Crime‘This is it’: Mr Asia’s addicts describe how they fell for heroinThe drug took off as young counter-culture Kiwis wanted more than rugby, racing and beer. 14 Mar 04:00 PM
New Zealand‘United in our commitment’: Saviour found for school lunches after Libelle Group liquidationThe Herald is aware of at least seven schools that closed their tuckshops today.14 Mar 08:10 AM
CrimeCrown says Crips leader accused of murdering 75yo wanted to ‘teach the world a lesson’Lawyers for the trio said murder was never their intention. 14 Mar 07:00 AM
PremiumPremiumAnalysisThomas CoughlanGovt’s summit a success, despite Labour winning contest over having most kidsThe Government pulled off a successful infrastructure summit in Auckland.14 Mar 06:28 AM
New ZealandHow support helped a young cancer patient’s journey to health and happinessHe was diagnosed with leukaemia at 11 months, needing a stem cell transplant.14 Mar 06:00 AM
New ZealandSecond Auckland funeral director arrested, charged with obtaining money by deceptionWaikumete Cemetery mausoleum at the centre of funeral-director investigation.14 Mar 05:33 AM
New ZealandPolice halt bus, take seven youths into custody after serious incidentGroup boarded a bus into central Auckland before police found the vehicle and stopped it.14 Mar 05:31 AM
New Zealand'I'm so numb': Fire destroys paraplegic woman's home, dad jumped for his lifeChloe Wigg's dad jumped out a window, saving their dog, but was hospitalised.14 Mar 04:34 AM
New ZealandTauranga going green for inaugural Irish festivalTauranga's first Irish festival is taking place in Mount Maunganui this weekend.14 Mar 04:00 AM
New ZealandScrub fire contained at Brynderwyns, motorists asked to avoid areaEmergency services are attending the blaze beside the road.14 Mar 03:55 AM
New ZealandReports of fire at college days after threat prompts lockdownThe fires are not thought to be linked to a threatening email that closed the school.14 Mar 03:36 AM
Business‘Very glib huckster’: Businessman jailed after breaching company banAaron Coupe’s mismanagement caused over $8 million in losses globally.14 Mar 03:34 AM
Politics'Coalition of the willing': PM Christopher Luxon confirms potential Ukraine peace roleChristopher Luxon prepares to head to India ahead of key trade talks.14 Mar 03:33 AM
New ZealandHunt for NZ’s 11th meteorite is onA fireball lit up the North Island night sky on Wednesday, exciting meteorite hunters.14 Mar 03:21 AM
New ZealandDriver wanted after $50,000 heist and police chase tried to hide in a woodshedHendrix John Haerewa rammed two police cars before fleeing on foot.14 Mar 03:20 AM
New ZealandTop gong for Te Puke kiwifruit growers at BOP Farm Environment AwardsKiwifruit orchards were developed while leaving much of the natural environment untouched.14 Mar 03:17 AM
New Zealand‘He was dead’: Ducks harmed in suspected animal cruelty caseA Muscovy duck was found with tape on its back and a broken wing.14 Mar 03:00 AM
CrimeHope in hell: Survivors face serial rapist John Hope Muchirahondo'I use this pun intentionally ... I finally have a Hope in hell. May you rot there.'14 Mar 02:39 AM
New Zealand'No prior notice': School tuckshops close across NZ amid lunch provider's liquidationThe Herald is aware of at least seven schools that have closed their tuckshops from today.14 Mar 02:38 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandMayor encourages public protest at Napier Health Centre over overnight health careOver 100 signed a health services 'Buller Declaration', and the mayor urged them to rally.14 Mar 02:31 AM
New ZealandNZDF prepares medics for disaster relief amid severe weather eventsThe exercise simulates a severe weather event on a Pacific Island.14 Mar 02:30 AM
PoliticsGovt reject advice to lower cancer screening age further for Māori, PasifikaThe Government is focused on 'need, not race'. 14 Mar 02:15 AM
New ZealandAfternoon quiz: Which country is Greenland geographically closest to?Test your knowledge with the Herald's afternoon quiz.14 Mar 02:00 AM
New ZealandEight Tauranga liquor stores caught selling alcohol to minorsThirty-four premises were visited by police and inspectors that day.14 Mar 01:17 AM
New ZealandThe Country: Southland farmer Dean Rabbidge on carbon farmingDean Rabbidge, Shane Jones, Glen Burrell, Barry Soper, and Chris Brandolino.14 Mar 12:44 AM
New ZealandThree more men arrested over Man-Up protest at Auckland children’s eventPolice said there were further arrests to be made.14 Mar 12:35 AM
New ZealandProtesters take flight against $1.7m Billfish Classic in WhitiangaThe competition featured over $1.7 million in prizes, including $400,000 for the heaviest billfish.14 Mar 12:25 AM
New Zealand‘A rite of passage’: Skyline Rotorua celebrates 40 yearsMore than 15 million passengers have ridden the gondola in four decades.14 Mar 12:20 AM
New Zealand‘Most exposed I’ve ever seen it’: Swells uncover near-century-old shipwreckDespite no crew perishing, a man died after a fall at the wreck a few months later.14 Mar 12:11 AM
New ZealandSH5 Rangitaiki crash causes serious injuriesMotorists are advised to avoid the area while emergency services respond.13 Mar 11:40 PM
New Zealand‘Up for the challenge’: Rangitīkei council’s new boss sets priorities for first monthsCarol Gordon will prioritise central government reforms in her new role.13 Mar 11:30 PM
New Zealand‘Mild but variable’: Whanganui’s weather outlook for the weekendHeavier rain and fresh winds are forecast for next week.13 Mar 11:15 PM
New ZealandPerson taken to hospital after being struck by vehicle in NorthlandEmergency services responded about 8.45am to reports of a person hit by a vehicle.13 Mar 11:00 PM
New Zealand‘No credible indication’: Doubts over economic benefits of sand miningEconomist questions why sand mining in Northland's Bream Bay got fast-track tick.13 Mar 11:00 PM
