New Zealand'All the antennas have melted': Wānaka cell tower must be replacedSpark confirmed a damaged cabinet left one of its nearby sites offline.22 Sep 08:34 PM
New Zealand'Not sustainable': Council axing 19 jobs, closing nursery to publicRotorua Lakes Council says six affected roles were vacant and 15 new jobs will be created.22 Sep 08:11 PM
PremiumPremiumPolitics'Preventable': New research reveals how firearms deaths cost NZ $300m a yearThe annual cost of firearms harm is $321m in lives lost and $1.48m in hospital care.22 Sep 08:00 PM
PoliticsErica Stanford and Nicola Willis speak following immigration announcementErica Stanford and Nicola Willis deliver an immigration announcement Video / NZ HeraldWatch22 Sep 07:47 PM
New ZealandHow the 1995 Ruapehu eruptions reshaped NZ's disaster responseThe eruption sent a huge ash plume 12km into the sky above Ruapehu.22 Sep 07:40 PM
New ZealandNZ Herald Morning News Update | Hospitals pause as Health NZ strikes, Government to boost schoolsNZ Herald Morning News Update | Hospitals pause as Health NZ strikes, Government to boost schools. Video / NZ HeraldWatch22 Sep 07:28 PM
New Zealand‘Better judgement could have been exercised’: Police chief on firearms directiveJevon McSkimming changed vetting rules after an email from a gun licence-holder.22 Sep 07:09 PM
New ZealandHow the Lakeland Queen inspired Robert Lee to run for Rotorua mayorRobert Lee runs for Rotorua mayor, citing transparency, rates caps, and oversight.22 Sep 06:00 PM
New ZealandMorning quiz: What part of the human brain is primarily associated with balance and co-ordination?Test your brains with the Herald's morning quiz.22 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandMurray-Benge aims to scrap regional council if elected mayorHer goals also include cutting SmartGrowth and Priority One to curb council costs.22 Sep 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumLetters to the EditorLetters: Pride to the fore even through lossesOPINION: We should celebrate the efforts of the Black Ferns and All Blacks.22 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandInvasive wasps attacking a live weta in NorthlandA live weta in Northland being devoured by invasive wasps. Video / Brad WindustWatch22 Sep 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandTikTok violence: Auckland students shaken after viewing Charlie Kirk's deathGraphic shooting footage spread rapidly on social media after his assassination. Video / Jason Dorday, Mark Mitchell, Alyse WrightWatch22 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandNZ weighs recognition of Palestine as allies push aheadUniversity of Waikato international law professor Alexander Gillespie is with us to explain what recognition means and how it’s not as black and white as we might think.Watch22 Sep 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionAudrey YoungAudrey Young: Luxon leadership strain - what's the strategy on the ninth floor?OPINION: Luxon's playbook: talk it up - and if people aren't convinced, talk it at length.22 Sep 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Weather rollercoaster': Heavy rain warnings in place for multiple regionsNorthland, Auckland and Bay of Plenty face downpours through to Wednesday.22 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandNew Ōpononi Area School building opensŌpononi Area School's new primary school building was welcomed with joy by staff, students, whānau and the wider community. Video / Yolisa TswanyaWatch22 Sep 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: Space exploration is about satisfying a human curiosity OPINION: Space travel has always captured people's imagination.22 Sep 05:00 PM
Auckland'Nut jobs at AT': Marketer blasts speed humps in suburb, transport agency says developer responsibleA cyclist says he counted 87 humps on a 3.2km loop and gave up on plans to buy there.22 Sep 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandNZ teacher says ‘abysmal’ TikTok moderation left students shaken viewing Charlie Kirk's deathVideos of Charlie Kirk’s shooting hit 11 million views within hours.22 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandKea Kids News: Which rugby club produces the most All Blacks?Reporter Chester investigates the secret sauce that makes this club an All Blacks factory, and interviews legend Sir Bryan ‘BeeGee’ Williams about playing for the Ponies.Watch22 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandCelebrity chef Al Brown on keeping it simpleThe food mogul sits down with Paula Bennett for her Ask Me Anything podcast.Watch22 Sep 05:00 PM
Auckland'Lost a family member': Beagle dies after escaping popular Akl dog park, owners blame councilOwners Ray and Sandra Linton-Brown say Auckland Council failed in its duty.22 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandThe pressure grows: Will NZ recognise Palestine this week?Britain, Canada and Australia have already formally recognised Palestine.22 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandSecurity guard loses licence over King Cobras gang links, patch ban protest photosTribunal: Security guards with links to gangs are conduits for getting drugs into clubs.22 Sep 08:00 AM
New ZealandUnlicensed to drill: Patient recalls 'bizarre' encounter with unqualified dentistPatients told the court their fillings fell out and root canals failed.22 Sep 07:00 AM
New ZealandAssaults on hospital staff jump 30% in two yearsMore than 7700 assaults on hospital staff were reported in the past year.22 Sep 06:57 AM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsLuxon refuses to release key Swift, Kelce wedding communicationsThe Prime Minister last month invited the couple to marry in New Zealand.22 Sep 05:39 AM
New Zealand'Bricks everywhere': Crash between car and pedestrian, smashes through Auckland propertiesA person in serious condition was taken to Auckland City Hospital.22 Sep 05:29 AM
New ZealandMan avoids heftier sentence as Crown can't prove his age at time of sexual offendingAshley Owen is now aged 22, but was either 17 or 18 when he met an underage girl.22 Sep 05:27 AM
New ZealandTauranga landmarks to light up blue for International Day of Sign LanguagesOn Tuesday, September 23, from Wharf Street to Masonic Park, to Tunks Reserve, and the Waterfront Playground and surrounds, blue lights will illuminate the way.Watch22 Sep 05:22 AM
New Zealand'Utterly heartbreaking': Three meningitis deaths in past five weeksThe Meningitis Foundation Aotearoa NZ is calling for urgent action.22 Sep 05:15 AM
Wellington'Death traps': Five men killed in hostel fire had no hope of escape, Crown saysThe Crown's closing address has begun in the trial of the man accused of lethal arson.22 Sep 05:09 AM
New ZealandTeen whose act of kindness went viral gets job offer, gifts, donations'What goes around comes around,' said one donor.22 Sep 05:00 AM
