PremiumPremiumNew ZealandDouble-decker dining: Restaurateurs trying to release Napier's hospitality handbrakeA double-decker bus has been transformed into a dining room, with surrounding food trucks.14 Aug 06:00 PM
New Zealand'Absolute ball': Kiwi optometrist walks length of the UK to support charitiesHis 1700km walk raised $20,000 for Eye Care for Africa and almost $2000 for Glaucoma NZ.14 Aug 06:00 PM
New Zealand'Challenging conversation' ahead as museum faces funding gapRotorua Museum faces an $8.3m shortfall, with staged reopening an option to cut costs.14 Aug 06:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionJames Bentley: Why NCEA overhaul falls shortOPINION: A top headmaster says theoverhaul is not the bold reset many believed was coming.14 Aug 06:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionMatthew HootonMatthew Hooton: Only one option on recognising Palestinian stateOPINION: When the PM and Leader of the Opposition agree, that should be the end of matter.14 Aug 05:01 PM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: The suite life and bootcamps - are efforts for troubled teens working?OPINION: One spent a year living in a motel, 10 had a year in a military-style academy.14 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandTaskforce to look into local workforce needs after proposed Toi-Ohomai campus closureToi-Ohomai proposed last month to close the campus in Tokoroa.14 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandEnemy of the state: Former Defence Minister targeted by pro-Russian websiteRon Mark has been added to the Russophobes website as an enemy of Russia.14 Aug 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Last resort': More schools struggle as teacher illness forces students homeWhangārei Boys' High had 20 teaching staff unwell, forcing Year 12s to be rostered home.14 Aug 05:00 PM
WellingtonFrom Hollywood to Wellywood: James Cameron officially granted NZ citizenshipThe Avatar film-maker and his family attended a citizenship ceremony at Te Papa this week.14 Aug 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumLetters to the EditorLetters: Many English words also have inconsistent vowel sounds OPINION: Children can cope with the introduction of words in te reo Māori.14 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandMorning quiz: What does the lion yearn for in The Wizard of Oz?Test your brains with the Herald's morning quiz.14 Aug 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandAuckland Council meeting attendance: Who showed up, who didn't and who bailed earlySee the attendance records for every Auckland councillor over the last three years.14 Aug 05:00 PM
AucklandLocal body candidate faces backlash over $1m tax evasion convictionHe was convicted on 11 charges in 2019 for evading income tax and fraudulent GST claims.14 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandWhy the US-Russia summit is already seen as a win for PutinPresidents Trump and Vladimir Putin will meet in Alaska to discuss peace in Ukraine.14 Aug 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'Risk-averse approach': NZ lagging in fight against organised crimePoor information sharing means NZ is not keeping pace with criminals, experts say.14 Aug 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Her behaviour is pathetic': Judge lambasts woman's five-month theft spree across three regionsThe 47-year-old has 90 previous convictions, 55 of them for dishonesty offences.14 Aug 08:00 AM
New Zealand'Truly unique': Merged luxury beach apartment hits marketThe apartment is 286sq m and located on Marine Parade in Mount Maunganui. 14 Aug 08:00 AM
New ZealandOne person critically injured, another arrested after incident near WhakatāneEmergency services were called to the scene about 4.25pm.14 Aug 07:44 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionThomas CoughlanThomas Coughlan: Jacinda Ardern right not to front Covid-19 inquiryOPINION: Public appearance by the former Prime Minister would set a bad precedent. 14 Aug 07:30 AM
New ZealandJailed Facebook fraudster given more time after fake $12k payment for Holden revealedHe was already behind bars for scamming people out of $30,000 worth of property.14 Aug 07:00 AM
New Zealand'Falling from the sky': Claims of mystery pigeon poisoner on the loosePolice have investigated but have been unable to confirm the poisoning claims.14 Aug 07:00 AM
New Zealand'Made without all the facts': Greyhound Racing fights Govt banThe Greyhound Racing Association has sought a court order to stop the impending ban.14 Aug 06:56 AM
New ZealandTrial of NZ soldier accused of espionage remains shrouded in secrecyThe soldier faces 17 charges under the Armed Forces Discipline Act.14 Aug 06:46 AM
New ZealandRuapehu College revokes policy to lock girls’ bathrooms after outcry, principal apologisesOne parent pulled her daughter out of school after she came home to use the bathroom.14 Aug 06:30 AM
New Zealand'Create chaos': Health NZ pans nurses' union over strike moveA planned two-hour strike was called off 45 minutes before it was scheduled to begin. 14 Aug 06:28 AM
New ZealandWho knew what about the PM's press secretary? And why was the Beehive kept in dark?Police Commissioner Richard Chambers learnt of the case through the media.14 Aug 05:45 AM
New ZealandParents 'screaming' about ECE fee increases: Seymour addresses funding 'shortfall''There comes a point where you can only tap your parents out for so much.'14 Aug 05:34 AM
New ZealandLuxon responds after Israeli minister attacks 'lost the plot' Netanyahu comment'You don't really need an army because your most deadly enemy is a possum or a cat.'14 Aug 05:28 AM
New ZealandMental health wards in Waikato at 140% capacity, lacking community bedsA mental health nurse says some patients are sleeping on mattresses on the floor.14 Aug 05:24 AM
New Zealand'Mechanical problem': Air NZ flight to Aussie diverted mid-journeyFlight ANZ175 from Auckland to Perth is now heading to Sydney.14 Aug 05:02 AM
New ZealandWaikato River named among top three drowning 'black spots'Since 1980, 123 people have died in its murky waters. 14 Aug 05:00 AM
CrimeLegal issue halts trial for Northland man accused of rape, bestiality with cowsA three-week trial in Whangārei District Court ended abruptly on its fourth day. 14 Aug 04:53 AM
PremiumPremiumTechnologyRUCs for all: Potential 'smart tag' cost on drawing board, privacy issues highlightedHow road user charges could work, day-to-day.14 Aug 04:46 AM
