New ZealandArts Festival back with diverse lineup after pause last yearThe Hawke's Bay Arts Festival runs from October 9 to 19 in Hastings, Havelock North, and Napier.24 Jul 05:58 AM
New ZealandHigh-ranking school employee charged with indecent assault, impeding breathingThe Herald understands the complainant was previously a student.24 Jul 05:42 AM
New ZealandFrank: PE’A Ancestral Markings - On a Journey with Poasa Alaifea“I can’t imagine the feeling of being able to speak the words of your ancestors, and then being able to bear the marks of them as well.”Watch24 Jul 05:41 AM
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