Wellington'Critical' new $155m science facility to save Te Papa collectionThe Herald previously reported the collection of specimens was at risk of disposal.13 Aug 11:53 PM
New Zealand'Sidelining iwi voices': Proposed health system changes spark concernThe proposed changes threaten to 'remove iwi’s meaningful participation' for Māori hauora.13 Aug 04:37 AM
PremiumPremiumTourismNZ hotel occupancy rates lag behind pre-Covid levels as regional gaps growIn Auckland, 50 of 71 hotels report negative growth.13 Aug 12:33 AM
PremiumPremiumAnalysisLiam DannInside Economics: The double tax hitting ratepayers in the pocketANALYSIS: Liam Dann takes a deeper dive into the week's economic news.12 Aug 06:00 PM
PremiumPremiumLetters to the EditorLetters: Luxon needs to remember he's a politician, not a CEOOPINION: The Prime Minister needs to remember he can be voted out.12 Aug 05:00 PM
PoliticsGovt warned of risks to breaking up polytech merger: 'Similar, if not worse' financialsA paper said the proposed future appears to be similar, if not worse.12 Aug 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumEconomyAdrian Orr’s Reserve Bank hiring spree unwound; 1 in 4 jobs proposed to be cutThe proposal would only take staffing back to 2023 levels.12 Aug 06:00 AM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: Northland is often our forgotten region, now it needs our helpOPINION: There has been a spike in violent crime in Northland this year, straining police.10 Aug 05:00 PM
PoliticsPrime Minister Christopher Luxon following annual talks with Anthony AlbanesePrime Minister Christopher Luxon following annual talks with Anthony Albanese, and a helicopter ride to surrounding peaks including the Humboldt glacier.Watch10 Aug 12:53 AM
PoliticsSwarbrick reckons Greens leading Opposition, only party offering tax ideas'No politician and no political party is entitled to anything.'08 Aug 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsGovernment spent too much during pandemic, against official advice – TreasuryA new Treasury report criticised Labour for overspending during the pandemic.07 Aug 03:28 AM
PoliticsTeaching basics brilliantly? Numerous errors found in new Ministry-funded maths resourcesThe Education Ministry said minor errors were not uncommon.06 Aug 08:25 PM
New ZealandWhangārei Hospital parking chaos: Complaints spike as major rebuild nearsNew parks were requested in March 2024 but weren't approved due to financial constraints.05 Aug 05:00 PM
PoliticsMajority of Govt's $231m tech institute funded through research funding cuts'It will be a cornerstone of our plan to grow a high-tech, high-value economy.'05 Aug 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionSimon WilsonSimon Wilson: Why National's got the country and itself into such a messOPINION: National either knows what it's doing or it doesn't, but the outcome is the same.05 Aug 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionAnne GibsonAnne Gibson: Fletcher Construction sale would end proud building eraOPINION: Business was once so great it took two big books to tell part of its history.04 Aug 10:00 PM
OpinionKatie Bradford: Canada's infrastructure approach offers lessons for NZOPINION: NZ needs to show the real value of what we build so infrastructure can progress.04 Aug 04:59 PM
WorldRobot's deep-sea dive captivates Argentina with unseen marine lifeA robot is exploring the Mar del Plata Canyon, 4000m deep.03 Aug 01:48 AM
New Zealand'Conservation retreat': Criticism over major law changes for public landThe Government says the current system is broken.02 Aug 10:40 PM
New Zealand'Efficiency issues': Health NZ's bonus plan clashes with unionThe Government has proposed $32 million for staffing incentives over two years.02 Aug 04:27 AM
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
Personal FinanceGovt cuts snippet of red tape associated with deathThe probate threshold is set to rise.31 Jul 05:44 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionSimon Wallace: Government must step up to save vital regional air routesOPINION: Our vital regional air routes are being crippled by soaring costs.31 Jul 04:29 AM
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
Politics‘Some may be concerned’: National MPs on how Kiwis will react to board members' pay hike'I accept that everyone wants a pay rise in this tough time.'29 Jul 01:40 AM
PoliticsGovernment to ban surcharges on card paymentsThe Government plans to ban surcharges on most in-store card payments by May next year. Video / NZ HeraldWatch28 Jul 04:49 AM
PoliticsGovernment marks year of tax cutsPM Christopher Luxon urges doubling down on Government's plan to improve living standards. Video / NZ HeraldWatch28 Jul 04:13 AM
New Zealand'Terrifying explosion': Surge in prison segregation as violence risesOver 12,000 segregation requests were approved in 2023/24, up 66% from 2018/19.27 Jul 05:00 PM
New Zealand'English-first': Changes confirmed for NZ passport will place English before te reo MāoriThe current passport, with te reo Māori text first, came into effect in 2021.24 Jul 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: Address signs of leaky homes 2.0 before the rot sets inOPINION: Building inspectors seeing more low-quality work fear history repeating.24 Jul 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumPropertyHousing market down, council rates up in latest ANZ property focus report findingsPeople who bought pre-pandemic would have had capital gains but later buyers would not.24 Jul 03:00 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionBryce Wilkinson: Attracting overseas investment: A step forward, but not far enoughOPINION: The Government's proposed bill is timid compared to earlier hopes.23 Jul 09:00 PM
New ZealandDropping livestock numbers dominate red meat sector event'New Zealand currently faces over-capacity in the processing industry.'23 Jul 12:44 AM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsForeign buyers ban: Peters says change to be announced this year, denies 'softening'No formal proposal has gone before David Seymour, the minister in charge.22 Jul 05:00 PM
