New ZealandTauranga landmarks to light up blue for International Day of Sign LanguagesOn Tuesday, September 23, from Wharf Street to Masonic Park, to Tunks Reserve, and the Waterfront Playground and surrounds, blue lights will illuminate the way.Watch22 Sep 05:22 AM
New Zealand'Utterly heartbreaking': Three meningitis deaths in past five weeksThe Meningitis Foundation Aotearoa NZ is calling for urgent action.22 Sep 05:15 AM
Wellington'Death traps': Five men killed in hostel fire had no hope of escape, Crown saysThe Crown's closing address has begun in the trial of the man accused of lethal arson.22 Sep 05:09 AM
New ZealandTeen whose act of kindness went viral gets job offer, gifts, donations'What goes around comes around,' said one donor.22 Sep 05:00 AM
New ZealandSilver Ferns arrive in Napier ahead of sold-out match against ProteasIt is the Silver Ferns' first international match in Hawke’s Bay since 2017.22 Sep 04:53 AM
New ZealandSouthern Ocean low, subtropical 'plume of moisture': Waves of rain to lash school holidaysForecasters say low pressure in the Southern Ocean will drive rain and strong winds.22 Sep 04:18 AM
New ZealandSamoa’s new PM flies to NZ for medical treatment within days of taking officeLaʻauli Leuatea Schmidt was sworn in as Samoa’s eighth Prime Minister last week.22 Sep 04:15 AM
Christchurch'Incredibly sad': Community comes to grips after unidentified man with unusual birthmark found deadThe man is believed to be in his 30s or 40s with a birthmark on his forearm.22 Sep 04:09 AM
New ZealandCyclone-hit culvert rebuilt with fish ladder and repurposed materialCyclone Gabrielle destroyed the culvert that was rebuilt using fish ladder innovation. 22 Sep 03:55 AM
PoliticsGreen Party chief of staff resigns, citing 'health, wellbeing and whānau'A new permanent chief of staff has not yet been found.22 Sep 03:45 AM
New ZealandCharity begins at home as Magpies launch bid for home quarter-finalThe Magpies play Auckland at McLean Park on Thursday night.22 Sep 03:39 AM
New ZealandAI-powered supercomputer delivers faster, more precise weather forecastsThe Cascade supercomputer makes five-day forecasts as reliable as two-day ones.22 Sep 03:29 AM
New Zealand'Helping put food on plates': Art fundraiser returns in NapierLast year’s event raised $6000, funding a refrigerated container for food.22 Sep 03:18 AM
AucklandFinal verdicts loom in chilling child murder trialThe Crown and defence have closed their cases at the High Court.22 Sep 03:18 AM
New ZealandAfternoon quiz: Which phylum do jellyfish belong to?Test your brains with the Herald's afternoon quiz.22 Sep 03:00 AM
PoliticsEducation Minister Erica Stanford announces $58m top-up for urgent school repairsThe wider $413m package combines new, existing and brought-forward funding.22 Sep 02:52 AM
New ZealandDawn arson attack leaves popular NZ business facing weeks of closureThe Newmarket store may be closed for a month while repairs are carried out.22 Sep 02:52 AM
New ZealandHayley Gourley talks OCR on The CountryHayley Gourley, Todd Clark, Pita Alexander, Andrew Hoggard, Grant McCallum, Phil Duncan.22 Sep 02:36 AM
New ZealandWaikato and Waipā mayoral candidates share their views on key issuesThe local election is approaching fast - voting is open until October 11.22 Sep 02:25 AM
New ZealandNZ Herald Live: Christopher Luxon and Erica Stanford school infrastructure announcementPrime Minister Christopher Luxon and Minister of Education Erica Stanford make an announcement about school infrastructure. Video / NZ HeraldWatch22 Sep 02:23 AM
New ZealandWoman's epidural came out during 'distressing' birth, needed blood transfusions and surgeryThe woman suffered a postpartum haemorrhage caused by retained placental tissue.22 Sep 02:00 AM
New Zealand'The biggest street party': Nuit Blanche returns to Napier in OctoberLast year’s festival drew 15,000 people into Napier’s city centre.22 Sep 01:46 AM
New ZealandToy car collection nets family nearly $100k at auctionMore than 740 lots went under the hammer in Dunedin from a late Invercargill collector.22 Sep 01:21 AM
New Zealand‘I’m very fearful’: Surge in demand for free health clinicPregnant mother Macy Te Whaiti calls the free service a 'lifesaver'.22 Sep 01:20 AM
New Zealand'Driving is worse now': Greg Murphy blasts 'inept' politicians on road safety 'failings'The motorsport icon says it's 'embarrassingly easy' to get a driver’s licence in NZ. 22 Sep 12:28 AM
New ZealandEarly risers treated to dazzling solar eclipse over NZ skiesMetService shared satellite images showing the eclipse shadow from space.22 Sep 12:20 AM
New ZealandWatch: Trump calls Charlie Kirk a ‘martyr for American freedom’ in memorial infused with politicsThe 31-year-old right-wing commentator was shot on September 10 at a Utah university.21 Sep 11:48 PM
New ZealandFarmer turns strong wool into innovative skincare range'We're doing some really cool things with keratin extracted from New Zealand wool.'21 Sep 11:43 PM
AucklandRider arrested after motorbike reaches 'dangerous speeds' on wrong side of road in rush hour Police say the motorbike crossed the centre line into oncoming traffic several times. 21 Sep 11:35 PM
New ZealandRotorua rider claims podium in elite World Series downhill finalThe 21-year-old rider moved into the top-10 in the elite men’s standings.21 Sep 11:03 PM
New ZealandBlossom Festival draws 22,000 for Hastings paradeAbout 22,000 people filled Hastings’ streets for the 2025 Blossom Parade.21 Sep 10:53 PM
WorldDonald Trump and Erika Kirk speak at Charlie Kirk's funeral serviceDonald Trump and Erika Kirk speak at Charlie Kirk's funeral service in Arizona this morning. Video /Watch21 Sep 10:46 PM
New ZealandHeavy rain and gale warnings hit central NZ regionsWinds hit 133km/h at Wellington's Mt Kaukau during overnight gales.21 Sep 10:16 PM
PoliticsPolitics preview: Will NZ recognise Palestine as an independent state?Foreign Minister Winston Peters is on his way to New York, for what commentators say will be a defining week for the United Nations, Adam Pearse reports. Video / NZ HeraldWatch21 Sep 10:03 PM
