New ZealandWatch: 'You're not going on the motorway!' - dashcam captures car heading wrong way on roadMotorists were left bewildered following the incident on the Waikato Expressway.06 Aug 12:10 AM
PremiumPremiumAnalysisKate MacNamaraGovt allocates $25m for potential referendum on four-year termsFinance Minister Nicola Willis reduced the original budget from $33.057m to $25m.06 Aug 12:00 AM
New Zealand'Pretty epic': Why this man walked 12-hours overnight in sub-zero temperaturesThe hardest part was from 2am to 6am: 'It’s pretty cold, and it’s a little bit lonely.'06 Aug 12:00 AM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'Don't give up': Communities in rural police shake-up warned to fight hardMayor emphasises non-financial benefits of local police in rural areas.06 Aug 12:00 AM
New ZealandPerson charged with assault after March incidentThe man is due to appear in court on August 7.05 Aug 11:57 PM
PremiumPremiumWellingtonCrown observer says Tory Whanau made right call not to seek re-electionLindsay McKenzie says the mayor's lack of local government experience has showed.05 Aug 11:44 PM
New ZealandNational Youth Theatre responds after entertainer and ex-worker charged with rape, groomingThe man's identity was revealed last night. 05 Aug 11:25 PM
New ZealandNZ Herald Live: Finance minister addresses NZ’s rising unemployment rateFinance Minister Nicola Willis speaks to media after unemployment rate hits 5.2%.Watch05 Aug 11:16 PM
New ZealandMeet your Rotorua candidates for the regional councilRotorua voters have 11 options to pick from, with 3 contenders for the Ōkūrei Māori seat.05 Aug 11:10 PM
New Zealand'Masterwork' by famous Kiwi artist bought for $79 valued at more than $100,000 The painting was discarded in a storage barn before its true value was discovered. 05 Aug 11:08 PM
New Zealand'Voices not heard': Marina takes another step, Bay of Islands iwi oppose fast-track planThe marina will offer berths for 200-250 boats, including 14 superyacht spaces.05 Aug 11:06 PM
New Zealand'Cowardly assault': Man attacked, robbed at West Auckland major train stationTeenage boy arrested, police seeking second suspect after mugging at major transport hub.05 Aug 10:50 PM
PoliticsHow Govt is preparing to ditch the petrol tax and move all cars to road user chargesMinisters want it to be like paying for Netflix.05 Aug 10:34 PM
New ZealandUniversity clears student after exam cheating accusation processDavid, who has Asperger’s and ADHD, was accused of cheating in a June exam.05 Aug 10:11 PM
New ZealandIs this the toastie capital of NZ? City has two cafes in competition finalsHead judge Kerry Tyack said having two finalists from one city was impressive.05 Aug 09:43 PM
New ZealandK9 team partners in crime-fightingScott and Chip's role involves tracking offenders and supporting frontline police and AOS.05 Aug 09:36 PM
New ZealandPrices rise again in latest GDTThere was a 0.7% increase across the board in the latest event.05 Aug 09:24 PM
New ZealandDashcam footage captures wrong-way driver on Waikato Expressway off-rampA confused driver attempts to enter Waikato Expressway from an exit-ramp, forcing motorists to stop.Watch05 Aug 08:58 PM
Business'A lot of collateral damage': Business tax debt nears $1.4bBusinesses owe over $1.4b in unpaid GST and PAYE for the 2025 tax year.05 Aug 08:57 PM
New ZealandCheck your bill: Herald analysis finds big errors in Akl rates notices, owner overcharged $400k A $444,766 rates bill has been revised to $14,578. Council said errors are isolated.05 Aug 08:29 PM
New ZealandElderly woman dies a day after being struck by bus on Auckland street She was taken to hospital with critical injuries and died in hospital.05 Aug 08:00 PM
New Zealand'Serious safety risk': Police warn as copper thieves tamper with powerlinesPowerline tampering and thefts in Christchurch have led to power outages.05 Aug 07:54 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'Disheartening': Why a bid to house homeless people in pods fell overA local business made the $2500 pods. A charity bought some. Then plans began unravelling.05 Aug 07:30 PM
New ZealandUnexplained death in Auckland park after hardware store burglaryPolice were called after a store alarm was set off around 1.30am. 05 Aug 07:16 PM
PremiumPremiumCartoonsRod EmmersonRod Emmerson’s cartoons: Week of August 4 - 10Rod Emmerson's take on the week.05 Aug 07:07 PM
New ZealandRubbish truck driver dumps smouldering load of trash on busy Auckland roadFire crews arrived at Sandringham Rd, Kingsland, just before 5.30am.05 Aug 06:39 PM
New ZealandLeaked paper reveals Govt's alcohol reform U-turnMinister McKee expressed disappointment over the leaked Cabinet paper.05 Aug 06:35 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandHawke’s Bay Regional Prison could get 460 more high-security inmatesLabour says the document shows groundwork being laid for a 'mega-prison' in Hawke's Bay.05 Aug 06:00 PM
PoliticsMinister confirms pro-industry fisheries changes The Government has announced restrictions on fishing boat camera footage. 05 Aug 05:30 PM
New ZealandCould the UK's online age checks make their way to NZ?Today on The Front Page, Technology Users Association of New Zealand CEO Craig Young is with us to discuss how to balance safety with privacy online.Watch05 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandSnapchat predator targeted 11-year-old girl while on bail awaiting rape trialThe 23-year-old man filmed himself violating a teen and sent it to an Auckland girl.05 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandOn The Up: The model footballer striking poses on and off the pitch Meet the Kiwi footballer who has been a fashion model on both sides of the Tasman.05 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandMorning quiz: Which British monarch was the first to be crowned at Westminster Abbey?Test your brains with the Herald's morning quiz.05 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandWhangārei Hospital parking chaos: Complaints spike as major rebuild nearsNew parks were requested in March 2024 but weren't approved due to financial constraints.05 Aug 05:00 PM
