New ZealandHighly confidential council documents found in old mayoral desk bought from tip shopConfidential Wellington City Council documents have ended up in the hands of the public after the council sold off the old mayoral desk at the city’s dump. Video / Mark MitchellWatch25 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandElection tampering claims against young Waikato candidate raised with policeFabio Rodrigues, 19, denies handing out voting papers at his Pōkeno job.25 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandMayoral candidate Shakaina Fraser revelling in ‘dark horse’ tagGetting people off the streets is a key issue: 'Some used to own or rent homes'.25 Sep 05:00 PM
New Zealand'He would look to eliminate us': Trump's autism claim slammedUniversity of Otago pediatrics and child health science officer, Joanne Dacombe, is with us to dive into how comments like Trump's affect autistics and their families.Watch25 Sep 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Sorry folks, we've got nothing' – Thieves strip church of food for communityLawnmowers, a weed eater, kayaks and food are among the items stolen.25 Sep 05:00 PM
New Zealand'He would look to eliminate us': Autism advocates condemn Trump claimNZ researchers now focus on inclusion and daily support over false causes.25 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandMorning quiz: Which two countries first clashed in North America in the Seven Years’ War?Test your brains with the Herald's morning quiz.25 Sep 05:00 PM
ChristchurchHave you seen Jason? Police looking for missing man last seen in AshburtonHe may be wearing a red and black checkered hoodie with black jeans.25 Sep 08:24 AM
New ZealandSex offender recalled to prison after parole breach in ChristchurchThe Parole Board ruled Leo Goodwin poses an undue risk to the safety of the community.25 Sep 08:03 AM
CrimeChildren as young as 5: Man sentenced for possessing child exploitation material The man is not required to register as a child sex offender. 25 Sep 07:32 AM
AucklandAuckland butcher forced to discard meat stored in trolley after council steps inShefco Meats says it has been misrepresented and is 'proud of the standards we uphold'.25 Sep 07:22 AM
New ZealandBalloons over Waikato 2026: Festival an eight-day celebrationThe festival will be bigger and better, organisers hope.25 Sep 07:00 AM
PremiumPremiumMood of the BoardroomBusiness leaders back using KiwiSaver and Super Fund for infrastructureJust over half of top executives back using KiwiSaver to fund projects.25 Sep 07:00 AM
New ZealandConcerning driving trend for young Kiwi motorists exposedNearly one in four young drivers admits to scrolling social media while behind the wheel.25 Sep 06:38 AM
New Zealand'I used to purposely get myself arrested': City-dweller on life sleeping roughOne man said he used to get arrested so he'd have a bed and a break from substance abuse.25 Sep 06:35 AM
New ZealandAuckland residents ‘horrified’ as native trees cut down in Freemans BayAxes and chainsaws dashed hopes of saving native trees at an Auckland housing complex.25 Sep 06:15 AM
LifestyleDaylight saving returns Sunday – what to know before the changeFire and Emergency urges households to test smoke alarms this weekend.25 Sep 06:00 AM
New ZealandEels attacked with machete and stones in Tasman creekCouncil staff say the cruel behaviour has resurfaced after earlier attempts to stop it.25 Sep 05:48 AM
New ZealandSalvage operation under way for twice-sunk launchMaritime NZ is investigating the cause of the latest sinking near Slipper Island.25 Sep 05:35 AM
New ZealandMissing woman Te Anihana Pomana has not been seen for five weeksDespite Auckland's wide CCTV coverage, no sightings of the 25yo have been confirmed.25 Sep 05:28 AM
New Zealand'Viciously attacked': Two charged after Pukekohe supermarket assaultThe victim was allegedly punched and kicked in a daylight attack.25 Sep 05:22 AM
New Zealand'It's the first of everything': Jackie Akuhata-Brown opens up on local election bidAkuhata-Brown is completing a Masters in Applied Indigenous Knowledge.25 Sep 05:00 AM
New ZealandPlayer injured while pursuing Super Rugby contract turned to life of crimeTuaefe Palelei will be deported to NZ when he finishes serving time for dealing drugs. 25 Sep 05:00 AM
New Zealand'I was so naive': Kaikōura councillor recalls shock at being paid for roleShe was first elected weeks before the 7.8-magnitude quake in November 2016.25 Sep 04:49 AM
PremiumPremiumMood of the BoardroomMood of the Boardroom: Executives call for long-term energy planHalf of bosses surveyed said coal use would not hurt export competitiveness.25 Sep 04:30 AM
New ZealandSevere weather watches as All Blacks test faces rain threatSnowfall warnings are in place for six major South Island alpine passes.25 Sep 04:00 AM
New ZealandNZ Herald Afternoon Update | Government ramps up diagnostic tests, Fonterra reports strong yearNZ Herald Afternoon Update | Government ramps up diagnostic tests and union for senior doctors and dentists gets ‘the ball rolling’.Watch25 Sep 03:31 AM
Crime'Unrelenting offending': Serial shoplifter's crime spree while on bailHer $5086 haul included groceries, fuel, clothing, jewellery and power tools.25 Sep 03:30 AM
New Zealand'Significant step forward': Cambridge to Piarere expressway gets green lightMore than 20,000 vehicles use the Cambridge to Piarerre stretch of SH1 every day.25 Sep 03:05 AM
New ZealandAfternoon quiz: Who was the first Beatle to release a solo album?Test your brains with the Herald's afternoon quiz.25 Sep 03:00 AM
Herald NOWTrusted builders trial self-certificationProperty with G.J. Gardner – G.J. Gardner Franklin franchise owner Grant Robinson on a new pilot programme for speeding up consenting processes.Watch25 Sep 02:46 AM
New ZealandDairy farmer, ex-imam, who exploited migrant workers loses fine appeal'There was a clear imbalance of power between the employees and Mr Abdul-Jabbar.'25 Sep 02:18 AM
New ZealandCalls grow for reprint after voting papers error in Hastings electionThe booklet skipped from page 12 to 29, cutting out some wards.25 Sep 02:09 AM
ChristchurchSearch to identify mystery man found dead in Christchurch goes global Police have given Interpol fingerprints, DNA and photos to help identify the man.25 Sep 02:08 AM
