PremiumPremiumNew ZealandNapier’s new homeless shelter finds success but needs more financial support to surviveSix of Napier's most vulnerable have now found homes, some for the first time in years.20 Nov 05:00 PM
OpinionOpinion: Space terrorism threat grows as private actors enter the final frontierOPINION: Experts warn non-state actors now have the tools to disrupt space systems.20 Nov 05:00 PM
New Zealand‘My babies were my absolute world’: Mother of children killed in Sanson fire speaks of her devastationChelsey Field lost her three children, pet dog and a stillborn baby's ashes.20 Nov 04:54 PM
Crime'Escalating violence': Teen who beat stranger to death to keep name permanently secretThe unprovoked attack happened months after he stabbed another person with a screwdriver.20 Nov 04:00 PM
New ZealandMorning quiz: How many times has the Mona Lisa been stolen from the Louvre?Test your brains with the Herald's morning quiz.20 Nov 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: Tariff-ic news for Kiwi exportersOPINION: NZ beef exporters have paid about $300m in extra US tariffs since August.20 Nov 04:00 PM
New ZealandWhat the 'Mamdani effect' says about politics and Gen Z's shifting powerZohran Mamdani's mayoral win saw New York's highest turnout in 50 years.20 Nov 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumLetters to the EditorLetters: Andrew Coster was the wrong appointment to Police CommissionerOPINION: I do hope that Metallica wasn't too loud for the locals at Eden Park.20 Nov 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionMatthew HootonMatthew Hooton: Why Luxon may be the one minister in the wrong roleOPINION: Voters have lost confidence in National’s ability to handle almost anything.20 Nov 04:00 PM
Politics'Enough of this hostility': Lady Tureiti Moxon takes issues with Government to UNProminent advocate says Māori people are standing up to say 'enough'.20 Nov 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandPolice eye manslaughter charges over Pike River Mine disasterPolice have told lawyer Nigel Hampton, KC, they can prove manslaughter.20 Nov 04:00 PM
EducationEast Auckland school mourns principal’s death after cancer battleHe led Pakūranga College from 2009 until his retirement in early 2024.20 Nov 04:00 PM
New ZealandFood bank demand nearly doubles as busy Christmas season beginsFood parcel demand nearly doubled from 510 to 973 between June and October.20 Nov 04:00 PM
EntertainmentWhy politicians worldwide should pay attention to the ‘Mamdani effect’ - The Front PageNew York and the 'Mamdani Effect' - The Front Page Video / NZ HeraldWatch20 Nov 03:45 PM
New ZealandTwo dead after car and truck crash on SH1 near TimaruDiversions are in place while the Serious Crash Unit investigates.20 Nov 08:41 AM
New Zealand‘Very warm’: Chinese leader praises NZ ties during visit to ParliamentSecurity barriers and fencing separated supporters and protesters in the capital.20 Nov 07:55 AM
New ZealandLandlord fined $33k over unsafe Lyttelton boarding houseInspectors found leaking ceilings, broken guttering and missing smoke alarms.20 Nov 07:15 AM
New Zealand'Significant failure': Foodstuffs fined $39k for selling recalled hummusNearly 83,000 units of hummus products were recalled in 2023 over salmonella fears.20 Nov 06:17 AM
New ZealandThree police staff face criminal probe over device misusePolice have not disclosed the ranks of those under investigation.20 Nov 06:09 AM
New Zealand'Seconds do matter': St John apologises for wrong defibrillator code in beach deathA witness says St John gave her the wrong access codes for the defibrillator.20 Nov 06:00 AM
New ZealandRecidivist Waikato rapist Darryl Bridgeman given more jail timeThe 55-year-old's five-year prison term will be added to his current 16-year term. Video / Belinda FeekWatch20 Nov 06:00 AM
New ZealandRecidivist rapist avoids indefinite prison for more sex crimes because of ageIt will be 2041 before Darryl Grant Bridgeman is eligible for parole.20 Nov 06:00 AM
New ZealandKmart sold 67,000 units of potentially asbestos-laced play sandThe recalled sand includes 380g craft pots sold in 15 different colours.20 Nov 05:16 AM
PremiumPremiumAucklandThe Auckland college coup, the struck-off doctor, and the failed bid to gag the Herald'We sincerely hope no other school in NZ will have to experience it.'20 Nov 05:00 AM
New Zealand‘Someone I’ll never meet saved my life’: Waikato dad on kidney donor's giftLast year, 70 donors helped more than 200 people receive lifesaving transplants.20 Nov 05:00 AM
New ZealandMan appears in court charged with murder after New Plymouth foreshore deathPolice were called to the Coastal Walkway area last night after reports of an altercation.20 Nov 04:48 AM
New ZealandDentist accused of practising while suspended can now be namedThe Dental Council suspended Jacob Goldenberg's practising certificate in March 2023.20 Nov 04:41 AM
New ZealandCause of leak that sent treated wastewater into lake a mysteryThe leak at the Rotorua treatment plant is contained, but health warnings remain.20 Nov 04:32 AM
New ZealandFeral cats added to Predator Free 2050 list in major policy shiftIt’s the first addition to the predator hit list since Predator Free 2050 began.20 Nov 04:31 AM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsOfficials warn of higher petrol costs from emissions standard change Officials ultimately supported the changes. 20 Nov 04:25 AM
AucklandAir NZ flight returns to Auckland after in-flight engineering issueFlight NZ5077 turned around near Mt Taranaki before returning to Auckland.20 Nov 04:21 AM
New Zealand'Divorce between two parents': Maipi-Clarke says both sides wrong in Te Pāti Māori splitHana-Rāwhiti Maipi-Clarke likened the party split to 'a divorce between parents'.20 Nov 04:01 AM
CrimeSupermarket manager injured in brutal, surprise attack while stocking shelves His assailant, Shamah Riley, has now been sent to prison for the violent act. 20 Nov 04:00 AM
New ZealandNZ Herald Afternoon News Update | A.I chip giant reports massive revenue, Luxon meets ZhaoNZ Herald Afternoon News Update | A.I chip giant reports massive revenue, Luxon meets top Chinese legislator.Watch20 Nov 03:37 AM