New ZealandConstruction set to begin on Ōtaki to north of Levin State Highway 1Luxon and Bishop attend the sod-turning ahead of construction beginning on the new 24-kilometre stretch of State Highway 1 from Ōtaki to north of Levin. Video / Mark MitchellWatch23 Sep 04:18 AM
New ZealandCommunity mourns as search for missing Waikato man ends in tragedyPolice said the body was found about 3.30pm on Monday in New Plymouth.23 Sep 04:17 AM
ChristchurchClues in a backpack: The items that could identify mystery man found dead in ChristchurchThe man has a distinctive birthmark on his left forearm.23 Sep 04:00 AM
New ZealandNew initiative to address training barriers for rural and Pacific workersProject Fetu is launched as primary industry manufacturers in regional areas downsize.23 Sep 04:00 AM
New ZealandWoman's fingerprints led to her capture in a $17k heist that funded her addictionThe victim left her home, then 5 minutes later, Mariah Gunter climbed through her window.23 Sep 04:00 AM
New ZealandHow this forestry boss helped change the future for NZ falconsColin Maunder led Timberlands to adopt falcon-friendly forestry practices. 23 Sep 03:29 AM
New ZealandWealthy NZ family member guilty of child abuse images given sentence discount for donationHe gave $50,400 to charities days before his sentencing was scheduled.23 Sep 03:16 AM
PremiumPremiumCrime'Unthinkable' acts: The inside story of how a child-killing mum was brought to justiceThe mother's story shifted significantly in the seven years since Minu and Yuna's deaths.23 Sep 03:00 AM
New ZealandAfternoon quiz: Which disease was declared eradicated globally in 1980?Test your brains with the Herald's afternoon quiz.23 Sep 03:00 AM
New ZealandCollaboration and conversation: Performing Arts Exchange coming to HastingsThe two-day programme features panels, workshops, pitch sessions and networking.23 Sep 02:26 AM
New ZealandThe Country: Farming, footy and the Bledisloe CupBen Picton, Chris Webb, Rob Penney and Susan Harris. 23 Sep 02:23 AM
New ZealandSite of New World gutted by fire stands bare as rebuild plans take shapeOnly the concrete slab and underground carpark remain on the central Auckland site.23 Sep 02:09 AM
AucklandMum of children discovered dead in suitcases found guilty of murder after chilling trialThe jury returned their verdicts after less than four hours. 23 Sep 02:07 AM
Politics'Broken': Sick leave entitlement for part-time work scrapped in Govt's Holidays Act reformIn June, the Green Party condemned the idea as an attack on workforce morale.23 Sep 02:03 AM
New ZealandSweet rewards: Easy recipes to keep kids busy in the holidaysAnnabelle White’s banana cake can be made gluten-free with a simple tweak.23 Sep 01:41 AM
TechnologyAI and intuitive controls: Could smart glasses be the new smart phone?Gorilla Technology CEO Paul Spain speaks on Herald NOW about the latest developments in smart glasses. Video / NZ HeraldWatch23 Sep 01:38 AM
New ZealandDog that attacked two cops held in pound as incident investigatedA 22-year-old man has been charged with resisting police.23 Sep 01:33 AM
BusinessGovernment unveils two new pathways to New Zealand residencyBusinessDesk's Garth Bray joins Michael Morrah on Herald NOW to discuss the government's announcement of two new paths to New Zealand residency.Watch23 Sep 01:33 AM
AucklandMan strips naked, claims to be Lucifer before arrest at Auckland AirportThe man was restrained by a passenger from another flight before police arrived.23 Sep 01:21 AM
New ZealandNZ Herald Live: Hon Brooke van Velden speaks to mediaMinister for Workplace Relations and Safety Hon Brooke van Velden speaks to media.Watch23 Sep 01:18 AM
New ZealandThe mood in New York as the UN General Assembly comes to townPolitical Commentator Danielle McLaughlin joined Herald NOW to discuss the United Nations General Assembly and US opposition to various nations recognising Palestine as a state.Watch23 Sep 01:06 AM
New ZealandMetService Severe Weather Warning: 23-24th September 2025MetService Severe Weather Warning: 23-24th September 2025. Video / MetServiceWatch23 Sep 01:03 AM
PremiumPremiumMood of the BoardroomGeopolitics moves up the risk list for NZ's top executivesIn 2025, 78% of NZ chief executives say boards review geopolitical risk.23 Sep 01:00 AM
AucklandMotorway links reopen after death on Northwestern snarls trafficTraffic was backed up more than 3.4km at worst, but has now cleared.23 Sep 12:53 AM
New Zealand'Feels like I'm coming home': Silver Fern on returning to Napier for South Africa testSilver Fern Kimiora Poi says returning to Napier to face the Proteas is 'pretty special'.23 Sep 12:49 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionOpinion: Another mighty tōtara has fallen – honouring Sir Tumu Te HeuheuOPINION: Te Heuheu showed that true authority comes from humility, integrity and service.23 Sep 12:46 AM
New ZealandSuspected bird poisoning at Pāpāmoa Hills Cultural Heritage Regional ParkA video taken by Pāpāmoa resident Jill McFarlane of a sparrow that she suspects was poisoned, along with dozens of others she found on Thursday and Friday.Watch23 Sep 12:41 AM
New ZealandBig plans, long wait: McLean Park upgrades years away despite safety rulesNapier City Council has set aside $1m for upgrades but no start date is set.23 Sep 12:25 AM
EntertainmentTrailer: House of GuinnessNew Netflix series, House of Guinness. Video / NetflixWatch23 Sep 12:20 AM
New ZealandNZ Herald Live: Christopher Luxon speaks to mediaChristopher Luxon speaks to mediaWatch23 Sep 12:17 AM
AucklandJury begins deliberations in suitcase double-murder trial The defence claims the mother had spiralled into madness after her husband's death. 23 Sep 12:05 AM
New ZealandSpring equinox brings warm but changeable week for Hawke’s BayThe spring equinox took place today, bringing longer daylight hours.23 Sep 12:01 AM
WorldTrump ties autism risk to Tylenol; urges pregnant women to 'fight like hell not to take it'Trump ties autism risk to Tylenol; urges pregnant women to 'fight like hell not to take it'. Video / AFPWatch22 Sep 11:59 PM
