New Zealand'May provide new leads': New DNA tech could solve cold case child rape and murderThe rape and murder of Alicia O'Reilly, 6, in her own bed 45 years ago remains unsolved. 15 Aug 07:58 PM
WorldTrump and Putin had an 'extremely productive meeting' in Alaska to discuss peaceDonald Trump and Vladimir Putin meet in Alaska to discuss peace without Ukraine. Video / NZ HeraldWatch15 Aug 07:33 PM
New ZealandSite of Whangārei's big cat park up for sale, future in buyer's handsThe sanctuary says it houses 13 lions, two bengal tigers, and one leopard.15 Aug 07:00 PM
New Zealand'Trusted faces': Push for Māori warden volunteers for future natural disasters'We can walk into spaces where other people would just be looked at with suspicion.'15 Aug 06:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandWoodford House sisters take their roller derby skills to the world, nicknames and allKayla, 17, and Phoebe, 16, represented NZ at Junior Roller Derby World Cup.15 Aug 06:00 PM
New ZealandEach of the 40 members on Napier's first citizens' assembly to be given $800A mayoral candidate says the community may find the payment hard to accept.15 Aug 06:00 PM
PremiumPremiumLetters to the EditorLetters: You can't exempt GST from food; Ardern should stand at the podium of accountabilityOPINION: Agricultural vehicles should not be exempt from RUCs, argues a reader.15 Aug 06:00 PM
New ZealandEIT's expanded agreement with ZYU is a game-changer for studentsEIT and Zhejiang Yuexiu University formalise plans to introduce two new majors. 15 Aug 06:00 PM
New Zealand'Local legend': Community mourns beloved driving instructor Jackson Te Pairi taught thousands to drive over two decades.15 Aug 06:00 PM
New Zealand'Concerning': Rise in roaming dogs linked to lack of desexingGisborne Council received 527 reports of roaming dogs in the year to June.15 Aug 06:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionSimon WilsonSimon Wilson: Waitākere Ranges win – iwi's 17-year struggle ends in historic dealOPINION: Finally, Auckland Council will formalise its partnership with Te Kawerau ā Maki.15 Aug 05:00 PM
PoliticsPoll reveals Kiwis disagree with Ardern, Hipkins not fronting public Covid inquiry hearing'Accountability is mute when it’s behind closed doors.' 15 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandMorning quiz: What is generally considered to be the largest land carnivore?Test your brains with the Herald's morning quiz.15 Aug 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Ecological crisis': Concerns Southland is losing its wilding pine battleSouthland officials warn that the pines have caused a land-use and biosecurity crisis.15 Aug 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumHealthcare'Defies belief': Union outrage over Health NZ board's up to $1.7m feesThe Health NZ board fees far exceed the Government's guidance for Crown entities.15 Aug 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Quite an art': Potter's journey from dairy farms to kiln masteryRoto-o-Rangi potter Janet Smith has spent her childhood and working life on dairy farms. 15 Aug 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandSexism in council? Tears, a resignation and Mayor Wayne Brown’s orgasm jokeClaims female councillors silenced amid 'laddish' climate and crass humour.15 Aug 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsCouncillors behaving badlyAuckland councillors' behaviour is under scrutiny after Cr Ken Turner's outburst. Video / Auckland CouncilWatch15 Aug 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionThomas CoughlanThomas Coughlan: Just when you thought Covid was over, pandemic handling returns to headlinesOPINION: The Covid-19 pandemic leapt back into the spotlight this week. 15 Aug 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumAucklandCouncil hires private investigator to track homeowner over $220k rates billForced sale looms for the owner, who has not paid rates since 2005.15 Aug 05:00 PM
KahuMana over money: Why Māori influencer rejected $50k gambling deal He travelled to Turkey for dental work, saving thousands.15 Aug 05:00 PM
New Zealand'The best of all worlds': Lifelong campers embrace Far North havenThe Lloyds camp at Houhora Heads every year, sometimes for months.15 Aug 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: More work needed to raise bowel cancer screening awareness OPINION: Figures are alarming as NZ has one of the world's highest rates.15 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandOn The Up: New rescue chopper pads on East Coast to enhance emergency capabilitiesThree new rescue helicopter landing pads on the East Coast officially blessed and opened.15 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandSentencing of English tutor Timothy FisherTimothy Fisher was sentenced on 14 charges including committing indecent acts on children. Fisher targeted young female students he was tutoring. Video / Sylvie WhinrayWatch15 Aug 05:00 PM
New Zealand'This was inevitable': Auckland teacher who abused girls had prior indecency convictions'I need some help', the disgraced English teacher told a judge.15 Aug 05:00 PM
Auckland'Several people' taken into custody after Massey assaultTwo people were injured in an incident on Colwill Rd, Massey.15 Aug 08:30 AM
New Zealand'Bad look': Schoolboy films police using phones while drivingPolice say officers can use phones if it's operationally critical.15 Aug 08:07 AM
New ZealandLandowners support blocking Cape Palliser access after 'shocking' vandalismDistrict council says 'poor social behaviours displayed are not acceptable'.15 Aug 07:40 AM
New ZealandHeckler's racist taunt to comedian at Auckland comedy night "I watched the recording multiple times, and I’m like, ‘Did she actually say that?"15 Aug 07:00 AM
New ZealandACC fraud: 1044 clients bombard app, making $1.5m in fake travel claimsChief exec: 'Defrauding ACC isn’t a victimless crime and we have zero tolerance for it.'15 Aug 07:00 AM
BusinessHighest-paid council CEOs in New Zealand revealedGore paid $771,558 to three chief executives, ranking second after Christchurch. 15 Aug 07:00 AM
New ZealandRoad cone standoff: Council workers shun traffic dutyRotorua council outsources traffic duties after union halts work over safety concerns.15 Aug 06:19 AM
New ZealandKiwi living in Australia for decades arrested at NZ border over unpaid $58k student debtHer lawyer said such a move was 'very, very rare'. 15 Aug 06:00 AM