New ZealandSouth Island news wrap: Govt backs local seafarers in Timaru, MBIE cracks down on Dunedin flatsNewstalk ZB South Island news director Claire Sherwood joins Herald NOW for the latest on the regions biggest stories.Watch09 Dec 07:39 PM
New ZealandNew rules for small-scale butchersThe Government is looking to cut red tape for small meat processors.09 Dec 07:33 PM
New ZealandWestpac rate push was foreseeable after RBNZ parked easing, GenZ hiring hit by generative AI uptakeBusiness with 2degrees: Westpac first to pass on costs for longer-term lending as wholesale rates rise. despite OCR cut. Plus, how is AI adoption squeezing graduate hiring?Watch09 Dec 07:25 PM
PremiumPremiumCartoonsRod EmmersonRod Emmerson’s cartoons: Week of December 8 - 14Rod Emmerson's take on the week.09 Dec 07:11 PM
New ZealandKiwi Pukupuku Chicks Found in WestlandA species once thought extinct on the mainland is now growing.Watch09 Dec 07:08 PM
New ZealandPolitical panel: David Seymour and Marama DavidsonGreens' Davidson and ACT’s Seymour debate RMA reform, social media bans and the latest poll.Watch09 Dec 06:48 PM
New ZealandBuilders react as government ditches RMA, promises new laws will add annual $3b to the economyCertified Builders Chairman, Nick Farrelly reveals his take on the governments decision to bin RMA.Watch09 Dec 06:38 PM
New ZealandVictory for Holcim workers as Government backs local seafarersThe decision protects local MV Buffalo seafarers from foreign replacement.09 Dec 06:24 PM
New ZealandSport Headlines | Mitchell Hay to make his cricket test debut todaySport Headlines | Mitchell Hay to make his cricket test debut today, Emma Twigg nominated for women's crew of the year at World Rowing AwardsWatch09 Dec 06:20 PM
New ZealandWarning as 26,000 New Zealanders’ devices infected with malicious softwareThe malware targets Microsoft Windows devices and can be bought on the dark web.09 Dec 06:10 PM
Herald NOWMetService Daily Weather: December 10 2025MetService Daily Weather: December 10 2025 Video / NZ HeraldWatch09 Dec 05:32 PM
New Zealand'Massive achievement': Kiwi Titus Proctor claims second world title at 21He becomes the first New Zealand male to hold the WBC Muay Thai world belt.09 Dec 05:31 PM
New ZealandRāhui placed along Mount Maunganui coast to protect kaimoanaPāua numbers in the area have dropped by more than 50%.09 Dec 05:30 PM
New Zealand Homicide probe after third inmate death at Mt Eden prison in a yearA man died in Auckland City Hospital 10 days after the alleged assault by his cellmate.09 Dec 05:29 PM
Herald NOWNZ Herald Headlines | Wednesday December 10, 2025Morning Headlines | Calls made to allocate police on buses after Auckland bus attacks, ten year rāhui placed at Tongariro after second blaze | Wednesday December 10, 2025Watch09 Dec 05:27 PM
New ZealandJudge tells court-martialled, dismissed soldier Jackie Te Weehi her actions were destructiveThe Army corporal has been dismissed from the NZDF and sentenced to a term of detention.09 Dec 05:09 PM
New ZealandDignity on the job: New partnerships bringing period care to worksitesUrban Homes apprentice Sydney Gill says the change saves time and normalises talk. 09 Dec 05:05 PM
New Zealand'Buy a Central HB landmark': Huge historic homestead with truffle farm for saleTruffles, history and a luxury retreat all in one could be yours at Wallingford.09 Dec 05:00 PM
OpinionOpinion: NZ needs more entrepreneurs – will its new tertiary strategy reward real risk-takers?OPINION: New rules urge universities to create more innovators, founders and risk-takers.09 Dec 05:00 PM
New ZealandDrunk, speeding teen driver crashed after mistakenly thinking police were chasing herA coroner has found Tielyr Ayrton's death was avoidable.09 Dec 04:20 PM
New ZealandGirl dies after falling from quad bike driven by father into mower towed behind Her father and another relative rushed to the girl’s aid but she was in a 'dire condition'09 Dec 04:00 PM
New Zealand'Unprovoked attack': Auckland man dies after alleged stabbing on public busA 36-year-old suspect was arrested in the Auckland CBD after a police tip-off.09 Dec 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: Public must maintain respect and support for police, despite controversiesOPINION: Most police are good, honest people doing difficult jobs.09 Dec 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumLetters to the EditorLetters: Was Ikea opening really a good sign for society?OPINION: A Herald reader is concerned about the backlog in our justice system09 Dec 04:00 PM
New Zealand'The cost of these things is ridiculous': Blind Kiwis priced out of life-changing techSome 58% of disabled New Zealanders earn $30,000 or less a year.09 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandKea Kids News: Kicking down barriers: meet the kids redefining footballReporter Abdullah is pitchside, commentating on Adaptive football - a space where every kid has a shot to learn, play and shine.Watch09 Dec 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionSimon WilsonSimon Wilson: The reason Chris Bishop seems so confused OPINION: Chris Bishop is the minister for almost everything, but he's not running things. 09 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandMorning quiz: Which artist created the famous sculpture The Thinker?Test your brains with the Herald's morning quiz.09 Dec 04:00 PM
AucklandAuckland man who duped three prostitutes with fake payments dodges rape chargeThe man even faked a clear lab test to convince a woman to have unprotected sex.09 Dec 04:00 PM
New Zealand'Turn your hearing aids up': Supergran DJ to make Rhythm and Vines debut, and historySuperGrans will run a GranStand chill zone with kai, games and alcohol-free drinks.09 Dec 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionJune McCabe: Māori economy forecast to double to $70k per person by 2040Opinion: The Māori Economy could deliver 22% of NZ's economic growth over 15 years09 Dec 08:00 AM
New ZealandRuth Richardson agrees to debate country’s fiscal position with Nicola WillisEx-Finance Minister will debate the incumbent after next week's Half-Year Fiscal Update.09 Dec 07:54 AM
New Zealand‘Second chance at life’: Young mum’s plea for urgent unfunded cancer treatmentThe 25-year-old mother hopes the treatment will let her watch her girls grow up.09 Dec 07:00 AM
New ZealandElderly couple killed as fire engulfs Foxton Beach homeNeighbours fled homes before dawn as explosions rang out across Queen St.09 Dec 06:32 AM
