PremiumPremiumNew ZealandJugger: A combat sport using pool noodlesJugger is a combination of touch rugby and capture the flag, using padded "weapons". Video / Dean PurcellWatch09 Aug 10:00 PM
New ZealandFire crews battle Hokitika blazeMultiple 111 calls alerted Fire and Emergency to the blaze at Seaview Terrace in Hokitika just after seven this morning. Video / Jason Boult, Toni HoustonWatch09 Aug 09:28 PM
New ZealandNZ Herald Morning News Update | Protests in Tel Aviv and Greens aim highNZ Herald Morning News Update | Protesters in Tel Aviv march in opposition to the Israeli government's occupation plan, and the Green Party aim high for the next election.Watch09 Aug 09:06 PM
TalanoaI caught dengue and was lucky to survive: Reporting a devastating crisis as deaths rise'A day at the beach would result in a time my mother still cries about'.09 Aug 09:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandHow a community leader from a tiny NZ town began working with Mexico's most powerful cartelExclusive extract from Jared Savage's new book on the new era of gangs in New Zealand. 09 Aug 08:00 PM
New Zealand15yo housed in motel by OT for a year never went to school - spent days gaming, seeing girlfriendA Youth Court judge told the teen that it was 'not a way to live'.09 Aug 08:00 PM
New ZealandTauranga girl's rhythm for lifeMaia Roddick is an 8-year-old with a passion for drumming. Video / Belinda RoddickWatch09 Aug 06:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandNZ receives 1500 refugees each year but Hawke’s Bay doesn’t settle any. Why?Hawke's Bay would need more services and support to start taking refugees, an expert says.09 Aug 06:00 PM
New Zealand'Real treasure': Rotorua Museum survives local government culture cullRotorua Museum rebuild safe as leaders confirm it remains a council core service.09 Aug 06:00 PM
New ZealandGisborne council standing by water plan despite warning over potential financial hurdles90% of Gisborne submitters favour keeping water services in-house.09 Aug 06:00 PM
OpinionGlenn DwightMeryl Sheep and Judy Drench: Does A Dog's Show need a movie?OPINION: A Dog's Show was essential childhood viewing - second only to the Goodnight Kiwi.09 Aug 05:01 PM
PoliticsHenare prepares to contest Tāmaki Makaurau seatPeeni Henare speaks about grief, hard work and redemption during of electoral race for Tāmaki Makaurau seat. Video / Mark MitchellWatch09 Aug 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: Blacks Caps have options but fans want Williamson to make more historyOPINION: We long for a New Zealander to break the barrier of 10,000 test runs.09 Aug 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandPM's rates nearly double at his Waiheke pad; Auckland billionaire has $225k bill See what some of Tāmaki Makaurau's biggest property owners are paying to the council. 09 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandMorning quiz: What is the term for a baby kangaroo?Test your brains with the Herald's morning quiz.09 Aug 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionShane Te PouShane Te Pou: We can’t spend Government ghost money Unemployment is rising, with over 31,000 jobs lost in the past two years.09 Aug 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumLetters to the EditorLetters: We should hang our heads in shame at the state of Auckland's CBDOPINION: How many All Blacks would make a World XV at the moment?09 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandFree DDT offered in the war against wasps in 1949Free DDT powder offer left the Department of Agriculture "flooded with requests" in 1949.09 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandBarbie Cassidy hopes for a new champion for her woollen dog bedsBarbie Cassidy has made woollen dog beds for almost 35 years. 09 Aug 05:00 PM
New Zealand'It's unjust': Woman moved off Māori roll without her consentChala Chase now can't vote in Māori wards after being moved off the Māori roll.09 Aug 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionHeather du Plessis-AllanHeather du Plessis-Allan: Stanford is a standout in a Government struggling to turn things aroundOPINION: Erica Stanford is being discussed as a possible leadership replacement for Luxon.09 Aug 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Rare and authentic': NZ's first Land Rover sparks charity driveJulian Paton bought 'Twenty', the first Land Rover to reach New Zealand.09 Aug 05:00 PM
Kahu'Constantly exploiting Jonah': Lomu's widow hits out at new book on rugby legendNadene Lomu said neither the author nor publisher contacted her about the book.09 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandVege tips: Yacon adds a juicy twist to your garden and plateOpinion: Yacon is juicy, sweet, and crunchy, with the texture of a watermelon.09 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandMassive $20m Lotto win - where lucky Powerball ticket was soldThe Powerball number was 3, and the bonus ball was 27.09 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandPolice respond to incident in Fordlands, RotoruaHato Hone St John said it was on 'standby' for an area in Rotorua.09 Aug 08:15 AM
CrimeGang boss gave kids a ride on his quad bike - it could land him back in prisonThe quad bike careened down SH1 at more than three times the recommended speed.09 Aug 07:00 AM
New Zealand'Poor decisions': Bunnings manager stole $38k from his workplace to fuel gambling addictionSherwin Tumapang methodically processed fake refunds which then went into his pocket.09 Aug 05:00 AM
New ZealandCar hits tree near Hamilton, one dead, two seriously injured Two others are seriously injured, and one has a minor injury.09 Aug 03:59 AM
New ZealandAfternoon quiz: Who is the world's largest musical instrument manufacturer?Test your brains with the Herald's afternoon quiz.09 Aug 03:00 AM
PoliticsChristopher Luxon welcomes Anthony Albanese in Queenstown; Trump tariffs and Gaza war on agendaThe Australian PM touched down in Queenstown for the annual transtasman leader talks.09 Aug 02:53 AM
New ZealandJames Gardner-Hopkins accused of using LinkedIn to intimidate women Gardner-Hopkins allegedly used LinkedIn to stalk women who opposed his returning to law.09 Aug 02:00 AM
New Zealand'Drives like a robot:' Salesman misled new Tesla owners about car's self-driving capabilityThe buyers paid an extra $6,000 for features the Tesla did not have.09 Aug 12:29 AM
New Zealand'I just want to sell cars': High Court showdown over alleged 'forged' lease at car yardThe landlords claim the tenant owes over $127,000 in unpaid rent.09 Aug 12:18 AM