New Zealand'I missed it every day': Why former Police Ten 7 host returned to the force 'Hopefully the tail will soon stop wagging the dog and common sense will prevail.'24 Aug 05:11 PM
PremiumPremiumLetters to the EditorLetters: AT deserves praise for reopening Scenic Drive; the world trembles at NZ's new helicoptersOPINION: It is irresponsible of this Government to offer 1% wage increases to teachers.24 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandMorning quiz: What is matcha primarily made from?Test your brains with the Herald's morning quiz.24 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandHow NZ is tackling the surge in illegal tobacco smugglingIllegal cigarettes in Australia now make up half of all sales.24 Aug 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandSenior police paint damning picture of new cops ‘barely’ equipped for basic dutiesTraining changes are planned, with a review already underway.24 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandNZ Customs battles growing illicit tobacco smuggling trendChief Customs Officer Nigel Barnes is with us to discuss how Customs is cracking down on illegal tobacco.Watch24 Aug 05:00 PM
TravelThe Great New Zealand Road Trip: Day 7 – the Kiwi origins of Pic's Peanut ButterShayne Currie talks with Pic Picot, an inspirational Kiwi and the founder of Pic's Peanut Butter. Video / NZ HeraldWatch24 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandLoafers Lodge murder trial begins in Wellington todayThe trial over the deadly Loafers Lodge hostel fire is starting in the Wellington High Court.Watch24 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandMau Rākau hits hardReporter Lexi-Anahera is at Te Kura Kaupapa Māori o Te Kōtuku, where the tamariki are training in the traditional Māori martial art, Mau Rākau.Watch24 Aug 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Load of rubbish': Construction boss to pay $21k to apprentice he bulliedJohn Gemmell already owes $43,000, collectively, to two other aggrieved apprentices.24 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandInsanity defence planned as hostel fire murder trial startsFive people died in the Loafers Lodge blaze in May 2023 in Wellington.24 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandHistoric pā site sale: Council's consultation claims under fire from tangata whenuaThe council sold land that is part of Pihoihoi Pā for $2.24 million to a hotel developer.24 Aug 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'Barely' equipped: Concerns over new police recruits' readinessSenior police raised issues in a survey obtained exclusively by the Herald's investigative reporter Michael Morrah.Watch24 Aug 05:00 PM
Lifestyle'Surreal': Northland dad dedicates award-winning beer to ‘cheeky’ sheep MyrtleA dark lager from Heaven's Brewery is one of the New World Beer & Cider Awards' Top 25.24 Aug 04:59 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionMark ListerOpinion: Is the global bull market rally justified?Global shares hit record highs, defying recent pullback forecasts.24 Aug 04:00 PM
New ZealandCray cray! 'They thought he was mad' - how Nin's Bin became a State Highway 1 caravan iconPeople told Ron Clark that caravans were for sleeping in when he started roadside caper.24 Aug 09:44 AM
New ZealandYoung driver's actions left one mate dead, another in a wheelchairHe had no criminal record but had been using cannabis since he was 16. Now he's in jail.24 Aug 08:00 AM
New ZealandWatch: 4WD crashes through bike shelter, plunges into sea off Waiheke ferry terminalA pensioner was fined for drink driving after a crash that also mangled bikes and railing.24 Aug 06:54 AM
New ZealandGerman dad tried to block passport for teen daughter, claiming she'd been 'kidnapped to NZ'Without a passport, the NZ-based teen can't get a driver's licence, IRD number or travel.24 Aug 06:00 AM
Politics Luxon hits out at Israel over Gaza famine, will not hasten Palestinian statehood decision The Government is set to decide next month whether to recognise a Palestinian state. 24 Aug 05:12 AM
New ZealandDistrict's water services require $70m spendThe council aims for an internal unit, exploring joint services with neighbours.24 Aug 05:00 AM
New ZealandNewborn baby found dead in central Auckland parkPolice are speaking to a woman believed to be the baby's mother. 24 Aug 04:45 AM
New ZealandAir NZ flight diverted to New Plymouth due to system alertFlight NZ5509 landed safely at 12.38pm, greeted by emergency services.24 Aug 04:38 AM
Crime501 who shot mate's attacker in the gut says he was provoked, but judge disagreesShortly after fleeing a group of masked men, Edward Sasulu returned with a shotgun.24 Aug 04:26 AM
New ZealandAfternoon quiz: The Tokyo district of Akihabara is also known by what nickname?Test your brains with the Herald's afternoon quiz.24 Aug 03:00 AM
New ZealandScientists urge protection for whale feeding spot south of AustraliaSome 90% of New Zealand southern right whales feed in the 2000km zone, a study has found.24 Aug 02:36 AM
Auckland'Still quite alive': Rangitoto's surprising geothermal activity uncoveredRangitoto's magma is still warm 600 years after forming.24 Aug 02:22 AM
New ZealandMothers in jail: The voluntary lawyers helping desperate women behind barsMothers Project is stepping up to help mums who have ended up in prison. 24 Aug 02:00 AM
New ZealandMan assaulted in Tokoroa after stopping to help another driverThe man was allegedly assaulted just after 4am on Friday. 24 Aug 01:50 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandCash, condoms and the law: Kiwi sex workers reveal all in new book In the early 1990s, police officers confiscated condoms as evidence of sex work "offences"24 Aug 01:00 AM
PoliticsWork begins on removing Auckland level crossings, easing pain for commuters The Government and Auckland Council are funding an effort to remove level crossings. 24 Aug 12:30 AM
New ZealandAuckland restaurant loses almost three-quarters of Uber Eats orders in feesLixiri's Kitchen earned only $85.36 from a week of Uber Eats orders worth nearly $300.24 Aug 12:28 AM
New ZealandCouncillor or 'chatbot'? Local election is the first with AI Candidates debate the technology's authenticity, efficiency and capability. 24 Aug 12:02 AM
New Zealand'Not suitable for a child': Black mould, holes in floor at 'appalling' rental The man, who was living there with his 12yo, stopped paying rent in protest. 24 Aug 12:00 AM
