM
New ZealandHave you seen this ute? Vehicle stolen with owner's dogs insideThe missing dogs are blue heeler Nala and black huntaway cross Jock.03 Jan 10:53 PM
New ZealandSupermoon stuns over Sky TowerThe supermoon rose over New Zealand last night.03 Jan 10:24 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionAudrey YoungArson, stabbing and shrapnel: Police Minister Mark Mitchell’s health battleAn arsonist, Samurai sword and the Mongrel Mob left their marks on the Police Minister.03 Jan 10:00 PM
