New ZealandDriver pleads guilty in fatal trailer fall caseRobert Douglas Ralston died of head injuries in Dunedin Hospital in April.07 Aug 10:40 PM
New ZealandCustomer finds 1.1kg rock in bag of potatoes from Pak'nSaveThe rock weighed more than 1.1 kg on her kitchen scales.07 Aug 10:36 PM
New ZealandClive resident calls for dredging as first form of river maintenanceHBRC has begun work on strengthening the riverbank beside Farndon Rd.07 Aug 10:17 PM
ChristchurchName of man charged with murdering Christchurch woman remains secretThe woman died at a Parklands address in July. 07 Aug 09:33 PM
New ZealandWatch: One candidate, two councils - Brother of existing mayor eyes bids in two districtsAndrew Clark is running for mayor in both Invercargill and Tasman.07 Aug 09:20 PM
New ZealandMayor demands water plan U-turnRuapehu's mayor says the two-council model would cause 'extreme unaffordability'.07 Aug 09:15 PM
New Zealand'Totally unacceptable': Principal condemns mass brawl at Auckland girls' schoolPolice are investigating the incident at Auckland Girls' Grammar.07 Aug 09:05 PM
New ZealandWellington Airport unveils huge new artwork inspired by Māori legendThe artwork replaces the iconic sculpture of Gandalf with two giant eagles.07 Aug 08:56 PM
Entertainment'It all happened quickly': Kiwi model splits from businessman husband after two yearsFowler, 33, is the inspiration for Harry Styles’ song ‘Kiwi’.07 Aug 08:45 PM
New ZealandSH1 reopens after serious crash near TīrauOne person was airlifted to Waikato Hospital in serious condition.07 Aug 08:44 PM
New ZealandCrashes snarl Auckland motorways as heavy rain strikes at rush hour A band of rain is moving over Auckland, making driving conditions poor.07 Aug 08:25 PM
New ZealandCouncil U-turns on CBD-fringe parking permits, sets discounted pricesBut a resident says only allowing one fully discounted permit per house is 'wrong'.07 Aug 08:00 PM
Politics'I'd sack her': Seymour fires salvo after Labour shunned offers for NCEA briefingsLabour only contacted minister a little over a week before the changes were announced.07 Aug 07:52 PM
New ZealandNZ Herald Morning News Update | Labour refused briefing on NCEA changes and Covid-19 spend revealedNZ Herald Morning News Update | Labour declines invitations to briefings on NCEA changes and Covid-19 spend revealed.Watch07 Aug 07:15 PM
New ZealandPolice arrest 11 in warrant crackdown, child assault charge laidThe operation targeted offenders with active warrants in several towns.07 Aug 07:14 PM
New Zealand‘Where’s my girl?’: Mum’s horror realising 11yo wasn't with Kaikohe crash survivorsStaci Walkley, 11, was found dead under her parents’ vehicle after the collision.07 Aug 06:43 PM
New ZealandHospitality riding the winter storm: 'People just haven’t got the expendable dollar''Trying to create a vibe' in this economy means thinking outside the square.07 Aug 06:00 PM
New ZealandWeightlifter bench presses more than double his weight, sets NZ recordRaymond O'Rourke lifted the equivalent of $3250 worth of butter or $3040 of cheese.07 Aug 06:00 PM
Education'More questions than answers': Principals react to NCEA changes'We want a system that works for all learners and puts students at the centre.'07 Aug 06:00 PM
New ZealandMorning quiz: What is a group of pugs called?Test your brains with the Herald's morning quiz.07 Aug 05:59 PM
PremiumPremiumLetters to the EditorLetters: More is needed to counter approaching disasterOPINION: Are we doing enough to plan for climate change?07 Aug 05:00 PM
PoliticsEmails show Labour didn't respond, declined offers for briefings on NCEAEducation Minister Erica Stanford tried to get Labour up to speed on the change process. Video / Mark MitchellWatch07 Aug 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionMatthew HootonMatthew Hooton: NZ's economic woes should take priority over race debatesOPINION: Whose interests are served by voters arguing about race rather than economics?07 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandWhy former Green MP is eyeing a local governance roleElizabeth Kerekere is an LGBTQ activist and scholar on takatāpui identity.07 Aug 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: Are emergency housing policies in need of tweaking?OPINION: Minister Chris Bishop is open to changing emergency housing policies.07 Aug 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Put it down!': Shooting of armed man was 'preventable'; coroner slams police actionsCoroner Mike Robb said Shargin Stephens' death was preventable. 07 Aug 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'Staffing crisis': Schools roster students home amid teacher shortagesStaff sickness, leave, and a lack of relief teachers have put schools in a difficult spot.07 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandSpecial tourism initiative gifts weekend getaways to people in needA Waikato holiday home business wants to give back to the community.07 Aug 04:21 PM
New Zealand'Stress being released': Scientists monitor earthquake clusterA Government agency has recorded 34 earthquakes in the same spot this week.07 Aug 08:03 AM
Wellington'Extreme panic': Family sell shop at loss after stranger assaults 7yo daughterThe little girl's mother has since quit work to help her daughter with her anxiety.07 Aug 08:00 AM
EntertainmentAmazon delivery driver caught doing disgusting act in NZ awardee's homeThe woman was shocked to find the man inside her bedroom with his hands in his shorts.07 Aug 07:20 AM
New Zealand'Big Mac, small pay': McDonalds workers strike over size of pay riseA large inflatable Grimace was also seen among the striking workers.07 Aug 07:15 AM
CrimeTeen's blow to boy's head sounded like 'kicking rugby ball'The teenager's violent spree began when he was just 16.07 Aug 07:00 AM
OpinionFull moon, you had me at halo If you wondering about the strange phenomenon in the night sky this week, wonder no more.07 Aug 06:30 AM
