New ZealandAfternoon quiz: What is a group of sea otters in water called?Test your brains with the Herald's afternoon quiz.28 Oct 02:00 AM
New ZealandCommunities rally after wild storm leaves thousands without electricity for daysMore than 8000 properties remain without power across Southland and Otago.28 Oct 02:00 AM
New ZealandLightning strike that cut power to HB and Gisborne hit power lines near TaupōTranspower has shared more details about the lightning strike that cut power to thousands.28 Oct 01:47 AM
New Zealand'I love them to pieces': Keeping the Clydesdale spirit aliveWith 750 registered, Clydesdales in New Zealand are regarded as an “at-risk” breed.28 Oct 01:26 AM
New Zealand'We should be proud': Two Kiwis awarded Ukrainian Order of Merit“I initially thought it was some kind of fake thing."28 Oct 01:14 AM
New ZealandTemu says it can’t verify link to magnets that led to boy’s major surgeryTemu says it’s been unable to confirm if the banned magnets came from its site.28 Oct 01:05 AM
New ZealandSevere wind gusts batter Auckland Harbour Bridge, spring snow dusts Canterbury, NZDF deployedTranspower declared a grid emergency after a lightning strike cut supply.28 Oct 01:00 AM
New ZealandKeep out: Walkers and cyclists ignoring construction site warningsEach intrusion forces crews to halt flood protection work28 Oct 12:46 AM
New ZealandLabour's capital gains tax on The CountryMark Mitchell, Katie Milne, Cameron Bagrie, Damien O'Connor, and Phil Duncan. 28 Oct 12:46 AM
New ZealandPart of Tāmaki Drive is closed for hīkoi in support of tangata whenua and workers’ rightsEastbound lanes of Tāmaki Drive have been closed for a hīkoi in support of tangata whenua and workers' rights. Video / Dean PurcellWatch28 Oct 12:46 AM
New ZealandNew evidence prompts renewed appeal over Ross Appelgren murder caseJulie Appelgren has reignited her late husband's long-stalled murder appeal.28 Oct 12:39 AM
New ZealandNZ Herald Afternoon News Update | Snow dusting the South IslandNZ Herald Afternoon News Update | Snow dusting the South Island, Labour’s capital gains tax, Social media ban for under-16s.Watch28 Oct 12:37 AM
New ZealandACC cuts payments for record 8000 long-term clientsMany said they can’t work and believed they were dumped as a way for ACC to save money.28 Oct 12:29 AM
PoliticsLabour’s capital gains tax: Chris Hipkins celebrates ‘progressive’ policy amid stern warning to leaker Labour says all CGT revenue would go towards health spending including free GP visits.28 Oct 12:25 AM
WellingtonWatch: Speeding car full of teens crashes into Plimmerton propertyThe video shows the car losing control and careening into a fence.28 Oct 12:21 AM
New ZealandCost of living: Who is being hit hardest now?Beneficiaries and people on NZ Super are experiencing faster increases.28 Oct 12:05 AM
New ZealandHīkoi closes parts of key Auckland route into city centreThe march is the first national collaboration between iwi and unions across the country.27 Oct 11:56 PM
ChristchurchMotorway reopens after multi-vehicle pile-up north of ChristchurchEmergency crews were called to the crash just after 10.40am.27 Oct 11:28 PM
New ZealandMan killed in Te Puke shooting named as police hunt two menA detective says the two men police are seeking are considered dangerous.27 Oct 11:27 PM
PoliticsNicola Willis reacts to Labour's capital gains tax announcementFinance Minister Nicola Willis reacts to the Labour Party's capital gains tax announcement. Video / NZ HeraldWatch27 Oct 11:26 PM
TalanoaOn The Up: Chosen for 'her smile' - Teen model proves she's got the WOW factorThe 19-year-old made her debut at this year’s World of WearableArt show.27 Oct 11:00 PM
New Zealand Police identify victim of fatal Bay of Plenty crash Three others were taken to Tauranga Hospital, three in serious condition.27 Oct 10:57 PM
New ZealandChris Hipkins says policy leaker would be ousted from Labour PartyLabour Leader Chris Hipkins says if capital gains tax policy leaker is found they will be ousted from the party.Watch27 Oct 10:56 PM
New ZealandFreightways couriers walk off Job over long hours and safetyMore than 70 Freightways contract couriers protest at Auckland’s Cornwall Park Cafe, demanding better hours and safer conditions during a 24-hour strike. Video \ Jason DordayWatch27 Oct 10:52 PM
New Zealand‘Alarming gaps’: WHO warns of urgent measles risk as vaccination gaps widenEight measles cases have now been confirmed across six regions.27 Oct 10:40 PM
New ZealandLightning brightens Northland's night skies in stunning displayLightning captured at Morningside in Whangārei about 1am on Tuesday. Video / Sarah CurtisWatch27 Oct 10:30 PM
New Zealand'A huge loss': Tributes for young Irishman who died in Queenstown balcony fallDillon McDermott, from Galway, died in the resort town last week.27 Oct 10:20 PM
New ZealandSurfboard lost in Australia washes up in Raglan 2400km awayKitesurfer Alvaro Bon traced the board’s owner to Tasmania.27 Oct 10:07 PM
New ZealandOn The Up: ‘He’s been the foundation’ - Students honour long-serving WBHS hockey mentorStudents led the push to honour Warren Litchfield’s 14 years of service.27 Oct 10:00 PM
New ZealandSnow in Christchurch, CanterburySnow falls in Rolleston and Halswell. Video / SuppliedWatch27 Oct 09:35 PM
New ZealandPossums as pets? Former Wellington mayor warns of risksLocal groups fear pet possums could undo conservation gains across Wairarapa. 27 Oct 09:30 PM
New Zealand'I've always loved competing': Rotorua athlete rises through US ranksThe former John Paul College student has spent three years at NC State University. 27 Oct 09:08 PM
New ZealandNZ Herald Live: Chris Hipkins on property profit tax to pay for free GP visitsLabour Party announces a targeted property tax to fund three free doctors’ visits for every New ZealanderWatch27 Oct 08:59 PM
New ZealandParole Board to learn if convicted murderer Mark Lundy has been complying with release conditionsLundy was released from prison in May after spending more than 23 years behind bars. 27 Oct 08:32 PM
