New Zealand'No tattoos, no spinach': Napier deputy mayor hailed as a 'Superhuman'Annette Brosnan has won top individual local government award but she's stepping down.18 Jul 04:03 AM
Crime'Perfect storm': Shared image of partly naked woman lands another woman in courtThe woman was charged with sharing the image but has been discharged without conviction. 18 Jul 04:00 AM
New ZealandAnti-Corruption Taskforce launched in AucklandAnti-Corruption Taskforce launch with Police Minister Mark Mitchell, Commissioner of Police Richard Chambers and SFO chief executive Karen Chang. Video \ Jason DordayWatch18 Jul 03:32 AM
New ZealandHow quick actions saved three sailors stranded 350 miles from NZAn NZDF F8 aircraft was deployed to assist in the rescue operation.18 Jul 03:28 AM
New ZealandFire crews rescue driver from car that hit buildingOne person was rescued and is now with St John.18 Jul 03:21 AM
New ZealandAfternoon quiz: What was Chester Nimitz's role during World War II?Test your brains with the Herald's afternoon quiz.18 Jul 03:00 AM
New ZealandSpeedway secures Baypark lease extension to 2039Under the deal, Speedway Racing will upgrade the North Stand at their cost.18 Jul 03:00 AM
New Zealand'Positive step forward': Farm-to-forest limits welcomed by farmersFarm conversions to exotic forests will be capped at 15,000ha annually.18 Jul 03:00 AM
ChristchurchUp in the air: Takahē safe at bird sanctuary, but what about other species?26 public submissions to revitalise the park were made in just 48 hours. 18 Jul 02:06 AM
New ZealandThe Country: Is Winston more popular than ever?Winston Peters, Bryce McKenzie, Chris Brandolino, and Zoe Carter.18 Jul 01:54 AM
WellingtonKhandallah murder accused interrupts Crown closing with loud outburstJulia DeLuney is accused of murdering her elderly mother in her Khandallah home last year.18 Jul 01:20 AM
New Zealand'Now or never': Damon Harvey running for mayor of Hastings'Times are tough and we must have a strong and supportive council there for its people.'18 Jul 01:14 AM
New ZealandIdentity of concrete worker fatally run over by own truck revealedThe accident occurred on Rangitoto Ave in Remuera just after 9am on Monday.18 Jul 01:11 AM
New ZealandPolice seek identity of mystery man photographed near Auckland church blazeEight fire trucks were on the scene at the peak of the blaze at St Mary's Catholic Church.18 Jul 01:07 AM
Crime'Real effects on community': Police warn as poachers face courtPolice stress the importance of having a firearms licence and permission to hunt.18 Jul 01:00 AM
New ZealandSensors for real-time flood monitoring installed on Havelock North streamsResidents can access a dashboard for stream data, starting in September.18 Jul 12:51 AM
New ZealandUnderslip reduces highway to one lane in BoPThe slip worsened after heavy rain this month.18 Jul 12:51 AM
New ZealandMāori string game inspires stunning light display in AucklandThe light sculpture plays on the traditional weaving forms of the string game whai.18 Jul 12:33 AM
PoliticsStanford announces two new Akl school locations, $120m for classrooms at 24 campusesTwo new schools are to be built, in Pōkeno and Chapel Downs. 18 Jul 12:21 AM
New Zealand'Live her dream': Rising rugby star to miss team's finalRotorua’s Jordyn Tihore will be heading to South Africa with the Black Ferns XV instead.18 Jul 12:06 AM
Christchurch‘Our phones were dead’: Injured teen hiker recounts dramatic night rescueThe Sunday night walk turned into a search and rescue mission to locate two teenagers.18 Jul 12:00 AM
PremiumPremiumWellingtonClothing store’s vote of confidence in capital's struggling economyThe premium menswear retailer has expanded while others nearby have shut up shop.18 Jul 12:00 AM
PremiumPremiumBusiness'Pyrrhic victory': Waipareira Trust wins legal point but fails to quash charity deregistration noticeThe Waipareira Trust argued the Charities Board was improperly constituted.17 Jul 11:59 PM
New Zealand'Forever 11': Young cyclist killed by intoxicated driver who was angry at boyfriendTerina Pineaha was drink-driving, high on meth and in a rage when she killed the girl. 17 Jul 11:43 PM
New ZealandSwollen legs: President Trump diagnosed with vein conditionRyan Bridge speaks to US journalist Henry Olsen about Trump's swollen legs and his 'benign' vein condition.Watch17 Jul 10:53 PM
New ZealandCanada agrees to $157m dairy deal after NZ trade disputeCanada will allow NZ dairy access after a lengthy trade dispute.17 Jul 10:51 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandAnalysis: The $3.1b the Govt could grab - and those who would be left empty-handedThe unexpected need to account for $3.1b after a small appeals board made a big call.17 Jul 10:37 PM
New ZealandNZ Herald Live: Erica Stanford Minister of Education speaks to mediaErica Stanford Minister of Education speaks to mediaWatch17 Jul 10:34 PM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsTreasury announces second restructure, 35 roles to go, but new roles created Treasury will lose managerial and policy roles. 17 Jul 10:29 PM
New ZealandUK to lower voting age to 16 - should New Zealand do the same?The voting age in the UK will be lowered to 16 by the next general election.17 Jul 10:28 PM
WellingtonMore candidates ditch Ray Chung’s campaign group after 'vile' email scandalIndependent Together has now lost three candidates in wake of Chung's Tory Whanau email.17 Jul 10:21 PM
PoliticsGovt announces $231m new Auckland-based NZ Institute for Advanced TechnologyLuxon is speaking alongside Dr Shane Reti this morning. 17 Jul 10:20 PM
New ZealandSchool community ‘deeply saddened’ after students killed in Waiuku triple-fatality The trio were killed when the car they were in crashed in Waiuku on Tuesday.17 Jul 10:09 PM
New ZealandChef Mike Van De Elzen reveals 5 ways to save on groceriesDon't take your kids. Mike Van De Elzen shares tips to save on grocery bills in the new season of Eat Well For Less. Video / Dean PurcellWatch17 Jul 10:00 PM