PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: Can citizens’ assemblies improve local government decision-making?OPINION: Whanganui's council paid 40 people $500 to come up with a recommendation or two.22 Jul 06:00 PM
New Zealand'Thieves knew what they were doing': 65 calves stolen from roadside paddockBeef farmers say raid means they essentially lost $65,000 worth of stock overnight.22 Jul 06:00 PM
New ZealandAdopt A Streetie: New idea to help city's homelessThe project would match volunteer hosts willing to open their homes to rough sleepers.22 Jul 06:00 PM
New ZealandKea Kids News: Pound puppy parade!These puppies are looking for a home through the Auckland council, and Reporter Harvey is along for a pack walk. Video / Kea Kids NewsWatch22 Jul 05:00 PM
KahuFrom gymnastics to CrossFit: How Lexi Fyhn is conquering the worldLexi Fyhn, 14, will compete in the CrossFit Games in Ohio from August 21-24.22 Jul 05:00 PM
New Zealand‘Arrogant way to treat your manager’: Detectives' private chat reveals tensions in Northland CIBFormer District Commander Tony Hill acknowledged a 'boys' club' culture existed.22 Jul 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionSimon Wilson'The scariest thing yet'? Calling out Groundswell's scare tacticsOPINION: New finance proposals for climate action deserve support, not scaremongering.22 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandHave we lost the right to anonymity in the viral age?A CEO resigned after being seen with a colleague at a Coldplay concert.22 Jul 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandRSA rebellion: Could this be the end of old-style RSA clubs?The RSA was "relaunched" at Parliament last night at a sparkling event22 Jul 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumTechnologyWhy AI chatbots are replacing friends for some Kiwi kidsNearly a quarter of NZ kids use AI for emotional support, says Norton.22 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandMorning quiz: What is the capital of Greenland?Test your brains with the Herald's morning quiz.22 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandVeteran drag racer died in 250km/h crash after parachute issue, coroner findsCraig Smith was killed when his car veered off-track at nearly 250km/h in 2021.22 Jul 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumLetters to the EditorLetters: Why don't we have a Question Time for the public to press our politicians?OPINION: The cost of building construction throughout New Zealand is worsening.22 Jul 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsForeign buyers ban: Peters says change to be announced this year, denies 'softening'No formal proposal has gone before David Seymour, the minister in charge.22 Jul 05:00 PM
Auckland'Unimaginable loss': Man pays tribute to family lost in Waiuku triple fatal crash'Last week, my world was shattered,' he wrote.22 Jul 09:43 AM
New Zealand'Do you want to die?': State tenant accused of pointing gun at teen escapes evictionAnother tenant escaped eviction despite her boyfriend attacking a neighbour.22 Jul 08:31 AM
New ZealandMinistry warns of vaping product over chemical linked to 'popcorn lung'The product had four times the allowable limit of the compound diacetyl.22 Jul 08:25 AM
New ZealandWatch: Lewd gossip about Tory Whanau shared by Auckland councillor Maurice WilliamsonThe sexually explicit comments were made in an Auckland Council committee meeting.22 Jul 06:56 AM
New Zealand'Touch of sadness': Iconic shop ends 47-year journeyThe owners have cited economic struggles as one of the reasons behind its demise. 22 Jul 06:51 AM
New Zealand'Driven by financial gain': Porirua man jailed over pāua haulThe man claimed they were for a wedding in Auckland but a court didn’t believe him.22 Jul 06:21 AM
New ZealandNew direction for Royal NZ RSARSA chairman Rhys Jones on the new direction for veterans' organisation. Video / NZ HeraldWatch22 Jul 06:14 AM
New Zealand'Vaccine hesitancy': What is being done to boost Tairāwhiti's ongoing low vaccination rateTairāwhiti’s immunisation rate was 68.1%, below the national average of 79.3%.22 Jul 06:00 AM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsWhy Govt's $7b ACC accounting change won't lower your leviesThe Government's making a big change to ACC's liabilities, but it will not mean levy cuts.22 Jul 05:40 AM
AucklandBomb scare causes Auckland motorway chaos, body foundSome southbound lanes on SH1 were closed for about three hours due to a police operation.22 Jul 05:32 AM
New Zealand'Not the life plan': 10,000 Dreams influencer on bouncing back from rock bottomHe dreamt of an Oscar .. 'then my film bombed and my parents had to mortgage their house'.22 Jul 05:13 AM
New ZealandTaupō Hospital's plan for possible closure amid doctor shortagesA plan exists for potential closure if Taupō can't find enough staff.22 Jul 05:01 AM
New Zealand 'You're being annoying': Ryan Bridge and Winston Peters clash during tense interviewRyan Bridge spoke to Peters about the plan for rehoming greyhounds after the ban.22 Jul 04:35 AM
New ZealandPolice name electric wheelchair user who died after being hit by a car in AshburtonThe man was taken to a hospital after being struck by a car but died five days later. 22 Jul 04:09 AM
New ZealandMama Hooch rapists accuse trial judge of bias, allege miscarriage of justiceRapists Danny and Roberto Jaz are challenging their convictions through an appeal.22 Jul 04:00 AM
New ZealandSex worker a potential witness at coronial inquest into Polkinghorne's wife's deathMadison Ashton can now be named after a coroner’s name suppression order lapsed.22 Jul 03:41 AM
New ZealandPolice operation closes section of Auckland's Southern MotorwayA section of Auckland’s Southern Motorway was closed due to police cordons. Video / Dean PurcellWatch22 Jul 03:28 AM
New ZealandAfternoon quiz: Mackerel are primarily part of which family of fish?Test your brains with the Herald's afternoon quiz.22 Jul 03:00 AM
New ZealandPrepare for pyrotechnics: Fireworks business owner joins Hastings mayoralty raceDarrin Wilson's a car and furniture upholsterer, fireworks salesman and motorbike racer.22 Jul 02:44 AM
BusinessWillis continues to be tight-lipped on Orr's contentious resignationFinance Minister Nicola Willis comments on a leak regarding what led to Adrian Orr's resignation as Reserve Bank Governor. Video / Mark MitchellWatch22 Jul 02:43 AM
