Education'Crisis point': Fears as NZ lags in language learning for studentsLanguage learning at a crisis point.31 Aug 06:00 PM
New ZealandCan we build homes faster, better & cheaper?BusinessDesk digs into our poor construction productivity and how some say we can improve massively.Watch31 Aug 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Actions speak louder': Debbie Ngarewa-Packer on party's missionTPM co-leader Ngarewa-Packer criticises the denial of history and inequities in NZ.31 Aug 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumLetters to the EditorLetters: Making finger gun gestures at a minister demands a formal apologyOPINION: The Reserve Bank appears out of step with the average Kiwi, writes one reader.31 Aug 05:00 PM
PoliticsRevealed: Leaked data show major hospitals failing ED wait time targetsHealth NZ says the stress on EDs this winter has been 'unprecedented'.31 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandMorning quiz: Which South American country has two capitals?Test your brains with the Herald's morning quiz.31 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandDon’t toss those fish heads in the bin, the eyes are the best partReporter Harper is at Papatūānuku Marae with the Kai Ika Project, where perfectly good fish heads and frames are saved from being dumped and given out for free to the community.Watch31 Aug 05:00 PM
New Zealand'You don't study well if hungry': Tertiary hardship funds remain crucialTe Pukenga gave out $4.59m last year through its Manaaki Fund.31 Aug 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: Childcare costs risk contributing to NZ's declining birth rateOPINION: Many families need both parents working to cover living costs.31 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandTe Pāti Māori aims to unite, not divide, says co-leaderDebbie Ngarewa-Packer is with us to take us through how the party’s gearing up for Election 2026.Watch31 Aug 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumPolitics‘We expect basic personal responsibilities’: Emergency housing grants plummet after govt’s hard line changesHousing advocates say people denied shelter will die sleeping rough on the street.31 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandTragic drowning gives autistic teen new impetus for anti-bullying talksSantos Cachay, 16, lost his father earlier this month when he drowned while fishing.31 Aug 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsHow much Aucklanders’ travel times could increase by 2055 if no change madeIt comes as Parliament progresses congestion-charging legislation.31 Aug 05:00 PM
PoliticsFlying regionally could be about to become ‘easier’, plus $30m Govt loans for small airlinesIt's being called a potentially 'game-changing development'.31 Aug 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumBusinessOn The Up: Former superyacht skipper raises millions for his start-up Sea-FluxA family start-up goes global.31 Aug 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionMark ListerMark Lister: Tech's sharemarket dominance raises awkward questionsOPINION: Three companies rival entire swathes of industries that employ millions.31 Aug 04:00 PM
PoliticsPoll: Labour leads National on key issues as cost of living concerns riseThe cost of living is the top issue for 60% of voters.31 Aug 10:05 AM
New ZealandCost of living crisis hits pensioners relying on superannuation'There is discomfort, no doubt about it' - Retirement Commissioner.31 Aug 09:58 AM
SportEvelyn Webster, first Kiwi woman at Wimbledon, dies at 101Evelyn Webster competed in four Wimbledon tournaments from 1951 to 1954.31 Aug 09:55 AM
New ZealandFatal crash closes major Hawke's Bay highway for hoursA person died in a crash on State Highway 50, north of Tikokino, earlier today.31 Aug 07:43 AM
New Zealand'Getting pretty angry': Passengers face long delays at Auckland Airport as wild weather hitsOne person has been stranded in the baggage claim area for more than two hours.31 Aug 07:29 AM
New ZealandWild weather causes long Auckland Aiport delaysHeavy rain and winds in Auckland have caused chaos at Auckland Airport. Video / SuppliedWatch31 Aug 07:04 AM
New ZealandTwelve players win $25k in Lotto Second Division draw - where were tickets sold?Four players also won Powerball Second Division. 31 Aug 07:03 AM
PoliticsShane Jones: Should we have nuclear power?The NZ First deputy leader roused the party faithful in Warkworth.31 Aug 07:00 AM
New Zealand'I felt threatened': Sallies worker defends shoving colleague, using 'derogatory slur'The sacked furniture store worker took his case to the ERA, claiming wrongful dismissal.31 Aug 07:00 AM
AucklandKumeū nursery has 'about a day' to save millions of dollars worth of stock after fireSupport poured in from fellow growers and competitors after the blaze.31 Aug 06:49 AM
AucklandOne critical, road blocked by car crash in Auckland's Stanmore BayCrews were called to the scene after 4pm.31 Aug 05:26 AM
New Zealand'Severe wind gusts': Wild winds sweep Akl, hit trees, bring traffic chaos to Harbour BridgeMetService has issued an orange strong wind warning for Auckland.31 Aug 04:55 AM
New ZealandAfternoon quiz: What is New Zealand's deepest lake?Test your brains with the Herald's afternoon quiz.31 Aug 03:59 AM
New ZealandPolice round up BoP anti-social road users The police's Eagle helicopter helped monitor the anti-social road behaviour.31 Aug 03:50 AM
New ZealandPolice operation in Manawatū sees arrests, cars impounded overnightPolice issued 58 infringements and breath-tested 250 drivers.31 Aug 03:21 AM
New Zealand'We're not boy racers': Cultural gatherings fear Govt crackdownCar meets offer a safe space, not danger, local enthusiasts argue.31 Aug 03:00 AM
New Zealand'Young, naive' woman turned to drug-running after relationship break-up Melissa Rodgers set to be sent back to NZ when she finishes doing time in an Aussie jail.31 Aug 03:00 AM
New ZealandPolice speak to man sought in relation to Greymouth assaultThey earlier launched a public appeal.31 Aug 02:49 AM
