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
New ZealandKiwi held in US detention centre, MFAT providing assistanceA second New Zealander has been detained in a US detention facility since August.25 Sep 02:00 AM
New ZealandUndeclared portfolio: Parliament probes MP over 25 properties after Herald investigationThe MP and his family are among the biggest private landlords in his electorate.25 Sep 01:57 AM
New ZealandMetService Severe Weather Warning: September 25th-28thMetService Severe Weather Warning: September 25th-28th. Video / MetServiceWatch25 Sep 01:39 AM
New ZealandThe Country: Miles Hurrell on Fonterra's resultMiles Hurrell, Finn Ross, Greg Cornelsen, Jo Luxton and Chris Russell. 25 Sep 01:38 AM
New Zealand'Oh my god': Truck driver’s near miss seconds before police car crash caught on CCTVA police officer suffered minor injuries while their colleague was unharmed.25 Sep 01:05 AM
New ZealandWānaka woman accused of fake cancer fraud now facing sexual assault chargesPolice allege more than $1m was taken through false cancer treatment claims.25 Sep 01:05 AM
New Zealand'Paracetamol is a safe medicine': Health Minister Simeon Brown says ignore Trump adviceUS President Donald Trump claims paracetamol, branded as Tylenol, is linked to autism. 25 Sep 12:50 AM
New Zealand'Huge loss': Rotorua mourns death of lakeside championPhill Thomass is being remembered for his leadership, vision and dedication.25 Sep 12:44 AM
New ZealandFrom first swings to big dreams: Juniors share course with golf idolsThe event drew 11 junior teams and 12 pros despite challenging weather.25 Sep 12:35 AM
CrimeAuckland CBD three-vehicle crash involving police car leaves one seriously injuredThree people are injured, one seriously, and a main street in Auckland’s CBD is closed after the three-car crash involving a police car early this morning. Video / NZ PoliceWatch25 Sep 12:35 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionAudrey YoungAudrey Young: Why Erica Stanford is more popular outside caucus than in itOPINION: There’s a world of difference between being a good minister and a good leader.25 Sep 12:18 AM
WorldAftermath of Typhoon Ragasa in Taiwan's Hualien and China's YangjiangFootage of the aftermath of Typhoon Ragasa in Taiwan's Hualien and China's Yangjiang. Video / AFPWatch25 Sep 12:01 AM
PremiumPremiumMood of the BoardroomDeputy PM job share gets mixed review from business leadersBusiness leaders give the shared deputy role a score of 3.07 out of five.25 Sep 12:00 AM
OpinionWhy NZ shouldn’t leave the Paris Agreement – Vita Jex-Blake and Finn RossOPINION: Paris doesn’t prescribe emissions pricing, pine trees, or farm-level rules.25 Sep 12:00 AM
New ZealandNZ Herald Live: All Blacks team announcementScott Robertson makes the All Blacks team announcement for the test this weekend.Watch24 Sep 11:27 PM
New ZealandHow prepared is NZ if the unthinkable happens? Research shows public wants stronger planning'Public opinion is clear': Most Kiwis want the Govt to prepare for doomsday events.24 Sep 11:26 PM
PoliticsHealth Minister promises 75,000 more procedures under $65m planSimeon Brown says the move will cut delays and ease hospital pressure.24 Sep 11:26 PM
New ZealandElection candidate dies in Thames-CoromandelHe had been scheduled to speak at a Meet the Candidates event last night.24 Sep 11:15 PM
PoliticsHealth Minister promises 75,000 more procedures under new $65m planHealth Minister Simeon Brown and Dr Mike Shepherd spoke to media revealing a new plan to help boost the health sector. Video / NZ HeraldWatch24 Sep 11:02 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionScott St John: New Zealand needs a long-term population policyAccurate population forecasts shape schools, roads, hospitals and housing.24 Sep 11:00 PM
PoliticsPeters 'brassed-off' to miss Trump dinner as New York streets blockedWinston Peters was blocked from Donald Trump’s UN reception for a second year.24 Sep 10:24 PM
Christchurch‘Leave us alone’: Man arrested after tense late-night Christchurch stand-off with policeA large number of police officers surrounded an apartment after fears of family harm. 24 Sep 09:55 PM