New ZealandSchool's out: Teachers start a week of strikes; class cancelled for thousandsThe government’s offer included a 4.7% pay rise within 12 months.14 Sep 07:08 PM
New ZealandNZ Herald Morning News Update | Hospital visiting hours and teachers strikeNZ Herald Morning News Update | Health NZ expands family visiting hours and secondary school teachers take further strike action.Watch14 Sep 06:23 PM
New Zealand‘So many places to hide’: Search for Freeman enters third weekThe manhunt is now Australia’s largest-ever tactical police operation.14 Sep 06:21 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandGrowers canned: Wattie’s tells long-standing growers their peaches are no longer neededWattie's appears to be reducing canned peaches from Hawke’s Bay, an industry leader said.14 Sep 06:20 PM
New ZealandFamilies to get 24/7 hospital access under new Health NZ policyThe nurses union warns the policy could mask shortages of hospital staff.14 Sep 06:05 PM
New Zealand'It caught on': The mayor who always said 'Heretaunga Hastings'The mayor says when she took on the role eight years ago, she could hardly say 'kia ora'.14 Sep 06:00 PM
New ZealandRegion's tourism operators make strong showing in national awardsFour businesses operating around Rotorua and Taupō are finalists in NZ Tourism Awards.14 Sep 06:00 PM
New Zealand'Not lazy parents': 600 schools needing extra support to boost attendanceThe Ministry of Education said regional teams will step in to support them.14 Sep 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsPolice slam Govt citizen’s arrest proposal; gives public more power than copsPolice rate Govt plans as 'worse than status quo' on several measures, including safety.14 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandFrom feathers to fame: Why Kiwis care so deeply about Bird of the YearThis year marks 20 years of Bird of the Year, with voting open until September 28.14 Sep 05:00 PM
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
