New ZealandGovt eases consent rules for small sheds, garages, sleepoutsStructures under 10 square metres no longer need to meet boundary setbacks.05 Aug 03:58 AM
New Zealand'Huge backward step': Debate over Govt's new education proposalThe new system replaces NCEA with national qualifications over five years.04 Aug 07:58 PM
PremiumEditorialEditorial: Tāmaki Makaurau's byelection is really about Willie Jackson and John TamihereOPINION: Willie Jackson and John Tamihere are key behind the scenes.04 Aug 05:00 PM
PremiumPoliticsPrincipals have their say on axing NCEA: A 'huge step forward' or a game of political football?04 Aug 05:00 PM
OpinionSarah Sinclair: From planning to reality – the urgent path for NZ infrastructure04 Aug 04:59 PM
PremiumOpinionAnne GibsonAnne Gibson: Fletcher Construction sale would end proud building era04 Aug 04:59 PM
PremiumInfrastructure reportPanel offers long-term vision for Wellington's infrastructure challenges04 Aug 04:59 PM
PoliticsPeters marks Cook Islands anniversary with coded message: Don't risk it all on ChinaWinston Peters delivered a coded warning. 04 Aug 02:18 AM
WorldSeven inmates dead, 11 injured in Veracruz prison riotFighting started on Saturday afternoon and continued throughout the night.03 Aug 09:49 PM
New ZealandKiwi doctor severely injured after standing on mine in UkraineMultiple New Zealanders have joined Ukraine's Foreign Legion and been killed and injured.03 Aug 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsEx-president Peter Goodfellow on the greatest threats to National's re-electionGoodfellow was National's president for 13 years and spent almost 20 as a board member.03 Aug 06:39 AM
Sport'Massive risk': Sports sector to fight proposed gambling billSome $170m a year is distributed by gaming trusts to community sport.03 Aug 04:26 AM
WorldFive miners die in collapse at Bolivia's largest gold mineThe miners were found buried under a landslide.03 Aug 12:32 AM
Politics'Urgent advice': Govt considers backdown to address homelessness spikeService providers have reported a 90% increase in homelessness in Auckland.02 Aug 11:23 PM
New Zealand'Conservation retreat': Criticism over major law changes for public landThe Government says the current system is broken.02 Aug 10:40 PM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: Foreign tourist fee is a no-brainerOPINION: We must hold this and the next government to reinvesting the money in DoC sites.02 Aug 05:00 PM
LifestyleWhat's next for Tory Whanau?Wellington's departing mayor reveals her regrets, romantic dreams and her next chapter.02 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandUS envoy arrives in Middle East, job layoffs at Weta | NZ Herald news update: August 2, 2025A US special envoy has arrived in Gaza in hopes to mediate some peace. Turmoil offer Trump's tariffs continues. Job layoffs at Weta Workshop in Wellington. PM is in Christchurch.Watch01 Aug 08:07 PM
New ZealandGame on: Lotto seeks Powerball rule change by 2027 - will Govt play ball?Should Lotto add one extra Powerball number, the odds would decrease to 1 in 42.2m01 Aug 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionSimon WilsonA councillor in Fiji, another in hospital, and Wayne Brown's 'inappropriate' jokeOpinion: Council attendance, bargaining for the city, elections, Panmure and the St James.01 Aug 03:00 AM
PremiumPremiumStock takesStock Takes: What to watch out for this reporting seasonWill this month's company reporting season reveal a turnaround for the sharemarket?31 Jul 11:00 PM
New ZealandRepeal of 2018 oil and gas exploration ban passes final readingThe Government's bill passed 68 votes to 54, with all coalition parties in support.31 Jul 06:19 AM
Personal FinanceGovt cuts snippet of red tape associated with deathThe probate threshold is set to rise.31 Jul 05:44 AM
New ZealandWatch: 'Glass or three of red' – Minister misses tsunami alert after turning phone offShane Jones said he was asleep by 8.45pm after enjoying 'a great dinner' with wine. 30 Jul 11:43 PM
New Zealand'Incredibly exciting': NZ beef may get methane-reducing pill soonTrials showed a 70% methane reduction with Ruminant BioTech's bolus. 30 Jul 11:36 PM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: Farmers must be sick of Wellington's wonky ideasOPINION: The minister spoke as though she has never set foot on a farm.30 Jul 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumAuckland'Bully-boyish': Local politicians slam Chris Bishop's Auckland housing fixBishop dismissed Fletcher's column, calling it factually inaccurate.30 Jul 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumEconomyNew details emerge on Orr's early exit from final Willis meetingReserve Bank awaits an Ombudsman's ruling over its handling of information requests.30 Jul 06:44 AM
New ZealandRetail crime investigations in some regions halved under police directive Police dropped 5454 shoplifting cases under $500 due to guidance on value thresholds.30 Jul 05:55 AM
EnergyNZ aims to double geothermal energy production by 2040The Government has allocated $60 million to fund research into the resource.30 Jul 05:41 AM
