New Zealand'Well involved': Crews tackle late-night Taupō commercial fireFire crews spent nearly three hours bringing the blaze under control.03 Feb 06:55 PM
New ZealandSeymour confirms critical minerals mining has been discussed at cabinetMarama Davidson and David Seymour debate critical minerals; school uniforms; and a wealth tax. Video / Ryan Bridge TODAYWatch03 Feb 06:45 PM
BusinessMajor insurer declines new home insurance policies for BlenheimThe insurer cites flood risk in Westport and seismic exposure in Canterbury.03 Feb 06:43 PM
New ZealandPharmac moves toward funding weight loss drug Wegovy: Diabetes expert weighs inDiabetes Foundation board chair Dr John Baker on the benefits of Wegovy. Video / Ryan Bridge TODAYWatch03 Feb 06:39 PM
New ZealandNZ Herald Headlines | Wednesday, February 4, 2026NZ Herald Headlines | Wednesday, February 4, 2026. Will unemployment rates change? Fears regarding changes to licensing system and major data breach at Mange My Health. Video / NZHWatch03 Feb 06:04 PM
Olympics'Take it chill': The mindset behind Fin Melville Ives' halfpipe riseMelville Ives comes into the Games after World Championship, World Cup and X Games wins.03 Feb 05:20 PM
OpinionAs Australia’s online harm crackdown reshapes the debate, NZ must find its own pathNew Zealand arguably lags other developed countries in tackling a problem that is growing.03 Feb 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'Huge loss': Pushback at plan to close Hawke's Bay post branchesRaureka Masonic Village residents are preparing a petition.03 Feb 05:00 PM
New ZealandPolice dog bites contractor amid tense search after deadly Mount Maunganui landslidePolice say the incident is under review to understand how it happened.03 Feb 04:01 PM
New ZealandMorning quiz: New Zealand's SailGP team are called the Black what?Test your brain with the Herald's morning quiz.03 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandDigger din: Fletcher Living night time construction keeps residents awakeAn Auckland man says he couldn't sleep for nights on end with a construction digger ripping up the footpath late at night. Video / SuppliedWatch03 Feb 04:00 PM
Wellington'Not a nice-to-have': Teacher aides struggling with job insecurityOnly 10% of teacher aides in New Zealand work full-time.03 Feb 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumLetters to the EditorLetters: When ageing leaders put nations at riskOPINION: Global health, protest rights, environmental protection and public funding.03 Feb 04:00 PM
WellingtonPeriod product charity founder ‘heartbroken’ after finding donations listed for sale online'This is what makes it so hard for people on the internet to trust other people.'03 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandDengue surge in Pacific: Travellers warned as more Kiwis return infectedMore than 500 dengue cases have been reported in the Cook Islands since May 22.03 Feb 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumPolitics'Wake-up call': Public service told to check all personal data dealsA separate review led by Paul James will look at current policy and operations settings. 03 Feb 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsAnalysis: When Peters met Germany’s foreign minister at luxury Northland lodge - and their deal to reshape the PacificDavid Fisher: Meeting between NZ and Germany sees shaping of a new global order.03 Feb 04:00 PM
OpinionDavid Seymour: Practical tino rangatiratanga means the same rights for allOPINION: Race-based policies have widened inequality instead of closing gaps.03 Feb 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsNew Zealand and Germany build closer tiesWinston Peters meets German counterpart at exclusive lodge in Bay of Islands. Video / NZ HeraldWatch03 Feb 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsBrian Roche's plan to fast-track adoption of AI in the public servicePublic Service Commissioner Brian Roche has directed chief executives review arrangements in the wake of the data breach at Manage my Health. Video / Mark MitchellWatch03 Feb 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumAuckland'We hire when the work is there': Wayne Brown defends surge in Auckland Council consultant costsBrown's mayoral office spent $2.5m on consultants, versus Phil Goff's $4110.03 Feb 04:00 PM
AucklandWatch: 'Ripping up concrete' - Night digger keeps Auckland residents awake for weeksFletcher Living sent the digger to work outside homes in middle of the night.03 Feb 04:00 PM
PoliticsNgāpuhi: What’s holding back the country’s last major iwi settlement? Iwi, minister give update on the status of the country's last remaining major settlement. 03 Feb 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: Fear for local communities, businesses with NZ Post chopping servicesOPINION: NZ Post will close 142 post shops this year.03 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandHomicide probe after man injured outside Napier nightclub diesAndy Winitana, 46, died in hospital today.03 Feb 08:03 AM
New Zealand'Did you express any distaste?': Defence questions woman over dentist's alleged indecenciesRahul Gautam will testify that he never asked the woman to stay the night.03 Feb 07:00 AM
Crime'Absolutely ridiculous': Crown blasts developer's account of cocktail woundingHe said he didn't realise he hurt anyone until the news reported a "champagne shanking".03 Feb 06:41 AM
Auckland'Got lucky': Couple who received $158,000 in banking error claimed cash windfall was online casino win"There must have been either wilful blindness or recklessness involved," the judge said.03 Feb 06:15 AM
New Zealand'Lied to police': Mongrel Mob members claimed fatally injured associate had been hit by a carBut hospital staff said Zain Taikato Fox's injuries weren't consistent with their story.03 Feb 06:00 AM
New Zealand'It was everywhere': Melbourne security guard speaks about viral chair throwThe incident occurred outside Bar 20 on King St in Melbourne's CBD on Friday night.03 Feb 05:37 AM
New ZealandANZ lifts long-term home loan rates but cuts six-month dealNew Zealand's largest bank has also hiked interest rates on Pie funds and term deposits.03 Feb 05:12 AM
New ZealandStudent pulls pocket knife on another student in 'altercation' at schoolTwo boys have been stood down after today's incident.03 Feb 05:07 AM
New ZealandNew drone footage shows submerged catamaran close to shore in Akaroa HarbourExperts warn stranded fuel could harm endangered Hector's dolphins nearby.03 Feb 05:02 AM
Sport'A bit more comfortable with them': Ocean swimmer Jono Ridler on shark encountersRidler has encountered plenty of marine life early in his 1350km swimming effort. 03 Feb 05:01 AM
