New ZealandCould dredged sand finally stop a Napier beach washing away?It has cost councils $5.5m to maintain a pea-metal bund over 39 years of repairs.06 Mar 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandPaper road row: Hunter, neighbours clash over guns and accessPolice have been called to the Franklin Rd dispute at least eight times.06 Mar 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandGrape expectations: Hawke’s Bay winemakers plot their comebackWine consumption is falling worldwide. How will a great wine capital turn it around?06 Mar 05:00 PM
New ZealandŌtāne couple’s seed dryer boosts returns for 15 growersHomegrown innovation is the way forward for award-winning farmers Simon and Lou White.06 Mar 05:00 PM
New ZealandHow a Hawke’s Bay golf day helps turn landfill waste into lifelines Players will chip balls into sets of drawers before they are recycled for a local family.06 Mar 05:00 PM
OpinionRichard Bedford: The unseen ways RSE employers help transform Pacific communitiesOPINION: A new MBIE survey captures responses from 44 Recognised Seasonal Employers.06 Mar 04:00 PM
Auckland'That's our livelihood': Fire-hit Auckland restaurant faces weeks-long closureEight staff are without work for at least a month while insurance assesses the damage. 06 Mar 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionThomas CoughlanThomas Coughlan: After the Government's horror week, things are about to get a whole lot worseOPINION: This weekend is the most precarious for Luxon since he became National leader. 06 Mar 04:00 PM
New Zealand'It didn’t feel real': Farmer in shock after finding skeleton by highwayFarmer Clare Douglas said the skeleton was clothed and had work boots on.06 Mar 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumLetters to the EditorLetters: Iranians have been begging the world to listen to them for yearsOPINION: Sitting in traffic is not only frustrating but also expensive, writes a reader.06 Mar 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandInside Queenstown’s discreet ‘boutique’ escort agency for the ultra-wealthyIts escorts include women working in banking, government and hospitality.06 Mar 04:00 PM
New Zealand'Wall of poo': Minister warns Christchurch over ocean sewage proposalThe city wants to pipe one third of its sewage, only partially treated, out to sea.06 Mar 04:00 PM
AucklandSummer is back: Most of the country set for warm weekendAucklanders are advised to 'slip, slop, slap and wrap' ahead of a packed sporting weekend.06 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandMorning quiz: Ryan Lochte is an Olympic gold-winning athlete in which sport?Test your brain with the Herald's afternoon quiz.06 Mar 04:00 PM
WorldMiddle East crisis: Israel launches 26 waves of strikes on Beirut overnightExplosions and flashes lit up the night sky over the Beirut southern suburbs.06 Mar 07:32 AM
New ZealandAussie tourist almost loses both legs during Philippines holidayThe woman was thrown into the water and pinned between large concrete blocks.06 Mar 07:00 AM
New Zealand'No longer safe to eat': Ghiotti chorizo recalled after incorrectly labelled use-by dateKiwis have been warned to dispose of or seek a refund for the Spanish-style chorizo.06 Mar 06:16 AM
New Zealand'I know where you guys live': Car thief tells victim after being caught by members of the publicThe Hamilton man brazenly got into gyms, stole car keys, and took off in the vehicles.06 Mar 06:00 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionJohn Howard, Tim Ewing-Jarvie: National security can’t stay off the election agenda for another three yearsOPINION: War in the Middle East and Ukraine is already driving up fuel and import costs.06 Mar 05:43 AM
New Zealand'Absolutely not': Christopher Luxon defends his position as Prime MinisterChristopher Luxon defends his position as Prime Minister on Newstalk ZB's Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive show.Watch06 Mar 05:03 AM
New ZealandPush to ban fireworks on Tauranga beaches and other public placesA woman who lost a horse to a fireworks incident wants the focus to be on a wider ban.06 Mar 05:00 AM
WellingtonNurse whose son survived cancer now cannot get paid sick leave for own cancer treatmentJust five years ago, her young son was diagnosed with cancer himself. 06 Mar 05:00 AM
New ZealandHow new SH2 and SH35 hours will work for trips in and out of GisborneDrivers are urged to travel the Gorge from 5-7am or 6-8pm to avoid long delays.06 Mar 04:36 AM
New ZealandKiwis on track for for world shearing champs haul All six team members are now qualified for their semi-finals on Saturday.06 Mar 04:33 AM
New ZealandMeasles alert for Auckland Airport after case confirmed in overseas travellerHealth officials say the traveller was likely infected before visiting NZ.06 Mar 04:28 AM
SportBig names, big splashes: Celebs set for Z Manu grand final showdownFormer All Black Piri Weepu will headline the celebrity manu line-up.06 Mar 04:27 AM
New ZealandInside the first Chiefs squads and what today's team can still learn from themBrad Meurant and Jono Gibbes look into the past – and future.06 Mar 04:00 AM
New ZealandHow the latest poll puts Luxon and National under real pressureLabour, the Greens and Te Pāti Māori now edge the right bloc on these numbers.06 Mar 04:00 AM
New ZealandMongols lose cash and bling as court orders gang assets forfeitedRings and a gold chain, as well as $68,000 has been taken following police raids.06 Mar 04:00 AM
Auckland'No one should feel unsafe': Student beaten in random attack on North Shore bus rideA 36-year-old man arrested later in the day has been linked to the assault, police say.06 Mar 04:00 AM
PoliticsNational plunges to lowest poll as governing party in decadesNZ Herald political editor, Thomas Coughlan, is on The Front Page to break down what the numbers mean, and who could be on the chopping block.Watch06 Mar 03:55 AM
Entertainment'Feeling the love': Kesha spotted celebrating birthday with shirtless Highlanders starHighlanders back Taine Robinson is sidelined this week with a back injury.06 Mar 03:54 AM
PremiumPremiumAnalysisInside the day the question of Luxon’s exit moved from ‘if’ and closer to ‘when’ANALYSIS: National MPs have gone to ground amid fevered rumours.06 Mar 03:43 AM
New ZealandBay fans excited for Chiefs' long-awaited return to Hāngī PitThe Chiefs will face Moana Pasifika on April 11 after a plan to play in Tonga fell over.06 Mar 03:30 AM