New ZealandGisborne council includes vaping in smoke-free policyVaping rates among Gisborne students rose from 1.6% in 2015 to 26.6% in 2023.01 Aug 05:53 AM
New ZealandThe Warehouse security guard threatened with knife after confronting shoplifterThe man had been eating food from the shelves inside the store.01 Aug 05:46 AM
New ZealandWhy a small tsunami is something we should be worried aboutNZ’s entire coastline was on notice after the sixth most severe quake in history.01 Aug 05:00 AM
PoliticsUse of urgency to upend pay equity scheme decided after PM met senior ministersThe pay equity changes prompted protests up and down the country. 01 Aug 04:58 AM
Wellington‘Major blow’ to Wellington as Wētā FX announces layoffsThe company says 100 jobs are on the line.01 Aug 04:46 AM
New ZealandOne person dies after motorbike crash in Pukekohe, AucklandPolice were searching for a stolen motorbike shortly before the fatal accident.01 Aug 04:00 AM
New Zealand'Cold-blooded execution': Gang members guilty of gunning down man in front of kids Hori Gage was murdered in retaliation for a gang fight he had nothing to do with. 01 Aug 04:00 AM
New Zealand'Gut-wrenching': Motorcyclist dies after colliding with school busRūātoki Valley Rd in eastern Bay of Plenty remains closed after the crash.01 Aug 03:54 AM
New ZealandThe Chase star Bradley Walsh’s birthday message to Kiwi woman turning 108The self-professed “Bradley groupie” has been a megafan of the star for years.01 Aug 03:50 AM
Politics‘Disappointing’: Govt responds to tariff shock as Labour accuses it of ‘major fail’'We will be talking to our friends in the United States about that.'01 Aug 03:47 AM
New Zealand87yo to row Tauranga Harbour in tribute to son’s Atlantic featThe journey honours his late son Phil, a record-setting transatlantic rower.01 Aug 03:47 AM
New ZealandMan laughed as he drove over rape victim. What authorities say about his release from prisonPeter Waihape ran her over while she begged for her life. 01 Aug 03:00 AM
New ZealandAfternoon quiz: Before it went missing, what was the intended destination of flight MH370?Test your brains with the Herald's afternoon quiz.01 Aug 03:00 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionSimon WilsonA councillor in Fiji, another in hospital, and Wayne Brown's 'inappropriate' jokeOpinion: Council attendance, bargaining for the city, elections, Panmure and the St James.01 Aug 03:00 AM
New ZealandTsunami threat lifted and senior doctors get pay offer | NZ Herald Afternoon UpdateNew gas and oil laws may lead to legal battles, national tsunami threat lifted and senior doctors get pay offer.Watch01 Aug 02:49 AM
New ZealandHow ministers' secret strategy halted pay equity claimsSavings from the changes were projected at $12.8b over the next four years.01 Aug 02:17 AM
New Zealand‘Oh bugger’: Rescuer’s truck sinks while saving woman stranded in Bay of Plenty floodsDuring a mission to rescue a woman stuck on top of her car, the truck got swallowed01 Aug 02:13 AM
New ZealandTsunami alerts with Shane Jones on The CountryShane Jones, Tim King, Emma Poole, and Tim Dangen. 01 Aug 02:11 AM
New Zealand'Someone knows what happened': Probe after infant suffers critical 'non-accidental' injuriesPolice said early inquiries suggested the baby's injuries weren't accidental.01 Aug 02:10 AM
CrimeKiller 'didn't give a s***' after stabbing man through heart in night of 'no dramas'Jamie Slater has been found unfit to stand trial and will now be detained in a hospital.01 Aug 12:59 AM
TalanoaDengue Fever: More children die in Samoa, hospitals under pressureA fourth child has died to dengue fever in Samoa, while Nauru has reported two deaths.01 Aug 12:54 AM
PoliticsMaking ‘New Zealand’ country’s official name added to NZ First’s changing list of billsThe party has announced eight bills this year, but it can't have that many in the ballot.01 Aug 12:38 AM
New ZealandResidents warned 111 calls could go down while communication cable fixedGolden Bay residents told to drive to nearest fire or police station if they need help.01 Aug 12:34 AM
New ZealandTeacher hurt after asking student to put phone awayThe incident, reported to police as a serious assault, also involved a student.01 Aug 12:33 AM
New Zealand'Perfect addition': Craft beer joins Hawke's Bay wine festivalCraft beer joins celebration of finest wine and food at Harvest Hawke's Bay.01 Aug 12:30 AM
New ZealandSix Mongrel Mob associates found guilty of kidnapping, violenceViolent crimes across Southland that left people critically injured took place in 2022. 01 Aug 12:26 AM
New ZealandRule changes on kids' farm chores misunderstood - FedsFederated Farmers' Wayne Langford said current safety rules were too confusing.01 Aug 12:16 AM
WellingtonWētā FX looking to cut around 100 Wellington jobsOne current staff member described the proposed layoffs as 'large-scale'.01 Aug 12:03 AM
PremiumPremiumWellingtonWellington mayoral race: Who’s in and who’s out as nominations closeThe candidates include current councillors, a former cabinet minister, and a clown.01 Aug 12:00 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandWelcome to Toll-ranga: City with 2/3 of NZ's toll roads set for moreAs a new gantry is proposed, a councillor says there's a 'double standard' being applied.31 Jul 11:59 PM
New ZealandAll Blacks v France in Hamilton: Fans excited to have All Blacks back in townLocals of all ages were stoked to have the ABs in town last month.31 Jul 11:30 PM
New Zealand‘Lagging behind’: NZ stance on Palestinian recognition questionedPrime Minister Luxon says NZ's focus should be on getting aid into Gaza.31 Jul 11:18 PM
New Zealand'Out of Auckland every chance he can get’: Rival hits out at mayor in attendance spatMayor Wayne Brown criticised councillors for missing in-person meetings.31 Jul 11:00 PM
PoliticsFormer National MP Jami-Lee Ross bids for political comebackJami-Lee Ross is running for Howick's local board in upcoming elections.31 Jul 10:35 PM
