PremiumPremiumOpinionReal countries need to keep learning about their history – James BelichOPINION: Marsden Fund cuts saved $14 million, endangering history projects.17 Aug 06:00 PM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsConcerns amid continued delays on hiring Auckland Future Fund investment managerAuckland Councillor Chris Darby expresses frustrations about the $1.3 billion fund not being invested in global markets in a Governing Body meeting on July 31, 2025.Watch17 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandWhanganui Police dog handler Matt McLay on how to train a police dogMatt McLay introduces himself and his dog Ulfi, and explains what's next now that they have graduated and are ready for the streets.Watch17 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandThe Great New Zealand Road Trip: The ‘unstoppable’ shift southShayne Currie looks at the growing trend of North Islanders heading to the “Mainland” for a new life.Watch17 Aug 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: There are hidden victims in Phil Goff's $160k meth lab clean-up ordealOPINION: Meth testing and remediation was big business a few years ago.17 Aug 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsA decision, a panic attack and a therapist: Grant Robertson on his toughest weekIn his new book Grant Robertson describes experiencing anxiety for the first time17 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandDame Lisa Carrington's formula for perfect happiness – and her greatest fearNew Zealand's greatest Olympian opens up in today's Nine Questions exchange.17 Aug 05:00 PM
New Zealand'A sobering reminder': Experienced feller found fatally crushed by tree Mihajlo Nikolic had cut down about 1000 trees before he died in an accident in April.17 Aug 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Misinformation causing a lot of stress': The row over future of Takapuna Golf CourseGolf club wants a tunnel under the motorway and a 13m deep canal. Council and NZTA say no.17 Aug 05:00 PM
New Zealand89-year-old speaks from hospital after confrontation with man he chased on farm at 3amKaikohe's John Coleman was a New Zealander of the Year nominee for a pā gift to Māori.17 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandCool places: On the road-trip start line in the refrigerator of NZThe Great NZ Road Trip officially starts today – let us know if you have a great yarn.17 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandHow Marama Davidson plans to transform support for children in state care The Greens co-leader urges major changes to support children in state care.17 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandMorning quiz: In which year did Taylor Swift release her debut album? Test your brains with the Herald's morning quiz.17 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandKea Kids News: Silver Ferns coach Chatham Islands kidsReporter Shylar is on lovely Rēkohu, where Silver Ferns Remi Kamo and Maia Wilson are showing the kids some netball skills, and for Remi to connect with her Chathams roots.Watch17 Aug 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandInternal NZ Police email sparks racism accusation, Northland exodus blamed on culture An anonymous officer has revealed an email accidentally sent to all Northland staff.17 Aug 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumLetters to the EditorLetters: Do those who manage rugby want to see a crowd?OPINION: Decision-makers did do what they thought right at that time during Covid.17 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandMayoral candidates are divided on whether Māori wards are neededSome candidates say Māori wards aren't needed, others are fighting to retain them.17 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandWaikato farm leads in environmental standardsJohan and Kylie van Ras turned poor pasture into native wetland over five years.17 Aug 05:00 PM
PoliticsSeymour asked his ministry to look into ditching bike helmet rulesThe Ministry for Regulation said further work on this issue 'carries risks'.17 Aug 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionMark ListerOpinion: Reporting season could signal turnaround for struggling economyThe local reporting season is heating up, suggesting an economic recovery.17 Aug 04:00 PM
New Zealand'Safe on dry land': Three people, two dogs rescued from Whanganui River cable carEmergency services were called to the scene after 5pm.17 Aug 09:32 AM
WellingtonHave you seen Yulia? Police search for missing Wellington womanShe was reported missing after not being in touch with her family for several days.17 Aug 07:32 AM
New ZealandHundreds of vehicles imported with tampered odometers, investigation showsCivil action has been taken against three people and two Auckland-based companies.17 Aug 07:00 AM
New Zealand Man charged after housefire in Palmerston NorthPolice said a man they believed was holding a weapon has been taken into custody.17 Aug 06:46 AM
New Zealand'Risk of thunderstorms': Snow and 'squally' storms to sweep across NZ next weekSnow could fall as low as 200m in some South Island areas.17 Aug 06:25 AM
New ZealandUnexpected Pokémon card windfall: Top PR man quits corporate stress for life on the roadLife on the road shows 'your working life may not have been as important as you thought'.17 Aug 05:10 AM
Crime'Kicking me in the guts': Jailed rapist, arsonist claims parole system is unfairBut the Parole Board has reminded Allan Titford he's under sentence until 2037.17 Aug 05:00 AM
New ZealandNZ's air traffic control system outage 'very rare', expert saysAirways NZ has apologised, saying the cause is 'still being investigated'.17 Aug 04:22 AM
New ZealandHīkoi for Kaea: Reclaiming Napier's streets after an awful act of violenceThree months after a tragedy, a community unites to try to stop it happening again.17 Aug 04:16 AM
WorldBreathtaking 'stadium effect' captured in eye of Category 5 HurricaneLast night, the 53rd Weather Reconnaissance Squadron flew into the eye of Hurricane Erin—and captured imagery of the breathtaking stadium effect. Video / Hurricane HuntersWatch17 Aug 04:11 AM
New Zealand'Very dangerous situation': Prison riots more common, staff warnA prison riot at Spring Hill led to a lockdown on Saturday.17 Aug 04:06 AM
New Zealand13 players win $19k each in Lotto Second Division – where were tickets sold?Two players also won Powerball Second Division.17 Aug 03:57 AM
New ZealandAfternoon quiz: How many minutes are in a full week?Test your brains with the Herald's afternoon quiz.17 Aug 03:56 AM
New ZealandWatch: Near miss as overtaking vehicle avoids collision near Whakapapa The dash cam captured the dangerous manoeuvre on the Whakapapa road.17 Aug 03:00 AM
