EconomyLabour fixes embarrassing error as it challenges Govt to 'be honest' about RBNZ sagaLabour's finance spokeswoman Barbara Edmonds is calling for transparency.30 Aug 11:27 PM
PoliticsReduction in overall violent crime, but uptick in sexual assault victimsThe Government also announced the location of a new police beat team.30 Aug 11:04 PM
New ZealandUnexplained death in Petone not suspicious, police sayPolice closed part of The Esplanade in Petone this morning as they made inquiries.30 Aug 10:54 PM
New ZealandDramatic images as West Auckland plant nursery goes up in flamesFirefighters are today dampening hotspots after struggling against the raging inferno.30 Aug 10:45 PM
New Zealand'Efficient and sustainable': $220m expansion at geothermal station '90%' completeAnnual output would power 158,000 homes, exceeding Christchurch’s residential total.30 Aug 10:43 PM
New ZealandFaulty fire ladder trucks hamper Auckland response at major warehouse blazeA replacement truck from Wellington failed so another one had to come from Hamilton. 30 Aug 10:18 PM
New ZealandNZ Herald Morning News Update | Increase in drug deaths, Auckland braces for galesNZ Herald Morning News Update | Increase in drug deaths sparks concern. Massive overnight flower nursery fire. Auckland braces for strong gales. Video / NZ HeraldWatch30 Aug 10:12 PM
New ZealandInmate launches court battle after being denied meds and free hearing aid batteriesLance Lee says he shouldn't have to buy his own batteries, even at a discounted price.30 Aug 10:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandCouple halt plan to reopen bar after clash with councilThey claim an inspector took an 'intimidatory' approach, despite their good records.30 Aug 09:48 PM
PremiumPremiumCrime'Monster' tried to run over partner at bus stop, destroyed Good Samaritans' lives insteadA 78-year-old pedestrian died of a stroke, but Hayden Williams avoided a homicide charge.30 Aug 09:00 PM
New ZealandKiwi ultra runner Ruth Croft makes history with major winCroft has become the first woman to win all three UTMB World Series Finals races.30 Aug 08:51 PM
New Zealand13 notable Kiwis, nine simple questions about life – how they respondedWe asked 13 New Zealanders the same nine questions – here are their answers.30 Aug 08:27 PM
New ZealandLucky Ōpōtiki Lotto player scoops $12.5m jackpotJust three weeks ago, a Christchurch couple took home $20.25m.30 Aug 08:07 PM
New Zealand'That was a goody': Two earthquakes rattle Wellington, South IslandA magnitude 4.8 quake struck the top of the South Island and a 3.1 shook Canterbury.30 Aug 06:55 PM
New ZealandFrom Maraenui to Twickenham - Napier girl’s dreamThere'll be 82,000 people at the World Cup final watching a girl from Maraenui walk out.30 Aug 06:00 PM
PremiumPremiumLetters to the EditorLetters: Sport is supposed to enhance health, not endanger itOPINION: Readers loved young trainee farmer Jack Boon playing his bagpipes to his dogs.30 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandMorning quiz: Which part of an atom contains most of its mass? Test your brains with the Herald's morning quiz.30 Aug 05:00 PM
OpinionKem OrmondHow to grow and care for an avocado tree – Kem OrmondOPINION: While avocado trees can be sulky, Kem Ormond reckons they're worth the effort.30 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandAward-winning couple juggle family and farming'We’ve pretty much done everything backwards, but it’s working for us.'30 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandThe Great New Zealand Road Trip: An epic 3000km NZ road tripShayne Currie wraps up his two-week Great NZ Road Trip - and talks about the many inspirational Kiwis he met along the way.Watch30 Aug 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: Support your favourite local or they'll be gone when summer arrivesOPINION: More than 2500 hospitality businesses have shut in the past 12 months.30 Aug 05:00 PM
New Zealand'A hot bath and a cold meal': Rationing electricity on the farm"We have had warnings that we must keep our power consumption down."30 Aug 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Vital': Māori ward candidate pushes for East Coast voice in councilMateawa Keelan is one of 11 candidates for five Māori ward seats.30 Aug 05:00 PM
OpinionGlenn DwightFrom Formica to focaccia: The evolution of the Kiwi cafeOPINION: Old cafes were eerily similar, like they’d been franchised by an aunt from 1974. 30 Aug 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumChristchurchRazor’s successor: The quiet Super coach on winning, losing, ego, and dropping the C-bombRob Penney sits down with Mike Thorpe to talk about two contrasting seasons. 30 Aug 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionShane Te PouShane Te Pou: The hidden struggles of loneliness abroadOPINION: Being a digital nomad and living overseas feels like a double-edged sword.30 Aug 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandEx-pupils claim predator teacher used 'two-way mirror'Minister seeks urgent briefing from Teaching Council and review of vetting practices. 30 Aug 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Never seen anything like it': Surge in 'disturbing' and sadistic pet abuse casesA violent partner dragged a dog behind car, another kicked a pet to death.30 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandThree hurt, one in critical condition, after Waikato crashThe crash occurred around 7.30pm, involving a single vehicle.30 Aug 08:47 AM
New ZealandOne lucky winner scoops $12m in tonight's Lotto Powerball drawLotto's First Division prize sits at $1 million.30 Aug 08:29 AM
New ZealandWild weather: Akl Harbour Bridge likely to close tomorrow during strong wind gustsExpect gusty winds and showers across the country tomorrow.30 Aug 07:30 AM
New ZealandThis media power couple quit Auckland and bought a small village's only shop: 'It's paradise'Dallas and Donna Gurney are now launching a small community radio station in Whananaki.30 Aug 07:18 AM
New ZealandPhone lost overboard recovered from 400m deep by West Coast fishermen A boat trawling near Ross found the device two weeks after it fell into the water.30 Aug 06:56 AM
New ZealandMeet the artisan crafting unique harakeke paper in MartonThe process involves harvesting, cutting, processing, and drying harakeke fibres.30 Aug 05:00 AM
