New ZealandLessons from Europe: Waikato leader wins fellowship to study towns' revival overseasHis trip follows major mill closures that hit the South Waikato economy hard.17 Nov 02:16 AM
New ZealandAfternoon quiz: How much has Donald Trump said he will sue the BBC for? Test your brains with the Herald's afternoon quiz.17 Nov 02:15 AM
New ZealandNZ Herald Live: Christopher Luxon holds post-Cabinet press conferenceChristopher Luxon holds post-Cabinet press conference.Watch17 Nov 02:13 AM
New ZealandWellington’s $3b SH1 revamp to take Town Belt land, add two new tunnelsThe $2.9b–$3.8b plan includes new tunnels at Mt Victoria and The Terrace.17 Nov 02:11 AM
EmploymentUber drivers win battle for employee status in Supreme CourtThe judgment could affect other contractors in the gig economy.17 Nov 02:00 AM
New ZealandEscaped Auckland prisoner caught after 10 days on the runThe 42yo inmate fled Mt Eden Corrections Facility custody during a hospital visit.17 Nov 01:54 AM
New ZealandNavy joins search for fisherman missing off Whangārei coastThe 17-foot runabout was found drifting with no one aboard on Saturday morning.17 Nov 01:02 AM
New ZealandMan lost sight in one eye as a result of 'significant delays' in treatmentStaff warned since 2016 that delays in eye care put patients’ vision at risk.17 Nov 01:00 AM
New ZealandManawatū house fireA father and two of his children died in a Manawatū house fire.Watch17 Nov 12:55 AM
New ZealandMan dies at Takapuna Beach after being pulled unresponsive from waterPolice said the death will be referred to the coroner for investigation.17 Nov 12:47 AM
New Zealand‘What a woman’s place was’: Ex-member on Gloriavale girls’ schoolingPearl Valor says Gloriavale girls were mainly schooled domestic duties and childcare.17 Nov 12:00 AM
New ZealandFirst winner claimed share of record $55m Powerball within hours of drawSaturday's $55 million draw was won by three players, each taking home $18.3m.16 Nov 11:48 PM
New ZealandMetService Severe Weather Update: Monday 17 NovemberMetService Severe Weather Update: Heavy rain warnings at both ends of New Zealand.Watch16 Nov 11:41 PM
New Zealand'I have faith': Ex-police officers urge trust in the force after McSkimming scandalTwo former police officers turned councillors are urging the public to trust in the badge.16 Nov 11:35 PM
New ZealandGood Samaritan attacked after being lured from home to help womanThe victim, a man in his 50s, suffered a broken nose and fractured eye socket.16 Nov 11:34 PM
New Zealand‘State of gridlock’: Rotorua drivers fume over 'absolute cluster' SH30A closureMotorists report journeys taking up to two hours to drive between Rotorua suburbs.16 Nov 11:31 PM
ChristchurchNZ Army soldier faces court-martial over allegations he strangled former partnerOne incident allegedly occurred during a Halloween party at the soldiers’ bar at Burnham.16 Nov 11:30 PM
New ZealandWet, wet, wet: Heavy rain warnings for Bay of PlentyThe Coromandel Peninsula and Tongariro National Park are also under warnings.16 Nov 11:29 PM
New Zealand'That is pretty close': Couple driving home didn't realise smoke cloud was their house on fireA Napier couple has lost most of their belongings and their home of more than a decade.16 Nov 11:10 PM
Politics'On notice': Green Party unveils mining policy ahead of 2026 general electionThe party takes aim at coal, seabed and gold mining.16 Nov 10:45 PM
New Zealand'Step in the right direction': US red meat tariff move welcomedMove "reduces the uncertainty [exporters] had been experiencing in the last few months".16 Nov 10:31 PM
New ZealandRelief after group who missed return time on river trip contact policeThe river is a popular spot for rafting and other water pursuits. 16 Nov 10:25 PM
AucklandPolice treating death at Ōtāhuhu housing complex as 'unexplained', cordon in placePolice were called to Atkinson Ave at 1.50am after a body was found.16 Nov 10:10 PM
New Zealand'In this sadness, we find strength': Tongariro tracks reopen after fire'It won’t look quite like it did before... it's a sobering view.'16 Nov 10:03 PM
New ZealandRising stars and tributes shine at Waiata Māori Music AwardsMakayla Purcell-Mainini took top honours after opening Six60’s Grassroots tour.16 Nov 09:54 PM
New ZealandNearly 250 schools raise safety fears after play sand asbestos recallSome NZ schools are closed this week while they undergo contamination testing.16 Nov 09:46 PM
New ZealandPolice still searching for final body in blaze that killed three kids, Givealittle for mum reaches $160kA Givealittle page set up for the children’s mother has reached $100k in a day. 16 Nov 09:15 PM
New ZealandQiulae Wong: Meet the new leader of The Opportunity PartyOpportunity party leader Qiulae Wong speaks with Herald NOW on the party's rebrand, 2026 election campaign.Watch16 Nov 09:12 PM
New ZealandThe liberating joy of ballet in old ageBallet teacher Valerie Murray talks to NZ Herald’s Eva de Jong at Edmund Hillary Retirement Village. Video / Annaleise ShortlandWatch16 Nov 09:00 PM
New ZealandKererū Gorge cyclone rebuild wins top awardJudges were wowed by the culvert rebuild in rural Hawke's Bay.16 Nov 08:42 PM
New Zealand'Was it them?' Small-town buzz as locals wonder who won record-breaking Lotto drawFireworks lit up Kawerau soon after Saturday's draw. 16 Nov 08:22 PM
New ZealandKawerau Lotto Winner: Inside the Store That Sold the Golden TicketLocals buzzing after a life-changing Lotto strike in Kawerau.Watch16 Nov 08:11 PM
Herald NOWUS tariff breakthrough: What it means for NZTrade Minister Todd McClay outlines how exporters will benefit. Video / Herald NOWWatch16 Nov 08:00 PM
New ZealandHow this Mum managed life with premature tripletsLucy Kerr shares her family’s journey through NICU and beyond.Watch16 Nov 07:49 PM
