Auckland'Basic expectations': The new Government rules coming into force today for job seekersThose who fail to meet the new obligations may face further sanctions.19 Oct 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandAlleged fake Facebook accounts and claims of dirty politics, local politician files complaintA tale of alleged defamation, intimidation and abuse in Auckland's southern suburbs.19 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandTeachers' strike: Improving working conditions will improve learning conditions, union saysAbout 100,000 teachers and medical staff are expected to walk off the job this week.19 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandMorning quiz: What was the title of the first video uploaded to YouTube?Test your brains with the Herald's morning quiz.19 Oct 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: Should we take the rough roads with the smooth?OPINION: Pāpāmoa residents say chip seal noise forces them to shout inside their homes.19 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandConwoman who killed pensioner with an iron admits she hasn't been 'completely honest'Julianna Nuku has told differing stories about the murder of Bernard Boylan.19 Oct 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionAndrew Rogers: NCEA overhaul must confront deeper problems in educationOPINION: The review aims to stop schools 'gaming' the system by shifting to percentages.19 Oct 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumLetters to the EditorLetters: Every day they are on strike is a day of unprofessionalismOPINION: Rapid climate change is due to man's burning of fossil fuels, a reader writes.19 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandKea Kids News: Fatal double trap deals devastating blow in Connect 4 tournamentReporter Sumayya is in Auckland, where a raging Connect 4 competition is pitting neighbour against neighbour and brother against sister. Who will be the champion? Video / KKNWatch19 Oct 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsDebbie Ngarewa-Packer failed to declare properties under Parliament's rulesThe leader has avoided Herald questions about the properties for nearly a month.19 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandTeachers day off: Improving working conditions will improve learning conditions, union saysPPTA President Chris Abercrombie is with us to take us through what needs to change in our education sector.Watch19 Oct 03:50 PM
New ZealandWatch: Samoan fans descended on Mangere Town Centre on Sunday night.Samoan fans descended on Mangere Town Square on Sunday night after the Kiwis 24-18 win over Samoa at Auckland’s Go Media Stadium, Auckland. Video / NZ HeraldWatch19 Oct 03:34 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionMark ListerOpinion: Why a weaker NZ dollar could be both blessing and burdenIt’s at a three‑year low against the Australian dollar, now around A$0.88.19 Oct 03:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'I'm flabbergasted I'm still here': Acclaimed Kiwi music star opens up on heroin, near-fatal waterfall plunge'I was a silly daredevil... [fascinated] with doing stuff that was super dangerous.'19 Oct 08:19 AM
New ZealandMan dies in house fire in Tasman townEmergency services were called to the scene about 10.50am today.19 Oct 06:58 AM
New ZealandGusts up to 130km/h forecast across NZ as two 'significant' weather systems set to hitAlmost the entire country is in for a wild week of weather, MetService warns.19 Oct 06:03 AM
Crime‘You chose violence’: Life sentence for woman who killed cousin in jealous rageSaralee Moke died from multiple stab wounds at Houhora Heads Holiday Park in April 2024.19 Oct 04:00 AM
CrimeJudge rebukes paedophile's supporters: 'They need to take a hard look at themselves'Razz Edwards, 74, was jailed for his predatory behaviour towards two young girls.19 Oct 03:52 AM
New ZealandAfternoon quiz: How old was John F. Kennedy when he was assassinated?Test your brains with the Herald's afternoon quiz.19 Oct 02:00 AM
New ZealandJailed couple struggling with mortgages after toddler's death end up in legal battleThey produced a document in support of their case but it was fabricated.19 Oct 01:00 AM
New ZealandShane Jones to pitch NZ's 'resource renaissance' to global mining investorsThe minister heads to Sydney tomorrow to promote investment in New Zealand minerals.19 Oct 12:13 AM
New Zealand'There were hundreds of flies': Auckland rental left covered in urine, dog poo and rubbishThe property manager could barely enter the home due to the smell.18 Oct 11:00 PM
New ZealandOn The Up: A trifecta in the Cup - Three Hawke's Bay sisters in Black Sticks Junior World Cup teamEmma, Hannah and Greer Findlay play together in Hawke's Bay, now they're going global.18 Oct 10:18 PM
New ZealandJay Ryan talks The Ridge on Newstalk ZB's The Sunday SessionKiw actor Jay Ryan joins Newstalk ZB's Francesca on The Sunday Session to talk his new psychological thriller TV show 'The Ridge'. Video / Newstalk ZBWatch18 Oct 10:10 PM
New ZealandWatch: Kiwi biker backflips her way to victory with historic winThe 29-year-old from the Chatham Islands landed two backflips on her run.18 Oct 09:01 PM
New Zealand'I need closure': Young victim's emotional address to man who sexually assaulted herThe victim said the man's actions destroyed her teenage years. 18 Oct 09:00 PM
New ZealandLucky lotto player wakes up a millionairePowerball rolled over and will climb to $25m for Wednesday's live draw. 18 Oct 08:15 PM
New ZealandNZ Herald Morning News Update | 'No Kings' marches in US, Israel tank shells Gaza busNZ Herald Morning News Update | 'No Kings' marches underway in US, Israel tank shells hit Gazan bus transporting family, uptick in students seeking work. Video / NZ HeraldWatch18 Oct 07:52 PM
New ZealandGroup of 'disoriented' trampers rescued from Raglan bushPolice say the group called for help shortly after 6pm on Saturday.18 Oct 06:55 PM
New Zealand'Otherwise we are complicit': Partner of fatal dog attack victim urges public to speak upPensioner had 'very accepting nature' but complacency about mate's dogs proved fatal.18 Oct 05:00 PM
New ZealandUp to 6000 to strike in Hawke’s Bay, upending schools, surgeries and unsettling A&P showMembers of various public sector unions will march through central Napier on Thursday.18 Oct 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'Get skinny quick': Are weight-loss drugs causing eating disorders with ‘sinister’ marketing?Dr Roger Mysliwiec heard of people wanting to go on weight-loss injections for a ball.18 Oct 04:25 PM
New ZealandGlenn Dwight: Time to bring back the faxOPINION: The sound - half dolphin, half recorder played by an orchestra of 5-year-olds.18 Oct 04:01 PM
New ZealandJuicy, refreshing - it's time to grow watermelonsOPINION: With the right preparations, watermelons are relatively easy to grow.18 Oct 04:00 PM
