PoliticsMinistry of Education hits one year without permanent secretary Ellen MacGregor-Reid has held the role in an acting capacity for the past year. 31 Oct 03:19 AM
New ZealandCar smashes into Carterton home, person trapped under vehicleEmergency crews from three Wairarapa towns rushed to the scene.31 Oct 03:18 AM
New ZealandiPhone alert helps rescue lost Southland walker on Labour DayPolice said her iPhone emergency alert came through shortly after 5pm.31 Oct 03:06 AM
New ZealandFire in Palmy's old Fitzherbert bar 'suspicious'The “iconic Fitz building” was a student favourite and had been boarded up for some time.31 Oct 02:55 AM
New ZealandTwo eruptions observed at Whakaari/White IslandTwo distinct eruptions were observed on webcams yesterday, at 12.30pm and 6.40pm. 31 Oct 02:50 AM
Politics'Internal challenges': National iwi leaders request meeting to resolve Te Pāti Māori riftsThe party recently voted to suspend Te Pāti Māori MP Mariameno Kapa-Kingi. 31 Oct 02:48 AM
New Zealand'You'll feel our pride rising': Young kapa haka stars ready for national stageSixty-two schools from 17 regions will perform over five days in Tauranga.31 Oct 02:03 AM
New ZealandPolice won't say how many staff are being investigated over internet useOne officer has been stood down over material on a police-issued device.31 Oct 02:02 AM
New ZealandAfternoon quiz: Which country has competed in every Fifa World Cup tournament so far?Test your brains with the Herald's afternoon quiz.31 Oct 02:00 AM
New Zealand‘Callous and brutal’: Man who abused five partners jailed for 19 yearsJustice Rebecca Edwards imposed 19 years’ jail with a 10-year minimum term.31 Oct 02:00 AM
New ZealandOne dead after serious two-car crash, SH3 near Hamilton Airport closedNZ Transport Agency said SH3 was closed and detours were in place.31 Oct 01:19 AM
New ZealandNew highway, homeless shelter, shingle business: What new councillors want to doThe region’s 22 new councillors will take their oaths in meetings across Hawke’s Bay.31 Oct 01:19 AM
New Zealand'Always bigger and better': Fireworks display expected to attract large crowdMeeanee Speedway expects up to 5000 people at Saturday’s fireworks.31 Oct 01:19 AM
New ZealandThe Country: Peters v Fonterra with Barry SoperChris Brandolino, Mark de Lautour, Tim Dangen, Rachel Shearer, Hamish McKay, Barry Soper.31 Oct 01:16 AM
New ZealandFarmers call for tougher forestry rules after Pōrangahau fireFire crews battled the Pōrangahau blaze for days before it was contained.31 Oct 12:50 AM
PoliticsLuxon thinks minister deserved sacking – revisit the 'farcical' interview when he couldn't sayAndrew Bayly claims he was misled about allegations made against him.31 Oct 12:44 AM
New ZealandNZ asset manager had lax protocols around money laundering, financing terrorismThe company has been stopped from offering financial services after agreement with DIA. 31 Oct 12:39 AM
Kahu'Shook the world': NZ's youngest MP collects Time magazine award in New YorkTime magazine considers our youngest MP one of the world's most influential rising stars31 Oct 12:37 AM
New ZealandPolice say no foul play suspected in teacher's mysterious disappearanceBut Jayleb-Che Dean's family still believes people know more than they're telling.31 Oct 12:37 AM
New ZealandMcDonald makes history as first Māori woman to lead Toi Moana councilMatemoana McDonald made history as the first woman to chair Toi Moana.31 Oct 12:32 AM
New ZealandIconic Taupō Hole in One reopens after $1m upgradeThe redevelopment includes new covered bays, café and 'Ball Blaster'.31 Oct 12:23 AM
New ZealandNelson airline brings back Napier connection, for one weekend onlyHawke's Bay Airport hopes it'll be the first of many charter flights based around events.31 Oct 12:04 AM
New Zealand'The best defence is immunisation': Measles outbreak continues to growHealth officials say Kiwis aged 32 to 56 are likely to need a second MMR vaccination.31 Oct 12:00 AM
Politics'Honouring tangata whenua': Whale Rider star responds to Māori citizenship decisionKeisha Castle-Hughes was shocked to find her daughter wasn't eligible for NZ citizenship.30 Oct 11:13 PM
New ZealandMayor welcomes historic Whanganui council at Pūtiki MaraeAndrew Tripe says the new council is a 'reflection of our community'.30 Oct 10:46 PM
New ZealandNZ blade shearers beat Aussies in transtasman test Kiwis took out bladeshearing, but machine shearing and woolhandling went to the Aussies.30 Oct 10:44 PM
New ZealandFamiliar face returns to deputy mayor role in Hamilton reshuffleAngela O’Leary takes on a new role overseeing council connectivity.30 Oct 10:22 PM
New ZealandNgātiwai protest at law change with banned landing at Poor Knights IslandsNgātiwai members sailed 22km offshore to land illegally on the protected islands.30 Oct 09:56 PM
New Zealand‘Breathtaking’: Moment avalanche descends South Island mountain captured on filmGuide Derek Jolley filmed the avalanche near Mt Sefton in Aoraki/Mt Cook National Park.30 Oct 09:35 PM
New ZealandInside DHL's vast new automated Auckland warehouseAutomation on display inside the building at 11 Te Kapua Dr, Māngere. Video / DHLWatch30 Oct 09:00 PM
New Zealand'Hearts utterly broken': Bus driver killed in fiery Tāmaki Drive crash rememberedTributes describe Sean Cleary as a cheerful colleague who always helped others.30 Oct 08:57 PM
New ZealandAdopt a metre of the athletics track in HastingsThe athletics track was first used in 2008. Replacement is as much as eight years overdue.30 Oct 08:05 PM
New ZealandGive A Little Day 2025Give A LIttle CEO Lythan Chapman and Breast Cancer Foundation Advocate Shavaughn Ruakere on Herald NOW.Watch30 Oct 07:58 PM
New ZealandMorning misery for Auckland commuters after crash adds to motorway delaysEarlier roadworks caused jams before a lane-blocking crash added to the clog.30 Oct 07:54 PM
