PoliticsParliamentary inquiry recommends review of the rules, clears MP of wrongdoingThe saga exposed a loophole in Parliament’s rules - and recommended it be addressed.05 Nov 02:43 AM
New ZealandLarge service station development planned on some of NZ's best growing land'This proposal is a non-complying activity, which means it must meet a very high bar.'05 Nov 02:14 AM
New Zealand'You got it wrong': Cop sprayed compliant motorist with pepper spray three timesA judge convicted the officer, saying: 'This man had not abused and/or threatened you.'05 Nov 02:00 AM
New ZealandAfternoon quiz: In fencing, what French word is used to describe a hit?Test your brains with the Herald's afternoon quiz.05 Nov 02:00 AM
New ZealandSpate of rural burglaries near Hastings, police appeal for informationPolice believe the burglaries may be linked.05 Nov 01:57 AM
New ZealandWarning to Aucklanders as yellow-legged hornet hunt expandsFour queen hornets have been detected since mid-October on Auckland's North Shore.05 Nov 01:45 AM
PoliticsWatch: PM claims India FTA negotiations progressing well before meeting with Indian trade ministerPrime Minister Christopher Luxon is dismissing any suggestion his depature from Parliament suggests negotiations with India aren't going well. Video / Mark MitchellWatch05 Nov 01:42 AM
Crime'A light to everyone who knew her': Woman found dead in Auckland apartment namedPolice say initial post-mortem results show the woman was stabbed.05 Nov 01:23 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandThe call that recruited Dragon guitarist during visit to Waipukurau hometownFormer Dragon lead guitarist Robert Taylor, who died this week, grew up in the CHB town.05 Nov 01:20 AM
New ZealandMetService National Weather: November 5 2025MetService National Weather: November 5 2025Watch05 Nov 01:01 AM
PremiumPremiumChristchurch‘Severe recession’: NZ's last great department store feeling squeezeManaging director Jonathan Ballantyne says the retail sector faces tough times. 05 Nov 01:00 AM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsGreens accuse Government of late-night gutting of Zero Carbon ActLast night the Government quietly stripped the Climate Change Commission of a job.05 Nov 01:00 AM
New ZealandThe Country: Luxon on meeting TrumpChristopher Luxon, Jane Smith, Andrew Murray, and Stefan Vogel. 05 Nov 12:53 AM
New ZealandVintage flyers brighten Hawke’s Bay skiesThe 18th annual Tail Dragger Fly-in drew pilots and planes from across New Zealand.05 Nov 12:41 AM
New ZealandOne dead after car and truck crash near GordontonEmergency services were called to the scene about 1pm on Wednesday.05 Nov 12:34 AM
New ZealandNZ Herald Afternoon Update | Unemployment is out of control, US cargo plane crashesNZ Herald Afternoon Update | Unemployment is out of control, US cargo plane crashes. Video / NZ HeraldWatch05 Nov 12:22 AM
New ZealandTurtles found foraging in Rangaunu HarbourDrones identified 18 green turtles feeding in the northern arbour last summer.05 Nov 12:18 AM
New ZealandTararua's new deputy mayor on her plans for next three years'We haven’t always agreed, and I don’t think that’s a bad thing in a duo.'04 Nov 11:29 PM
AucklandFamily’s frustration for woman last seen at SkyCity grows as search hits 10 weeksTe Anihana Pomana was last seen on CCTV at 5.06am on August 21.04 Nov 11:18 PM
WellingtonArmed police reopen Wellington street after apartment searchedA witness said she saw two people being taken away in handcuffs.04 Nov 11:11 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionRichard PrebbleRichard Prebble: Cutting addiction, not increasing taxes, should be Labour's top priorityOPINION: Graduates of drug treatment courts are 86% less likely to reoffend.04 Nov 11:00 PM
New ZealandFrom heartbreak to hope: Rotorua event helps families facing child cancerMC's daughter Stella was diagnosed with leukaemia just days before her 8th birthday.04 Nov 11:00 PM
New Zealand'Forever art': NZ company's $500,000 honey'We’re not just selling honey; we’re creating something timeless.'04 Nov 10:59 PM
New ZealandInside the shooting of Charles Pongi: Four FITUS gang members sentenced for murder It was supposed to be a one-on-one fight at a suburban park. Then the guns came out.04 Nov 10:50 PM
New ZealandCouncil admits blunder over citizens’ assembly secrecyMembers were not told they would be thrust into the public spotlight.04 Nov 10:45 PM
New ZealandOwner reveals cause of destructive blaze at Rotorua's Mitai Māori VillageCrews battled the blaze for hours as bush behind the stage also caught fire.04 Nov 10:21 PM
ChristchurchSmoked meat, pies and Korean fried chicken: New Christchurch stadium's food outlets revealedSmokey T's, Fush and Bacon Brothers are among the local names confirmed.04 Nov 09:50 PM
PoliticsGovt invests $61m for mental health crisis response after damning reports on ‘fragmented’, slow serviceFunding will boost crisis assessment staff numbers. 04 Nov 09:00 PM
New ZealandRotorua road closure to disrupt key route for more than a monthCrews will work Monday to Saturday, around the clock, to speed up repairs.04 Nov 09:00 PM
New ZealandHeartbroken horse owners back fireworks ban, urge Guy Fawkes cautionA select committee will consider three petitions calling to ban public fireworks sales.04 Nov 08:35 PM
New Zealand$3 per km to fly: Are New Zealanders getting value from domestic air travel?Some short regional hops now cost more than $3 a kilometre when booked late.04 Nov 08:21 PM
New ZealandTackling nitrogen's 'gnarly' problems on-farm'A brilliant example of Kiwi ingenuity to tackle a common challenge on-farm.'04 Nov 08:16 PM
PremiumPremiumSportWhy promising young rugby players are choosing league over the sport they grew up playingOne top sports agent says rugby league offers clearer pathways and far better pay.04 Nov 08:14 PM
PremiumPremiumCartoonsRod EmmersonRod Emmerson’s cartoons: Week of November 3 - 9Rod Emmerson's take on the week.04 Nov 08:03 PM
