New ZealandMetService Severe Weather Warning: 23-24th September 2025MetService Severe Weather Warning: 23-24th September 2025. Video / MetServiceWatch23 Sep 01:03 AM
PremiumPremiumMood of the BoardroomGeopolitics moves up the risk list for NZ's top executivesIn 2025, 78% of NZ chief executives say boards review geopolitical risk.23 Sep 01:00 AM
AucklandMotorway links reopen after death on Northwestern snarls trafficTraffic was backed up more than 3.4km at worst, but has now cleared.23 Sep 12:53 AM
New Zealand'Feels like I'm coming home': Silver Fern on returning to Napier for South Africa testSilver Fern Kimiora Poi says returning to Napier to face the Proteas is 'pretty special'.23 Sep 12:49 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionOpinion: Another mighty tōtara has fallen – honouring Sir Tumu Te HeuheuOPINION: Te Heuheu showed that true authority comes from humility, integrity and service.23 Sep 12:46 AM
New ZealandSuspected bird poisoning at Pāpāmoa Hills Cultural Heritage Regional ParkA video taken by Pāpāmoa resident Jill McFarlane of a sparrow that she suspects was poisoned, along with dozens of others she found on Thursday and Friday.Watch23 Sep 12:41 AM
New ZealandBig plans, long wait: McLean Park upgrades years away despite safety rulesNapier City Council has set aside $1m for upgrades but no start date is set.23 Sep 12:25 AM
EntertainmentTrailer: House of GuinnessNew Netflix series, House of Guinness. Video / NetflixWatch23 Sep 12:20 AM
New ZealandNZ Herald Live: Christopher Luxon speaks to mediaChristopher Luxon speaks to mediaWatch23 Sep 12:17 AM
AucklandJury begins deliberations in suitcase double-murder trial The defence claims the mother had spiralled into madness after her husband's death. 23 Sep 12:05 AM
New ZealandSpring equinox brings warm but changeable week for Hawke’s BayThe spring equinox took place today, bringing longer daylight hours.23 Sep 12:01 AM
WorldTrump ties autism risk to Tylenol; urges pregnant women to 'fight like hell not to take it'Trump ties autism risk to Tylenol; urges pregnant women to 'fight like hell not to take it'. Video / AFPWatch22 Sep 11:59 PM
WellingtonMan who lit fatal hostel fire more unwell than he appeared, defence claimsDefence lawyer Louise Sziranyi delivered her closing arguments in the month-long trial.22 Sep 11:51 PM
PoliticsWinston Peters speaks after attending UN conferenceForeign Minister Winston Peters speaks t omedia after attending UN conference regarding recognising Palestine as a state.Watch22 Sep 11:42 PM
New ZealandHeavy rain watch issued for Bay of PlentyTwo separate weather fronts are driving widespread rain across the North Island.22 Sep 11:23 PM
New ZealandSuppression remains for first responder accused of exporting child sex abuse materialThe man faces five charges relating to exporting and possessing child sex abuse material.22 Sep 11:06 PM
New ZealandPeters expresses ‘serious concerns’ over Govt’s new residence pathways for skilled migrantsMigrants must earn almost $37 an hour to qualify under the new rules.22 Sep 11:04 PM
Herald NOWWill NZ recognise Palestine as an individual state? The UN meets todayFormer Prime Minister Helen Clark joined Herald NOW to discuss the United Nations and New Zealand's planned statement on recognising a state of Palestine.Watch22 Sep 10:57 PM
ChristchurchPolice release photos of travelling gear in quest to identify man's bodyThe man is believed to be in his 30s or 40s with a distinctive birthmark on his forearm.22 Sep 10:54 PM
RugbyJorja Miller on awards, injuries and Black Ferns World CupBlack Ferns loose forward Jorja Miller speaks to the Herald following her nomination for two World Rugby awards. Video / NZ HeraldWatch22 Sep 10:17 PM
BusinessHerald NOW: Mood of the Boardroom previewHerald NOW: Mood of the Boardroom preview. Video / Herald NOWWatch22 Sep 10:02 PM
New ZealandAutism NZ describes Trump’s claims about paracetamol as ‘quite scary’About 159,000 New Zealanders, or 3% of the population, are estimated to have autism. 22 Sep 09:42 PM
New ZealandEconomists weigh the Government's handling of recession painConstruction activity has plunged 18% since June 2023.22 Sep 09:39 PM
KahuSir Tumu Te Heuheu remembered for decades of iwi leadershipInfluential iwi leader remembered for calm authority and kaitiakitanga.22 Sep 09:38 PM
OpinionNZ Herald comments: The stories open for discussion todayWant to have your say on our stories? Here's how.22 Sep 09:02 PM
Politics‘Unfocused immigration’: NZ First breaks with Govt in rarely used clause over new residency pathways Two new pathways to NZ residency have been announced for skilled migrants.22 Sep 08:59 PM
PoliticsUN 'weakest it has ever been', former PM and UN aid agency boss Helen Clark warnsClark says NZ looks 'odd' as allies move to recognise a Palestinian state.22 Sep 08:37 PM
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
