New ZealandOn The Up: From tricycle to triumph - Young BMX champ aims for OlympicsMaddy, 13, is a four-time national BMX champion with sights firmly fixed on the Olympics.15 Apr 12:00 AM
New Zealand'I think they’re pretty cute': Rare Gollum fish a precious findThe large-eyed fish is named after the Lord of the Rings character.14 Apr 11:57 PM
New ZealandAmputee begs thieves to return his footSomeone has stolen Russel Blank's foot and he is, to put it mildly, 'a bit pissed off'.14 Apr 11:57 PM
New ZealandHow classical music is being used to curb antisocial behaviour at city bus exchangeChristchurch City Council received 187 incident reports for the facility in 2024 alone.14 Apr 11:52 PM
New Zealand'Everything but the kitchen sink': Kōhanga reo burglary shockThe facility remains closed as whānau deal with the loss of resources.14 Apr 11:19 PM
OpinionJacqueline RowarthOpinion: Why traditional feasts still matter in today's worldOPINION: Traditions change but the importance of sharing food hasn't.14 Apr 10:57 PM
New ZealandWarnings upgraded: 140km/h gales, torrential downpours to lash upper North Island for 41hrs Thunderstorms, 180mm of rain from tonight in upper NI, tree and powerline damage likely.14 Apr 10:49 PM
CrimePolice investigating after Mt Eden grow house catches fireThe fire on Ellerton Rd was reported at 11.20pm.14 Apr 10:38 PM
New ZealandArmed police raid Christchurch houseThe incident involving multiple officers happened around 10am. 14 Apr 10:37 PM
PoliticsNZ Herald Live: Prime Minister Christopher Luxon speaks to the mediaPrime Minister Christopher Luxon is joined by Police Minister Mark Mitchell and Justice Minister Paul Goldsmith. Video / NZ HeraldWatch14 Apr 10:33 PM
New ZealandOn The Up: Motorised duck wins race in front of record crowdThe Great Tauranga Duck Race 2025 has raised nearly $35,000 for local organisations14 Apr 10:17 PM
New ZealandOn the Up: The young builder from Flaxmere aiming for national gloryGoulton will compete in the national in Hamilton for the Ken Read Trophy and a $10k prize.14 Apr 10:14 PM
BusinessHouse prices down in most regions in year to MarchPrices either static or falling throughout NZ, only six areas had price rises lately.14 Apr 10:09 PM
New ZealandLegal limbo: 14yo boy barred from school during custody battleThe boy's mother has asked the court three times to let her son go to school.14 Apr 10:00 PM
New ZealandBone at Hastings work site identified; what you should do if you discover bonesPolice should be contacted immediately if you find a bone suspected of being human.14 Apr 09:50 PM
New ZealandZuru Toys co-founder Nick Mowbray talks to Mike HoskingZuru Toys co-founder Nick Mowbray speaks on the impacts of United States tariffs on China. Video / Newstalk ZBWatch14 Apr 09:39 PM
New ZealandWatch: New Auckland school among $100m Govt package to ease school rolls pressureAn earlier inquiry found the $30b school property portfolio lacked transparency.14 Apr 09:19 PM
New Zealand'Hard to say we're not worried': Kiwi toy billionaire Nick Mowbray faces $3b tariff billZuru co-founder Nick Mowbray is in the US trying to sort out the impact on his business.14 Apr 09:14 PM
New ZealandTaupō Ironman event generates $23m visitor spending for the regionTaupō District Council estimates the December event earned $50m for New Zealand.14 Apr 09:02 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionThomas CoughlanThomas Coughlan: Inside Christopher Luxon and Winston Peters’ Donald Trump bust-upOPINION: The PM and his deputy have been feuding from three different countries.14 Apr 09:00 PM
New ZealandNZ Herald Live: School property announcementErica Stanford is set to make a school property announcement in Auckland. Video / NZ HeraldWatch14 Apr 07:35 PM
New ZealandHow 'Polk' documentary seeks to honour Pauline Hanna's story'You’re aware that this is because a person’s died.'14 Apr 07:00 PM
New ZealandCrime proceeds could fund drug addiction help, Mental Health Minister saysThe Mental Health Minister says crime proceeds could help fund meth addiction services.14 Apr 07:00 PM
New Zealand‘That’s cowardice’: Councillor condemns gendered online threatsHawke's Bay mayors urge respect, condemning personal attacks on social media.14 Apr 07:00 PM
New ZealandTourism New Zealand and a faster way to detect cancer may have been found | NZ Herald News UpdateTourism New Zealand campaign gets green light, a faster way to detect cancer may have been found and New Zealanders going overseas has shown its first sign of slowing down.Watch14 Apr 06:48 PM
New ZealandGovt directs Health NZ to stop saying ‘pregnant people’ Researcher Dr George Parker says order conflicts with best practice in healthcare.14 Apr 06:39 PM
New Zealand'We see a lot of tears': Hastings opens social supermarket for those in needSocial supermarket set to address food insecurity in Hastings.14 Apr 06:11 PM
New ZealandFar North news briefs - blockages close dump station, fundraiser's $6k and new play areaNews snippets from the Far North.14 Apr 06:00 PM
New ZealandPHOTOS: Kaitāia Primary School celebrates 150 years Kaitāia Primary marks 150th birthday with week-long celebration14 Apr 06:00 PM
New ZealandPrestigious Kiingi Tuheitia Portraiture Award has five Northland finalistsFive Northlanders among 41 finalists in Kiingi Tuheitia Portraiture Award14 Apr 06:00 PM
New ZealandOn The Up: Musician with Down syndrome finds voice through transformative therapy'Music is the most powerful thing in the world,' says Eskavan McCartney.14 Apr 06:00 PM
New ZealandOn The Up: Rural doctor shortage - how one medical programme is solving the crisisWest Coast GP plays key role in University of Otago's Rural Medical Immersion Programme.14 Apr 05:05 PM
PremiumPremiumLetters to the EditorLetters: It's time the PM brought Winston Peters to orderOPINION: Could James Shaw be the leader Labour needs?14 Apr 05:00 PM
New ZealandMorning quiz: What is the title of the first feature-length film Sir Peter Jackson directed?Test your brains with the Herald's morning quiz.14 Apr 05:00 PM
