New Zealand‘Massive opportunity’: Ignite7 set to spotlight rising sevens talentThe two-day event at Blake Park will showcase 48 up-and-coming players. 07 Oct 06:00 PM
New Zealand How a simple coffee stop could cost you $85 at the supermarketOne woman was fined $80 after briefly leaving the New World Orewa car park for a coffee. 07 Oct 06:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandSummer holiday at Pourerere Beach? A computer will decide if you’re allowed to stayHoliday-maker worries about online-only ballot to stay at quintessential Kiwi beach camp.07 Oct 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandCommunity help needed to rebuild swing bridge that became a 'symbol of Central Hawke's Bay's vision''The swing bridge has always been more than wood, steel and concrete.'07 Oct 05:00 PM
OpinionTodd Muller on his breakdown and the struggle of 'quiet' weeks five years onOPINION: It's Mental Health Awareness Week, and it can act as a trigger07 Oct 05:00 PM
New ZealandHamilton East residents to trial water meters in council pilotHamilton currently has around 60,000 water users. 07 Oct 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: Earthquake-prone building rules needed tweakingOPINION: The proposed rule change could save more than $8.2b in upgrade costs.07 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandSchool attendance lifts to highest level since Covid disruptionThe number of students who think school is important is also up. 07 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandHow the Reserve Bank’s next move could shape economic recovery aheadLiam Dann is with us to dive into the Reserve Bank’s upcoming decision, and what’s been happening behind closed doors.Watch07 Oct 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'F***ing amateur': Stuart Nash swears at minister via text after he's dumped from trade tripNash got in hot water after describing women as a 'p***y and a pair of t**s'.07 Oct 04:00 PM
New Zealand‘It was never just about the land’: Iwi puts $5m towards kaitiakitangaTe Aitanga-a-Mahaki makes cash pledge to protect Titirangi and the Gisborne harbour.07 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandHow the Reserve Bank’s next move could shape economic recovery aheadInflation hit 2.7% in the year to June, its highest level in 12 months.07 Oct 04:00 PM
New Zealand'Devastating': Teen skier faces 1yr in wheelchair after breaking back, legs on Mt RuapehuŌamaru boy Charlie Lane, 13, aspired to become a ski medic.07 Oct 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionSimon WilsonSimon Wilson: Wayne Brown, Viv Beck and the art of complaining OPINION: Going after the Taxpayers' Union versus trashing your own city.07 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandHospitals hand out $13m in vouchers to ease ED pressureMore than 130,000 patients were redirected from EDs to urgent care or telehealth.07 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandMorning quiz: In a standard game of Scrabble, what is the value of the letter 'Z'?Test your brains with the Herald's morning quiz.07 Oct 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumLetters to the EditorLetters: SIS reluctant to name names in claims of local body influencersOPINION: Who are these foreign state actors?07 Oct 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsTrespass law changes open to misuse? Goldsmith backs stronger private property rights over judicial safeguardConcerns over trespass powers having a disproportionate impact on the rural, or the poor.07 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandKea Kids News: It’s Take Your Sheep to School Day!Reporter Beauden is in Lee Stream on the South Island, where the students’ furry friends are as much a part of their school day as reading and maths.Watch07 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandGirl in lap belt died after mum briefly took her eyes off the road in 'highly preventable tragedy'Coroner: The 6-year-old's death was an accident, but there were avoidable errors.07 Oct 04:00 PM
New Zealand'Biggest new marine area in a decade': Gulf protections pass ParliamentThe bill creates 19 new protected zones across the Hauraki Gulf.07 Oct 08:29 AM
EntertainmentWatch: Christchurch students erupt as Teddy Swims performs special school concertInside the surprise gig that left the crowd screaming for more.07 Oct 08:02 AM
New Zealand'A wound no one can see': Rape victim tells court trauma ‘changed her brain chemistry’The woman said she still fears leaving home more than two years after the attack.07 Oct 06:36 AM
New Zealand'Senseless act': Little blue penguin dies from injuries, footage of 'suspicious vehicle activity' soughtThe penguin was found injured on the night of Sunday, September 28, but died soon after.07 Oct 06:22 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionAdam PearseWinston vs Chlöe: An ugly attack turns into ugly politics - Adam PearseOPINION: Peters' dog, Kobe, was caught up in last night's incident. 07 Oct 05:54 AM
New ZealandCyclone Gabrielle: 111 callers told 'no one is coming to help' as floodwaters rose'Some of the calls, even now with the passage of time... are distressing to hear.'07 Oct 05:00 AM
New Zealand'Tonne of tacos': Eatery part-owned by UFC star ends Mexican standoff with charity cook-up Eatery part-owned by Israel Adesanya had claimed Mexican chef stole their taco branding.07 Oct 05:00 AM
New ZealandSouth Waikato teacher missing a week described as 'full of life'Family hopes Jayleb-Che Dean, 36, is just 'off somewhere' without his phone.07 Oct 04:55 AM
PoliticsActivist actor doesn't think protest actions were wrong after Peters' house attackedThe activist said the demonstrators were 'not being threatening'.07 Oct 04:33 AM
New ZealandInside the Govt’s end-of-year to-do list - and what could prove most difficultA decision on introducing local council rates caps is due before December.07 Oct 04:17 AM
New ZealandCashpoints loyalty scheme helps shoppers save across partner storesIan Sutcliffe has launched a new consumer loyalty programme called Cashpoints. Cashpoints allows users to save on everyday shopping at participating partners nationwide.Watch07 Oct 04:07 AM
New Zealand'Not a victimless crime’: Police make more arrests in major construction cash laundering probeSeven people were arrested after raids at nine Auckland properties today.07 Oct 04:03 AM
CrimeFake talent agent lured woman with promise of modelling career, then assaulted herDelfin Cruz convinced the 20-year-old she needed to get drunk to 'pass a test'.07 Oct 04:00 AM
New ZealandCorrections removes leaked video of guard’s fall at Paremoremo prisonFootage came from a July 2022 incident inside Paremoremo’s max‑security wing.07 Oct 03:45 AM
