New ZealandKea Kids News: No shoes, no saddle, no limits: seven-year-old rides bareback toward big dreamsReporter Huntah saddles up to meet Ochea — a TikTok sensation known for riding his horse Sparky like it’s a 5-gear turbo car, and gathering the freshest local kai for his whānau.Watch02 Dec 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionSimon WilsonSimon Wilson: Deliberative democracy and the golf course - what happens if we stop shoutingOPINION: A remarkable exercise in deliberative democracy delivers insights and dignity.02 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandCity Rail Link checked for asbestos after supplier's warningThe City Rail Link's access panel areas and fire doors have tested negative for asbestos. 02 Dec 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumLetters to the EditorLetters: The Kiwi spirit shone at the Auckland Farmers Santa ParadeOPINION: Where will the city’s homeless be moved to?02 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandMorning quiz: What is a score of three under par for one hole called in golf?Test your brains with the Herald's morning quiz.02 Dec 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandAlleged Kiwi drug kingpin 'El Diablo' arrested in Mexico after DEA investigationAndre Francis James, known as 'El Diablo', is also wanted in NZ for drug trafficking.02 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandPrincipals quitting in droves as burnout, teacher shortages hit schoolsNearly 1000 principals have quit nationwide in just three years.02 Dec 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumEditorialOpinion: Scandals, delays, dysfunction — NZ’s trust is wearing thin Opinion: The country is weary. The year ahead will show who’s serious about repair.02 Dec 03:56 PM
New ZealandMan in custody after fleeing driver incident closes highway near WintonPolice used spikes on State Highway 6 to stop the fleeing vehicle.02 Dec 08:57 AM
New Zealand'Categorically untrue': Principal rejects NZ Food Safety finding on mouldy lunches'A system’s failure happened yesterday and Haeata is not responsible.'02 Dec 07:28 AM
New ZealandSummer of 'two personalities' ahead – sweltering heat and torrential rainForecasters expect a hot, drier-than-normal start to summer for most regions.02 Dec 07:00 AM
New ZealandTom Phillips injunction hearing concludes at High Court at HamiltonThe injunction also restricts what police and Oranga Tamariki can disclose.02 Dec 06:39 AM
New ZealandPolice arrest 14yo after Christchurch dairy owner stabbed and robbedPolice are hunting others and a silver Toyota MarkX, rego NRP221.02 Dec 06:37 AM
New ZealandCar plunges into Bay of Plenty river, one seriously injured and highway blockedState Highway 2 is blocked between Foster and Tāneatua Rds.02 Dec 06:18 AM
New ZealandLeo Molloy faces Vet Council over 'altruistic' suppression breach in Grace Millane murder caseThe restaurateur breached a court order while the jury was still deliberating. 02 Dec 06:00 AM
New ZealandSt Arnaud caravan crash blocks road, injures twoPolice say the caravan overturned about 5.55pm on Korere Tophouse Rd.02 Dec 05:57 AM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsGovernment ponders overturning court ruling, saving billions in veterans’ support paymentsVeterans' Affairs Minister Chris Penk said he was mulling options to "provide clarity".02 Dec 05:38 AM
WellingtonWellington City Council admits waste of ratepayer money in badly managed contractsThe council doesn't know the extent of waste – the Local Govt Minister calls for action. 02 Dec 05:27 AM
PoliticsOranga Tamariki holding some young people in secure units illegally long, officials admitFrom January to July, 64 extensions to secure-unit stays occurred without legal authority.02 Dec 05:13 AM
AucklandShopper knocked unconscious, unable to walk after Glenfield Mall assaultMichelle Miller, 59, was knocked unconscious for about 10 minutes in the attack.02 Dec 05:00 AM
AucklandFunding squeeze: Rates cap row puts CRL and ferries in the firing lineWayne Brown wants a 7.9% rates rise to cover the $235m CRL running costs.02 Dec 05:00 AM
New ZealandAuckland police release photo of wanted manHe is known to frequent the Auckland, Waikato and Bay of Plenty regions.02 Dec 04:32 AM
New ZealandBig Bang Theory star drops into small-town NZ restaurant for low-key dinnerStaff only confirmed it was him after matching his hat to an Instagram post.02 Dec 04:27 AM
AucklandSevere thunderstorm warning lifted but more wild weather on the wayAuckland could see marble-sized hail, small tornadoes and heavy rain tomorrow.02 Dec 04:24 AM
New Zealand'There are no winners': Man acquitted of murdering 17yo friend, guilty of manslaughterRakai Thompson fatally stabbed the teen during a confrontation on his driveway last year.02 Dec 04:14 AM
New ZealandCall to end virginity testing and modernise consent lawsThe report found that about 209,000 sexual assaults occur in New Zealand each year.02 Dec 04:00 AM
New ZealandGisborne mayor backs rate cap but warns exemptions must be 'timely'From 2029, councils need a regulator sign-off to go above a 4% rate increase.02 Dec 03:50 AM
New ZealandHow a new report says we can modernise laws on consent and sexual harmSenior Researcher Sarah Bell is with us to take us through the report.Watch02 Dec 03:50 AM
PoliticsHeated exchange between Nicola Willis and Labour MPs at ParliamentFinance Minister Nicola Willis has labelled the conduct of Labour MPs 'unbecoming' after a fiery Scrutiny Week encounter. Video / Parliament TVWatch02 Dec 03:20 AM
New Zealand'Significant fall from grace': Former Covid response lead stole $1.8m from DHBsAlister Thorby was arrested while trying to board a flight to Australia.02 Dec 02:37 AM
PoliticsTrust on the line: Police set new targets after McSkimming fallout and device auditsThe four targets cover trust, service, retail crime and public violence.02 Dec 02:23 AM
New ZealandWatch: Police Commissioner Richard Chambers explains why he's introducing new police targetsReflecting on 12 months in the role, Police Commissioner Richard Chambers says new targets will drive better standards within police. Video / Mark MitchellWatch02 Dec 02:23 AM
New ZealandAir NZ adds seats, 'business-friendly' flight times on key Rotorua routesThe new schedule starts from March 30.02 Dec 02:14 AM
New ZealandPrincipal of school at centre of mouldy school lunch fiasco hurt by David Seymour's commentsMouldy mince was served in Government-funded lunches at Haeata on Monday.02 Dec 02:05 AM
