New ZealandThe lure of smalltown NZ: What I learned after an epic 3000km road trip across NZThe Mood of NZ: The results of our unofficial road trip poll over past two weeks.03 Sep 09:07 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'Blindsided': Former restaurant staff say they are owed $16,000The restaurant's owner is in liquidation but it remains open as a new owner takes over.03 Sep 08:49 PM
New ZealandTanker crash: 16,000L diesel spill recovery could take 'months''This incident has resulted in significant human and cultural costs.'03 Sep 08:49 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandOne horse's slip sparks proposal for a new home for Hawke's Bay racingOne slip by a racehorse last September could change the face of racing in Hawke's Bay.03 Sep 08:46 PM
New ZealandMount Maunganui police operationA man with a sword allegedly made threats, leading to a 13-hour standoff. Video / SuppliedWatch03 Sep 08:32 PM
New Zealand50th Memorial service for the 1975 Northland sea tragedy involving freighter Capitaine BougainvilleFrenchman Jean-Raymond Thomas reads the names of those who perished, including his wife, baby daughter and two stepchildren, at the 50th memorial for Capitaine Bougainville.Watch03 Sep 08:19 PM
New Zealand'Need to avoid a total disaster' - David Seymour on plans to intensify Auckland housingMP for Epsom and Act Party Leader David Seymour talks to Mike Hosking about plans to intensity housing in Auckland.Watch03 Sep 08:07 PM
Herald NOWUK government to ban energy drinks for under-16s - should NZ do the same?NZ Dental Association sugary drinks spokesperson Rob Beaglehole joins Garth Bray on Herald NOW to discuss plans to stop sales of energy drinks to under-16s. Video / Herald NOWWatch03 Sep 07:52 PM
New ZealandJustice system under 'considerable strain'Former High Court Judge, Simon Moore KC, joins Garth Bray on Herald NOW to discuss the Chief Justice's annual report and the failings in the system it outlines.Watch03 Sep 07:39 PM
New ZealandVital Queenstown-Wānaka route reopens after crash injures fiveOne person is in a critical condition after the crash on Cardrona Valley Rd.03 Sep 07:18 PM
New ZealandMore than 36,000 nurses strike again for better pay and staffingThe strike will disrupt more than 13,000 surgeries and appointments.03 Sep 07:11 PM
New ZealandHerald NOW Weather: September 4, 2025Herald NOW Weather: September 4, 2025.Watch03 Sep 06:29 PM
New ZealandNew cafe opens at Hawke’s Bay Airport as two others move onAirspresso has opened at the airport as Bay Espresso and Sugar on Top say farewell.03 Sep 06:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionGenuine consultation on secondary school qualification changes crucial – Kate GainsfordOPINION: Vocational pathways remain unclear with Industry Skill Councils not established.03 Sep 06:00 PM
New Zealand'Beating heart of the school': Dog brings comfort and care to students With Sapphire, no words are needed, just connection.03 Sep 06:00 PM
New ZealandKaipara's water woes deepen with non-compliance in safety standardsThe DRRA questions water treatment and local authority transparency.03 Sep 05:00 PM
Wellington'Huge on an international level': Worker 'disgusted' at handling of asbestos contamination scareThe man said many staff had unknowingly been drilling into the doors for weeks.03 Sep 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: Why quality over quantity is key for NZ tourism growthOPINION: Rotorua's tourism is recovering, with the Lakeland Queen now back on the water.03 Sep 05:00 PM
BusinessPic Picot, New Zealand's peanut butter kingThe founder of Pic's Peanut Butter talks to Liam Dann about his former hippie days.Watch03 Sep 05:00 PM
Auckland'Mama is not responding': Mum dies in sleep six months after moving to NZ with young familyHer young daughter found her lying in bed and told her dad.03 Sep 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumPolitics'This is urgent': Seymour to face off with council, Bishop over changes to Auckland planDavid Seymour says parts of the Auckland Council's new plan are not necessary.03 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandBroke Boy Taco accuses Taco Amaiz of brand confusion, owner disputesAlfredo Romero, owner of Taco Amaiz in Elliott Stables. A Mexican restaurant called Broke Boy Taco sent a cease and desist letter to his restaurant called Taco Amaiz.Watch03 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandKea Kids News: It’s a kea vs. kea smackdown!It’s Conservation Week! From hardboiled eggs to locusts, reporter Sibabalwe is at Wellington Zoo learning how we can all help our native animals live their best lives.Watch03 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandWhy do people confess to crimes they didn't commit?NZ Police has hired a new manager to oversee investigative interviewing. 03 Sep 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumPolitics'Dodgy': New report on how to make Google, Facebook pay fair share of tax'If you misrepresent what a payment is for, then that's obviously challengeable.'03 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandGisborne election season heats up as candidates make their pitchMayoral candidates had three minutes to state their campaigns.03 Sep 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinion‘Cities aren’t museums’: Chris Bishop on why Auckland needs to growOPINION: Chris Bishop defends the Government's housing changes. 03 Sep 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandWatch: Mexican chef floored by legal threat from rival taco joint part-owned by UFC starA popular taqueria has alleged the chef was mimicking its brand with his birria tacos.03 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandBehind the scenes at Syos Aerospace as its founder reveals big expansion plansFollowing its £30m drone deal with the UK Government, the Mount Maunganui startup is adding new uncrewed vehicles and tripling its local staff. Video \ Jason DordayWatch03 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandMorning quiz: The famous Battle of Trafalgar took place in which year?Test your brains with the Herald's morning quiz.03 Sep 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Exciting to see': Teacher enrolments up 30%, exclusive data showsEducation Minister Erica Stanford said it shows the Government's initiatives are working.03 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandWhy do people confess to crimes they didn't commit?Forensic Psychologist Ghazi Metoui joins us to discuss the psychology behind police interviews.Watch03 Sep 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumLetters to the EditorLetters: Why are we setting such low ED targets? OPINION: A six-hour wait for the sick and infirm is far from a reasonable time.03 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandCalls to deport NZ-born neo-Nazi Thomas Sewell from Australia likely to failA petition to deport Sewell to NZ gained over 60,000 signatures.03 Sep 08:49 AM
