New ZealandKitchen worker who lived on school grounds charged over alleged student sex offendingNZ's oldest college had not informed the school community about the allegations. 10 Nov 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumLetters to the EditorLetters: We should be doing more to tackle meth problemOPINION: Our meth problem is a sign of failing policies.10 Nov 04:00 PM
New ZealandCecilia Robinson on why she’s taking on social media giantsThe founder of My Food Bag and Tend joins Paula Bennett to talk about her new campaign to keep under-16s off social media.Watch10 Nov 04:00 PM
New ZealandKiller, prison escapee Phillip John Smith has been dabbling in cryptocurrency behind barsPhillip John Smith used forbidden cellphones to invest and trade in cryptocurrencies. 10 Nov 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: Hastings council should kung fu PandalandOPINION: The time for such parks has passed.10 Nov 04:00 PM
New ZealandMark Mitchell on police trust, protests, and protecting minoritiesMinister for Police, Corrections, Emergency Management and Recovery, Ethnic Communities, and Sports and Recreation joins us to explain how he juggles so many hats.Watch10 Nov 03:40 PM
New ZealandPilot reveals chaos amid Whakaari eruption aftermathHelicopter boss was the first civilian to land on the island after its deadly eruption.10 Nov 07:05 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandTom Phillips was hunted in Marokopa bush by elite NZSAS trackersOfficial documents show armed soldiers expert in tracking joined police to find fugitive.10 Nov 06:40 AM
EconomyLuxon calls for 'mature' conversation on asset recycling, Hipkins pledges to hold on to all state assetsThe debate between political opponents was sparked by a new Treasury report.10 Nov 06:19 AM
New ZealandSchoolgirl allegedly raped by brother's friend who offered lollies if he could do things to her The 6-year-old told police it happened on repeated occasions when the teen was visiting.10 Nov 06:11 AM
New ZealandCyclone Gabrielle inquiry: Civil Defence chief defends no-alert decisionEdaan Lennan told the inquest he feared an alert could put lives at risk.10 Nov 06:11 AM
New ZealandMauao fireworks probe: Security camera footage provides leadsThe incidents closed Mauao over three nights.10 Nov 05:18 AM
New Zealand'Oversight' sees drug importer's 'tainted' $20k sitting in police account for 18 yearsThe cash was linked to a drug ring run from Rimutaka Prison using illicit phones.10 Nov 05:00 AM
New ZealandBack-alley dentist who botched op has Auckland clinic up for mortgagee saleDavid Zimmerman was banned, but kept practising, pulling the wrong tooth from a patient. 10 Nov 05:00 AM
New ZealandTourism hit by Tongariro fire‘It will put a few people off’: Tongariro shuttle boss counts cost of fire. Video / Mike ScottWatch10 Nov 04:22 AM
New Zealand'Possible thunderstorms in Auckland': Heavy rain to lash North Island this eveningThe thunderstorms are forecast to lash Auckland down to the Hawke's Bay. 10 Nov 04:19 AM
New ZealandHundreds of truck licences revoked after NZTA audit finds fraudAn NZTA audit in July uncovered false paperwork used in licence conversions.10 Nov 03:26 AM
New Zealand'No visible signs of fire': Steady rain aids battle against Tongariro blazeCrews will use drones tonight to pinpoint lingering hotspots on the ground.10 Nov 03:18 AM
New ZealandEast Coast landowners demand proper upkeep of 'rundown' bypassLocal landowners say maintenance only happens after weather events or requests.10 Nov 03:18 AM
New ZealandOne taken to hospital after Hastings e-scooter and vehicle crashThe crash happened at the Grays Rd and St Aubyn St West intersection.10 Nov 03:06 AM
New ZealandAncient billfish find becomes lasting tribute to Otago scientistThe fossils date back about 50 million years to the early Eocene period.10 Nov 03:03 AM
New Zealand‘Pretty fabulous’: Sunshine and crowds as Hawke’s Bay’s weekend events start to boomAbout 4000 people packed Anderson Park for Nexia Blast in The Park’s 20th year.10 Nov 02:59 AM
New Zealand'Should not be concerned': German Air Force fly over NapierOnce on opposite sides of history, the German and NZ air forces are now flying together.10 Nov 02:52 AM
New ZealandNZ Herald Live: Christopher Luxon holds post-Cabinet press conferenceChristopher Luxon holds post-Cabinet press conference.Watch10 Nov 02:52 AM
Politics Luxon wants a ‘bigger, bolder, braver conversation’ on asset sales Christopher Luxon will speak at 4pm.10 Nov 02:40 AM
New Zealand'Heartbreaking': National Park firefighters share toll of massive blazeFour National Park firefighters were the first to face the fire that soon consumed 2800ha.10 Nov 02:34 AM
New ZealandCar used in Queenstown liquor burglary found submerged in Lake WakatipuThe stolen vehicle was found submerged in Lake Wakatipu minutes later.10 Nov 02:33 AM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsTwo Te Pāti Māori MPs ousted as party scrambles to reset waka ahead of 2026 general electionMariameno Kapa-Kingi and Tākuta Ferris have been expelled from the party.10 Nov 02:11 AM
New ZealandFarmers rep loses seat on Taranaki environment committeeFederated Farmers is out, after 30 years on the Taranaki Regional Council water committee.10 Nov 02:00 AM
New Zealand'In the middle of it all': Sacred Tongariro carving survives wildfirePhotos show only light charring on the lower side of the sacred carving.10 Nov 02:00 AM
New ZealandAfternoon quiz: In which country was the cheese slicer invented?Test your brains with the Herald's afternoon quiz.10 Nov 02:00 AM
New Zealand'Really bad luck': Four rescued from water after boat flipsCoastguard says it's a timely reminder things can change in an instant on the water.10 Nov 01:55 AM
New Zealand'Incredibly red, incredibly vivid': Tongariro fire lights up skies hundreds of kilometres awayMassive fire has made for some eerie coloured skies.10 Nov 01:35 AM
SportEmma Twigg wins world beach sprint gold to keep Olympic dream aliveTwigg, 38, reclaimed the world title by beating Austria's Magdalena Lobnig.10 Nov 01:33 AM
