New Zealand'Neighbours thought I was a bit abnormal': Farmer's planting idea pays offSnow Chubb started planting trees for his cows 30 years ago, 'it was just common sense'.31 Oct 04:05 PM
AucklandTeaching Council CEO on leave amid probe into conduct allegationsExpert also running separate probe into the council’s operational performance.31 Oct 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionSimon WilsonSimon Wilson: Mayor's message for Government, Auckland flood risk, an art house and playtime! Love this City: The mayor sheds his grumpiness but he's still determined to get his way.31 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandMorning quiz: Which company developed the first mobile phone?Test your brains with the Herald's morning quiz.31 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandHouse prices up: Second month of growth could signal start of recoveryCotality data shows national prices up 0.2% in Oct, although Auckland is still sliding.31 Oct 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionThomas CoughlanThomas Coughlan: It's a Nat leader's job to kill CGTs – is Christopher Luxon up to it?There's more riding on Labour's CGT for Luxon than Labour's Chris Hipkins. 31 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandThis community garden is cultivating more than just plantsMarton Community Garden is a place to connect, share ideas and work together. 31 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandSafer Rides scheme driving change in quad bike safetyMore than 130 farm businesses installed safety bars through the scheme. 31 Oct 03:59 PM
New ZealandWatch: From broccoli to bloodied ghouls, Auckland’s Halloween had it allHomeowners on Marsden Ave handed out 8kg of lollies to hundreds of kids.31 Oct 07:46 AM
New ZealandPerson dies after car plunges into river in Waikato Emergency crews pulled the car from the river near Te Pahu Rd at Whatawhata.31 Oct 07:28 AM
New Zealand'Just wants to hit people': Woman attacked motorist, ripped out hair and racially abused neighbour A judge said Anna Rikiau just 'wanted to hit people' and needed to be sent to prison.31 Oct 07:00 AM
New ZealandBoo! Halloween punters take on Mount EdenThe Herald visits Marsden Avenue in Mount Eden to see who has the most ghastly and ghoulish looks. Video / Anna HeathWatch31 Oct 06:56 AM
New ZealandUnanswered questions after Kiwi mum's mysterious death in ThailandDrescher’s son believes there's more to her death than Thai police have revealed so far.31 Oct 05:45 AM
Auckland‘We must change Auckland’: Wayne Brown sets sights on global city statusFive new councillors joined the 21-member Auckland Council this term.31 Oct 05:45 AM
New ZealandMore than 100 police under investigation over falsified breath testsThe review found more than 30,000 roadside breath tests were wrongly logged.31 Oct 05:17 AM
CrimeGuilty: Tears and applause as guilty verdict returned after man shot dead in the streetJames Holder shot and killed David Bridgwater during an early morning confrontation. 31 Oct 05:13 AM
Politics'F***ed over with dignity': New Stuart Nash texts emerge after dumping from trade tripPrevious texts revealed the former MP called the Trade Minister "pretty f****** amateur".31 Oct 04:56 AM
New ZealandMeasles case confirmed at Auckland Grammar, two year groups sent homeThere are now 14 measles cases confirmed across New Zealand.31 Oct 04:22 AM
New ZealandFootage shows car exhaust triggering massive blaze in hospital carparkNearly 30 vehicles were damaged in the blaze on October 21. 31 Oct 04:00 AM
New Zealand'Clown': Fleeing driver leaves vital clue after smashing through fenceA frustrated resident says he has had enough of boy racers.31 Oct 04:00 AM
PremiumPremiumWellingtonMajor new highway needs years of repairs costing $32 million-plusNZTA will start drainage and resurfacing work on Transmission Gully this summer.31 Oct 04:00 AM
New ZealandFault triggers power outage to more than 23,000 Far North homes and businessesTop Energy crews are investigating a fault on the 33 kV line to Mt Pokaka.31 Oct 03:57 AM
New Zealand'Rewarding': School principal retires after 38-year career'As I step away, I know the school is in good hands.'31 Oct 03:39 AM
New ZealandNewly-released video shows Whangārei Hospital carpark fireFire investigators found the blaze started from a hot exhaust, spreading down rows of cars. Video / Health New Zealand Te Whatu OraWatch31 Oct 03:34 AM
CrimeBloodied, screaming woman dragged from home; group jailed for 'particularly nasty' kidnappingRingleader Jamie Perfect, a 501 deportee, fired a shotgun inside the Beach Haven home.31 Oct 03:33 AM
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 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
