New ZealandVictims voice concerns over legal aid as Government boosts fundingOne victim's ex is out of jail and wants legal aid to oppose a protection order.31 May 08:00 PM
New ZealandEmergency crews attend serious crash on SH16, WaterviewEmergency services are attending a serious crash on SH16, citybound at the Great North Road off-ramp. Video / NZ HeraldWatch31 May 07:32 PM
New ZealandHome-schooled athletes denied medals to cycle 800km seeking rule changeSchool Sport NZ says its events are reserved for students enrolled fulltime in a school. 31 May 06:00 PM
New ZealandMental health facility with crisis beds opens in HastingsWaiorua should help to ease pressure on Hawke's Bay emergency departments.31 May 06:00 PM
OpinionJeremy Baker asks how we double exports by 2034Opinion: The food and fibre sector plays a vital role in New Zealand's total exports.31 May 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: If you didn't like this Budget, just wait until the superannuation oneOPINION: Only 22% of people thought the Budget was good – start bracing for the next one.31 May 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionRyan BridgeRyan Bridge: Political wizard Peters casts spell around HipkinsOPINION: Hipkins hasn't ruled out Winston, hoping he might change his mind. 31 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandMorning quiz: What was the name of the green Teletubby?Test your brains with the Herald's morning quiz.31 May 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandMembers of elite Northern Club debate new 'Polkinghorne rule' after murder trialTwo King's Counsel want to introduce the new clause.31 May 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandGang patch ban: Police reveal how many charges, patches seizedPolice say gangs have largely complied, reducing public fear and intimidation.31 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandVegetables only a mother could loveOPINION: They may be unattractive and difficult, but that doesn't mean they're not tasty.31 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandExploring NZ's flax industry: A glimpse into the pastBy 1937, New Zealand flax seeds were used to establish a farm in "Charleton", England.31 May 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionShane Te PouShane Te Pou: This Govt seems intent on giving the boot to peopleJobseeker numbers have risen by 29,000, reaching 211,000 recently.31 May 05:00 PM
OpinionKing of the Grill: How Charles could win Kiwi hearts (and stomachs)Opinion: His Majesty’s birthday feels as popular as a vegan sausage at a rural barbecue.31 May 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumLetters to the EditorLetters: Time for NZ to have its own State of Origin; flag artwork may have gone too farOPINION: Why not also have a three-game New Zealand Island of Origin series?31 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandStudents transform farm stream with native planting effort“I didn’t know how much life there could be in one stream."31 May 04:59 PM
New ZealandTwo Aucklanders win $500,000 in Lotto, Powerball rolls over to $12mCheck the numbers from tonight's draw to see if you are in the money.31 May 09:08 AM
New Zealand'Try-hard idiots': Police Minister blasts ‘cowardly’ boy racers ahead of Tauranga 'invasion'Police expect more 'anti-social road user gatherings' this weekend.31 May 07:45 AM
New Zealand'Community have their eyes': Police recover stolen pounamuNgāi Tahu members need a permit to collect pounamu from rivers.31 May 06:06 AM
New ZealandCouple's renovation dream almost derailed by court's error in $8k window disputeThey won a case over incorrect window sizes but the decision had 'serious errors'.31 May 06:00 AM
New ZealandFur Patrol hit back at Bishop's 'what a load of crap' Stan Walker remarksSeymour suggested people shouldn't be concerned about others expressing views on art.31 May 05:53 AM
New ZealandArmed police arrest man after three-hour negotiation at Dunedin property Heriot Row in Dunedin was cordoned off while police negotiated with the man.31 May 05:06 AM
New Zealand'You are a monster': Abducted woman escapes after locking rapist out of his own carHe tricked her into getting into the car, drove her to a remote location and raped her.31 May 05:00 AM
New ZealandMan arrested after exposing himself near West Auckland high schoolPolice are investigating two concerning incidents near West Auckland schools.31 May 04:35 AM
New ZealandOne person dead after two-vehicle crash on SH1 in NorthlandThe victim died at the crash scene, taking the holiday weekend road toll to two.31 May 04:11 AM
New ZealandWatch: Hooded man storms field, punches player in schoolboy rugby gamePolice say the behaviour is not acceptable and they are making inquiries. 31 May 03:13 AM
New ZealandNZ's smokefree 2025 ambitions ‘up in smoke’, health group claims'We’re just chasing a new kind of addiction and calling it progress.'31 May 03:05 AM
New ZealandAfternoon quiz: Where was actor Charlie Chaplin born? Test your knowledge with the Herald's afternoon quiz.31 May 03:00 AM
New ZealandDavid Seymour sworn in as Deputy PM, marking new Act milestoneSeymour is the 19th person to hold New Zealand’s deputy prime ministership.31 May 02:24 AM
PoliticsDavid Seymour speaks to the media after being sworn in as the new Deputy PMDavid Seymour spoke to the media after being sworn in as the new Deputy Prime Minister today. Video / NZ HeraldWatch31 May 01:17 AM
New ZealandWoman dies after water-related incident at East Auckland beachPolice said they understood the woman was with a group of people who were canoeing.31 May 01:06 AM
New ZealandDriver dies after rolling car in a Waikato paddock Police said the coroner will investigate the cause of the death.31 May 12:26 AM
New ZealandDargaville water crisis: Businesses face losses and residents raise health concernsRepair work will take time as Dargaville's 5000 residents asked to stop using water.31 May 12:09 AM
New ZealandCovid-19 cases surge as new subvariant emergesEpidemiologist Michael Baker warns of a potential new Covid wave.30 May 11:14 PM
