New ZealandKea Kids News: Kid racers are flipping out at Rosebank SpeedwayReporter Enzo is at Rosebank Speedway with the KiwiKidz Quarter Midget Club, where tamariki aged 8-16 are racing (and crashing!) cars up to 70km/h.Watch04 Nov 04:00 PM
New ZealandHow KiwiSaver cash ends up backing countries accused of human rights abusesA new paper from Motu Research urges fund managers and industry bodies to lift standards. Lead researcher Anne-Marie Brook talks to The Front Page.Watch04 Nov 03:45 PM
New ZealandTime running out: Can Te Pāti Māori repair internal split before election?The iwi chairs aim to bring both factions together for a hui in Pōneke this month.04 Nov 08:07 AM
New ZealandMore than 100 police officers still working despite investigation over false breath testsNZ Police is not ruling out criminal investigations after 30,000 tests were falsified.04 Nov 07:01 AM
WorldZipline horror: US father and son killed by hornets on holiday Daniel Owen, 47, and his son Cooper, 15, were ziplining at a Laos resort.04 Nov 06:59 AM
New ZealandFather of man who drowned in Wellington Harbour appalled by Andrew Little’s videoSandy Calkin died in an accidental drowning in 2021.04 Nov 06:52 AM
New Zealand'RIP my friend': Guitarist for Kiwi rock band Dragon diesThe group is best known for its songs April Sun in Cuba and Rain.04 Nov 06:03 AM
New Zealand'Do not consume': Urgent recall of protein powder over milk allergy fearsRefunds for the mislabelled protein product are being offered at stores. 04 Nov 05:38 AM
New Zealand'Worst-kept secret': Two new mall tenants revealed as supermarket opensTogether the three stores are expected to create 200 jobs.04 Nov 05:03 AM
New ZealandDriven by 'greed': Mum who spent $500k on food, holidays after workplace theft appeals sentence'This was a very warped sense of entitlement to money... she was not entitled to'.04 Nov 05:00 AM
PoliticsMeasles outbreak could go on for 40 weeks if contact tracing fails – Ayesha VerrallLabour’s health spokeswoman says NZ is in the critical phase of containing the disease.04 Nov 04:53 AM
New ZealandNZ First bill seeks nationwide ban on public fireworks useOnly council-approved public displays could continue under the proposal.04 Nov 04:53 AM
AucklandBarbershop worker injured in machete attack in Avondale – reportsA witness said the victim was slashed and taken to hospital.04 Nov 04:33 AM
New ZealandAsh emitted in 'weak eruptions' on Whakaari/White IslandThe ashfall is unlikely to reach the mainland, scientists say. 04 Nov 04:27 AM
New Zealand'The lesson was learned': Peters on deleted tweet regarding PM's social postThe Foreign Minister was asked why a reshared post – and a brief comment – were removed.04 Nov 04:17 AM
Auckland‘Actions have consequences’: Aesthetician hit with $210k defamation payoutThe court found the TikTok and Instagram posts were defamatory.04 Nov 04:00 AM
New Zealand'It never gets old': Pilot brings leopard balloon to annual festivalBalloons Over Waikato revealed the "special shapes" attending the 2026 event.04 Nov 03:56 AM
New Zealand‘Creeped out and disgusted’: Teacher sent late-night sexualised messages to teen students He made comments about one girl's body and outlined his own sexual fantasies.04 Nov 03:25 AM
Wellington'Extreme risk of serious harm': Police hunt masked gunman after daylight shootingThe victim fled for his life as a shotgun blast rang out.04 Nov 03:20 AM
OpinionThe Conversation: How NZ can stop the yellow-legged hornet before it spreadsOPINION: Experts warn early detection is vital to stop them spreading nationwide.04 Nov 03:03 AM
New ZealandRed meat sector weathers United States tariffs for nowNew Zealand’s three major markets all increased in value in September.04 Nov 03:00 AM
New ZealandInside the Qantas flight 141 mayday call that led to Auckland emergency landingThe pilot’s mayday call came after a fire alert lit up mid-flight.04 Nov 03:00 AM
New ZealandSocial media to standing orders: Councillors take crash courseElected members from across the region gathered in Rotorua to sharpen their skills.04 Nov 03:00 AM
KahuEducation leaders vow to uphold Te Tiriti despite Govt’s Treaty clause removalEducation Minister Erica Stanford says Treaty duties sit with the Crown.04 Nov 03:00 AM
PoliticsTe Pāti Māori not ruling out triggering twin byelections as it considers expelling ‘rogue MPs’Co-leader Rawiri Waititi said he was awaiting decisions from the party's national council.04 Nov 02:50 AM
New ZealandHawke’s Bay prison report finds issues with bullying and contrabandThe prison has one of the highest gang-affiliated populations nationally.04 Nov 02:25 AM
PoliticsWatch: Rawiri Waititi and Debbie Ngarewa-Packer front to Parliament reporters on party turmoilTe Pāti Māori co-leaders Rawiri Waititi and Debbie Ngarewa-Packer are waiting for its national council to make decisions before commenting on next steps. Video / Mark MitchellWatch04 Nov 02:13 AM
New ZealandAfternoon quiz: What does 'GPT' stand for in ChatGPT?Test your brains with the Herald's afternoon quiz.04 Nov 02:00 AM
New ZealandNominations open for 2026 Dairy Woman of the YearPast recipients say the honour opened doors to new leadership and connections. 04 Nov 01:45 AM
New ZealandGolf course burn-off sparks complaints, rules reminderThe planned Rotorua fire prompted complaints of bad smells and irritated eyes.04 Nov 01:30 AM
New ZealandFireworks chaos on Castle StAbout 50 people were reportedly shooting fireworks at each other on Castle Street, with police narrowly avoiding being hit. Two people were arrested over the incident.Watch04 Nov 01:23 AM
CrimeTwo arrested after doing burnouts at funeral proceeding in Auckland cemeteryPolice said a mourner began doing burnouts in front of the crematorium.04 Nov 01:20 AM
New ZealandNZ Herald Afternoon Update | Big day for Te Pāti Māori and Fire manager calls for fireworks banNZ Herald Afternoon Update | Fire manager calls for fireworks ban, ACC ends partnership with Water Safety NZ and big day ahead for Te Pāti Māori.Watch04 Nov 01:00 AM
New ZealandWatch: Police officers, firefighters targeted in Scarfies’ fireworks shootoutA 20-year-old man was held overnight after fireworks were aimed at officers.04 Nov 12:57 AM