Politics'I am still your MP': Te Pāti Māori MP breaks silence on overspend allegations The allegations were prompted by a release of documents by Kapa-Kingi's own party.20 Oct 02:44 AM
New Zealand‘I was a quiet person’: Tāme Iti on art, activism and finding his voiceTāme Iti says his voice gradually emerged after a quiet childhood in Ruatoki.20 Oct 02:29 AM
New ZealandNZ Herald Live: Post-Cabinet press conferenceNZ Herald Live: Post-Cabinet press conferenceWatch20 Oct 02:11 AM
New ZealandDIA says it can’t probe outgoing Kaipara mayor’s election complaintThe department says only police or courts can act on alleged election offences.20 Oct 02:04 AM
New ZealandNZ Herald Afternoon News Update | Inflation rises and Israel blocks aid into GazaNZ Herald Afternoon News Update | Inflation rises and Israeli kills dozens in Gaza bombings as aid trucks are blocked.Watch20 Oct 02:00 AM
New ZealandAfternoon quiz: What film did Cher win a Best Actress Oscar for?Test your brains with the Herald's afternoon quiz.20 Oct 02:00 AM
AucklandPrincipal urges students to cover uniforms in public after spate of brawls and youth ‘tension’The warning follows a violent brawl in Manukau caught on video.20 Oct 02:00 AM
New ZealandBusiness awards finalists announcedThe Hawke’s Bay Business Awards date back almost 30 years. 20 Oct 01:54 AM
New ZealandGas prices hiked by average 17% for tens of thousands of householdsThe hike sees prices hit $41.40 per gigajoule for some. Latest spot price is $13.12. 20 Oct 01:45 AM
New ZealandTerry claims third medal at para-cycling worlds in BrazilNicole Murray and tandem duo Emma Foy and Jessie Hodges also claimed medals.20 Oct 01:15 AM
New ZealandACC pays $92.7m over treatment delays and missed careACC paid $46m to 444 people after delays or failures to diagnose conditions.20 Oct 01:10 AM
New ZealandAlliance Group vote on The CountryDavid Seymour, Riley Kennedy, Pete Turner, Graeme Williams and Phil Duncan.20 Oct 01:10 AM
Wellington'Urgently seeking': Police release photo of wanted man in homicide probeJeremy Robertson is believed to have driven the victim's car to Rotorua.20 Oct 01:05 AM
New Zealand'You look old enough to have this': Girl vaccinated at school against mother's wishesThe woman wanted her daughter to get the jab from her GP in case she had a reaction.20 Oct 01:00 AM
WellingtonPolice fear for welfare of missing 14-year-old girlRoxanne was last seen in Palmerston North Central on Friday, October 17.20 Oct 12:38 AM
New Zealand'Stinking hot': Strong wind warning issued, 30C predicted in Hawke’s BayPotentially damaging northwesterly gales are set to turn the region into a spring furnace.20 Oct 12:23 AM
New ZealandFlights cancelled and power outages as 'powerful weather system' moves up NZHeavy rain warnings are in force as snow settles near Queenstown.20 Oct 12:21 AM
PoliticsLabour unveils economic policy with few costings, PM says National would be 'crucified' for thatLeader Chris Hipkins has been under pressure to start releasing policy.20 Oct 12:19 AM
New ZealandKiwifruit orchard bought to fund Mormon ChurchProfits from the 45ha Bay of Plenty orchard will support global church work.20 Oct 12:02 AM
New ZealandAuckland rail system to shut down over Labour weekendMajor work will be done ahead of the City Rail Link opening in 2026.19 Oct 11:56 PM
New ZealandMetService Severe Weather Warning: October 20th-24thMetService Severe Weather Warning: October 20th-24th 2025. Video / MetServiceWatch19 Oct 11:46 PM
New ZealandEmergency Services respond to Incident in Auckland's CBDAn incident requiring both Fire and Police emergency response teams took place in Auckland's CBD. Video / NZ HeraldWatch19 Oct 11:30 PM
New ZealandNZ Herald Live: Chris Hipkins speaks to mediaLabour Leader Chris Hipkins and Finance and Economy spokesperson Barbara Edmonds will visit Auckland start-up space GridAKL before making an economic announcement.Watch19 Oct 11:25 PM
BusinessHow rich are Kiwis per capita? How NZ's wealth compares with the worldThe majority of New Zealanders' wealth comes from real estate.19 Oct 10:48 PM
New Zealand'Size of a ping-pong ball': World's largest blueberry to be grown in NZThe genetically-enhanced Eterna blueberries are to be grown in Kerikeri and Waikato.19 Oct 10:25 PM
New ZealandDeputy mayors chosen, last Hawke's Bay councillor wins by 8 votesElected mayors have chosen their deputies to serve alongside them.19 Oct 10:17 PM
BoxingJoseph Parker and Fabio Wardley faceoffRather than sit idle and wait for Usyk, Joseph Parker will square off against the 19-0-1 Fabio Wardley. Watch live on DAZN Sunday October 26. Video / DAZNWatch19 Oct 10:14 PM
New ZealandPolice 'pleased with behaviour' of Kiwis–Samoa fans despite arrests post-matchThe Kiwis edged Toa Samoa 24-18 before celebrations spilled into Māngere. 19 Oct 09:58 PM
New ZealandFagan and Henare win big at Gisborne Show — and work the mic tooWhen they weren't winning, Fagan and Henare were commentators or prizegiving MCs.19 Oct 09:56 PM
ChristchurchWatch: Blue whale wows cruise passengers in rare sightingOnly two such whale sightings have happened since the business launched 21 years ago.19 Oct 09:54 PM
New ZealandOngaonga marks 150 years with parade, vintage cars and Victorian flairFounded by Henry Hamilton Bridge in 1875, Ongaonga marked 150 years in style.19 Oct 09:47 PM
New ZealandEmbattled Auckland school to close its hostels amid 'ongoing concerns about student safety'The school admits "deep, structural change is required". 19 Oct 09:40 PM
PoliticsSchool for athletes: New sport-focused charter school to open next yearThe school will open from term 1 next year. 19 Oct 09:39 PM
New ZealandWeather: Road reopens after high winds topple truck's trailer, blocks bridge on busy highway Gusts up to 130km/h are hitting the Canterbury High Country today.19 Oct 09:20 PM