New ZealandAssociate Justice Minister Nicole McKee reveals raft of alcohol law changesThe Government is proposing several changes to the laws governing the sale and supply of alcohol, including making it easier to allow bars to open during major sporting events.Watch28 Aug 02:24 AM
New ZealandNZ Herald Afternoon News Update | Need for supermarket duopoly break upNZ Herald Afternoon News Update | NZ Post resumes US parcel service for businesses, need for supermarket duopoly break up.Watch28 Aug 02:01 AM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'Party hard': The legend and legacy of NZ's Jolliest netball tournamentsThe Kurangaituku Netball Tournament in Rotorua celebrates its 90th anniversary this year.28 Aug 02:00 AM
New Zealand'Reliable, professional': NZ's top office dog crownedAfter three consecutive years in finals, Christchurch dog Koozer fetched the top spot. 28 Aug 01:47 AM
New ZealandGunman in US school shooting scrawled homage to NZ mosque attackerThe suspect posted a video with anti-black, anti-Semitic, and anti-religious messages.28 Aug 01:37 AM
New ZealandThe Country: Record result for PāmuMark Leslie, Andrew Fenton, Karen Williams, Chris Russell, and Greg Millar.28 Aug 01:13 AM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsParties pocket $200k+ from renting offices to Parliament, Luxon personally benefits The latest rental figures have been revealed.28 Aug 01:12 AM
WellingtonSummer traffic woes: Months of roadworks planned for Transmission GullyNZTA acknowledges the disruption will be frustrating for drivers over the summer.28 Aug 01:00 AM
New Zealand'We got your Queen back guys': Lakeland Queen paddles again The boat had been dry-docked since October 2021 due to the pandemic.28 Aug 12:29 AM
WellingtonDaughter fatally ran over mother who tried to stop her drink-drivingShe received 11 months home detention and a two-year driving ban.28 Aug 12:27 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionAudrey YoungAudrey Young: Aus scandal puts NZ in a tough spot; who was Helen Clark's 'victim'?OPINION: First Palestine, now Iran – the Govt has two huge foreign policy calls to make.28 Aug 12:26 AM
PoliticsAlcohol law proposals: Moves to make it easier for bars to open during big sporting eventsThe reform would simplify the process of allowing bars to open for major sporting events. 28 Aug 12:15 AM
New ZealandToo many discounts? Review of sentence for hostage-taker who shot at policeJade Mellow was sentenced to five years, nine months in jail for multiple offences.28 Aug 12:14 AM
New ZealandYou've got mail: NZ Post resumes business parcel deliveries to US amid new tariffsBut people are unable to send personal parcels through the service.28 Aug 12:01 AM
New ZealandIwi win case objecting to new Hawke's Bay quarry - for nowThe quarry site is close to burial caves and the scene of an inter-hapu battle.28 Aug 12:00 AM
New ZealandHuge cohort of captive-bred wētā move to 'safe haven'It's Ōtorohanga Kiwi House's biggest translocation of Māhoenui giant wētā.27 Aug 11:31 PM
New Zealand'Windy story': Strong winds, warm nights expected in Hawke's BayWesterly winds may reach severe gales in exposed areas.27 Aug 11:23 PM
EconomyRBNZ agreed to bin letter of concerns when Adrian Orr resignedDetails come to light following intervention from the Ombudsman.27 Aug 11:19 PM
New Zealand‘Mister Organ’ documentary subject Michael Organ running for councilWhanganui District Council uploaded a video of Michael Organ - of documentary 'Mister Organ' fame - talking about his council campaign on its YouTube channel.Watch27 Aug 10:58 PM
New ZealandCCTV captures moment fatal fire discoveredCCTV footage has been shown to a jury showing the moment the fatal fire in Loafers Lodge was discovered.Watch27 Aug 10:57 PM
New Zealand'He is worth everything': Rare Galloway bull for saleFive-year-old Riggit bull Arapuni Pride was judged the champion Galloway of the world.27 Aug 10:03 PM
New Zealand'Very scary': Chilling letter delivered to family home after road rage incidentThe family have been left shaken and wondering if they are now being watched.27 Aug 10:03 PM
PremiumPremiumRugby'Bloody atrocious': Father of player who died with CTE slams NZR after Shane Christie's deathChristie's death is another blow for head injury advocates, says John Guyton.27 Aug 10:02 PM
New ZealandOne of New Zealand’s biggest sports retailers targeted by organised crimeRetail head says addiction, gangs and repeat youth offenders key factors behind problem.27 Aug 09:49 PM
New ZealandBreak time before the home party for Magpies trojan Tom ParsonsThe skipper has played in 99 matches for the Magpies, but takes a break on Saturday.27 Aug 09:27 PM
New ZealandHeavy police presence at Pāpāmoa reserve carpark after assault, person injuredThe carpark entrance from the beach is taped off.27 Aug 09:23 PM
New ZealandLakeland Queen back on Lake Rotorua after four yearsLakeland Queen back on Lake Rotorua after four years. Video / Rotorua Daily PostWatch27 Aug 09:11 PM
New ZealandBoatie fined $3000 after boat capsizes, trapping pair underneath in ill-fated Raglan Bar crossingOfficials warn of serious risks in crossing sandbars during fishing trips.27 Aug 09:07 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionGrades keep rising at our universities. What should we do about it?OPINION: The reason for improving grades at universities worldwide is largely unexplained.27 Aug 09:00 PM
New ZealandCancer Society Daffodil Day: Coast breakfast charity netball gameCoast breakfast host Toni Street joins Herald NOW's Ryan Bridge to discuss how you can get behind Daffodil Day.Watch27 Aug 08:51 PM
AucklandBad Santa: Firm that placed predator teacher in malls defends record, launches reviewFisher was jailed this month for indecent assault and making objectionable material. 27 Aug 08:30 PM
New Zealand'Do they have to dope to succeed?' - problems with the enhanced gamesSports Integrity Commission's Paul O'Neil on the problems with the Enhanced Games, where athletes are encouraged to take performance-enhancing drugs.Watch27 Aug 08:08 PM
New Zealand'Gratuitous, callous': Man left unconscious in a pool of blood after tavern beating'I heard [my partner] yelling and wailing, "No, not my boy, stay with me, my boy".'27 Aug 08:00 PM