New ZealandKea Kids News: Kiwi kids’ aquabot skills take them all the way to the USAReporter Indi is splashing around with Team Dot Bot, a group of Christchurch tamariki who have just returned from a worldwide aquabot competition in Washington DC.Watch13 Aug 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumLetters to the EditorLetters: How many te reo Māori words are too many?OPINION: Why are we so worried about children larning a few words of Māori?13 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandGo with the flow: Aimee Didierjean - bleed proudAimee Didierjean on the stigma in gymnastics, competing in tight uniforms while navigating pads and tampons, and how intense training led to her period arriving late.Watch13 Aug 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsOne year level of NZ students record lowest marks in decade. But is the tide turning? 2024 was the first time there was any improvement in achievement at any level since 2020. 13 Aug 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: NZ cities face talent drain as young workers prioritise lifestyle, flexibilityOPINION: Workplaces are making changes for younger workers, why aren't our cities?13 Aug 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'Like shopping on Temu': Codewords used to sell illegal guns and drugs on FacebookThe Herald's Michael Morrah speaks to a former Facebook drug buyer.Watch13 Aug 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'Like shopping on Temu': Codewords used to sell illegal guns and drugs on FacebookPolice say emerging drugs like 'lean' are also being sold on social media.13 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandMorning quiz: Victoria and David Beckham got married in which year?Test your brains with the Herald's morning quiz.13 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandNZ duo win world’s longest kayak race despite broken rudderThey set the event's second-fastest ever time, finishing 160km ahead of rivals.13 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandThe mix-up that prevented a Whangārei woman from voting in Māori wardsChala Chase urges voters to check their details, after her own enrolment mistake.13 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandKiwi mum in US immigration limbo: What are your rights with ICE?American immigration lawyer Minda Thorward who is representing the Kiwi being detained and is with us to discuss the case and the wider issues around US immigration.Watch13 Aug 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Distils the complexity': Book about Treaty of Waitangi scoops top prizeCategory winners receive $8500, except for the first book winners, who take home $2500.13 Aug 08:45 AM
New ZealandDealer offered to sell party drug fantasy by the litreSalisbury offered to sell fantasy by the litre, and meth.13 Aug 08:00 AM
New ZealandUrgent sausages recall after glass injury reportedMinistry says the recall affects sausages with a best-before date of August 17.13 Aug 07:43 AM
New Zealand$21m Tauranga Hospital urgent care upgrade completed after four yearsThe upgrade has increased intensive care and high dependency beds from 10 to 16.13 Aug 07:14 AM
New ZealandKiwi who murdered aspiring professional surfer in NSW pub carpark fights deportationDavid Ngatokotoru Martin has lived overseas for 36 years. Now's he's being deported to NZ.13 Aug 07:00 AM
New Zealand'Not taken lightly': Govt disappointed as teachers plan strike over payThe Government offered a 1% pay rise but the PPTA has deemed it too low.13 Aug 06:55 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandNew NZ anti-vaccine book with 'misleading claims' sells 4000 copiesVoices for Freedom says it has sold 4000 copies of a new book about the Covid-19 response.13 Aug 06:49 AM
New ZealandTeen charged in fatal high-speed Kumeū crash Elliot New, 16, died in hospital on July 1 after the single-vehicle crash in late June.13 Aug 06:25 AM
New ZealandCollins criticises teachers' strike as 'political stunt'Secondary school teachers plan to strike next Wednesday, rejecting a 1% pay rise offer. Video / RNZWatch13 Aug 06:11 AM
New Zealand'Significant challenges': Teachers to strike as Govt offers 1% pay riseThe PPTA says the offered pay increase is the lowest in a generation.13 Aug 06:10 AM
PremiumPremiumAucklandReceivers appointed at luxury gated Auckland housing estate after sewage row, low salesResidents said the smell of raw sewage made them gag.13 Aug 06:01 AM
New ZealandThousands feel 4.9 quake in Hawke's Bay'That was easily the biggest shake I have experienced.'13 Aug 05:58 AM
New ZealandPM's former press secretary told to inform employer himself after filming allegationsMichael Forbes resigned after recording sessions with Wellington sex workers.13 Aug 05:42 AM
New ZealandShellfish warning: Bloom spreads deadly biotoxin in BoPPeople are advised not to eat shellfish gathered between Mount Maunganui and Whakatāne.13 Aug 05:11 AM
New ZealandMorning swim turns into 'adventure' after special wildlife encounterA resident shouted to get the attention of the two women, then they saw the black dorsal.13 Aug 05:05 AM
New Zealand'Buyer's remorse': Landlord tried to claim back some of the $58k she paid tenant to vacate earlyThe Tenancy Tribunal said it appeared she was “feeling some form of ‘buyer’s remorse'".13 Aug 05:00 AM
New Zealand'Sidelining iwi voices': Proposed health system changes spark concernThe proposed changes threaten to 'remove iwi’s meaningful participation' for Māori hauora.13 Aug 04:37 AM
WellingtonWellington CBD supermarket's liquor licence suspended for selling booze to teenFoodstuffs says it is "disappointed" and will work with staff on training.13 Aug 04:32 AM
New ZealandEmergency services respond to small aircraft with engine issues Three fire engines attended the scene of the emergency at Palmerston North Airport.13 Aug 04:31 AM
PoliticsWatch: The moment Chlöe Swarbrick gets kicked out of House for second time Issue stems from remarks made during Palestine debate on Tuesday.13 Aug 04:23 AM
New ZealandHawke’s Bay Show's new era: Cheaper tickets for 2025, date change likely in 2026This year's Show will remain on Hawke's Bay anniversary weekend, but change is afoot.13 Aug 04:21 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionAudrey YoungAudrey Young: Should NZ help save the two-state solution for Palestine?The PM says the recognition of Palestine will take time. Actually it's not that hard.13 Aug 04:00 AM
New ZealandWaterfront neighbourhood plagued by drug use and dangerous drivingResidents are riled by daily drug use and cars doing burnouts.13 Aug 04:00 AM