Inquest begins for woman killed by recently paroled rapist neighbour
Joseph Brider was released on parole just 72 days before he violated and murdered a woman.
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Listen: Christopher Luxon speaks about errors in FamilyBoost payment scheme
Prime Minister Christopher Luxon has spoken to Newstalk ZB’s Mike Hosking after his Vatican and Gallipoli trip on April 28, 2025. Video / Newstalk ZB
Death toll rises after car ploughs into festival crowd in Vancouver
A suspect in a Vancouver car-ramming attack that killed eleven acted deliberately and had mental health issues, police said. Video / AFP
Listen: Luxon blames ‘assumptions’ for FamilyBoost scheme shortfall
Luxon is returning from an overseas trip, which included attending the Pope's funeral.
Vancouver Tragedy, Pope Election Begins, NZ Schools' New Learning Mandate | NZ Herald News Update
Vancouver mourns after a deadly festival tragedy, the Vatican prepares to elect a new Pope, and not all principals are convinced by the Government's teaching mandates.
'I've got one year': Young mum's fight against inoperable cancer
A Givealittle page aims to raise 45k for her private immunotherapy treatment.
Defining 'woman': UK court ruling prompts debate on sex and gender in NZ
NZ First proposed a bill to define 'woman' and 'man' biologically in law.
'Changed forever': Trainee machine operator's fingers severed in horror workplace accident
Everyday tasks such as showering and writing 'now require patience and adaptation'.
Fatal Anzac Day crash: Second injured person stable, inquiries ongoing
Police seek witnesses and dashcam footage from the area.
Government accelerates the delivery of EV chargers across New Zealand
'People buying an EV need confidence that they can charge where and when they need to.'
'Do you want something bad to happen?': Armed men threaten psychologist
She faced multiple threats from guerrilla groups due to her work with traumatised victims.
Power outages reported around Tauranga
Power cuts hit 43 properties in Papamoa this morning.
'People are working their hearts out': The struggle of Northland's workers
Of Northland's workforce, 66% earn $50,000 or less annually.
'No interference': Minister on defensive after police announce audit over fitness test breaches
An audit will review applications over six months for further breaches.
Editorial: We need a culture shift if Kiwis are to follow the Govt down the EV road
OPINON: Over 80% of NZ's electricity comes from renewable sources, benefiting EVs.
Letters: High praise for hospital staff; should Super be means-tested?
OPINION: Super must be means-tested and strictly based on assessed need.
Volunteer firefighter Dave 'Squid' McKenzie remembered 'He loved his fire station community'
McKenzie was known around the community as a man with a staunch outlook on fire safety.
Kea Kids News: Community turns out to show this maunga some love
Two different fires have marred Māngere Mountain in the past few months! Reporter Kaitoa heads to a Love Your Maunga event, bringing people together to support Te Pane o Mataoho.
Morning quiz: Which King did Pocahontas meet on her trip to England?
Test your brains with the Herald's morning quiz.
Hundreds of police recruits investigated after fitness test breaches revealed
Police will conduct an audit, assessing applicants over a six-month period. Video / Alex Burton, Alyse Wright
'Thunderstorms possible': Auckland faces threat of heavy rain as students return to school
A heavy rain watch is in place for Auckland and Great Barrier Island until 9am.
The NZ schools that produced the highest-achieving Cambridge exam students
And hear from of our top scholars that ranked the best in the world.
Police Investigate Fire at South Auckland Funeral Directors
Fire and Emergency crews from South Auckland stations have attended an unexplained fire at a Funeral home in Mangere overnight. Video / NZ Herald
Long-weekend traffic slowed by three-vehicle crash near central Auckland
The crash was reported to police at about 5.30pm.
How desperate business loan led single mum into meth syndicate’s inner circle
Reaching out to loan sharks over WeChat turned out to be a bad idea. She is now in jail.
One dead, another seriously injured in Canterbury crash
A single car rolled over on Lake Sumner Rd.
'Every life matters': Covid inquiry urges last-minute public input
Chairman Grant Illingworth urges sharing experiences to get a fuller pandemic picture.
Serious two-car crash in West Auckland
Emergency services were called to the scene at around 2.30pm.
Man in coma after crash at Christchurch speedway event
A man is in an induced coma after a crash in Christchurch last night.
Have you seen William? Police appeal for information on missing 12yo
William was last seen at 7.30pm on April 26.
'Serious condition': One person hospitalised after Blockhouse Bay assault
A scene guard was in place today.
'St Peter's was packed': NZ's only cardinal reflects on attending Pope's funeral
Cardinal John Dew felt privileged to attend Pope Francis' funeral.
Tauranga sailor Tom Saunders claims silver in France
Tom Saunders took home a silver medal in the ILCA 7 at the French Olympic.
A dozen Lotto players win over $20k each – where the lucky tickets were sold
First Division Powerball was not struck and will roll over to $5 million on Wednesday.