New ZealandAfternoon quiz: Which basketball star features on a Destiny Child song remix?Test your brains with the Herald's afternoon quiz.20 Nov 02:00 AM
Politics500 extra police: Why minister Costello wouldn’t change her failed recruitment target Costello says she prefers setting an ambitious timeframe rather than losing momentum. 20 Nov 01:45 AM
Politics'Getting ready to go with Labour again': Seymour reacts to Peters' bombshellWinston Peters has promised to repeal the two-day-old Regulatory Standards Act.20 Nov 01:37 AM
PoliticsWatch: Winston Peters on why NZ First now wants to repeal Regulatory Standards ActNZ First just supported the passing of the legislation. Video / Mark MitchellWatch20 Nov 01:36 AM
New ZealandFrom ashes to renewal: How Tongariro’s blackened slopes could heal themselvesThe fire scorched 3000ha, about 4% of Tongariro National Park.20 Nov 01:28 AM
CrimeEmergency crews rush to serious multi-car crash on West CoastThree rescue helicopters have been sent to the crash scene near Ross.20 Nov 01:18 AM
Crime Dunedin man accused of using explosives to ignite abandoned houseThe 48-year-old has been charged in relation to one of three fires in Dunedin on Tuesday. 20 Nov 01:11 AM
Crime‘Absolutely tragic, completely avoidable’: Transport boss jailed for runaway truckA roadworker was fatally hit by the 20-tonne vehicle after its brakes failed.20 Nov 12:52 AM
CrimeTeen dies two days after Manawatū crash between car and truckThe collision involved a car and a truck on Kairanga Bunnythorpe Rd.20 Nov 12:08 AM
New ZealandPolice officers stood down for 'additional misconduct' in breath test probePolice say no cases are being treated as criminal offending.19 Nov 11:33 PM
AucklandPerson dies after car hits supermarket on Mt Eden roadEmergency services were called to the crash around 10.18am.19 Nov 11:23 PM
New ZealandWinston Peters dodges question on how he rates coalition boss Christopher Luxon Peters said he would give an update on the 'state of play' next year. 19 Nov 11:20 PM
PoliticsWarning to politicians after National MP ‘genuinely distressed’ by comments about his childrenBut the National MP's complaint was initially dismissed and he was told to sit down.19 Nov 11:06 PM
AucklandBeloved Auckland high school teacher dies in diving accidentKevin Hu is being credited for making maths 'accessible and fun' for students.19 Nov 11:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionRoger Partridge: Police integrity failures expose gap in law on misconduct in public officeOPINION: Andrew Coster failed to act on misconduct claims against Jevon McSkimming.19 Nov 11:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionAudrey YoungAudrey Young: Why there's a target on Chris Bishop's backOPINION: A C-grade scandalette over a footbridge signals something's up. 19 Nov 10:58 PM
New Zealand'Screaming got louder': Police launch homicide investigation after Waikanae deathOne neighbour told RNZ he heard raised voices and what sounded like gunshots.19 Nov 10:52 PM
Politics‘Vicious, sinister, deadly’: Stalking law passes with five-year jail termMinister Paul Goldsmith: 'Today is a victory for a wide range of New Zealanders.'19 Nov 10:48 PM
New ZealandPolice release footage of armed dairy robbery attempt in New PlymouthFootage shows the masked man entering the Ngamotu Rd store with a large knife.19 Nov 10:39 PM
ChristchurchSwiss national charged after fatal two-vehicle crashA 32-year-old man faces a charge of careless driving causing death.19 Nov 10:15 PM
New Zealand'Win for nature': Court rejects Ruataniwha groundwater appealThe decision reduces the Central Hawke's Bay farm’s capacity to produce food.19 Nov 09:36 PM
AucklandTraffic delays after two buses crash in Glen InnesPolice were called to Apirana Ave just after 9am.19 Nov 09:30 PM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsMost of us feel great, despite getting fatter and more distressedHazardous drinking among young people also shot up last year, bucking recent trends.19 Nov 09:00 PM
PoliticsRevealed: The cost to become a NZ citizen is about to increase substantiallyOne fee will jump by nearly $100.19 Nov 08:45 PM
ChristchurchPolice officer suffers facial injuries, taken to hospital after alleged airport assaultThe officer approached two people who were reportedly behaving in a disorderly manner.19 Nov 08:43 PM
New ZealandPolice release footage of aggravated robbery to help find the offenderThe man attempted to rob a dairy on Ngamotu Rd in New Plymouth on Saturday, November 8. Video / Manawatū, Taranaki, Whanganui-Ruapehu PoliceWatch19 Nov 08:34 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionFraser Whineray: Keep renewable electricity targets if you hate the planet and the poorOpinion: Why chasing 100% renewable electricity makes little sense.19 Nov 08:00 PM
BoxingHow Nyika plans to fight his way back to a world title shotThe Kiwi boxer returns to the ring on December 13 in Queensland.19 Nov 08:00 PM
AucklandDeath of woman at Ōtāhuhu housing complex not suspicious, say police The death will be referred to the Coroner.19 Nov 07:52 PM
New ZealandCould cutting social media boost student focus even more?Half of secondary students still sneak phone use, often to text parents.19 Nov 07:25 PM
Herald NOWPanel: Big talking points of the morning unpackedDave Letele and Carmen Parahi weigh in on the issues firing up Kiwis today. Video / Herald NOWWatch19 Nov 07:24 PM
ReviewsLane Nichols'Obey your master' - Metallica rock Eden Park with powerhouse concertThe US thrash metal band blasted a 55,000-strong audience with an epic 2.5 hour show. 19 Nov 07:20 PM
New ZealandHow the UK’s asylum crackdown could reshape global refugee protectionsGlobal aid cuts mean the UN faces a $1.3b funding shortfall this year.19 Nov 07:09 PM
New ZealandMinistry confirms recalled asbestos sand used in school programmesAbout 260 schools contacted the Ministry of Education after the recall notice.19 Nov 07:07 PM
