New ZealandFitness to stand trial raised in case of woman accused of putting toddler in suitcase on busFamily members of the woman were in court to support her. 13 Aug 12:59 AM
WorldOfficials sentenced in deadly orphanage fireA court sentenced six officials for the 2017 orphanage fire.12 Aug 10:57 PM
New ZealandNZ officials vie for release of Kiwi mum and 6yo son detained by US detention centreA friend of the woman said conditions where they are held are “very similar to a prison."12 Aug 10:13 PM
WorldMelbourne father's sudden death leaves family shatteredAshlee Tyrrell's fiancé, Shaun Skinner, died unexpectedly from a heart attack.12 Aug 09:49 PM
PremiumPremiumSailGPBlack Foils' sailor opens up on managing period as sole female on boatLiv Mackay uses a menstrual cup for long hours at sea.12 Aug 07:30 PM
New ZealandEducation Minister bans most Māori words in early reading booksOnly Māori names are allowed in new Ready to Read Phonics Plus books.12 Aug 07:28 PM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsYouth justice meth use & fight clubs? OT can't find evidence to back Labour MP's claimsHerald obtains Children Minister's letters to Willow-Jean Prime. See what they say.12 Aug 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Absolutely terrified': Friend breaks silence as Kiwi mum and 6yo child detained at US borderSarah Shaw and her son were detained at the US-Canada border three weeks ago.12 Aug 06:00 AM
New ZealandJudge's heartfelt letter to teen in custody battle: Maybe I'll watch you play for the Warriors one dayThe judge wrote to 14-year-old boy after hearing an appeal of an interim parenting order.12 Aug 03:00 AM
New ZealandWitness describes boat impaling car in crash that killed motherThe young woman's 3-year-old son was also in the car but survived the crash.12 Aug 12:41 AM
RoyalsPrince Andrew's daughters suffer collateral damage in royal controversyA new book reveals embarrassing details about the Duke of York's family.11 Aug 11:10 PM
WorldChinese study tour shaken by alleged murder of young girl in New South WalesA 13-year-old charged with murder had mental health conditions.11 Aug 07:34 PM
New ZealandFamily seeks driver after Auckland mum killed in crash with loose boatHer 3-year-old son in the back seat told emergency services his mum was dead.11 Aug 07:28 PM
New ZealandCan YouTube's algorithm be tamed? What NZ should do to protect kidsStrong content labelling and age verification could protect young Kiwis online.11 Aug 05:00 PM
EntertainmentMaluma takes fan to task for bringing baby to loud concertThe Latin superstar stopped his show to address a mother with a baby in the crowd.11 Aug 05:37 AM
WorldFather comes face-to-face with man who killed his three children in Sydney crashThe crash in Sydney's west killed three of Abdallah's children and their cousin.11 Aug 02:51 AM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'Really tragic outcomes': Doctor's push to ban U16s from social mediaDr Aimee Kettoola urges social media action because of the harm caused to youngsters.11 Aug 12:56 AM
New Zealand'It was our secret': Girl reveals sexual abuse after attending safety seminar at schoolHe laughed at her when she confronted him. Now he's behind bars.10 Aug 10:00 PM
New ZealandWatch: Eight-year-old drummer wows with Green Day coversShe learned drumming rhythms from playing on pots with chopsticks.09 Aug 10:00 PM
LifestyleWatch: Dan Carter on 'long, tough' journey to remote Pacific countryThe Unicef ambassador visited Kiribati to see clean water projects in action.09 Aug 08:00 PM
LifestyleTVNZ star Jenny Suo on pregnancy joy after fertility strugglesShe and her partner share their emotional journey to becoming first-time parents.09 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandPolice investigate after Auckland student 'offered sweets for ride' to schoolThe man, aged 50-60, drove a grey car and had fair skin, said a Facebook post.08 Aug 11:00 PM
New Zealand'Act of racism': Education Ministry cans children's school book for too many Māori words'Our members see this move as an act of white supremacy,' says Te Akatea.08 Aug 02:52 AM
PoliticsOranga Tamariki confirms seven of 10 bootcamp participants reoffendedThe programme aims to prevent youth from going into corrections facilities. 08 Aug 02:04 AM
WorldSouth Australia to ban phones, personal devices in childcare centresThe ban includes all devices capable of taking photos or videos.08 Aug 12:37 AM
New Zealand‘Where’s my girl?’: Mum’s horror realising 11yo wasn't with Kaikohe crash survivorsStaci Walkley, 11, was found dead under her parents’ vehicle after the collision.07 Aug 06:43 PM
WorldMum Kathleen Folbigg to receive $2.2m payout after wrongful murder convictionsShe was wrongly imprisoned in Australia for 20 years for her children's deaths.07 Aug 08:48 AM
Wellington'Extreme panic': Family sell shop at loss after stranger assaults 7yo daughterThe little girl's mother has since quit work to help her daughter with her anxiety.07 Aug 08:00 AM
AucklandMass brawl erupts at Auckland girls’ school, police probe incident Adults appear trying to break up the fight before the video of the incident ends.07 Aug 03:12 AM
Christchurch'Incredibly special' little Tilly, 5, critical in Singapore hospital after family holiday bugTilly developed a serious infection in her intestines while travelling. 07 Aug 12:00 AM
World‘Severely unwell’: New details emerge about foreign exchange student deathBoth girls were part of the same cultural exchange programme in Australia.06 Aug 09:46 PM
Herald NOWSocial Investment Fund to focus on children with complex needsHead of Government's Social Investment Agency Andrew Coster talks to Herald NOW's Ryan Bridge.Watch06 Aug 08:29 PM
Lifestyle'Judgey onlookers': Kiwi childcare expert fires back at UK TV starThe dispute was sparked after a kid was seen using an iPad during breakfast.06 Aug 06:00 AM
New Zealand'Pretty horrific': Mother's plea after terrifying train station attack left teen shoeless and bleedingHis new shoes, worth over $300, were stolen during the attack.06 Aug 05:00 AM
