TalanoaSamoa declares 'economic emergency' over Budget crisisThe emergency allows Treasury funds to keep government services running.30 Sep 02:21 AM
New ZealandRaging flames, exploding windows: Neighbours fight fatal fire with garden hoses'I started banging my fence, yelling ‘fire fire fire’'.30 Sep 02:13 AM
ChristchurchOne person hospitalised after assault at Christchurch disability support serviceEmergency services were called in the early hours of this morning. 30 Sep 02:03 AM
New ZealandDoco goes behind the scenes of the Steamers' high-stakes weekFilm-makers followed the Steamers during the week before the NPC Grand Final in 2024.30 Sep 02:00 AM
New ZealandAfternoon quiz: Mount Teide is the highest mountain in which country?Test your brains with the Herald's afternoon quiz.30 Sep 02:00 AM
New ZealandDrivers charged after Auckland car meet descends into chaosPolice say vehicles blocked roads as crowds gathered in Hobsonville and Albany.30 Sep 01:30 AM
ChristchurchSearch for missing teen resumes along Christchurch coastlineMarley’s car was discovered in the beachside suburb of Sumner on Friday.30 Sep 01:24 AM
New ZealandUniversities give up using software to detect AI in students' workThey say the technology isn't conclusive enough for students to be accused of cheating.30 Sep 01:15 AM
New ZealandThe Country: Jack Fagan on shearing competition seasonJack Fagan, Greg Gent, Scott Graham and Rebecca Greaves. 30 Sep 01:03 AM
New Zealand'Fair bit of damage': Ambulance hit in Northland highway crashState Highway 1 at Whakapara was closed while the scene was cleared.30 Sep 12:58 AM
Politics'Paralysed': Cabinet agrees to shake-up of medical device procurementPharmac Minister David Seymour says the sector has been 'exasperated by the uncertainty'.30 Sep 12:45 AM
CrimeEx-Casketeers star claims celebrity status makes prison unfairly harsh, as she appeals sentenceTania Bakulich, 49, admitted to swindling multiple clients and mishandling human remains.29 Sep 11:57 PM
New ZealandInquest into deadly White Island eruption a ‘waste of taxpayers’ money’, says victim's relativeAlmost six years after the eruption that killed 22, a coroner will examine what happened.29 Sep 11:21 PM
AucklandResidents shock as machete found connected with US student Kyle Whorrall's deathA 16-year-old boy is before the High Court charged with Whorrall's murder.29 Sep 11:20 PM
New ZealandMan arrested after brazen jewellery snatch off mall shopper, bystanders give chaseA 29-year-old man will face a robbery charge in court on October 2.29 Sep 11:03 PM
New ZealandTe Rangimaheu named successor as Ngāti Tūwharetoa arikiThousands gathered at Waihī Marae in Tūrangi to farewell Tā Tumu Te Heuheu.29 Sep 11:00 PM
New ZealandBay of Plenty dairy farm company fined $59k for effluent spills'It cannot take a hands-off approach to the extent it did,' the judge said.29 Sep 10:46 PM
New ZealandNot kidding: Gavin the goat goes on hunting tripsGavin the goat is New Zealand’s first to get a DoC pack goat permit.29 Sep 10:10 PM
New Zealand'If I wasn’t going to be a farmer, I wanted to be a teacher'Farmer Greg Crombie combines passions to manage Smedley Station. 29 Sep 10:09 PM
New Zealand'Serious risk to parks': Council warns over rise in e-motorbike usePolice urge the public to report unsafe riding but not to put themselves at risk.29 Sep 10:04 PM
New ZealandGovernment may shift local elections to Electoral Commission after errorsMāori ward candidates’ profiles were left out of voting packs in three districts.29 Sep 09:57 PM
CrimePolice searching for driver, passenger after car rams Ōrewa’s Shoreward GastrobarPolice are searching for suspects after a car rammed Ōrewa Shoreward Gastrobar and a fire was lit.Watch29 Sep 09:57 PM
New ZealandNZ Herald Live: Police update St Johns bus stop homicidePolice update St Johns bus stop homicide.Watch29 Sep 09:12 PM
New ZealandWood-fired future: Bioenergy sector eyes green energy boomWoody biomass from forestry or wood processing could be turned into bioenergy.29 Sep 08:44 PM
CrimeTeens flee police in wrong-way motorway dash, travel 40km after tyres spiked before 6 arrestedPolice say the stolen Nissan Terrano carried on to Waikato before the vehicle stopped.29 Sep 08:28 PM
New ZealandHospitals swamped as EDs run at more than double capacityCounties Manukau had more than 60 patients waiting for ward beds.29 Sep 08:27 PM
Herald NOWThe Panel discusses all the big stories of the dayProperty Editor Anne Gibson and Editorial Director at Are Media, Sarah Henry join Ryan Bridges to discuss the big stories of the day.Watch29 Sep 08:20 PM
New ZealandA big season of shearing sports aheadThe New Zealand Merino Shears will attract over 100 competitors.29 Sep 08:19 PM
Herald NOWFrom rugby boots to stillettos: Eden Park set to transform into a catwalk for Breast CancerEden Park’s hallowed rugby turf will be transforming into a runway for Fashion on the Field — the first-ever runway show held on the stadium’s playing field, Katie Oliver reports.Watch29 Sep 08:04 PM
Herald NOWCalls for policy and training as teachers embrace AI tools for grading, lesson plansNoel Leeming's Sam Gibson speaks to Herald NOW on AI use in the classroom.Watch29 Sep 07:45 PM
Herald NOWBusiness with 2degrees: RBNZ admits Covid-era OCR too high for too longBusinessDesk’s Garth Bray speaks to Ryan Bridge about the OCR and record-high health claims.Watch29 Sep 07:39 PM
Herald NOWNew World store bans staff water bottlesEmployment law specialist Jennifer Mills speaks to Ryan Bridge about the no-water-at-checkout rule.Watch29 Sep 07:22 PM
WorldTrump says Israel will withdraw from Gaza in phases under a deal negotiated with NetanyahuPresident Donald Trump said Monday that he had Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's backing for a wide-ranging Gaza peace plan that would bring an immediate ceasefire.Watch29 Sep 07:16 PM
Herald NOWSynlait reports a net loss of $39.82mSynlait CEO Richard Wyeth speaks to Ryan Bridges about becoming debt free.Watch29 Sep 07:03 PM