New ZealandChris Hipkins tests positive for Covid; major border announcement loomsTourists could be filling up hotels and exploring hot spots by Easter.16 Mar 02:02 AM
New Zealand'Very hurtful': Teacher called out after Down syndrome commentsSchool distances itself from online comments labelled as 'ableist'.16 Mar 02:00 AM
New ZealandLuxon takes on the PM, Willis tackles Robertson in Question Time'Gaslighting': Nicola Willis took on Grant Robertson for first time in finance portfolio.16 Mar 01:38 AM
EntertainmentKourtney Kardashian says IVF 'put her into menopause'The reality star underwent IVF treatment in hopes of conceiving with fiance Travis Barker.16 Mar 12:56 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionWill tax cuts decide our next election?OPINION: How Labour can counter Christopher Luxon's enticement to voters.16 Mar 12:30 AM
New ZealandNew Covid-19 variants could enter NZ fast when the border reopensExperts say the Government needs to keep a close eye on variants coming in at the border.16 Mar 12:22 AM
New ZealandWinston Peters keeping mum on reclaiming Tauranga seatHe said his phone has been running red hot since Simon Bridges' resignation.16 Mar 12:14 AM
New ZealandRecord 24 Covid-related deaths; 19,524 cases; 971 hospitalisationsAmong the 24 deaths were eight people who died at aged residential care facilities.15 Mar 11:39 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionAna SamwaysSideswipe: Smile, would ya?A daily column looking at humorous, satirical and simply strange news.15 Mar 11:23 PM
WorldPutin's $223b problem - sign Russian economic collapse is 'imminent'An aide to Ukraine president said Russia had softened its stance.15 Mar 11:22 PM
New ZealandWatch: 'We are ready to welcome the world back' - key border reopening dates announcedWhat you need to know as Jacinda Ardern announces border reopening.15 Mar 11:00 PM
PremiumPremiumBusiness'It's in the too-hard basket': Restaurateur Luke Dallow quits hospitalityHospitality veteran says the industry is still 18-24 months away from recovery.15 Mar 11:00 PM
EntertainmentWill Smith hits back after Rebel Wilson's brutal BAFTAs jokeLast year the actor revealed that he and his wife Jada are in an open relationship.15 Mar 10:48 PM
New Zealand'Nearly a million' more RATs for schools - HipkinsIt will allow more schools to stay safe and open through the Omicron peak, Hipkins says.15 Mar 10:17 PM
OpinionWhat's behind the vitriol directed at Jacinda Ardern?Analysis: Jacinda Ardern and Labour's recent dip in the polls is only part of the story.15 Mar 09:45 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionWatercare boss - How we are providing certainty in an uncertain worldOPINION: Watercare chief reflects on measures to keep staff mentally and physically well.15 Mar 09:09 PM
PremiumPremiumInvestmentAre our offices ghostly, now so many of us are working from home?New report answers that.15 Mar 09:00 PM
World20,000 evacuate besieged port as Kyiv is hit; Russia stops demanding Ukraine surrenderAnnouncement in Kyiv comes as Russia launches fresh attacks in Ukraine's capital.15 Mar 08:47 PM
New ZealandNicola Willis named new National finance spokespersonLuxon said he had a few options.15 Mar 08:45 PM
New ZealandNZ reopens to the world - the new date tourists can start returningIt comes as the Omicron outbreak appears to near its peak overall.15 Mar 07:04 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionGPs' president: Doctor shortage is a crisisOPINION: Ten more doctors could save 30 a year from cancer, respiratory or heart problems.15 Mar 06:30 PM
New ZealandHow restrictions might change after Omicron peaksIs this the end to traffic lights, gathering limits, vaccine passes, and most mandates?15 Mar 05:29 PM
CrimeMan's secret double life as an 'abhorrent' sex offenderPeople thought John Huntly Watson was a good man. But he spent five years abusing a girl.15 Mar 05:08 PM
WorldShelling of Kyiv stepped up, civilians flee MariupolFighting intesifies on the outskirts of Kyiv as diplomatic talks continue without success.15 Mar 04:53 PM
PremiumPremiumConstructionInflation Nation: Surging house prices leave rentals in the shadeWhen it comes to the property sector, inflation varies from low to eye-watering15 Mar 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionAna SamwaysSideswipe: N95 mask toteA daily column looking at humorous, satirical and simply strange news.15 Mar 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsNew modelling: Omicron death toll could double in just weeksEstimated deaths from the peak is still far higher than what NZ has experienced so far.15 Mar 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionRichard Prebble: Labour's in full panic mode - fuel tax cuts can't stop their demiseOPINION: A government that loses control of the economy will lose the election.15 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandHerald morning quiz: March 16Test your brains with the Herald's morning quiz.15 Mar 04:00 PM
PoliticsNational awaits new finance spokesperson after Bridges' departureNational is looking for a new finance spokesman.15 Mar 04:00 PM
OpinionDebbie Ngarewa-Packer: Fixing cost of living crisis needs new thinkingTaking GST off fresh produce one way to help whanau cope with surging prices.15 Mar 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionGeorgina CampbellOpinion: Elimination strategy is like a bad breakup we need to get overOPINION: A clean break is almost always best - we have to accept we're living with Covid.15 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandAuckland, Northland Covid cases believed double what testing showsIt was estimated 96,275 people in Auckland and Northland had Covid-19 as at Friday.15 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandCrown prosecutor, senior investigator probing struck-off real estate agent Aaron DreverThe investigation relates to alleged links to a chain of Auckland fast-food restaurants.15 Mar 07:20 AM
