PremiumPremiumOpinionMatthew HootonMatthew Hooton: Interest rates and Auckland housing U-turn could give Luxon election tailwindOPINION: The Reserve Bank now looks less likely to lift the OCR before voting begins.19 Feb 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumLetters to the EditorLetters: A bridge toll would hurt those who can't afford it the mostOPINION: Why a toll would be a bridge too far.19 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandSchool bus driver stood down for allegedly drinking on the jobA parent claims they found an empty can and two full beers in the bus.19 Feb 04:00 PM
CrimeIdentity finally revealed for female teacher who groomed 11yo studentShe sent the boy nudes, encouraged him to ask her out, and spent the night with him. 19 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandMorning quiz: The Six-Day War took place in what decade?Test your brain with the Herald's morning quiz.19 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandArmy pauses cultural skills plan after Collins' displeasure with 'must do' waiata, karakia pushNZDF says the Chief of Army halted the rollout for wider consultation.19 Feb 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumPolitics‘It wasn’t a quiet week’: British minister in NZ just after his PM nearly rolledDouglas Alexander is “absolutely” sure Starmer will still be in the job when he returns.19 Feb 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumKahuVote of no confidence for committee of Māori body as court considers application to investigate financesTwo new members, Wiremu Ruru and Emma Pere, won seats on the committee.19 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandTeen had one last job to make his car race-ready – that job proved fatal Kishan Patel was crushed by his vehicle after the jack he used buckled under the weight.19 Feb 04:00 PM
PoliticsTūhoe to open charter school in Te Urewera forest The school will open next term in Ruatāhuna. 19 Feb 03:30 PM
New ZealandBritish dual nationals with NZ passports no longer need new UK passportExperts say the shift helps the UK track citizens at home and tighten border data.19 Feb 07:28 AM
New ZealandDoctor describes mother accused of medical child abuse as 'smart and clever' The mother has been charged with ill-treatment of her child and infecting with disease.19 Feb 07:00 AM
New ZealandThree hospitalised after chemical leak at Levin meat processing plantTwenty-two people went through decontamination after a 'gas reaction'.19 Feb 06:53 AM
New Zealand'You'll catch a bullet': Man facing violence charges convinces ex-partner to pull statementHowever, the defence say it was a "joint plan" to get the accusations dropped.19 Feb 06:00 AM
New Zealand'Deliberate misuse': Brian Tamaki threatens action over Big Gay Out pride flag with his face on itBrian Tamaki says he is exploring possible defamation action over the flag.19 Feb 05:41 AM
BusinessSky TV to lift prices of Sky Sport and Sky Sport Now by about 10%It is the third Sky Sport price rise since February 2024, when the service was $37.99.19 Feb 05:26 AM
New Zealand‘Going nowhere’: Peters pours cold water on Govt’s card surcharge banKiwis pay an estimated $45m to $65m a year in card payment surcharges.19 Feb 05:04 AM
AucklandWhich Auckland suburbs will be spared blanket density under Govt housing U-turn? Intensification will be pushed to the CBD, rail links, busways and town centres.19 Feb 05:00 AM
New Zealand'The biggest issue we face': Northland mayors unite on dog control crisisMP Grant McCallum has called for a meeting with the region's mayors about dog control.19 Feb 05:00 AM
PremiumPremiumEconomyMining firms eye share of Govt's $80m pot for critical minerals pushCoalition earmarks money for minerals miners, even as one loses fast-track bid.19 Feb 05:00 AM
New ZealandCrayfishers in cut-off Wairarapa hope bridge reopens soonThe structurally unsafe Banana Bridge is the sole road link to Ngāwī.19 Feb 04:57 AM
New ZealandControversial high-rise development approved in WellingtonNeighbours concerned about 25,000 truck trips over two years on their shared driveway.19 Feb 04:48 AM
New ZealandSinkhole warning after suspected wastewater leak on Coromandel Peninsula’s eastern coastlineTreated wastewater is believed to have entered a wetland and nearby stream.19 Feb 04:35 AM
Politics‘Could have expressed himself better’: Peters reins in Jones after ‘New Delhi’ remarksThe comments by NZ First's deputy leader have been called 'racist'.19 Feb 04:10 AM
New Zealand'Like Russian Roulette': Residents plead for fixes to deadly SH2 bendOne October smash injured six people and sparked the safety campaign.19 Feb 04:00 AM
Paralympics'Sport is not separate from politics': Ukrainian Kiwis condemn Paralympics' Russia moveSix Russians and four Belarusians can compete with flags and anthems.19 Feb 04:00 AM
New ZealandAI voice brings Waikato-Maniapoto reo dialect to life for rangatahiIt is being celebrated as a step towards Māori-led 'sovereign AI' tools.19 Feb 04:00 AM
New Zealand'I'll bury you': Violent threats as taxi driver tensions explode over airport pick-up laneAmong the threats, Magan Vashisht said he would kick a woman's teeth in. 19 Feb 04:00 AM
New ZealandAuckland's housing plan is changing again. What will happen over your fence now?Chris Bishop has unveiled new capacity plans, reducing blanket intensification.19 Feb 04:00 AM
New ZealandAuckland's housing plan is changing again. What will happen over your fence now?Simon Wilson is with The Front Page to unpack the updated plans, the protests, and what it means for your backyard.Watch19 Feb 03:55 AM
New ZealandHurricanes BBQ scrapped as Resene workers protest amid living wage row'We are sick of Resene putting its profit into the Hurricanes rather than supporting us.'19 Feb 03:47 AM
PoliticsLabour MP booted from the House over Speaker's handling of Winston Peters' 'racist' remarkPeters' comment yesterday was directed at Green MP Teanau Tuiono. 19 Feb 03:45 AM
New ZealandLotto punter's hilarious response after $5 million winThree people split the $15 million Powerball jackpot.19 Feb 03:22 AM
New ZealandWhanawhana dam feasibility study beginsThe Whanawhana reservoir would store up to 27 million cubic metres of water.19 Feb 03:21 AM
