OpinionOpinion: Road-user charges can pay for more than just road maintenance – NZ could lead the wayPetrol vehicles will shift from fuel tax to road-user charges.20 Aug 06:00 PM
New ZealandYoung Waikato Pacific community advocate recognised in Y25 list'Thinking critically about the world was something my parents encouraged.'20 Aug 06:00 PM
New Zealand'No shred of support': Te Puna community appeals industrial park decisionWestern BoP locals worry about increased trucks on Te Puna Rd due to the industrial park.20 Aug 06:00 PM
New Zealand'Unfair': What Police Commissioner Richard Chambers wishes all Kiwis realised'Right now, it feels there’s a bit of punching down on New Zealand.'20 Aug 05:09 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandTeacher jailed for abuse; Clean Slate Act hid past convictions from schoolsPolice warned man should not be alone with children a decade before he abused nine girls. 20 Aug 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: Shocking writing stats expose teaching gapsOPINION: How can it be that we have failed this generation of children so poorly? 20 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandBree Tomasel on how a rural childhood shaped her financial outlookThe ZM Presenter sits down with Liam Dann to discuss how her financial goals have stayed grounded.Watch20 Aug 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumLetters to the EditorLetters: Council's 'Robin Hood' rating system verges on socialismOPINION: Also letters on languages, rugby and the Covid inquiry.20 Aug 05:00 PM
AucklandThe four wealthy suburbs hit hard by Auckland's new coastal development rulesAbout 12,000 high-risk properties are being downzoned.20 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandKea Kids News: The Wiggles and Boogie Clan get down for Indian independenceReporter Miley is with the tamariki of the Sanskriti School of Passion as they celebrate Indian Independence Day by putting on a spectacular dance show for Prime Minister Luxon.Watch20 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandThe Great NZ Road Trip: Day 3 Shayne meets the two ‘unofficial mayors of Arrowtown’Shayne Currie meets two ‘unofficial mayors of Arrowtown’ – one a member of one of our most iconic bands, The Exponents, the other a former news photographer.Watch20 Aug 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandJolie Hodson on Spark's annual performance and future plansSpark CEO Jolie Hodson discussed the company's full-year results. Video / Dean PurcellWatch20 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandMorning quiz: Traditionally, what colour are Mickey Mouse's shoes?Test your brains with the Herald's morning quiz.20 Aug 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumPersonal FinanceNation of Debt: 'I'm scared of opening IRD letters' – expat Kiwi on his ballooning student loan debtThree-quarters of overseas borrowers are behind on repayments.20 Aug 05:00 PM
New Zealand‘Quite surreal’: From a tiny Ponsonby office to a stunning $30m landmark at this South Island lakeThe rise of Scapegrace as it takes New Zealand whiskey to the world.20 Aug 11:48 AM
AucklandUrgent search on for missing Auckland woman with dementiaLinda, who goes by her middle name, Anne, was last seen in Mt Albert late this morning.20 Aug 08:56 AM
New ZealandAre you a winner? Two lucky Lotto players snag big prizes$6m from Powerball, $1m from First Division and $1m from Strike were up for grabs.20 Aug 08:31 AM
EntertainmentWatch: Kiwi singer hides behind hands watching her The Voice audition with parentsCassie Henderson impressed all four judges during her blind audition on The Voice. 20 Aug 08:26 AM
New Zealand'I just wanted McDonald's': The 20-year-old caught drink driving five timesHowever, the Waikato man has only been convicted on three of the occasions he was caught. 20 Aug 07:00 AM
New ZealandTeachers strike in Hawke's Bay for better payJudy Waapu, branch chair at Flaxmere College, speaks from the picket line in Hastings, where teachers took strike action over the Government’s 1% pay increase offer.Watch20 Aug 06:35 AM
New ZealandJordan Keil inquest: Key health workers not told about risk he posed to himselfHealth workers offer condolences to grieving family as evidence exposes gaps in care.20 Aug 06:10 AM
New Zealand'Boys love playing in Rotorua': Steamers back at Hāngī Pit to face Stags The Bay of Plenty Steamers have two wins and one loss so far this season.20 Aug 06:00 AM
New ZealandSix people charged with causing $1000 of damage during protestThe accused, aged between 28 and 66, are due to appear in Christchurch District Court.20 Aug 05:45 AM
New ZealandHave you seen Trey? Police search for missing Hamilton teenAppeal made after teenager was last seen on July 8.20 Aug 05:13 AM
CrimeMan distributing child abuse and bestiality material wanted to be a 'famous child sex offender'Family and supporters in the court gallery wept during the 22-year-old's brief appearance.20 Aug 05:03 AM
New ZealandVictim of Westport homicide named, manslaughter charge laidThe charge against a 35yo man arrested at the scene has been upgraded to manslaughter.20 Aug 04:55 AM
New ZealandInmate on roof at Otago prison sparks emergency responseFire services are on site as a precaution because of the roof's height.20 Aug 04:32 AM
Christchurch1000 responses to police restructure after reversal on accepting feedback This month hundreds attended a meeting to express their disapproval of the proposal.20 Aug 04:17 AM
New ZealandIcy day doesn't stop McFlurry of strikes in Hawke's BayTeachers and McDonald's workers walked off the job, calling for better pay and conditions.20 Aug 04:09 AM
New Zealand'Ripple effect': Havelock North Hockey Club's commitment off turf as impressive as onThe top club emphasises community service, with awards for contributions beyond hockey.20 Aug 04:06 AM
PoliticsPrime Minister, Finance Minister respond after latest OCR cutChristopher Luxon and Nicola Willis welcomed the decision to drop the rate. Video / Mark MitchellWatch20 Aug 04:06 AM
New ZealandNationwide teacher strike as pay talks with Govt stallProtester: ‘Why make such a terrible offer to teachers right now?’20 Aug 04:00 AM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand ‘Verge of collapse’: Report finds Tairāwhiti among worst regions for heart diseaseHealth NZ is expanding cardiology access with digital services and visiting specialists.20 Aug 04:00 AM
Business'Extremely worrying': Kitchen Things customers left in the lurch as orders unfilledOne customer says he is almost $4000 out of pocket.20 Aug 04:00 AM
