New ZealandPM backs minister's 'pragmatic' call to spend Kāinga Ora money on local bridgeLabour leader Chris Hipkins says the move by Chris Bishop ‘doesn’t pass the sniff test’.18 Nov 03:45 AM
New ZealandAI cover designs cost top authors shot at $65k book prizeElizabeth Smither and Stephanie Johnson’s novels were both withdrawn.18 Nov 03:22 AM
New Zealand‘I’ll kill you’: Drunk man threatened woman helping his ex as she tried to fleeNow La Que has turned up to court with $1000 in cash and a handwritten apology letter.18 Nov 03:00 AM
New ZealandPolitical leaders mourn Monty Knight, the man who put Kaitāia on the mapKnight, 80, was allegedly murdered in the Far North on Sunday.18 Nov 03:00 AM
New ZealandGisborne wins Government approval for $214m local water planThe plan includes $214m investment and renewal of 50km of underground mains.18 Nov 02:57 AM
PoliticsWatch: Lady Tureiti Moxon joins health hīkoi at Parliament.Lady Tureiti Moxon speaks on health sector crisis and wider impact of Government policies on Māori ahead of United Nations visit. Video / Mark MitchellWatch18 Nov 02:23 AM
New ZealandWhat to know before Metallica’s Eden Park show: Road closures, transport and entry detailsRoad closures near Eden Park start from 4pm and will last until midnight. Video / Eden ParkWatch18 Nov 02:05 AM
New ZealandAfternoon quiz: Which New Zealand city was originally named 'Port Cooper'?Test your brains with the Herald's afternoon quiz.18 Nov 02:00 AM
New ZealandWhy more Kiwis are dipping into their KiwiSaver – and what it could cost laterAbout 30% of applicants are taking their entire KiwiSaver balance.18 Nov 01:55 AM
Politics'Pretty rude': Labour MP deletes post complaining Govt didn’t invite her to event, despite organiser inviteShe initially justified her post, but then removed it.18 Nov 12:33 AM
New ZealandFingers crossed for McLean Park ODI: ‘I think we’ll get a game’Just 12.8mm of rain has fallen in November, but 20mm is forecast overnight into Wednesday.18 Nov 12:22 AM
New ZealandMetService Severe weather update: November 17, 2025MetService Severe weather update: November 17, 2025.Watch18 Nov 12:12 AM
PremiumPremiumEmploymentGovt will only go so far in helping Uber, as drivers chase it for compensationLawyers weigh in on what the Supreme Court ruling means for the gig economy.17 Nov 11:51 PM
New ZealandMost concerned about BoP: Heavy rain warnings as deluge looms for North IslandForecasters warn Bay of Plenty could get up to 200mm of rain in 24 hours.17 Nov 11:51 PM
ChristchurchHunter dies after fall from cliff in Golden BayEmergency crews were called to Motupipi farmland at about 6.30pm on Saturday.17 Nov 11:24 PM
ChristchurchTwo Ikea pop-up stores give Kiwi shoppers first glimpse ahead of Auckland’s grand opening Interactive pop-up opens first in Christchurch, then in Wellington. 17 Nov 11:14 PM
New ZealandTop cop admits delay in prisoner escape communication botchPolice waited four days to tell the public that the prisoner had escaped custody.17 Nov 11:00 PM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsWhat officials told Govt about 'move-on' orders for homelessTen ministers were told public disorder offences were at a 10-year low.17 Nov 11:00 PM
KahuJonah Lomu died 10 years ago today; his family reveal their memories and decade of griefNadene Lomu says the boys still feel Jonah’s presence through photos on their walls.17 Nov 11:00 PM
ChristchurchRest home apologises to 92-year-old woman hospitalised after wrong dosages of fentanylWatchdog ruled there was a 'departure from the accepted standard of care'.17 Nov 10:49 PM
New Zealand'First ticket I've bought in maybe 10 years': Family to buy first home with $18m Lotto win'It means my parents can finally retire, they have worked so hard to give us a good life'.17 Nov 10:41 PM
New ZealandRoad crews beat the clock to reopen key Coromandel route earlyMore than 200 maintenance jobs were completed during the week-long closure.17 Nov 10:40 PM
New Zealand'Fully open': Brynderwyn Hills complete after crews beat the clockThe planned second SH1 closure from November 20 to 23 is no longer needed.17 Nov 10:00 PM
New ZealandAsbestos‑tainted Kmart product shuts some Bay of Plenty schoolsThe Ministry of Education has fielded more than 260 queries from schools.17 Nov 09:43 PM
New ZealandNZ's oldest school dumps board as independent review launched amid student safety concernsA violent incident involving more than 30 Wesley College boarders was recently revealed.17 Nov 09:27 PM
New ZealandPlay sand asbestos exposure symptoms could take decades to show, top doctor says Multiple brands of coloured sand were recalled after testing positive for asbestos. 17 Nov 09:21 PM
New Zealand'Already on that waka': Numerous Hawke's Bay schools vow to keep Te Tiriti in classrooms'Our schools are already on that waka and paddling the right way.'17 Nov 09:13 PM
New Zealand'The whole of Aotearoa is with her': Public donate $270k to Sanson mum mourning 3 childrenPolice are continuing to probe the deaths in what locals say is a 'horrific' tragedy.17 Nov 08:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionThomas CoughlanThomas Coughlan: Still fighting the last war, National risks losing the next one OPINION: It's struggling to gain traction in polls – its MPs are traumatised by the past.17 Nov 07:58 PM
New ZealandLara Greaves and Sam Stubbs on Herald NOW's panelPolitical panel: Politics Professor Lara Greaves and Simplicity CEO Sam Stubbs discuss todays hot topics.Watch17 Nov 07:44 PM
New ZealandSuperintendent Naila Hassan on the Mt Eden inmate who escaped custodyWhy was public not warned about escapee?Watch17 Nov 07:21 PM
New ZealandScam awareness: How to protect yourselfTech Talk with Noel Leeming: Kiwis lose $3 billion to scams in the last year.Watch17 Nov 07:00 PM
New ZealandSH30A reopens: Backlash after traffic chaos, weather pauses worksStudents nearly missed NCEA exams as detours caused delays of up to two hours.17 Nov 06:40 PM
New ZealandAt 50, this mum isn't sure she'll see Christmas - what she wants you to know about bowel cancer'With time running short, we live differently. We don’t put things off anymore.'17 Nov 06:38 PM
