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
New ZealandChristchurch gains global fame as street art capital post-earthquakeReuben Woods noted the city's shift from English to diverse.13 Mar 10:55 PM
New ZealandScott Watson’s bid for freedom in tatters as parole hearing abandonedThe hearing is being abandoned instead of adjourned after running over time.13 Mar 10:30 PM
New ZealandWellington castle with colourful past for saleThe agent says it could be an ambassadorial residence, wellness centre or function venue.13 Mar 10:26 PM
New Zealand‘A race to the last mussel’: Alarm over sea life scalping from Auckland beachesEcologist says scraping the shoreline of mussels could affect the wider food chain.13 Mar 10:15 PM
New Zealand‘Out of touch’: Concerns over proposed firearms law changesMuslim leaders warn more mass shootings may occur if gun laws are eased.13 Mar 10:13 PM
New ZealandTory Whanau explains: Why Luxon is ‘not a nice person’The mayor's criticism comes after Luxon called Wellington councils 'pretty lame-o'.13 Mar 10:02 PM
New Zealand‘The threat is quite real’: Hapū fights to save sacred treesThe trees at Onoke Heights are at least 200 years old and have a sacred history.13 Mar 10:00 PM
New ZealandResidents criticise mayor for inconsistency over ‘s*** deal’ Tauranga Mayor Mahe Drysdale called the marine precinct sale a ‘s... deal’.13 Mar 09:16 PM
New ZealandDigging for glory: Bay of Plenty’s finest compete in excavation showdownThe event features unique challenges like slam dunking a basketball with excavators.13 Mar 09:14 PM
New Zealand‘Incredibly exciting’: Plans for luxury waterfront hotelThe hotel will feature a pool, rooftop bar, gym, conference rooms and 197 guest rooms.13 Mar 09:13 PM
New ZealandGloriavale death: Coroner says Sincere Standtrue died suddenly from ‘blacking out game’Sincere Standtrue's sister reveals the way he was treated at Gloriavale before he died.13 Mar 08:33 PM
New Zealand‘Perversion of academic freedom’: Seymour slams Auckland Uni Te Tiriti courseThe university has defended the courses, saying they are relevant to studies.13 Mar 08:21 PM
New Zealand‘As dry as it gets’: Auckland latest region placed under total fire ban over wildfire fearsOutdoor fires are now banned across the top of the country.13 Mar 08:14 PM
New ZealandCousins family wins Horizons Ballance Farm Environment AwardsJudges said the Cousins had a high-performing, efficient farming operation.13 Mar 08:03 PM
EntertainmentHomegrown music festival bids farewell to Wellington waterfrontThe Homegrown music festival begins today for its final time in the capital.13 Mar 07:26 PM
KahuWhy new Māori student centre sparks debate among politiciansThe centre offers tikanga-based care and kaupapa Māori wellbeing initiatives.13 Mar 07:17 PM
OpinionOpinion: Why Milford Sound’s tsunami risk should alarm NZOPINION: A landslide tsunami at Milford could create waves up to 17m high.13 Mar 07:03 PM
New ZealandMother jailed for live-streamed crash causing baby’s brain injuryHer 12-week-old baby suffered severe brain damage in the accident.13 Mar 07:01 PM
