New ZealandWoman sexually assaulted taking dog for late-night walk The assault took place in Tokoroa last night, police say. 28 Jun 12:15 AM
New Zealand'F*** off': Auckland restaurant owner accused of verbally abusing staff memberJessica Farrelly doesn't want to work in hospitality again after her experience. 28 Jun 12:00 AM
New ZealandState of emergency in Marlborough, Nelson and Tasman, and annual bird survey begins | NZ Herald NewsState of emergency in place in Marlborough, Nelson and Tasman regions, and annual Garden Bird Survey begins. Video / NZ HeraldWatch27 Jun 11:43 PM
New ZealandPolice appeal for witnesses after sexual assault on Porirua walking trackInfo sought on man seen near the area.27 Jun 11:05 PM
New Zealand'Uber in the sky': Can competing gondolas fix Queenstown's traffic woes?Two $200m-plus aerial transit proposals are promising a unique fix. 27 Jun 11:00 PM
New Zealand'Horrific noise': Woman sleeping next to grandchild as tornado smashes into homeThe grandmother heard roof iron 'peeling back' as the tornado hit with 'boom and a bang'.27 Jun 10:08 PM
New ZealandEleven homes damaged by overnight tornado as the south braces for snow dumpsIcy temperatures and inland snow are forecast for holiday spots on Sunday.27 Jun 10:05 PM
New Zealand'Please don’t go for my face': Dog drags terrified great-grandmother off mobility scooter'The pain was out of this world. I’d rather give birth.'27 Jun 09:51 PM
New ZealandMorning reveals tornado damage in WaitaraShirlene and Mark Paterson’s 100-year-old home at the end of Tuiti St in Waitara was among 11 damaged when a tornado tore through the Taranaki settlement. Video / Shirlene PatersonWatch27 Jun 09:42 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionFran O'SullivanFran O'Sullivan: Luxon shines on global stage but has work to do at homeLuxon's international meetings included French President Macron and EU President von der Leyen.27 Jun 09:00 PM
New Zealand'Matrix change': Winning Lotto Powerball could soon become much harderLotteries NZ is seeking government permission to tweak the rules of Lotto Powerball.27 Jun 08:54 PM
New ZealandMt Eden prison inmate dies after 'incident': Corrections, police and coroner launch probesPolice are investigating and have notified the man’s next of kin.27 Jun 08:12 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandTV producer fell asleep on couch and never woke up: Heartbroken fiancée's fight for answersInquiry launched after expectant dad dies following shoulder surgery at private hospital.27 Jun 06:22 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandMan's death after surgery: Private hospital changes policy over prescribing alcoholThe late TV producer's fiancée claims prescription “far out of touch with best practice”.27 Jun 06:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandRevealed: What was in a Napier mayoral candidate's letter that got him sacked as caravan club chairLong letter sent by Nigel Simpson was a complaint about bullying, and a plea for advice.27 Jun 06:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandWhat Havelock North was worried about 100 years agoKeeping wandering cattle and 'noisy children' away from the War Memorial was paramount.27 Jun 06:00 PM
PremiumPremiumLetters to the EditorLetters: Decline in America's Cup national pride started when we didn't defend at homeOPINION: A taxation D-Day is approaching, writes one reader.27 Jun 06:00 PM
New ZealandClaim councils 'bullied' into pursuing joint water services'Leave us alone': One councillor's message to the Government.27 Jun 06:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandUnison to spend $600m in Bay over next decade - where will it go?The electricity distributor has big plans for the region.27 Jun 06:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'They’re not forgotten': The Kiwi surgeon helping severely disfigured soldiers in UkraineDr Mark Gittos will train a team of Ukrainian doctors in London this week. 27 Jun 06:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandConstruction to start on first of three solar farms next to small Hawke's Bay townWork on the first of three proposed solar farms near the town will begin soon.27 Jun 06:00 PM
New Zealand'Great promise': Young inventor's wool pod wows at FieldaysThe Shear Space is a naturally soundproofed environment designed as a quiet retreat.27 Jun 05:02 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionSimon WilsonSimon Wilson: 'Families are facing bankruptcy' - oyster farmer's desperate plea to councilOPINION: Aquafarmers have been sounding the alarm for years. Now they're on the brink.27 Jun 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandStu McPherson death: Heartbroken fiancée's long fight for answersHeartbroken fiancée of Stu McPherson, Karee Oates speaks about her long fight for answers.Watch27 Jun 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionThomas CoughlanThe Greens’ most radical plan yet - and how Labour inspired it - Thomas CoughlanOPINION: The Greens' fiscal plan throws out 40 years of how Governments think about money.27 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandMorning quiz: What is the hardest known natural substance?Test your brains with the Herald's morning quiz.27 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandKiwi surgeon helps reconstruct Ukrainian soldier's faceAuckland plastic surgeon Mark Gittos flew to Lviv to rebuild an injured Ukrainian soldier's face.Watch27 Jun 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: Healthy Homes vital to protect tenantsOPINION: There is no excuse for ignorance or taking advantage of vulnerable people.27 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandRemembering a strawberry pioneerBill Scott was ahead of the game in the berry-growing world.27 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandWorkSafe trial over waste shredder death adjourned The judge will reserve his decision after an August 8 hearing.27 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandBilly's, the newest hospitality venue at AyrburnBilly's, the newest hospitality venue at Ayrburn outside Arrowtown, opens on July 5th. Video \ Jason DordayWatch27 Jun 05:00 PM
OpinionHunter WellsSwedes: $7 for sheep food? – Hunter WellsOPINION: Corriedales are munching swedes for free across the South Island.27 Jun 05:00 PM
SportBuilding worlds through musicArli Liberman is an Auckland-based composer who, among other things, scores sporting events. Video \ Jason DordayWatch27 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandFrom the disappearance to the chaotic trial: The murder of Yanfei BaoTrue crime podcast A Moment In Crime looks at the murder of Yanfei Bao in Christchurch. 27 Jun 05:00 PM