New Zealand'Now, now, now': Save the Children warns of famine crisis in Gaza amid aid shortagesSave the Children's teams are facing an overwhelming tide of hunger and disease in Gaza.23 Aug 07:43 AM
TalanoaKiwi singer stopped in Hawaii after being recognised by customs officerA customs officer spotted the young star and asked for a photo.23 Aug 07:37 AM
New ZealandPerson critical after sand dune collapse at popular Auckland beachThey were airlifted to hospital in a critical condition.23 Aug 06:47 AM
New ZealandTwo dead, two critical after weekend of serious crashes across NZTwo people died in crashes in Northland and South Taranaki overnight.23 Aug 06:23 AM
CrimeSex worker stabbed client outside Auckland school after man refused to pay for servicesIt was the second time the man had refused to pay. That's when her hunting knife came out.23 Aug 06:00 AM
New ZealandGang crackdown in Levin leads to seizure of four guns, knifeA warrant was issued after four firearms incidents in four days.23 Aug 04:48 AM
PremiumPremiumWellingtonMocked in life, unwanted in death? Cook Strait ferry Aratere may be unsellableKiwiRail says it's considering selling it, but documents show there is little interest.23 Aug 04:00 AM
New ZealandAfternoon quiz: Which term describes a psychological compulsion to chew on/consume ice?Test your brains with the Herald's afternoon quiz.23 Aug 03:59 AM
New ZealandSerious crash near Taupō leaves seven injured, two criticallyThe crash involved two cars at Broadlands Rd and Off Rd Highway.23 Aug 03:52 AM
New ZealandHigh rent and damaged property: Tenants to pay up after abandoning 'expensive' rentalThe five flatmates broke the fixed-term tenancy after claiming the $980 rent was too high.23 Aug 03:00 AM
New Zealand'Excess breath alcohol': Elderly woman fined after car plunges off Waiheke ferry terminalPensioner fined for drink driving after crash which also mangled parked bikes and railing.23 Aug 02:46 AM
OpinionOpinion: Why NZ needs to stand up against racial abuseOPINION: Why NZ must stand against racist abuse in public life.23 Aug 02:00 AM
New Zealand'It's quite bad': Beret shop faces crisis as NZ Post halts US shipmentsNZ Post has suspended shipping to the US due to tariffs.23 Aug 01:24 AM
New ZealandInjured workers: Whale Watch crew member fell down hatch, another into the waterWhale Watch Kaikōura has been fined $245k for exposing staff to the risk of injury.23 Aug 01:00 AM
New Zealand'Prime ocean-front real estate': Billionaire Mowbray bros' $110m Malibu buy-upThe Kiwis are making waves in Malibu as they snap up beachfront real estate for a venture.23 Aug 12:29 AM
New ZealandNZ Post suspends US shipping services amid Trump tariff changesThe suspensions affect Guam, Puerto Rico and the US Virgin Islands, among others.23 Aug 12:13 AM
New ZealandRoundabout construction begins at crash-prone intersectionTraffic is expected to flow on the new roundabout by March next year.23 Aug 12:00 AM
New Zealand'This crash was preventable': Resident repeatedly complained about hoons before fatal crashVandalism caused by burnouts at an intersection was a contributing factor in the crash. 22 Aug 11:00 PM
New Zealand'Ocean killer': Protester arrested after boarding Nelson fishing vesselTwo Greenpeace activists scaled a Talley's fishing trawler at the port around 8am.22 Aug 10:30 PM
EntertainmentMeghan Markle fawns over Prince Harry's surfing skillsMeghan Markle has shared a new clip of her husband Prince Harry surfing. Video / InstagramWatch22 Aug 10:07 PM
TalanoaCaring for her carer: Mum, 91, nursing daughter with terminal cancerMother Maresa Tupuola and daughter Clare Tupuola are now each others' carers.22 Aug 10:00 PM
New ZealandNPC: A tough night in the cold for the MagpiesWith 17 tries in the first three games, the Magpies could score just one on the night.22 Aug 09:15 PM
All BlacksAll Blacks ready for rumble for Pumas rematchAll Blacks forward coach Jason Ryan outlines where improvements are being demanded. Video / Liam NapierWatch22 Aug 08:23 PM
WorldFamine declared in Gaza, Fonterra farmers future unknown | NZ Herald News Update: August 23, 2025Famine is declared in Gaza by the United Nations. The FBI are raiding thte home and office of a former national security advisor to Donald Trump.Watch22 Aug 08:21 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'Exploits athletes': Inside the pro-doping Enhanced Games attracting KiwisKiwis athletes eye big money - and big risks - in the drugs-friendly Enhanced Games.22 Aug 08:00 PM
WorldMultiple people dead, others injured after tour bus crash in New York stateThe tour bus was carrying passengers home after a trip to Niagara Falls when it crashed. Video / AFPWatch22 Aug 08:00 PM
New ZealandTanker crash: 'Gentle giant' dad died doing what he 'absolutely loved'The enormity of his 'quiet kindness' left a gentle mark on everyone he met.22 Aug 06:03 PM
New ZealandOlympic legend Rob Waddell on his hopes for NZ - and why Hamilton is 'not that bad'The former Olympian says it's time to start 'turning the ship' in NZ.22 Aug 06:01 PM
New ZealandA trip to an André Rieu concert, a tragic death, and a Kiwi woman's promise to return'Everyone said Bill will be looking down at us, and I said ‘yes he would have’.'22 Aug 06:00 PM
New ZealandNapier eyed as option for rugby league test match New Zealand Rugby League wanted to bring a test match to Napier this year.22 Aug 06:00 PM
New Zealand'Grateful to still be alive': Black Cap Blair Tickner and wife, Sarah, on cancer journey'I'm grateful to still move my body, I'm grateful for my family, friends and community.'22 Aug 06:00 PM
New ZealandThe Napier lunch service that's delivered 3.3 million meals to schoolsWhen it started, sausage rolls were the most popular item. Now, it's sushi.22 Aug 06:00 PM
New Zealand'Dire emergency': Firefighters highlight risk with aged fleet concernsFrontline trucks face frequent breakdowns, affecting emergency responses.22 Aug 06:00 PM
New ZealandHow a Whanganui trust is preserving NZ's heritage cropsThe charitable organisation focuses on heritage plants with health benefits.22 Aug 05:00 PM
