New ZealandTeen charged after 20yo dies in Hamilton celebrating upcoming birthdayPolice charged an 18-year-old after the incident in Hamilton over the weekend.24 Jul 05:16 AM
New ZealandFonterra rejects discounted butter prices for KiwisA 500g block of butter rose 46.5% in the year ended May, says Stats NZ.24 Jul 05:12 AM
New ZealandUnit arrives in Huntly after 3 years to fix brown water issueOne resident says the brown water looks like 'mushroom soup without the cream'.24 Jul 05:00 AM
New Zealand'Mana, humility and strategic sharp thinking': Tributes flow as George Reedy steps downHe played a key role in expanding health and social services in Te Tairāwhiti24 Jul 05:00 AM
New Zealand'I want answers': Tensions rise as man refuses to leave council meetingA speaker demanded answers about a pit dispute on his property.24 Jul 04:52 AM
New Zealand'Evolving and innovating': New Zealand's top holiday park namedAn annual ceremony has celebrated the best of New Zealand's 280 holiday parks.24 Jul 04:51 AM
New ZealandNew Hawke's Bay coalition backs retention of Māori wardsHawke's Bay Today asked each mayoral candidate if they supported the group.24 Jul 04:19 AM
New Zealand'Not looking great': NZ in for 'dramatic change' as severe weather looms next weekA meteorologist warns settled weather is coming to a close.24 Jul 04:00 AM
New ZealandCafe protests minister's parking charges at famous tourist spotDoC plans to start paid parking in October at Punakaiki, Franz Josef, and Aoraki.24 Jul 03:35 AM
Entertainment'We love to sing': Choral group inspired by global success of Kiwi youth and movieGCS looking for new members; ready to have some 'serious fun' on Monday24 Jul 03:31 AM
KahuMāori actors defend playing Hawaiians in Apple TV+ seriesThe series follows Ka’iana, played by Jason Momoa, unifying Hawaii's islands.24 Jul 03:01 AM
New ZealandAfternoon quiz: What substance do aphids excrete that attracts other insects?Test your brains with the Herald's afternoon quiz.24 Jul 03:00 AM
New ZealandPolice officer charged with dangerous driving causing death of teenAngel Riley died after her car hit a tree in Whangārei following a police pursuit.24 Jul 02:48 AM
PoliticsThe Government is making a “significant, but necessary change” to New Zealand’s electoral lawsAmong the changes being proposed is stopping same-day enrolment for a general election. Video / Mark MitchellWatch24 Jul 02:30 AM
New ZealandGroom’s expletive statement at wedding divides online opinionThe snippet of the couple's ceremony uploaded to TikTok. Video / TikTok/antoniahachemWatch24 Jul 02:22 AM
New ZealandThe best ham in NZ is from this little suburban store'This means so much to small businesses like mine.'24 Jul 02:20 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionAudrey YoungAudrey Young: The sweary PM – Luxon feels the heat & loses his coolOPINION: Luxon's use of a 'minced oath' shows the pressure has been on this week.24 Jul 02:16 AM
New Zealand'Concerning behaviour': Police hunt mystery man seen outside schoolOfficers are investigating an incident that occurred soon after school started on May 22.24 Jul 02:09 AM
New Zealand'Numb without him': Mother's anguish over missing 20-year-old Tyler Porter was last seen in Arkles Bay more than a week ago.24 Jul 02:00 AM
PremiumPremiumBusinessAir New Zealand inks direct partnership with OpenAI, creates AI customersOld-school human networking gives the airline an "in" with Open AI.24 Jul 02:00 AM
Politics'Heartbroken': NZ’s largest teachers' union takes Government to courtUnion filed for judicial review in the High Court at Wellington this morning.24 Jul 01:51 AM
New ZealandAI Month: How 2degrees will put AI tools in the hands of every employeeInside the telco’s four-week AI immersion for every staff member.Watch24 Jul 01:49 AM
Politics'Significant, but necessary': Major election changes announcedThe changes include ending same-day enrolment for voters.24 Jul 01:46 AM
New ZealandRanking the banks with Federated Farmers on The CountryMark Hooper, Rhys Gardner, Craig Hickman, Duncan Humm, Chris Russell, and Jeremy Rookes. 24 Jul 01:39 AM
New ZealandSerial Auckland sex offender's jail term cutThe prosecutor said Fairgray's offending was “calculated and careful”.24 Jul 01:34 AM
New ZealandLife coach arrested at airport allegedly hid 20kg of meth in tea bagsCustoms said the drugs were in vacuum-sealed packets of green tea.24 Jul 01:24 AM
New ZealandHawke's Bay dance crew tame 45C heat to stand on dais at international competition'Our dancers pushed through, we saw several dancers from other countries fainting.'24 Jul 01:03 AM
New Zealand'I'm so proud': Teen's $48k scholarships pave way to universityTearohanui Chellew, 18, secured two scholarships totalling $48,000.24 Jul 01:00 AM
New ZealandNorthland shearer Toa Henderson wins big at Royal Welsh ShowToa Henderson scores a big win, but the Kiwis lose the test in the unkindest cut of all.23 Jul 11:39 PM
PoliticsHealth Ministry admits ‘limited evidence’ used to create now scrapped vaping regulationsThe regulations, introduced by the previous Labour Govt, were challenged in court.23 Jul 11:17 PM
New ZealandWhy NZ beef exporters are bracing for new EU trade hurdlesMinister Todd McClay told exporters, 'I'm so very sorry this cost has been put upon you.'23 Jul 11:15 PM
New Zealand'I'll never forget that boy's screams': Man dies after running into fire for car keys after escaping with childA man was killed and a child badly-burned in a New Plymouth house fire last night.23 Jul 11:08 PM
PremiumPremiumAucklandMedia boss confirmed as mystery buyer of $11.2m vacant section in WestmereThe publisher and DJ recently sold a waterfront Omaha house for $8m. 23 Jul 11:00 PM
PoliticsNZ Police executive level suffers another blow with retirementIt follows the resignation of Jevon McSkimming this year.23 Jul 10:51 PM