PremiumPremiumOpinionSimon WilsonSimon Wilson: In defence of Auckland's urban designersOPINION: Chris Bishop wants councils to stop trying to win design awards. But why? 29 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandSurcharge ban: Should we just all go back to paying in cash?The Government plans to ban card payment surcharges by May next year.29 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandMorning quiz: Where was Mother Theresa born?Test your brains with the Herald's morning quiz.29 Jul 05:00 PM
LiveNew Zealand'Unstable air mass': Risk of heavy rain and thunderstorms for NZSevere thunderstorm watches are in place for the Bay of Plenty and Gisborne.29 Jul 05:00 PM
BusinessWētā Workshop's Tales of the Shire: A The Lord of the Rings GameWellington’s Wētā Workshop is celebrating the release of its first major video game Tales of the Shire: A The Lord of the Rings Game. Video / Wētā WorkshopWatch29 Jul 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumLetters to the EditorLetters: The dairy product that resembles a gold bar OPINION: Maybe the Government should reward us with butter for reporting on road cones.29 Jul 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumBusinessBehind the buzz and controversy of Wētā Workshop’s first major video gameThe game focuses on hobbit life, offering farming, fishing and foraging.29 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandIs this park about to ban off-leash dogs? Ruh roh!Reporter Kitana is at Monte Cecilia Park, where neighbourhood kids are banding together to protest a new leash rule targeting their four-legged-friends. Video / Kea Kids NewsWatch29 Jul 05:00 PM
AucklandWatch: 'People started to panic' - Auckland supermarket evacuated after sign catches fire'I thought it was a drill - but noticed the flames from inside the building.'29 Jul 09:00 AM
New ZealandNew World Browns Bay evacuated following fireNew World Supermarket was evacuated following a fire on the outside of the building. Video / Daryl BlakeWatch29 Jul 08:38 AM
New ZealandWhat you need to know about Wednesday's nurses strikeAcute and emergency services will still be provided during the industrial action.29 Jul 08:26 AM
New Zealand'Deep sadness': New Plymouth videographer dies after assault outside rugby club'He gave his time, his energy, and his heart to our community.'29 Jul 08:06 AM
New ZealandNext pulse of rain approaching Akl, severe thunderstorm watch remains in forceDriving conditions will be hazardous with surface flooding and poor visibility.29 Jul 08:04 AM
New Zealand'Gut-wrenching': Man jailed for assaulting girl went on to abuse preschoolerMichael Brendon Buck's latest victim said the hardest thing was telling her family.29 Jul 08:00 AM
New Zealand'Someone's going to get killed': Cyclist's warning after dirt bike crashThe victim needed a metal plate inserted in her leg after the accident.29 Jul 07:40 AM
New Zealand'Rare soul': Auckland teacher dies after bowel cancer fightAimee-Rose Yates was diagnosed with Stage 4 metastatic bowel cancer in 2022.29 Jul 06:54 AM
WellingtonControversial Wellington mayoral candidate quits race, cites 'personal attacks'Graham Bloxham says he's decided not to run after 'talking to the neighbour’s cat'.29 Jul 06:15 AM
New ZealandNo suit, no experience, no jargon: Rotorua's novel job ad for $166k-a-year gigCould you be one of the 'everyday legends' Rotorua seeks? FYI – there's a catch. 29 Jul 06:10 AM
WellingtonFireworks shooting: Key witness in neighbourhood fight claims memory lossThe witness said he only remembered there had been a shooting, but no details about it.29 Jul 06:00 AM
New ZealandSpeeding driver dies after falling from overbridge on Auckland’s Southern Motorway The car hit the Newmarket flyover centre barrier and the man later fell from the railing.29 Jul 05:11 AM
New Zealand'We all make mistakes': Ex-partner at top law firm named after drunken party behaviour Patrick Mulligan drunkenly grabbed a colleague's penis and made lewd comments. 29 Jul 05:00 AM
New Zealand'Significant risk': NZTA calls for East Coast animal owners to address wandering stockNZTA called on farmers to help prevent stock animals from becoming a “road statistic".29 Jul 05:00 AM
New ZealandRoaming livestock in GisborneDavid Connell, owner of Gizzy Moves, was on a night drive in Wairoa when he came across wandering livestock. Video / SuppliedWatch29 Jul 04:59 AM
New ZealandWinners of the Michael Hill International Violin Competition pay tributeAll 11 first prize winners from NZ's Michael Hill International Violin Competition contribute to this recording of Bach's Chaconne as a musical tribute to him. Video / Anne RoddaWatch29 Jul 04:42 AM
New ZealandHawke's Bay F.A.W.C! festival paused amid funding challengesHB's big food and wine fest will return when funds allow it to maintain its high standard.29 Jul 04:39 AM
PoliticsSome farmers fear kids collecting eggs is illegal - Act ministerOne Labour MP advised children not to lick eggs if they had poo on them.29 Jul 04:12 AM
Politics‘Let’s see if we can’t save more next year': After $21b in 2025, Govt eyes more cutsThe Government is beginning to look for savings in its 2026 Budget. 29 Jul 03:58 AM
AucklandMayor's chief of staff quits amid $560k liquidation controversy The sole creditor was Inland Revenue, owed $559,739. 29 Jul 03:50 AM
New ZealandAfternoon quiz: What is Dora the Explorer's last name?Test your brains with the Herald's afternoon quiz.29 Jul 03:00 AM
New Zealand'Dangerous practice': Accidental house fire starts after petrol used in fireplaceOccupants treated for minor injuries, fire investigator warns of risks in using petrol. 29 Jul 02:47 AM
PremiumPremiumChristchurch'It took me 40 years and a house fire': The advice that drove Sir Michael Hill's successHill built a business from nothing to be one of the country's most successful brands.29 Jul 02:30 AM
New Zealand'Legends armed with shovels' clear SH1 slipA group of motorists left their vehicles, spades in hand, to clear a slip on SH1 on the Brynderwyn Hills. Video / Nicola MorrisonWatch29 Jul 02:22 AM
PremiumPremiumWellingtonBar’s licence suspended over chalkboard promoting 2-for-1 drinksThe council argued it was a criminal offence to advertise the discounted drinks publicly.29 Jul 02:00 AM
New ZealandButter prices and Fonterra with Damien O'Connor on The CountryDamien O'Connor, Rebecca Greaves, Pita Alexander, and Hamish Marr. 29 Jul 01:51 AM
