PremiumPremiumLetters to the EditorLetters: Renationalising energy sector 'just plain bonkers'OPINION: A reader writes that it's not the only bonkers idea in Shane Jones head either.14 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandFraud, bats, John Oliver: Looking back at Bird of the Year controversies as voting beginsForest & Bird chief executive Nicola Toki is here to take us through the history and future of the competition, and why we should care.Watch14 Sep 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: 50 years on, the fight for te reo is about identity and opportunityOPINION: Investing in te reo can ensure it thrives for the next 50 years.14 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandKea Kids News: Rat’s worst nightmare! These kids are making the capital safe for kiwiReporter Felicity is at Mākara Model School in Wellington, where the tamariki are protecting their local kiwi by trapping rats and making them a feast for the eels. Video / KKNWatch14 Sep 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Coercion': Tenant & blind mum must voluntarily leave state home or face evictionThe tenant was told the house she'd lived in for 12 years was being sold.14 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandMorning quiz: What aspect of taste are cats unable to detect?Test your brains with the Herald's morning quiz.14 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandEx-council CEO seeking mayoralty wants district to 'partner for progress’John Holyoake says the Western Bay needs to embrace change rather than fight it.14 Sep 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandDemand for Auckland apartment living rises fast; Remuera and Mt Eden top upmarket demandA new study reveals growing demand for apartments and where that demand is strongest.14 Sep 05:00 PM
OpinionJanet McAllister: Auckland Women's Centre is 50 – do we dare celebrate amid attacks on rights?OPINION: The centre has survived disco, Rogernomics and grunge to reach menopause.14 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandFood rescue milestone: Northland charity delivers 1m kg of kai to hungry homesWhakaora Kai has redistributed tonnes of food in Northland since 2017.14 Sep 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Too fast': Cancer survivor died in sea biscuit river tragedyA coroner said the jet ski towing her was speeding and called for more 5-knot limit signs.14 Sep 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionMark ListerMark Lister: Rear view v crystal ball, why leading indicators matter more right nowOPINION: Unemployment has risen to 5.2%, the highest level in almost five years.14 Sep 04:00 PM
New ZealandPerson found seriously injured near Queenstown, police respondingEmergency crews were called to the scene just after 6.15pm this evening.14 Sep 08:09 AM
New ZealandIndian national with NZ-born child to be deported for indecent assault of womanAmrat Dhounsi was told he has three months to get his affairs in order before leaving NZ.14 Sep 08:00 AM
New Zealand'Death knell': CBD retailers fear impact of one-way street idea'Please listen to the people who have a vested interest in the heart of the city.'14 Sep 07:45 AM
New Zealand'Prepare to be without power overnight': High winds affect thousands across North IslandAlmost 13,500 homes lost power when the storm tore through overnight.14 Sep 07:14 AM
New ZealandRees Hotel fined $22k for selling illegal crayfish after MPI investigationGuests paid up to $7750 for the luxury crayfish trips in Fiordland.14 Sep 06:10 AM
CrimeKiwi cops join Victoria manhunt for alleged cop killer Dezi FreemanAustralian police have offered a reward of more than $1m to help track down Freeman.14 Sep 06:03 AM
New ZealandEx-property management worker siphoned more than $860k, largely in tenants' bond moneyAt first it was a mistake but when she didn't get caught, she carried on.14 Sep 06:00 AM
New ZealandNZ-born actor, star of BBC drama The Brothers, dies aged 85Robin Chadwick starred as David Hammond in 92 episodes of the BBC hit.14 Sep 05:00 AM
New ZealandRadio star misses marathon after flight turned aroundMatty McLean said the flight was 'pretty hectic'.14 Sep 04:36 AM
New ZealandAfternoon quiz: What snake species has the longest fangs?Test your brains with the Herald's afternoon quiz.14 Sep 03:56 AM
New Zealand'Boy racer bravado': Teen girl killed in street race that ended in crashJack Greer, one of the racers, has been sentenced for his involvement in the fatal race.14 Sep 03:00 AM
PoliticsGovernment aims to attract major events, announces $70m packageThe Government is putting $70m into attracting major events to New Zealand.14 Sep 02:15 AM
New ZealandOne dead after single-vehicle Manawatū crashEmergency services said the crash occurred overnight.14 Sep 02:14 AM
New Zealand'A very sad case': How one landlord’s compassion ended in debt and despairFiona McLaren had to pick up the pieces when her tenant damaged the property and left.14 Sep 12:00 AM
New ZealandDesserts for the deserving: Teen baker with a 'passion for helping'Hannah Richards spends three hours every Saturday baking cakes and crumbles for charity.14 Sep 12:00 AM
New ZealandLandlord claims tenant ‘almost bankrupted her’ over damage to homeA landlord says she has been left in financial peril over damage amounting to thousands of dollars caused to her property by a tenant who left owing more than $9000 in rent.Watch14 Sep 12:00 AM
PremiumPremiumCrimeTeen connected to robbery spree nabbed after video posing with over $100k in jewelleryUnlike most teens, he sported multiple luxury watches. The panache came back to haunt him.13 Sep 11:00 PM
New ZealandWellington councillor compared to Charlie Kirk's alleged assassin in 'disgusting' postThe post singled out Green councillor Rebecca Matthews in a personal attack.13 Sep 10:57 PM
WellingtonLittle surges ahead in latest Wellington mayoral pollRay Chung, once the frontrunner, has slipped to 16% amid recent scandal.13 Sep 10:11 PM
New ZealandNZ Herald Morning News Update | Israel ramps up Gaza City assault, Trump issues NATO ultimatumNZ Herald Morning News Update | Israel ramps up Gaza City assault, Trump issues NATO ultimatum, two Australians charged with arms trafficking. Video / NZ HeraldWatch13 Sep 09:43 PM
New ZealandHow a young builder's headache turned into a life-threatening diagnosisJoel King has been told he'll never drive again and may not return to his job.13 Sep 08:24 PM
PremiumPremiumKahuOrganised crime doing time: Ranking the gangs filling up our jails.The Mongrel Mob has 742 members and associates behind bars, the most of any gang.13 Sep 08:00 PM