New ZealandHawke's Bay Kayak Racing Club: 58 medals at regatta, recognition at national awardsThe club claimed 20 gold, 23 silver and 15 bronze medals at Lake Tikitapu in Rotorua.04 Feb 05:00 PM
New ZealandOn a roll: Hastings Meatball Festival returns with bigger menu and big namesThe festival runs from 5pm to 8.30pm on Friday, March 6.04 Feb 05:00 PM
New ZealandWhat to expect at Waitangi this year: Weather, crowds and moodThe Treaty Principles Bill being axed has eased tensions at this year's events.04 Feb 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionSteve Maharey: What does New Zealand do when the world ruptures?OPINION: If we want to thrive in a ruptured world, NZ must dare to be different.04 Feb 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'Extortion and squalor': Council shuts down uninhabitable motelAuckland council representatives Daniel Newman and Phylis Latu explain why authorities stepped in to shut motel. Video / Annaleise ShortlandWatch04 Feb 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumLetters to the EditorLetters: Why has it taken 15 years to rein in Auckland Transport?OPINION: It’s been a rough road for this 'most loathed organisation'.04 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandMorning quiz: Nearly all fossils are preserved in what type of rock?Test your brain with the Herald's morning quiz.04 Feb 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandComanchero gang member to spend rest of life in Tongan prison for drug importingThe 44-year-old tried to expand the gang's presence in Tonga after being deported from Oz.04 Feb 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionJonathan AylingJonathan Ayling: The sleight of hand shaping the Ti Tiriti debateOPINION: A Treaty seen as unchallengeable will only push regular Kiwis away.04 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandNZTA's incident controller on State Highway 35 recovery, challengesRichard Bayley spoke with the Gisborne Herald about how work on State Highway 35 was going04 Feb 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'Wouldn't put a dog in here': Taxpayer-funded tenants allegedly left in gang-run 'skid row' motelAuckland Council has shut a derelict motel as unsanitary and is weighing legal action.04 Feb 04:00 PM
OpinionShane Jones: As 2040 nears, it is time to reset Waitangi around unity and democracyOPINION: New Zealand First plans to cut Treaty principles from many laws in 2026.04 Feb 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: NZ clutches pearls over broadcast language but racial divide may deepen outside the loungeOPINION: 'Yeah‑nah’ to racist slurs on air – but do we say ‘yeah‑maybe’ in real life?04 Feb 04:00 PM
Wellington'I wouldn't have survived': Killed chopper pilot's heroism in crash rememberedIn 1998, Joseph Keeley dragged a badly injured Rick Lucas from a burning wreck. 04 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandWhere to find the sun this Waitangi weekend as North Island heats upTemperatures in multiple North Island centres are expected to soar into the high 20s.04 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandHave you seen her? Police appeal after Pāpāmoa woman vanishes near Kaimai trackNicola O'Connor's house bus was found on Rapurapu Track yesterday.04 Feb 08:08 AM
New ZealandPrisoner dies after being found unresponsive in Mt Eden transport van cellThe man was found in a cell inside the First Security van after returning from court.04 Feb 07:50 AM
New ZealandLotto Powerball numbers are in – are you $8 million richer?Time to check your ticket against the winning numbers.04 Feb 07:30 AM
New ZealandMan arrested after jumping into Hutt River to evade policeThe 36-year-old is charged with burglary of items valued under $500.04 Feb 06:54 AM
New Zealand'Distressing event': Man charged with murder after woman found dead in CluthaEmergency services were called to a home on Adams Flat Rd in Crichton on January 23.04 Feb 06:11 AM
New ZealandChild dies after being hit by car on Canterbury roadEmergency services could not save the child, who died at the scene.04 Feb 05:48 AM
New Zealand'Filled to the brim': Cats dumped at SPCA prompt urgent call for foster homes'The assumption is that because we’re SPCA, we deal with everything.'04 Feb 05:00 AM
New ZealandSpeed camera vandalised after another chopped down in North AucklandNZTA says vandalism of the Matakana Rd camera did not stop it working.04 Feb 05:00 AM
SailGPPeter Burling confident as Black Foils eye SailGP return in AucklandBlack Foils driver and co-CEO Peter Burling gives an update on the damage to their F50 ahead of the regatta in Auckland. Video / NZ HeraldWatch04 Feb 04:46 AM
PremiumPremiumWellingtonSir Peter Jackson in talks to build long-awaited Wellington movie museumOfficials have confirmed recent discussions with the movie mogul's people about the plan.04 Feb 04:31 AM
AucklandHammer threat at Manurewa dairy: Three teens charged after early morning raidThe Mahia Rd Superette has been hit twice in three months.04 Feb 04:02 AM
New ZealandDentist claims he felt 'girlfriend, boyfriend' vibes on night of alleged indecenciesThe judge will deliver her summing up to the Hamilton jury tomorrow morning.04 Feb 04:00 AM
New ZealandWhy our unemployment rate is still 'pretty lousy' Unemployment is at the highest rate it's been in 10 years.04 Feb 04:00 AM
CrimeComanchero pair charged after pistol, cocaine press and meth found in raidsThe two men, aged 33 and 30, will appear in the Manukau District Court.04 Feb 03:55 AM
New ZealandWhy our unemployment rate is still 'pretty lousy'NZHerald Business Editor at Large, Liam Dann joins The Front Page to break down the latest figures relating to unemployment.Watch04 Feb 03:55 AM
World'Rabid dogs': 17yo slashed on face and run over after McDonald's incidentThe incident at St Kilda has sparked a large-scale search with no arrests made so far.04 Feb 03:51 AM
Politics'Spin and excuses': Labour critical of Govt over rising unemployment, Willis sees green shootsUnemployment is now at the highest level since 2015.04 Feb 03:49 AM
WellingtonWellington man dies after driveway collisionPolice, ambulances, and investigation staff attended the scene on Friday afternoon.04 Feb 03:34 AM
New ZealandKirkpatrick claims Dannevirke open shearing titleIt was the second win of the season for John Kirkpatrick.04 Feb 03:28 AM