PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: Picky eating and the hidden risk to your child’s visionOPINION: Of 16,000 registered as blind, nine cases are linked to poor nutrition in kids.03 May 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsI never studied politics, I just lived itJudith Collins, who is retiring this month, reflects on her career in politics and why Christopher Luxon is the best boss she has ever had. Video / Mark MitchellWatch03 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandRunning on empty: Small businesses face cash squeeze as fuel costs surgeMany businesses have just weeks of buffer, but are choosing pragmatism over panic.03 May 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumLetters to the EditorLetters: Distracted drivers could cause catastrophic consequencesOPINION: New Zealand rugby players have lost their kicking game, one reader argues.03 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandBaby’s ‘preventable’ death followed missed Well-Child checks, parents' 'deep mistrust'By his death at 11 weeks, Azariah Levi weighed about 3kg, similar to a newborn.03 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandLocum dependence: Health NZ spend jumps to $216m in a yearLakes District's locum costs jumped from $5.6m in 2023 to $12.2m in 2025.03 May 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumWellington 'Nonsensical': Wellington water meter plan surges beyond half-billion dollarsThe region is pushing ahead with the rollout of meters, despite massive cost escalations.03 May 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Greatest concern': Heavy rain and gales set to lash South Island districtsThe South Island will get the worst of the weather first.03 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandMorning quiz: How many countries share a land border with Poland?Test your brain with the Herald's morning quiz.03 May 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumPolitics'People don’t like a strong woman': Collins bows out after 24 years in politicsShe says Christopher Luxon has been her best boss in all her years in Parliament.03 May 05:00 PM
Politics'Disgraceful actions': Police Commissioner urged minister to cancel Jevon McSkimming honoursFormer Deputy Police Commissioner Jevon McSkimming was given a service award in 2010.03 May 04:58 PM
New ZealandWhat if your money could talk to you?This week on The Prosperity Project, Rachel Davies and Angela Meyer of Hi Money join Nadine Higgins for a discussion about our emotional relationship with money.Watch03 May 04:45 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionMark ListerOpinion: Why sharemarkets are climbing despite conflict and high oil pricesS&P 500 earnings for the March 2026 quarter are up 15.1%.03 May 04:00 PM
New ZealandSearch underway after cries for help near Wairarapa riverSearch and Rescue teams have been called to the Masterton river.03 May 08:47 AM
Auckland'Jeopardising lives': Bike riders swarm traffic, antagonise driverDashcam video shows riders running red lights and mounting the footpath.03 May 08:35 AM
New ZealandPack of bikers on main Auckland roadAn Auckland motorist captured dashcam video of the group of bike riders on Ti Rakau Drive on Sunday. Video / SuppliedWatch03 May 08:19 AM
CrimeMan who let 16yo sell sex from his home walks free with permanent suppressionThe judge called the case 'very unique and unusual' for such an unsavoury-sounding charge.03 May 07:00 AM
Auckland'The house just shook like an earthquake': Uber crashes into flat hosting 21st partyThe car slammed into a downstairs bedroom left empty only moments before.03 May 06:27 AM
New ZealandBody found in Motueka Valley search for missing man Nathan GreenThe 52-year-old was last seen on April 14 in the Herring Stream Rd area.03 May 05:47 AM
CrimeAbuser blamed ‘bad trips’ for months of violence against young boy and girlVictims suffered broken bones, a brain injury and damage to internal organs.03 May 05:00 AM
New ZealandAftermath of car crashing into Auckland houseA Tesla being driven by an Uber driver is removed from a Freemans Bay property after it crashed into the house during a 21st birthday party. Video / SuppliedWatch03 May 04:53 AM
New Zealand'Chaos': How storm crews tackled a 'dangerous' start to the yearA behind‑the‑scenes glimpse at the work that keeps everything ticking in wild weather.03 May 04:16 AM
New ZealandDisciplined and pragmatic: Ōpōtiki trims forecast rates hike to 8.9%More than $3.5m is earmarked for wastewater upgrades across the district.03 May 04:00 AM
New ZealandNZ Herald Afternoon Headlines | Sunday May 3, 2026NZ Herald Afternoon Headlines | Sunday May 3, 2026. David Seymour makes new immigration policy announcement. Luxon, Willis and McClay head to Singapore amid fuel crisis.Watch03 May 03:47 AM
PoliticsStronger English language requirements and a daily migrant tax: Act's new immigration policiesAct releases a six-point plan it will campaign on in the lead-up to November's vote.03 May 03:14 AM
New ZealandAfternoon quiz: 'I feel like I win when I lose' is a lyric from which famous Abba song?Test your brain with the Herald's afternoon quiz.03 May 03:00 AM
New ZealandMorning quiz: The pH scale runs from 0 to what number?Test your brain with the Herald's morning quiz.03 May 03:00 AM
PoliticsDavid Seymour delivers an immigration policy announcementAct Party leader David Seymour delivers an immigration policy announcement. Video / NZ HeraldWatch03 May 02:29 AM
ReviewsTom EleyHistory never repeats, but Split Enz still feel gloriously unpredictableThe Forever Enz tour opened at the Claudelands Events Centre in Hamilton.03 May 02:17 AM
New ZealandPlumber who blamed other tradies for shoddy jobs fined after floods, unsafe gas worksAaron Goldsack blamed a builder for the dodgy installation of a gas-powered water heater.03 May 02:00 AM
Formula 1Lawson in line for upgraded Miami start, ex-teammate faces disqualificationA technical breach elsewhere could move the Kiwi up the grid.03 May 01:25 AM
PoliticsWayne Brown says Christopher Luxon a dog with 'two tails wagging' himBrown suggested a coalition between National and Labour would be best for NZ's future.03 May 12:39 AM
New ZealandFrom fireball to courtroom: Judge backs avionics firm over Cessna blazeEngineer James Ferguson ran from the hangar with his overalls on fire.02 May 11:35 PM
New ZealandArmed police swarm Waihī as man allegedly fires at car during standoffPolice say the alleged gunman fired twice, including at a vehicle.02 May 10:06 PM
