AucklandMayor's chief of staff quits amid $560k liquidation controversy The sole creditor was Inland Revenue, owed $559,739. 29 Jul 03:50 AM
New ZealandAfternoon quiz: What is Dora the Explorer's last name?Test your brains with the Herald's afternoon quiz.29 Jul 03:00 AM
New Zealand'Dangerous practice': Accidental house fire starts after petrol used in fireplaceOccupants treated for minor injuries, fire investigator warns of risks in using petrol. 29 Jul 02:47 AM
PremiumPremiumChristchurch'It took me 40 years and a house fire': The advice that drove Sir Michael Hill's successHill built a business from nothing to be one of the country's most successful brands.29 Jul 02:30 AM
New Zealand'Legends armed with shovels' clear SH1 slipA group of motorists left their vehicles, spades in hand, to clear a slip on SH1 on the Brynderwyn Hills. Video / Nicola MorrisonWatch29 Jul 02:22 AM
PremiumPremiumWellingtonBar’s licence suspended over chalkboard promoting 2-for-1 drinksThe council argued it was a criminal offence to advertise the discounted drinks publicly.29 Jul 02:00 AM
New ZealandButter prices and Fonterra with Damien O'Connor on The CountryDamien O'Connor, Rebecca Greaves, Pita Alexander, and Hamish Marr. 29 Jul 01:51 AM
Politics‘Some may be concerned’: National MPs on how Kiwis will react to board members' pay hike'I accept that everyone wants a pay rise in this tough time.'29 Jul 01:40 AM
New ZealandPM calls out nurses union and Youth unemployment rates | NZ Herald News Update: July 29, 2025PM's calling out the nurses union, young people face high unemployment rates and Rain picking up in Nelson-Tasman.Watch29 Jul 01:25 AM
PoliticsDate of national day to acknowledge abuse in care survivors announced with $1m fund for local events Local groups can apply for portion of $1m to fund their own events.29 Jul 01:24 AM
New ZealandSevere thunderstorm watch in place for Northland, Auckland and CoromandelMetService severe weather 29 July 2025. Video / MetServiceWatch29 Jul 12:43 AM
New Zealand'No small feat': Rotorua rider defends BMX world titleIt's Jeanette Davies' second consecutive win at the event.29 Jul 12:23 AM
PoliticsChristopher Luxon and Chris Hipkins on the 80% increase to board feesThe party leaders were quizzed about the latest Government change. Video / Mark MitchellWatch28 Jul 11:35 PM
New ZealandJackson Ball a double Hawk and a Wisconsin BadgerOnly 17, he's set to play professional basketball in Australia and with a top US college.28 Jul 11:08 PM
New ZealandBoy racer blitz: Police disrupt gatherings with fines and arrestsPolice issued 51 tickets in Rotorua and 63 in Hamilton on Saturday.28 Jul 11:07 PM
New ZealandBold, colourful and a good cause: Hastings' new event aims to attract 1000 peopleCancer Society Hawke's Bay hopes the community event will grow in popularity each year.28 Jul 10:24 PM
New ZealandOranga Tamariki ordered to pay $108,000 over battle to remove Māori child from Pākehā foster parentsOranga Tamariki engaged in a campaign to discredit the foster parents, says justice.28 Jul 10:21 PM
New ZealandTwo people injured after truck rolls in Cheviot, SH1 blocked Emergency services were told a truck had rolled just after 8am. 28 Jul 09:58 PM
New ZealandOrganic honey - from bush to boutique in CoromandelThe Mackenzies won gold and silver at the Outstanding Food Producer Awards this year. 28 Jul 09:47 PM
New ZealandCall for law change after baby dies from alleged pharmacy errorA 2-month-old baby died after receiving an adult dosage of phosphate.28 Jul 09:26 PM
New ZealandAppeal for witnesses after person stabbed at Manukau Bus Station, one in custodyThe victim was taken to hospital in a serious condition, police said.28 Jul 09:16 PM
PremiumPremiumPropertyAgents sought to sell Smith & Caughey's Queen St HQBoard member Peter Alexander said the intention was to sell but there was no hurry.28 Jul 09:00 PM
New Zealand'Wrong priorities': $300m tax break for Philip Morris under fireThe tax break for Heated Tobacco Products is extended to July 2027 despite health warnings28 Jul 08:04 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'Chaotic' or 'collaborative': Where schools stand on open-plan classroomsRotorua principals have seen different results from the larger learning spaces.28 Jul 07:49 PM
New ZealandParking fees rile resident: 'Over $2000 a year just to park outside my house'Councillors rejected resident permits, which would exempt parking charges.28 Jul 07:49 PM
WellingtonNeighbourly dispute over fireworks explodes into fight with gun, tomahawkThe defendant claimed the fireworks were scaring his daughter.28 Jul 07:00 PM
New ZealandCard surcharge ban, Wet weather and Nurses strike | NZ Herald News Update: July 29, 2025Surcharge ban on in-store card transactions, Increases to the pay of public board members, Nurses strike set for tomorrow and a ceasefire between Cambodia and Thailand.Watch28 Jul 06:59 PM
New ZealandOrange heavy rain warnings for Northland, Auckland and TasmanMetservice orange heavy rain warnings in place as severe weather hits New ZealandWatch28 Jul 06:50 PM
New Zealand'Cruel and Third World': Patient starved 16 hours a day for six days waiting for surgeryThe patient should have had surgery within six to 24 hours, Health NZ admitted.28 Jul 06:11 PM
New Zealand'Unparalleled disruption': One in 1000 Kiwis homeless as housing crisis worsensRough sleeping and people living in cars is on the rise across New Zealand.28 Jul 06:00 PM
New ZealandWhy Central Hawke's Bay's water plan may face significant changesWater rates were set to double by 2034, sparking resident outrage.28 Jul 06:00 PM
New ZealandNew $750m solar farm for Hawke's Bay: Why is the region turning to solar?The solar farm will be visible to thousands of motorists on SH5 Napier-Taupō Rd.28 Jul 06:00 PM
PoliticsGovt to clarify whether farm kids are safe collecting eggs and watering plantsThe Government will consult with stakeholders until September. 28 Jul 05:48 PM
New Zealand‘The shame I was carrying was huge’: Third Mama Hooch victim drops name suppressionThe Jaz brothers are fighting the length of their jail terms after 69 convictions in 2023.28 Jul 05:00 PM
