New Zealand'Do the right thing': Mother's plea for justice in son's stabbingHeartbreak continues for Kaea Karauria's family as teen's killer remains free.23 May 12:57 AM
New Zealand'Very uncomfortable': Cops called after man approaches teen on beach to take photosPolice discussed acceptable behaviour with the man after the incident.23 May 12:37 AM
New ZealandPolice seize 400kg of cannabis, cocaine in major Auckland bustThree arrests were made, including two Vietnamese nationals in Kumeū.23 May 12:21 AM
Politics‘Didn’t bother to show up’: Te Pāti Māori co-leaders miss key Budget debate Rawiri Waititi and Debbie Ngarewa-Packer were absent from the debate yesterday.23 May 12:07 AM
New ZealandGamer turned soldier: 20yo Kiwi with no army experience is fighting in UkraineA young Wellington man is serving in Ukraine's Ground Forces.22 May 11:53 PM
New Zealand'Glorious views': Bare lakefront section sells for $6.8mThe land had been in the vendor's family for nearly 80 years.22 May 11:19 PM
New ZealandStaffing costs at Hawke’s Bay councils - are they reasonable?Economist Brad Olsen says there's a tendency to “vilify” the spending. 22 May 11:05 PM
New ZealandWhy this year's Project Hip Hop competition is a 'full-circle moment' for its founderThe competition features 102 crews and offers $22,000 in prize money.22 May 11:00 PM
New ZealandWatch: Erica Stanford promises 1600 more teachers, learning support staff by 2028The minister is speaking at Mt Albert Grammar in Auckland. 22 May 10:11 PM
New ZealandNZ Herald podcast wins top awards at New York Festival Radio Awards Listen now to Heaven's Helpline - a six-part investigation into the Mormon church in NZ.22 May 10:00 PM
New ZealandKiwi rapist avoids 501 deportation from Australia Hoane Kahu raped a teen then went on to commit a raft of other offences. 22 May 10:00 PM
New ZealandChristopher Luxon in studio with Newstalk ZB's Kerre WoodhamThe Prime Minister is in studio the day after Budget 2025 taking listeners' question with Newstalk ZB's Kerre Woodham. Video / NewstalkZBWatch22 May 09:28 PM
New ZealandNew discovery in the fight against livestock facial eczemaThe disease costs farmers and the economy an estimated $332m annually.22 May 09:17 PM
PremiumPremiumBusinessBudget Q&A: Audrey Young, Liam Dann and Jenée Tibshraeny answer your questionsOur business and politics experts tackle your burning Budget questions.22 May 09:10 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand202-home project advances despite financial woes for developer's companiesThe Government partnered with Watchman Capital; funding is reportedly solid.22 May 08:43 PM
New ZealandBudget 2025: Watch - Finance Minister speaks on Budget, flagship policyNicola Willis speaks after a challenging and controversial Budget.22 May 08:07 PM
New Zealand'Going to be a lot harder': Best Start payment shifts spark concern among new parentsThe Best Start payment will now be means-tested for all three years.22 May 08:00 PM
PremiumPremiumKiwiSaverKiwiSaver changes 'a burden' for small businesses and self-employedWonky Box's Angus Simms says KiwiSaver changes will affect cashflow.22 May 08:00 PM
PoliticsErica Stanford teacher workforce announcementErica Stanford makes teacher workforce announcement at Mt Albert Grammar. Video / Alyse WrightWatch22 May 07:58 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'Relentless growth': Region's innovators make strong showing in tech awardsBay of Plenty has six finalists in the NZ Hi-Tech Awards.22 May 07:49 PM
PremiumPremiumTechnologyTech boss's withering take on the BudgetNet reduction of $45m for the innovation sector.22 May 07:46 PM
New Zealand2025 Budget delivered with reactions coming in thick and fast | NZ Herald News UpdateNicola Willis has delivered her 2025 Budget, which includes changes to KiwiSaver contributions and a new investment boost scheme. Video / NZ HeraldWatch22 May 07:41 PM
PoliticsNZ Herald Live: Nicola Willis post-Budget eventNicola Willis' post-Budget event in Wellington.Watch22 May 06:27 PM
New ZealandPosh doggy daycare owner faces sentencing after 'repeated breaches'Day of reckoning for doggy daycare owner Angela Beer.22 May 06:04 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandLivestock export ban reversal should be passed into law before next election - minister'New Zealand doesn’t have a luxury of turning off growth,' PM Christopher Luxon says.22 May 06:00 PM
New ZealandOn The Up: Plumbing apprentice's 100km charity run for mental healthMaggie Higgins is running 100km to raise funds for suicide prevention.22 May 06:00 PM
New ZealandDinosaurs come to life at Auckland Zoo's new interactive exhibitThe Dinosaur Discovery Track features 25 animatronic dinosaurs.22 May 06:00 PM
PremiumPremiumLetters to the EditorLetters: It’s time to update the rules of our Parliament – but not by those in powerOPINION: Proposed punishment for Te Pāti Māori MPs totally out of proportion.22 May 06:00 PM
New Zealand'Huge opportunity': Hamilton Airport goes internationalFlights to Australia start soon, but there could be other destinations in the future.22 May 05:02 PM
OpinionOpinion: Drawing on memory can help us solve problemsResearch shows people remember the past to solve problems in the present.22 May 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Symbol of hope': Winning photo 'reclaims Māori narrative' amid cultural unrestThe "powerful" photo allowed people to see their tūpuna in the face of a child.22 May 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: Budget's blunt message is the first of many tough choicesOPINION: The Government has sent a blunt but clear message to us all.22 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandMorning quiz: What is the scientific name for polar bears?Test your brains with the Herald's morning quiz.22 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandAngela Beer from Pets and Pats sentencedAngela Beer, owner of Pets and Pats, was sentenced today for repeated breaches of RMA at doggy daycare which was operating at Dairy Flat. Video / Sylvie Whinray, suppliedWatch22 May 05:00 PM