PremiumPremiumNew ZealandBackers of Napier rock pool plan excited, say feasibility study shows it's possible'If we don’t have this, in eight to 10 years’ time we won’t have a beach.'19 Aug 06:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionOpinion: The world is failing its frontline humanitariansAid workers face increasing attacks globally, with 265 killed this year.19 Aug 06:00 PM
New ZealandVeterinarian leads team on vital Tonga mission for animal careMariska Chalmers found her passion for animals at age 3.19 Aug 06:00 PM
New ZealandThe godfather of the craft beer revolution: How a Dunedin brewery changed how Kiwis drinkEmerson's Brewery sits at the edge of Dunedin, tucked between the port and the railway.19 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandTāmaki Makaurau by-election: What you need to knowVictoria University of Wellington associate professor Lara Greaves is with us to give us a rundown of what you need to know about this sought-after seat.Watch19 Aug 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandKiwi soldiers on Ukraine’s frontlineRon Mark on witnessing the devastation in Ukraine and his praise for Kiwis volunteering to deliver humanitarian aid and fight on the frontlines. Video / Neil Reid & SuppliedWatch19 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandWhy Tāmaki Makaurau's by-election is a Labour vs Te Pāti Māori showdownPeeni Henare and Oriini Kaipara are key contenders.19 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandThe Great NZ Road Trip: Day 2 Invercargill to QueenstownDay 2 of the The Great NZ Road Trip and NZ Herald's editor at large Shayne Currie is making his way from Invercargill to Queenstown stopping off at Scapegrace's new distillery.Watch19 Aug 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsDamning NZ maths and writing results reveal new detail about gender, ethnic and rich-poor gapsThe Year 8 maths divide: 81% of poorer students are more than a year behind.19 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandConservationist and author 'Sam the Trap Man' makes bid for council seatCandidate aims to support resilient communities and infrastructure on the East Coast.19 Aug 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandDon't go there: Former Defence Minister urges young fighters to avoid UkraineDozens of Kiwis have fought in Ukraine despite the risks and low pay, and some have died.19 Aug 05:00 PM
Politics'Devastating for women around the world': Ex-PM on loss of Ardern from politicsHelen Clark said social media enables false allegations to be magnified like never before.19 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandMorning quiz: What is Justin Bieber's middle name?Test your brains with the Herald's morning quiz.19 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandAdvocates call for more mental health support for first responders battling PTSDExpert says such workers may experience up to 700 traumatic incidents during their career.19 Aug 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumLetters to the EditorLetters: We shouldn’t undervalue the important work of historians OPINION: Also letters on religion and politics; cycle helmets; Palestinian state. 19 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandKea Kids News: NZ’s foremost vacuum expert is only 11 years old!Reporter Pippa is getting the dirt from Elliott, a Christchurch kid whose incredible knowledge of all things vacuum cleaner will have your head spinning and your house spotless!Watch19 Aug 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionSimon WilsonGaza and the Government: How to 'grow a spine' – Simon WilsonOPINION: Even the horrors of war haven't stopped the Act tail wagging the Government dog.19 Aug 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: Children of sperm donors deserve more than luck to find their rootsOPINION: Every child deserves to know where they come from, without the scavenger hunt.19 Aug 05:00 PM
AucklandRural rates revolt: Anger mounts over 'staggering' increases A Facebook page against the hikes has attracted nearly 1000 members.19 Aug 05:00 PM
Crime'Go on, tell the neighbours that I bash you,' man tells woman fleeing after violent attackRicky-Lee Maynard strangled her in bed before punching her about 10 times.19 Aug 08:00 AM
New ZealandIdyllic isolation: Life in this tiny town with cheap homes - 'no one's rich... but everyone's happy'Nightcaps' cheap homes are drawing out-of-towners – but it is about to lose its last mine.19 Aug 06:42 AM
New Zealand'Brainless violence': Three shootings in two days in North Island townOne man turned up at a healthcare centre with a gunshot wound to his thigh.19 Aug 06:29 AM
New ZealandIcy blast hits NZ: Hail blankets regions, storms loom for AucklandStrong winds in Wellington reach gusts of 120km/h at Baring Head.19 Aug 06:18 AM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsDebt fight: Willis accuses Hipkins and Swarbrick of fiscal vandalism Tempers flared in Parliament as a ratings agency turned up the temperature.19 Aug 06:17 AM
New ZealandPolice open to negotiating surrender terms with Tom PhillipsPhillips' family fear he may be keeping the children in hiding to avoid state care.19 Aug 06:00 AM
CrimeWoman demonstrated strangulation on video weeks before her alleged murderJurors watched the video, as well as a follow-up in which she recanted the accusation.19 Aug 06:00 AM
New ZealandUrgent recall for multiple cheeses over listeria riskA number of products sold at supermarkets across the country are affected by the action. 19 Aug 05:42 AM
New ZealandThe morbid surprise for US singer at Auckland gig from one of his fansThe American singer and influencer was handed a fan's mother's ashes at an Auckland gig.19 Aug 05:32 AM
New Zealand‘He’s not that type of person’: Mother defends sportsman accused of breaking baby's ribsThe infant's mother claims doctors ignored alternative causes for the broken ribs.19 Aug 05:10 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandLogging company owes $1.5m to IRD, forestry companies - report Lift Harvesting's creditors are said to include NZTA and companies involved in forestry.19 Aug 05:00 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandNapier building projects begin, 400 homes expectedA block of 24 apartments will be built on the site of the former Napier barracks.19 Aug 04:58 AM
New Zealand'Justice has been served but there are no winners': Aunt tells men who fatally beat cyclistJavon Aranui had 16 separate head injuries and a brain bleed after the 'bloody beating'.19 Aug 04:37 AM
New ZealandExcessive hours: Kebab shop hired workers, then had them do a second cleaning jobs without payOne of the men, who was on a visa, was doing up to 65 hours a week. He was owed $16k.19 Aug 04:36 AM
New ZealandMetService National Weather August 20MetService National Weather August 20. Video / MetServiceWatch19 Aug 04:29 AM
