Politics'We need to show some humanity': Labour calls for abuse-in-care survivors, clients in hardship to be exempt from law changeThe Opposition party acknowledges a 'loophole needs to be closed'.03 Mar 06:18 AM
New Zealand‘Bugger off’: Man living in car stabbed resident who told him to move off his lawnAnaru Yardley told the victim he could do whatever he wanted before stabbing him.03 Mar 06:00 AM
New ZealandTwo rescue helicopters called to water incident on Southland beachEmergency services were called about 3.15pm and two people were flown to hospital.03 Mar 05:36 AM
New Zealand'They seem to show up everywhere now': Kiwi population boom brings odd rescuesVilla manager Amelia Boyce spotted the chick during a routine pool check.03 Mar 05:27 AM
AucklandMore flood and landslide-risk homes may be downzoned under new density rulesAuckland Mayor Wayne Brown says $13m has already been spent on the related planning work.03 Mar 05:26 AM
New Zealand'Page not found': Kiwis in Middle East struggle to register on SafeTravelSome Kiwis reported feeling 'quite panicked' that the site was not working.03 Mar 05:07 AM
New Zealand'Back the f*** up': Shoplifter pulls out 30cm knife during thefts It was likely the stolen items were going to be traded for money or drugs.03 Mar 05:00 AM
New Zealand'Disgusting': Outrage as council flies American flag amid Iran attacksThe council said the flag was raised to mark AmeriCARna, a US car event.03 Mar 05:00 AM
New ZealandDeep-sea whale strands on central Auckland beachThe Shepherd's beaked whale was first spotted at St Heliers late this morning.03 Mar 04:14 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandRejected $20k safety fix led to Gisborne worker’s death in waste shredderJudge Warren Cathcart found M.E. Jukes & Son breached its legal health and safety duty.03 Mar 04:00 AM
New ZealandTauranga council seeks fix for bee poo complaintsMost complaints were about bee poo on decks and outdoor furniture.03 Mar 04:00 AM
New ZealandIran choke point move threatens global oil flow and rising prices for allAbout one-fifth of the world’s oil passes through the Strait of Hormuz.03 Mar 04:00 AM
New Zealand'A miracle': Family reunited with cat 5 years after she ran offHoney returned to Waikato family after running away in Christchurch en route to Dunedin.03 Mar 04:00 AM
PoliticsHipkins reignites criticism of $12.8 billion pay equity figure as Treasury stands firmThe Labour leader has been accused of "fiscal denialism".03 Mar 04:00 AM
New ZealandIran and the Strait of Hormuz: What rising oil prices mean for New ZealandGeopolitical analyst Dr Geoffrey Miller is with The Front Page to take us through why the blocking of just over three kilometres of water can have global ramifications.Watch03 Mar 03:55 AM
New ZealandPerson in serious condition after SH1 crash between car and motorbike in WaikatoThe crash between a car and motorbike happened at Meremere at 1.45pm.03 Mar 03:38 AM
New ZealandWhere and when to watch tonight’s rare total lunar eclipseNew Zealand is one of the few places able to see the full six-hour eclipse.03 Mar 03:31 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionAudrey YoungAudrey Young: Christopher Luxon's Clare Curran moment – can he recover?OPINION: The PM's muddled stance leaves NZ without a clear position after three days.03 Mar 03:30 AM
New ZealandNapier council proposes 8.8% average rates rise for the year'These are the hard decisions we must make to keep our city functioning.'03 Mar 03:29 AM
New ZealandPower firms must tell customers their cheapest plan under new rulesA new independent website will also let households compare and switch deals.03 Mar 03:23 AM
New ZealandKiwi saves a kiwiNorthlander Amelia Boyce saved a baby chick from drowning after it got stuck in a swimming pool filter. Video / Amelia BoyceWatch03 Mar 03:00 AM
New Zealand'Put lives at risk': Shuttle banned from Tongariro track over weather breachMore than 100 walkers were taken to the 20km track despite weather warning, DoC says.03 Mar 03:00 AM
New ZealandHawke’s Bay Regional Council announces restructure to reduce costsIt was not immediately clear how many jobs are impacted.03 Mar 02:49 AM
New ZealandTaradale’s new police base goes up almost overnightThe new building to house 50 police staff was put together on site in about 24 hours.03 Mar 02:43 AM
New ZealandGreg Peters steps down after eight years as NZ Rugby League bossDuring the chief executive's tenure, grassroots league player numbers doubled.03 Mar 02:24 AM
New ZealandHenare hot favourite for Golden Shears doubleJoel Henare aims for third world woolhandling title and 12th straight Golden Shears win.03 Mar 02:00 AM
New ZealandAfternoon quiz: Lord of the Rings author J.R.R. Tolkien was born in what present-day country?Test your brain with the Herald's afternoon quiz.03 Mar 02:00 AM
New Zealand'Zero gravity': Court rejects gang member's challenge to patch lawCourt of Appeal ruled prosecutors need not prove actual fear or intimidation.03 Mar 02:00 AM
PremiumPremiumWellingtonWellington labour market shows 'no sign of picking up' while rest of country bounces backThe rest of the country is improving while Wellington sits at the bottom of the stack.03 Mar 01:00 AM
New ZealandThe Country: War and the world's economy with Cameron BagrieOn today's show: Cameron Bagrie, James Robertson, George Dodson, Jo Luxton an Kevin Bevan.03 Mar 12:45 AM
Wellington'Wolf in sheep's clothing': Ex boys' school staffer avoids jail for child sex offendingAnthony Derek Francis, 78, committed the offending against young boys decades ago.03 Mar 12:40 AM
PoliticsSecond young offender bootcamp pilot to begin as proposed law delayedThe second pilot will begin on Monday with another 10 young offenders. 03 Mar 12:20 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandChristopher Luxon's Clare Curran momentThe Prime Minister was flummoxed at his post cabinet press conference. Video / NZ Herald / Parliament TVWatch03 Mar 12:13 AM
New ZealandGloriavale ex-leader wins appeal, avoids jail for 20 years of sex offendingCrown lawyers had argued prison was needed given his role as Gloriavale leader.03 Mar 12:02 AM
