CrimeFourth person charged in Gulf Harbour body-in-bag caseA 64-year-old man was arrested at an Ōrewa property this morning.22 May 04:16 AM
New ZealandYou have 5 weeks as clock ticks on max KiwiSaver Govt top-up. And soon you'll need to pay moreWhat KiwiSaver changes mean as you and your employer pay more, and the Govt pays less.22 May 04:14 AM
New ZealandBudget: Hawke's Bay and Gisborne get $219m to fix Cyclone Gabrielle-hit roadsThe Government has announced a $219 million boost for Cyclone Gabrielle recovery.22 May 04:09 AM
CrimeRare sentence for rapist who posed as teen on Snapchat to lure 13yo victimHe insists it's all a conspiracy, leaving no hope for rehabilitation, the Crown says.22 May 04:00 AM
New ZealandPM says Budget ‘backs growth’, Labour claims KiwiSaver cuts make workers up to $66k worse off'National backs growth and I’m telling you, Labour wants to tax it,' the PM said today.22 May 03:50 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandGovt boosts spending on private schools to support ‘diversity, choice’It is the first increase in private school funding in 15 years, David Seymour said. 22 May 03:32 AM
New ZealandBudget 2025: A balancing act for growthKiwiSaver cut, Best Start means-tested, $6.6b for business. Nicola Willis’ Budget aims for growth but she warns of slow wages and high unemployment. Video / Mark MitchellWatch22 May 03:26 AM
New ZealandBudget 2025: Means-testing extended for Best Start paymentsBest Start will now be means-tested across all three years it is offered.22 May 03:14 AM
New ZealandThree cups full as Hawke's Bay racing returns – in WaipukurauThe return of racing to Hawke's Bay is expected to be a big boost for Waipukurau.22 May 03:12 AM
New ZealandAfternoon quiz: What is the term for the smallest unit of meaning in a language?Test your knowledge with the Herald's afternoon quiz.22 May 03:00 AM
New ZealandBudget 2025: Every budget item in one interactiveUse the Herald interactive to explore Budget 2025.22 May 02:41 AM
PremiumPremiumEnergyGovt offers $200m for would-be gas investorsShane Jones says the fund allows the Crown to take a 10%-15% stake.22 May 02:41 AM
New ZealandPay equity, KiwiSaver and housing: Where the Govt cut $21bThe pay equity changes have saved the Government almost $13b.22 May 02:40 AM
New Zealand'Rewarding journey': Long-serving Hastings councillor steps downHastings councillor Malcolm Dixon retires after 12 years to spend more time with family.22 May 02:28 AM
New ZealandBudget breakdown: The 10 things you need to knowFrom pay equity savings, to subsidising private schools, to KiwiSaver changes.22 May 02:26 AM
PremiumPremiumAnalysisJenée TibshraenyJenée Tibshraeny: Willis delivers 'true blue' Budget ANALYSIS: Budget requires Kiwis to do more to save for their retirement.22 May 02:13 AM
CrimeMurder charge laid over Northland man's death, police seek further informationPolice are still seeking sightings of a 1999 blue and silver Mitsubishi L200.22 May 02:03 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionAudrey YoungAudrey Young: Pay equity albatross lingers for Nicola WillisOPINION: The best and worst parts of Nicola Willis' second Budget.22 May 02:00 AM
New Zealand$20k triumph: How Taniwha Chasers captivated judges at portrait awardsAn Ōpōtiki local's photograph Taniwha Chasers was chosen from 41 finalists.22 May 01:55 AM
New ZealandThe Country: What would Chris Hipkins' Budget look like?Wayne Langford, Chris Hipkins, and Chris Russell.22 May 01:34 AM
PoliticsNZ Herald Live: Budget specialRyan Bridge and an expert panel break down Budget 2025Watch22 May 12:50 AM
New ZealandInvestigation under way after 'unexplained' death of 3-year-old girlPolice say a post-mortem will be carried out over the next couple of days.22 May 12:19 AM
New Zealand'Strongest performers': Rural areas leading NZ's economic recoveryRural economies were buoyed by better prices for dairy, meat and horticulture exports.22 May 12:03 AM
New ZealandThe little Kiwi girl who has beaten cancer – twice Indi was diagnosed with a rare cancer called Ewing sarcoma in 2019.21 May 11:01 PM
New ZealandTrain station heckler 'apologetic' and upset after swearing at Winston PetersThe man was tearful when visited by the Herald this morning.21 May 11:01 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionAudrey YoungAudrey Young: Willis' pre-Budget attacks suggest she's feeling the pressureOPINION: It's unusual for a Finance Minister to focus on the Opposition before Budget Day.21 May 10:54 PM
PremiumPremiumTechnologyGoogle NZ sends $1b offshore as it increases profit, threat of digital sales tax melts awayAn academic calls out a lack of transparency in two areas.21 May 10:46 PM
New Zealand'Whānau at the forefront': Tributes for father and hard-working shearer killed in crashFather-of-three "cut his teeth in the shearing industry" and had achieved home ownership.21 May 09:51 PM
LifestyleNZ teens ditch smartphones for 'brick' phonesA 2025 survey found 95% of New Zealanders aged 15+ use social media.21 May 09:46 PM
New Zealand'Pay attention': Shane Jones hints at lower mining royalties in BudgetThe Resources Minister says his bill will be the first introduced after today's Budget.21 May 09:45 PM
New Zealand'Seems crazy': Bakery using Aussie broker to buy butterKaye's Bakery in Invercargill often uses butter from Australia to make its products.21 May 09:33 PM
New ZealandSerious crash near RotoruaA serious crash has happened on Dansey Rd near Rotorua. Video / Ben FraserWatch21 May 09:12 PM
New ZealandCouncil's pivotal meeting to decide fate of key Wellington projectsMore than 3000 submissions were received for the amended long-term budget.21 May 09:02 PM
New Zealand'Generational, life-defining' prize: Porirua supermarket decks out store for Lotto's $17m winnerThe winning ticket was sold at New World Whitby in Porirua. 21 May 08:03 PM
