PremiumPremiumPoliticsGrey wave: Local elections deliver NZ's oldest mayoral line-up in recent historyThe average age of big-city mayors has climbed to nearly 68.24 Oct 11:00 PM
New Zealand‘Turning film-making into a sport’: Whangārei team celebrates 48Hours successDirector Giles McNeill hopes the awards will boost Northland’s film industry.24 Oct 11:00 PM
New ZealandMum of teen who died of cancer says Oranga Tamariki contributed to 'suffering'Oranga Tamariki has apologised for mistakes made in the boy's care.24 Oct 10:59 PM
New ZealandWarning issued for poisonous shellfish along Taranaki coastPāua, crab and crayfish are safe to eat if the gut is completely removed.24 Oct 10:14 PM
New ZealandFrom politics to pot: How an ex-health promoter's ideals led to drug convictionsPolice estimated Aaryn Barlow's cannabis haul was valued at $420,000.24 Oct 10:00 PM
New ZealandFormer Green Party politician sentenced on large scale cannabis chargesCannabis head worth tens of thousands of dollars from just two of 80 healthy and flourishing plants was found on the property of a former Green Party politician. Video / NZ HeraldWatch24 Oct 10:00 PM
New ZealandThousands expected to attempt Guinness World Record in Ruakākā todayThe current record stands at 396 set in Belgium's Middelkerke in 2019.24 Oct 09:33 PM
New ZealandPower, water and fuel shortages in the south after wild weatherMore than 17,000 homes in Southland and South Otago remain without power.24 Oct 09:22 PM
PremiumPremiumBusinessAuckland's biggest rubbish tip battles school parents to stay open Redvale landfill wants to stay open until 2036. Dairy Flat School fears pollution.24 Oct 09:00 PM
New Zealand'We should be concerned': Why low measles vaccination rates need to be liftedAn expert has warned measles can spread from one infected person to 18 others.24 Oct 08:48 PM
WorldEuropean leaders and Zelenskyy hold Coalition of the Willing meeting at UK Foreign OfficeUkrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and European leaders hold a Coalition of the Willing meeting hosted by British Prime Minister Keir Starmer. Video / AFPWatch24 Oct 08:03 PM
New Zealand'I just want her to be a little case of hope': Prem baby's fight to surviveBorn at 24 weeks' gestation, baby Sophie weighed just 580g when she entered the world.24 Oct 08:01 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandAgent Orange: $3.2b bill for Govt after court slams veterans' agency for rejecting linkVeterans' minister Chris Penk says law might now change but will hold faith with veterans.24 Oct 08:00 PM
New ZealandNZ Herald Morning News Update | Zelenskyy meets with allies, Trump calls an end to trade talksNZ Herald Morning News Update | Zelenskyy meets with allies, Trump calls an end to trade talks with Canada. Armageddon takes over Auckland this weekend. Video / NZ HeraldWatch24 Oct 07:03 PM
New ZealandRider dies in hospital days after serious motorcycle crashThe circumstances of the crash are being investigated, police said.24 Oct 06:55 PM
BoxingThe golden prize on offer for Joseph ParkerInfluential promoter says the winner of Parker Wardley will get to fight Oleksandr UsykWatch24 Oct 06:12 PM
New ZealandBrown water woes linger after Huntly pipe flushMore than 34km of Huntly water pipes were flushed over three weeks.24 Oct 06:00 PM
New Zealand'Money talks': Family posts $8000 reward in search for missing teacherThe extensive search has already involved air and land crews, dog teams and drones. 24 Oct 05:02 PM
PremiumPremiumAucklandAkl rates revenue hits $3b, typical household rates bill up 85% since Super City mergerRates now make up 35% of council income, down from nearly half in 2010.24 Oct 04:03 PM
OpinionHunter Wells'Haven't you ever had a flat?': City boy tested in rural lifeOPINION: Hunter Wells recounts another time he disappointed the farmer known as 'The Hat'.24 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandFrom risk to legacy: Farm Environment Awards celebrate 30 years"It was a risk, but we all realised this was what the future looked like.”24 Oct 04:00 PM
New Zealand'I'm genuinely sorry': Gangster's jailhouse apology for motorcycle crash that killed coupleWhen Mark Kimber closes his eyes, he sees Karen Boucher's face.24 Oct 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionThomas CoughlanThomas Coughlan: Right questions, wrong answer - Labour's disappointing first policyOPINION: There are good ideas struggling to come to the fore. 24 Oct 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'I know that's a luxury': Anna Mowbray is raising her five kids without phones and backing social media banThe Zuru co-founder says her five children won’t get phones until age 15 or 16.24 Oct 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumLetters to the EditorLetters: Pitiful crowd attends Eden Park T20OPINION: Do school students today know who Guy Fawkes was?24 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandMorning quiz: What creatures were recently discovered in Iceland for the first time?Test your brains with the Herald's morning quiz.24 Oct 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: How party 'nangs' went from whipping cream to dangerous teenage trend OPINION: Large fines and potential jail terms haven't slowed the sale of nitrous oxide. 24 Oct 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionSimon WilsonLove this City: A stadium tale in 6 pictures, plus RONS, dancing and the Papatoetoe vote Opinion: Love this City digs inside Auckland issues of the moment. 24 Oct 04:00 PM
New Zealand'Quality option': Council eyes multimillion-dollar site for potential regional waste centreTairāwhiti currently pays $513 per tonne to truck waste to a Waikato landfill.24 Oct 04:00 PM
New Zealand‘It felt like the perfect fit’: City-raised graduate finds future in ag'I had no farming background at all, so don’t let that put you off an ag career.'24 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandHelicopter called to Auckland’s Piha Beach after serious water incidentA helicopter is airlifting the patient to hospital.24 Oct 08:27 AM
New Zealand‘F*** you, I did not’: Man shouts at judge at sentencing for 'sadistic' sex assaultsA judge said the offending was so serious, he considered escalating it to a higher court.24 Oct 07:06 AM
New ZealandLabelling error: Salmon dip pulled from shelves nationwideThe recall covers a batch of 190g Regal Marlborough King Salmon Dip. 24 Oct 06:38 AM
New ZealandKaipara Mayor Jonathan Larsen survives recount challenge from councillor Snow Tane Judge Kevin Kelly rejected a recount bid over the mayoral election's 21-vote gap.24 Oct 06:31 AM
