CrimePolice hunt driver after officer struck, patrol car rammed by stolen vehicle The officer was treated at Middlemore Hospital before they were discharged. 30 Jul 02:52 AM
New ZealandSmart tax strategy, stronger cashflowHow tax pooling helps Kiwi firms stay agile through tough times.Watch30 Jul 02:51 AM
New ZealandStriking nurses protest outside Tauranga HospitalThe rain did not stop an estimated 200 NZNO members picketing outside the hospital. Video / NZ HeraldWatch30 Jul 02:35 AM
New Zealand‘Huge’ armed police op in Bay of Plenty townArmed officers and about 25 police cars are reported to be present around Maketū.30 Jul 02:16 AM
New ZealandNZ joins countries backing Palestinian state in two-State solutionNew Zealand joined 14 countries in a statement supporting a Palestinian state.30 Jul 02:09 AM
ChristchurchKnife-wielding man arrested at nursing protest in Christchurch A man has been arrested after he allegedly threatened to kill protesters in Christchurch.30 Jul 02:04 AM
New ZealandRugby: Two big Magpies recruits to start on SundayThe Hawke's Bay Magpies start their 2025 NPC campaign in Napier against Counties-Manukau30 Jul 02:00 AM
New Zealand'Very difficult and scary': Gisborne nurses join strike to address pay and staffing concernsLess than half of this year's nursing graduates were employed by Health NZ.30 Jul 01:52 AM
Crime'Shocks the community': Group sentenced for 'sadistic' 19-hour torture sessionThe victim, who had holes drilled in his leg, now panics at the sound of power tools.30 Jul 01:35 AM
New ZealandThe Country: The PM on being booed at the netballChristopher Luxon, Mike McIntyre, Todd Charteris, and Richard Loe. 30 Jul 01:33 AM
New ZealandTyre-wrecking pothole on Southern Motorway leaves gaping hole in wheel, punctures anotherA section of Auckland's Southern Motorway was down to one lane while crews repaired it.30 Jul 01:21 AM
TravelBoeing announces latest resultsFootage from inside Boeing's 737 production facility in Renton, Washington, and the 737 and 787 Dreamliner in flight. Video / BoeingWatch30 Jul 01:16 AM
New ZealandNationwide nurses strike and Gloriavale verdict | NZ Herald afternoon news update: July 30, 2025Nurses strike nationwide today to protest their staffing levels and wages. Gloriavale member Howard Temple found guilty of indecent assault. Video / NZ HeraldWatch30 Jul 12:55 AM
PoliticsOfficials warn Govt’s boy-racer car-crushing powers threaten judicial discretionIn almost all cases, judges would have to order a boy-racer's car to be seized or crushed.30 Jul 12:54 AM
New ZealandWhy 36,000 healthcare workers are striking across New ZealandOver 36,000 nurses, midwives, healthcare assistants and kaimahi hauora will strike for 24 hours from 9am Wednesday. Video / Dean PurcellWatch30 Jul 12:54 AM
New ZealandWhy Wairoa chose to go solo on its water servicesWairoa will manage water through a local council-controlled organisation.30 Jul 12:46 AM
New ZealandEastern Bay of Plenty floodingFlooding near Ruatoki in the Eastern Bay of Plenty.Watch30 Jul 12:42 AM
New Zealand'Arduous work': What it's like for Kiwi firefighters battling wildfires in CanadaEleven Bay of Plenty firefighters are among a Kiwi contingent aiding efforts in Manitoba.30 Jul 12:04 AM
Banking and financeGovt moves to part-privatise KiwibankWill investors be able to sell their shares to foreigners?29 Jul 11:46 PM
New ZealandTwo more candidates join Tararua mayoral raceCouncillor Steve Wallace and newbie Michael Spence announced their mayoral candidacy. 29 Jul 11:36 PM
New ZealandGloriavale leader pleads guilty to indecent assaultHoward Temple changed his plea on the third day of his trial in Greymouth.29 Jul 11:33 PM
New ZealandPaul Henry on years-long $8000 watch trade with jeweller friend Sir Michael Hill The pair exchanged timepieces on air but it took another public event to get it back.29 Jul 11:32 PM
New ZealandNearly 200 people in Gisborne join nationwide nurses strikeStriking nurses and their supporters braved dreary weather on Wednesday morning. Gisborne nurse Michell Krawczyk spoke about the strike. Video / NZ HeraldWatch29 Jul 11:08 PM
New ZealandColder turn: Hawke’s Bay braces for chill and showersLow temperatures will creep in late Thursday morning.29 Jul 10:57 PM
New ZealandSecurity needed for NZ power supply and NZ's favourite piesSimon Wilson and Deborah Pead on Herald NOW's panel. Video / Herald NowWatch29 Jul 10:50 PM
New ZealandPolice seek information after assault on autistic person in HamiltonThe victim, aged 6 mentally, was attacked by a group of people. 29 Jul 10:45 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionAudrey YoungAudrey Young: The signs that Christopher Luxon is getting worriedHe's making a sudden big effort to set the agenda at the start of each week.29 Jul 10:00 PM
Sport'Integrity, fairness, consistency': School Sport NZ proposes Year 14 student banDebate comes to a head after recent issues in rowing, rugby, mountain-bike competitions.29 Jul 09:36 PM
PremiumPremiumAthletics'Crunch time': Zoe Hobbs' dash home to refine sprinting techniqueThe sprinter's visit to NZ was brief, lasting just 17 days before returning to Europe.29 Jul 09:30 PM
New ZealandHow a historical child abuser tried to use religious privilege to suppress secret recordingGraham Fox admitted his offending on a secret recording to a Destiny Church facilitator.29 Jul 08:54 PM
PremiumPremiumCartoonsRod EmmersonRod Emmerson’s cartoons: Week of July 28 - August 3Rod Emmerson's take on the week.29 Jul 08:12 PM
New ZealandCommuters face delays after fatal crash, road issues block two Auckland motorwaysThe vital route to Auckland's Airport has been blocked by a crash. 29 Jul 07:29 PM
New ZealandGovt to repeal oil and gas ban with new ministerial powers11th-hour change focuses on rules for decommissioning oil and gas fields, and cleanups. 29 Jul 07:06 PM
New Zealand'We stress every time it rains': Neighbours' flooding fightTe Puke neighbours urge council to take action to stop flooding during heavy rain.29 Jul 07:02 PM
