New ZealandAvocado orchards donate tonnes fallen fruit after 'devastating winds'About 85 bins of avocados have already been rescued from four orchards.25 Sep 10:33 PM
CrimeDriver has car stolen on K'Rd while picking up food orderPolice tracked the stolen car from the store through to Kingsland.25 Sep 10:18 PM
Politics'Target on my back': Stanford on why she can't delegate; calls critique 'weird'The Herald's Audrey Young assessed Stanford's performance. Here's what the minister said.25 Sep 09:32 PM
PoliticsNZ Herald Live: Christopher Luxon addresses media on the first fast-track approval projectChristopher Luxon speaks to the media after attending a ceremony to mark the start of construction on the first project given fast-track approval.Watch25 Sep 09:11 PM
Wellington'Diabolical': Ex-mayors fume as pay info, council sexual harassment claim in desk at tipThe cache containing serious workplace allegations was in a old desk sold at the dump.25 Sep 09:07 PM
New ZealandHerald NOW rural news: Co-ops pack a punch, connectivity challenges, & NZ deer milk product launchCountrywide Media CEO, Sarah Perriam-Lampp speaks to Herald NOW about the headlines hitting the rural sector. Video / Annaleise Shortland / Finn LittleWatch25 Sep 09:01 PM
New ZealandGreen on top, parched below: Farmers face 'green drought''Dams are down, water supply springs are running what they run at mid-summer.'25 Sep 08:51 PM
Kahu‘We need someone to believe in us’: Scheme tackles Māori home ownership barriersIf trends continue, almost all Māori could be renters by 2061, an ANZ report warns. 25 Sep 08:39 PM
New ZealandTVNZ Chairman stepping down early, The Traitors Australia defects to NZMedia Insider: NZ Herald's Editor at Large Shayne Currie on TVNZ chair Alastair Carruthers stepping down early & The Traitors Australia defects to NZ.Watch25 Sep 08:22 PM
Herald NOWMetService: Your weekend weather outlookPossible showers and unusually warm weather forecast for this weekend, MetService's John Law reports.Watch25 Sep 08:01 PM
New ZealandMissing Hawke's Bay woman foundPolice updated the public on social media this morning. 25 Sep 07:55 PM
New ZealandRents tumble in Wellington as vacant properties hit decade highVacant listings peaked at over 1700 in June, the highest in a decade.25 Sep 07:54 PM
New ZealandNZ public agencies will have to ‘consider’ paying for lawyers for sexual harassment complainantsA 2025 census revealed 12% of respondents were bullied or harassed in the past 12 months.25 Sep 07:50 PM
Wellington‘I’m appalled’: Stash of top-secret files found in old mayoral desk sold to man at dumpThe cache contained documents detailing staff pay and serious workplace allegations.25 Sep 07:31 PM
New ZealandNZ doctor's hopes for Palestinian peopleAuckland cardiac surgeon Dr Alan Kerr's hopes for Palestinian people.Watch25 Sep 07:31 PM
New ZealandWinston Peters drops 'a truth bomb' at UN function on big four emittersPeters told UN leaders that four nations produce 60% of global emissions.25 Sep 07:26 PM
New ZealandNZ Herald News Update | Confidential files found in old mayoral office deskNZ Herald News Update | Confidential files found in old mayoral office desk & retired kiwis may find themselves on a jury.Watch25 Sep 06:51 PM
New ZealandHerald NOW Weather: September 26, 2025Herald NOW Weather: September 26, 2025.Watch25 Sep 06:08 PM
New ZealandControversial waste-to-energy plant proposal on holdHearings were held in June and a board of inquiry was due to make a decision last month.25 Sep 06:00 PM
New ZealandMoving to Australia? Why Kiwis are being warned to rethink their plansThere are thousands fewer jobs in Australia now than in May, with vacancies falling 2.7%. 25 Sep 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumBusinessMeta expands Teen Account protections to NZ, U16 campaigner scepticalThe changes come as the Government mulls an under-16 social media ban.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
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: Daylight saving is back. The problem is, we're already tiredOPINION: The list of tasks to coincide with the switch-over is growing.25 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
PremiumPremiumOpinionJulia Talbot-Jones: Synching local elections with general polls could boost turnoutOPINION: Turnout in local elections has fallen to about 40%, half that of general polls.25 Sep 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumLetters to the EditorLetters: King misses chance to send Trump climate change messageOPINION: Medical staff canaries in the health coal mine; Mood of Boardroom is no surprise.25 Sep 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsPower price poll: Are we about to see 'bold' action from Government on energy? The Energy Minister is describing the planned changes as 'significant but surgical'.25 Sep 05:00 PM
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
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
