New Zealand'Fully ablaze': Crews battle BoP house fireCrews stayed on site until about 12.30am.27 Oct 06:08 PM
New ZealandMetService Severe Weather: October 27-30, 2025MetService Severe Weather: October 27-30, 2025.Watch27 Oct 06:01 PM
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New ZealandNZ Herald Morning News Update | Country impacted by recent severe weatherNZ Herald Morning News Update | Labour's confirmed plans for a capital gains tax & Country impacted by recent severe weather.Watch27 Oct 05:42 PM
New Zealand'What a ride': 2025 Mt Ruapehu ski season a mixed bagA slow start, strong middle of the season and an abrupt washout was the story of 2025.27 Oct 05:14 PM
New ZealandThe ‘loving lie’ that helped calm a father with dementiaKerikeri’s Maria Nicol helped care for both her parents as they lived with dementia.27 Oct 05:13 PM
PoliticsThe issue NZ’s in minority on at Asian summit – but Luxon not concerned It's an issue many Asian nations have a strong view on.27 Oct 04:52 PM
PoliticsLabour to campaign on capital gains tax, but there are several exemptionsHipkins said money from a CGT would be funnelled back to give Kiwis free doctors visits.27 Oct 04:32 PM
Politics'Outdated': Government announces Ministerial Advisory Group will review aged care fundingThe country’s over-65 population is expected to reach about 1.3 million by 2040.27 Oct 04:00 PM
New Zealand'Horrendous': Why a senior government minister isn't ruling out closing GloriavaleAuthorities are now visiting the isolated West Coast sect multiple times a week. Video / Corey FlemingWatch27 Oct 04:00 PM
Auckland'It does my head in': Auckland Transport's licence plate fleet almost doubles fines issuedThe AA wants Auckland Transport to explain why the number of fines has almost doubled.27 Oct 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: NPC final was a blast from the past OPINION: Saturday afternoon was a reminder of the glory days of provincial rugby.27 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandHeir hunting: Government pockets $700k from Kiwi with no will or family membersWithout a will or any relatives, the Government banks your estate. 27 Oct 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandMinister won’t rule out closing Gloriavale amid 'horrendous' abuse claimsTen ministers sit on a new group overseeing Gloriavale’s future, the Herald can reveal.27 Oct 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionPaul Goldsmith: Government not decriminalising shopliftingOPINION: The Government is changing the message to offenders and cracking down.27 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandMorning quiz: What is the capital city of Namibia?Test your brains with the Herald's morning quiz.27 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandHow the drug budget is spent, and what really people think about how it should be spentDr Rose Crossin is with us to take us through New Zealanders’ changing attitudes towards drug policy.Watch27 Oct 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandBounce back: NZ’s adventure capital nears pre-Covid tourism highs ahead of big summerAustralia leads arrivals at 40%, with the US and China steadily increasing.27 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandBill Bailey on comedy, creativity and chaosEnglish comedian, actor and musician Bill Bailey joins Paula Bennett for a wide-ranging chat about his lifelong love of performance, the chaos of early comedy gigs and more.Watch27 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandKea Kids News: Future farmers show off their lamb- and calf-rearing skillsReporter India is at Waimauku School’s Agricultural Day, where farmer kids have brought the cute calves and lovely lambs they’re hand-rearing to celebrate spring and win ribbons.Watch27 Oct 04:00 PM
PoliticsKiwis want change as new report shows just 1.4% of annual drug budget for harm reductionPeople want a 1043% increase in the share of the drug budget for harm reduction - report.27 Oct 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumLetters to the EditorLetters: Cabinet arrogance and ‘high trust’ politics draw fireOPINION: A reader responds to Brooke van Velden’s attitude toward public consultation.27 Oct 11:00 AM
PoliticsMariameno Kapa-Kingi faces Te Pāti Māori suspension motionThe move to suspend her comes after weeks of turmoil.27 Oct 08:39 AM
New Zealand'Looks like it will intensify': Severe thunderstorm watch for upper North Island'There is quite a wide risk of thunderstorms tonight and into tomorrow.'27 Oct 07:53 AM
New ZealandSupermarket recall: Pams Te Kūiti cooked chook could make you crookThe supermarket is warning anyone who bought the chooks: 'Do not consume'. 27 Oct 07:01 AM
Christchurch14-year-old missing in Canterbury found safe and well Her family were deeply concerned for her welfare.27 Oct 06:56 AM
New Zealand'Danger to the public': Builder pocketed $25k in deposits for work he never undertookMultiple complaints have been lodged against Wellington builder Colby Kelly-Nash. 27 Oct 06:00 AM
New ZealandHelicopter rushes to Waikino after waterfall slip leaves one critically hurtEmergency services were called to Waikino about 2.30pm.27 Oct 05:16 AM
New ZealandSerious crash near Queenstown: Patient airlifted to hospitalThe road near Ben Lomond remains blocked as contractors work to clear it.27 Oct 04:39 AM
Politics'We follow through': Luxon says sending plane to wargames shows NZ 'not just spouting off'He's 'really proud' of New Zealand's work in the region.27 Oct 04:12 AM
New Zealand‘The evidence is overwhelming’: PI cleared after client’s AI-inspired complaintThe man sought a $2000 refund after claiming the PI’s report was ‘not fit for purpose’.27 Oct 04:00 AM
New Zealand'High-risk traffic offending': 23 arrests as South Akl league celebrations spill onto roadsPolice also issued 204 infringement notices for driving and road-related offences. 27 Oct 03:42 AM
New ZealandLong traffic queues as Aucklanders return from holiday; Labour Weekend road toll at twoMetService warns heavy rain, wind and snow could disrupt travel today.27 Oct 03:25 AM
New ZealandToxic tourist: Jellyfish warning for Auckland and Northland coasts as waters warm upNiwa’s Dr Dennis Gordon warns washed-up jellyfish may still sting.27 Oct 03:11 AM
