New ZealandFears for missing West Coast tramper with remarkable life storyPolice are concerned for safety of 75-year-old missing near Greymouth.25 Jul 02:41 AM
New ZealandThe Country: Is it too early for a spring weather forecast?C Brandolino, S Duncan, S Loe, Barry Soper, R Shearer, E Templeton, M Miller, H McKay.25 Jul 02:08 AM
New ZealandOne dead in SH30 crash near RotoruaAnother person was taken to Rotorua Hospital with moderate injuries.25 Jul 01:49 AM
PremiumPremiumPropertyContrasting sites: New supermarket opens next to abandoned car lotScheme for three-level apartments on hold, awaiting further information about the project.25 Jul 01:00 AM
Wellington'Failed to show respect': CEO closes case on councillor's gossip emailMatt Prosser said he didn't condone the behaviour but won't investigate further.25 Jul 12:54 AM
New ZealandRobbery at Waikato petrol station, police seek stolen uteThe staff member activated fog cannons and hid in the rear of the store.25 Jul 12:52 AM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'Incredible improvement': College to ditch open-plan classes after NCEA trialPāpāmoa College was planning the move before the Government called time on open layouts.25 Jul 12:51 AM
New ZealandGhislaine Maxwell grilled and voting restrictions | NZ Herald News Update: July 25, 2025Epstein accomplice Ghislaine Maxwell grilled by top US official and Paul Goldsmith plans new voting restrictions. Video / NZ HeraldWatch25 Jul 12:24 AM
PremiumPremiumWellingtonHow a kid from Porirua has become America’s newest sweetheartFaith Ward has been named the newest member of the elite group.25 Jul 12:00 AM
New ZealandBrrrrr! Rotorua, Taupō record coldest temperatures of the year The weekend will be mostly fine with a few showers expected.24 Jul 11:43 PM
New Zealand'Silence ... then the heat hit me': Man saves Harley-Davidson, loses house in blazeTed Shortland escaped the fire through his bedroom window.24 Jul 11:31 PM
New ZealandAuckland supermarkets and liquor stores under fire for selling high-strength beersThe products are being sold as singles and range from 7% to 16% ABV.24 Jul 11:01 PM
New ZealandAccessible respite service offers unique relief for Northland familiesNorthlanders with disabilities no longer have to use hospitals or rest homes for respite.24 Jul 11:00 PM
New ZealandNapier records coldest morning of the year Napier hit its coldest temperature of the year, dropping to -2.2C on Friday.24 Jul 10:57 PM
WellingtonOzzy Ozbourne’s adopted son living in WellingtonThe adopted son lives quietly working in tech.24 Jul 10:27 PM
New Zealand'Freezing conditions': Police rescue man on Tongariro Crossing The man called for help, realising he wasn't equipped for the cold.24 Jul 10:19 PM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsTiny number of new pay equity claims expected – but first is ‘very close’The Government radically changed pay equity laws, causing one union to boycott the regime.24 Jul 10:00 PM
Black FernsFormer Black Fern battles stage 4 cancerCheryl Waaka remembers the day her life was changed forever.24 Jul 09:59 PM
New ZealandPāmu forecasts record profit in major turnaroundHigh prices for dairy and red meat have helped offset adverse weather events.24 Jul 09:53 PM
ChristchurchOne person dead in Rakaia crash Emergency services responded to the crash around 7.20pm last night. 24 Jul 09:19 PM
New ZealandOngoing police presence: Tauranga drug bust leads to arrestA hazmat truck was present during the police operation in Tauranga.24 Jul 08:57 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'Turned the corner': $207b in NZ's infrastructure pipeline, PM tells contractors'The future for civil construction in New Zealand is bright.'24 Jul 08:01 PM
New Zealand'Stop your medicinal cannabis': Dr warns it could block cancer immunotherapyThe NZ Medical Journal warns cannabis may stop cancer immunotherapy from working24 Jul 07:55 PM
New Zealand'Significant change': NZ braces for wild weather's returnMetService warns calm conditions will be coming to an end.24 Jul 07:29 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandDealers selling hard drugs on Facebook Marketplace; claims Meta slow to act Herald finds 56 different ads for drugs for sale in just one day. 24 Jul 07:28 PM
EducationPay parity scheme for early childhood teachers scrappedNew ECE teachers will lose up to $22m over two years due to funding changes.24 Jul 07:26 PM
CrimeTech being tested to clamp or seize cars of Kiwis evading court finesBailiffs are testing devices to scan plates for overdue fines.24 Jul 07:00 PM
New ZealandPassport redesign and Hulk Hogan dead at 71 | NZ Herald News Update: July 25, 2025Government plans to redesign the New Zealand passport to put English before te reo, and professional wrestling icon Hulk Hogan has died aged 71. Video / NZ HeraldWatch24 Jul 06:49 PM
PoliticsElection count delays inevitable without change but warnings reforms will hit MāoriOfficials warned the Government that elections were becoming unsustainable. 24 Jul 06:23 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandBremworth to restore woollen yarn production in Napier and hire up to 40 peopleThe $6m investment is the most significant for the plant’s future since the cyclone.24 Jul 06:00 PM
New Zealand'Quite a bump': Rotorua lures more Auckland visitors'Now we are just getting the good word back out to New Zealand that it’s a safe town.'24 Jul 06:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionChris Abercrombie: NCEA changes must build on what works, not destroy itOPINION: Reform should be thoughtful, build on its strengths and listen to communities.24 Jul 06:00 PM
New ZealandWaikato leaders welcome medical school news Hamilton West MP Tama Potaka said it was 'a proud day' for Hamilton.24 Jul 06:00 PM
PremiumPremiumLetters to the EditorLetters: Political interference in commodity prices is never a good lookOPINION: Parents should be able to understand what is going on with their kids' education.24 Jul 05:00 PM
