New ZealandFailed Wellington mayoral candidate trespassed from Upper Hutt council officesPolice arrested Graham Bloxham in mid-January at a protest but laid no charges.01 Apr 04:39 AM
New ZealandBody in Cromwell lake found during search for missing FrenchmanThe 21-year-old was last seen late on March 21 at Cromwell's Victoria Arms.01 Apr 04:31 AM
New ZealandGas leak forces evacuation of central Wellington apartment blockGas was detected in the foyer and stairwell as fire crews hunted for the source.01 Apr 04:29 AM
New ZealandCocaine use doubles in New Zealand as wastewater data shows record highsPolice say weekly cocaine use now costs $3.5 million in social harm across NZ.01 Apr 04:19 AM
New Zealand'Extremely toxic': Asbestos warning after bag stolen from East Auckland businessPolice say anyone opening the bag risks serious asbestos exposure and illness.01 Apr 04:17 AM
New Zealand'I’m the number one victim': Blame game after teen party mayhem at rentalProperty manager Quan Shu says only two people had legitimately booked.01 Apr 04:00 AM
New ZealandMusic, sports, and culture: Thousands expected at Easter eventsBig crowds are expected at the Tauranga Jazz Festival and a basketball tournament.01 Apr 04:00 AM
New ZealandHow new financial year rules will hit your pay, benefits and household costsKey policy changes take effect today, reshaping household budgets nationwide.01 Apr 04:00 AM
New ZealandProtesters who scaled 15-storey Fonterra building cost dairy giant almost $300kThe activists have now been sentenced for the protest, which saw some abseil the building.01 Apr 04:00 AM
New ZealandHow new financial year rules will hit your pay, benefits and household costsNZ Herald business editor at large, Liam Dann, is with The Front Page to break down what changes are in the works, and what it might mean for you – and our economy.Watch01 Apr 03:55 AM
AucklandExotic mosquito warning: Traps laid in Auckland city centreHealth NZ Te Whatu Ora is running a three-week trapping programme near Queens Wharf.01 Apr 03:50 AM
Politics'Bit of discipline': NZ First to complain to National over MP's comments about fishing reform billJones had to back down on one of the reforms he proposed.01 Apr 03:11 AM
PoliticsChristopher Luxon sent 5000 gender pay gap 'invoices' by womenPM says his Govt has made good progress on reducing gender pay gap. 01 Apr 03:02 AM
New ZealandPizza worker tells of moment alleged robber stormed restaurant with 'Viking sword'Police tracked a stolen VW Golf from Sandringham to a Māngere drive‑thru.01 Apr 03:01 AM
New ZealandHeading away for Easter? What to expect with fuel prices, traffic, road closuresKiwis have been advised to stay cautious and plan ahead for the Easter long weekend.01 Apr 03:00 AM
New ZealandDog control: Whanganui backs status quo as neighbours push big changesThe Whanganui council says current dog laws are not a pressing concern locally.01 Apr 02:54 AM
New ZealandWatch: Tip jars stolen from two Rotorua cafesThe cafes believe the same man is responsible for the 'brazen' thefts.01 Apr 02:31 AM
New ZealandDriver who killed Mongrel Mob motorcyclist told 111 ‘I hope he dies’Robert Tihema was found guilty of careless driving causing Avia Faataape’s death.01 Apr 02:28 AM
New ZealandCabinet gives Eastern Institute of Technology $10m to finish rebuildThe money has been described as a 'game changer' for the Taradale campus.01 Apr 02:20 AM
Auckland'Upwards of 160km/h': Man charged after allegedly speeding wrong way down highwayThe driver is being charged for recklessly operating a motor vehicle. 01 Apr 02:03 AM
New ZealandAfternoon quiz: In which Asian country would you find the Petronas Towers?Test your brain with the Herald's afternoon quiz.01 Apr 02:00 AM
New ZealandFreak tornado strikes town centreMetService's Braydon White says radar and local data showed almost no storm risk.01 Apr 01:23 AM
New ZealandNetsafe warns of emerging wave of sophisticated, hard-to-detect online scamsNetsafe says unauthorised billing scams have already cost $58,744 this year.01 Apr 01:09 AM
OpinionOn borrowed time: How long can NZ keep bird flu strain at bay?H5N1 on the march; H7N6 poultry outbreak here showed how fast strains can escalate.01 Apr 01:08 AM
PremiumPremiumWellingtonWellington councillors, mayor, skip blessing of new HQ amid office space tensionsThe Herald understands some elected members boycotted the blessing.01 Apr 01:00 AM
New ZealandThe Country: Sir Ian Taylor after Shane Jones exits goldmine debateChristopher Luxon, Sir Ian Taylor, Dr Victoria Hatton, Duncan Humm and Craig Hickman.01 Apr 12:38 AM
New ZealandPerson dies after single-car crash on Whangaparāoa PeninsulaEmergency services were called to Vipond Rd about 10.25am.01 Apr 12:32 AM
New ZealandWatch: Rotorua cafes' tip jar thefts caught on cameraThe same person is suspected of taking the tip jars at two different Rotorua eateries. Videos / SuppliedWatch31 Mar 11:53 PM
New ZealandIce baths and yoga: High school health class helping kids practise stress managementTeacher Caitlin Cahill is teaching stress management techniques she wishes she learned.31 Mar 11:41 PM
New ZealandRising into the skyline: New mass-timber office building for HastingsEighty Hastings council staff will move into the complex.31 Mar 11:31 PM
PoliticsLatest fuel stock numbers revealed, jet fuel sees biggest dropThe second update of the week shows jet fuel down more than others.31 Mar 11:31 PM
Sport'New Zealanders are right behind Jono': Threats fail to derail record swim attemptRidler has swum 1325km over 87 days, spending 455 hours in the water.31 Mar 11:13 PM
New Zealand'Intergenerational vision': Tapanui dairy farm wins environment awardLuke and Nicole Kane run a 700-cow dairy on their nearly 100-year-old family farm.31 Mar 10:57 PM
Crime'All our own doing': In recorded call, chatty prisoner admitted bloody robbery plotOne supermarket carpark victim was wounded with machete blows. Another was shot at.31 Mar 10:54 PM
