Auckland Police investigate after 2-month-old baby taken to hospital with serious injuriesThe injured newborn presented at Middlemore Hospital in South Auckland overnight. 04 Aug 10:28 PM
New ZealandNZ Herald Live: Education Minister Erica Stanford speaks to mediaEducation Minister Erica Stanford speaks to the media.Watch04 Aug 10:16 PM
Christchurch'He lost everything': Community rallies around 84yo devastated by house firePopular volunteer worker Ronnie Dunbar is in hospital with burn injuries.04 Aug 10:04 PM
New Zealand‘NCEA is still worthy’: Minister denies students sitting axed qualification will be disadvantagedChanges will be phased in from 2028, with pupils in Year 9 now to be the last to sit NCEA.04 Aug 08:12 PM
New Zealand'Huge backward step': Debate over Govt's new education proposalThe new system replaces NCEA with national qualifications over five years.04 Aug 07:58 PM
New ZealandTwo councillors and two newcomers challenge Tapsell for Rotorua mayorA total of 40 are standing for seats in Rotorua Lakes Council's local election.04 Aug 07:52 PM
New ZealandFormer council CEO among seven challenging Western Bay Mayor for top jobThere are 55 people standing in the Western Bay of Plenty District Council elections.04 Aug 07:51 PM
PremiumPremiumCartoonsDaron Parton’s cartoons: August 1 - 31Our cartoonist Daron Parton shares his view on current events.04 Aug 07:35 PM
New ZealandA life well lived: Celebrating Neil and Zoe Olsen of PeriaCherished members of the Peria community, Neil and Zoe Olsen, have earned deep respect and affection from generations of locals. Video / Yolisa TswanyaWatch04 Aug 07:00 PM
New ZealandThree staff involved in pharmacy error that led to two-month-old's deathThe parents don't blame the intern, saying he lacked proper support.04 Aug 06:57 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandPut your number plate into the iPad: Smart parking systems are here to stayThe onus needs to be on businesses to communicate the introduction, tech commentator says.04 Aug 06:00 PM
New Zealand'Cats physically thrown at them': Misunderstandings at the heart of abuse of SPCA workers'In what other agency is that acceptable or normal? Sometimes it's too much.'04 Aug 06:00 PM
Auckland'Submerged': Burst main floods Auckland street, water shoots 10m in airFirefighters were called to Rosebank Rd around 12.30am.04 Aug 05:59 PM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: Tāmaki Makaurau's byelection is really about Willie Jackson and John TamihereOPINION: Willie Jackson and John Tamihere are key behind the scenes.04 Aug 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionAnne GibsonProperty Insider: The dire state of Auckland CBD real estate A close look at 12 sites around the CBD gives an insight into the state of the market.04 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandCoroner finds burnout damage to intersection contributed to fatal crashCoroner finds burnout damage to intersection contributed to the fatal crash, where Canadian tourist Helen Poon was killed.Watch04 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandMorning quiz: Jackie Chan and Chris Tucker co-starred in which buddy cop film series?Test your brains with the Herald's morning quiz.04 Aug 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Warming trend': Short subtropical shift before sub-zero chill bites againSouth Island lows may hit -5C before warmer air arrives.04 Aug 05:00 PM
TalanoaFamily lose toddler to dengue fever just days after brother dies from same diseaseOutbreak continues as three children died from dengue fever in Samoa last week alone.04 Aug 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsPrincipals have their say on axing NCEA: A 'huge step forward' or a game of political football?Leading principals debate the merits of plans to radically overhaul education.04 Aug 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionGary Gotlieb: Helipads, boatsheds and NZ's unfair resource consent systemOPINION: The RMA process makes it easier for wealthy applicants to get consent.04 Aug 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumLetters to the EditorLetters: NCEA doesn't set our kids up for the real worldOPINION: Before a big review, there are some small changes to make before 2026.04 Aug 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Stupid and immature': Hoons' burnouts at intersection contributed to tourist's death near HastingsA coroner said the damage to the intersection was a contributing factor to the collision.04 Aug 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Cheaper than supermarkets': Trust's new mission for accessible foodCheaper butter is next on the list for Taimahi Trust's expanding store.04 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandIs Auckland dying? Vacant lots on the rise in NZ's largest cityNZ Herald property editor, Anne Gibson is with us to discuss what can be done to get developers moving on empty spaces – some, that have been desolate for decades.Watch04 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandLego master and ex-Green MP among candidates for Gisborne councilVoting opens September 9 and closes midday on October 11.04 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandPocket puppies! We love rats, and now you will tooDid you know rats make great pets? Reporter Nikolaius is at A Rat’s Tail Rattery, a rescue in Auckland where rats are living the dream while waiting for their forever homes.Watch04 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandMan dies in 4am crash while driving wife to airport to fly to funeral in FijiHis wife, who suffered spinal injuries from the crash, was going to Fiji.04 Aug 08:00 AM
New ZealandPerson seriously injured after vehicle crashes 100m down bank in WaikatoDrivers are being told to delay travel to Kāwhia as State Highway 31 is down to one lane.04 Aug 07:41 AM
New ZealandPolice issue appeal for sightings of wanted manPublic warned not to approach him; call Crime Stoppers on 0800 555 111.04 Aug 07:18 AM
New ZealandMt Eden inmate Robert Fitzpatrick named as alleged murder victimA 32-year-old man has been charged with Fitzpatrick's murder.04 Aug 07:12 AM
New ZealandMan tried to bribe court registrar with $2 million in Bitcoin in cryptocurrency caseCryptopia was allegedly hacked in 2019, and liquidators are still trying to wind it up. 04 Aug 07:00 AM
New ZealandPower cut as crash takes out pole in MamakuA crash on Maraeroa Rd wiped out a power pole, cutting power for nine hours.04 Aug 05:30 AM
New ZealandCold snap continues before weather shift promises rain, severe galesRain is set to hit Fiordland Wednesday, spreading nationwide by Friday.04 Aug 05:24 AM
