New ZealandSchool to close for funeral of Mount Maunganui landslide hero after Education Ministry U-turn The school was initially not able to shut for staffer without making up an extra day.09 Feb 01:07 AM
New ZealandSeabed mine is sunk, South Taranaki leaders say'The cultural impacts far outweigh any regional benefit.'08 Feb 09:26 PM
New ZealandWellington sewage failure: "It will be getting into seafood products"Marine Science Professor Andrew Jeffs says the Moa Point failure will be affecting marine life at sea and humans on the shore. Video / Ryan Bridge TodayWatch08 Feb 07:57 PM
Herald NOWCrown Regional Holdings: Over half of $433m loan portfolio at risk of defaultThe Government’s flagship regional development body has more than half of its loan book flagged as at risk after recording a surge in impairment write-offs over the past year.Watch08 Feb 06:13 PM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsDriver’s licence fees could be hiked next year despite Government celebrating 'initially' cutting them More changes to the fees could be consulted on within months of the reduction.08 Feb 04:00 PM
New Zealand‘People of interest’: New Mexico lawmakers to probe NZ couple tied to EpsteinBrice and Karen Gordon ran Jeffrey Epstein's Zorro Ranch for years.08 Feb 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumAucklandRetired judge urges halt to suburban Auckland housing push, as mayor warns of returning to scratchChristopher Luxon's Government is weighing a lower Auckland housing number.08 Feb 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionDiana ClementDiana Clement: How to plan for your retirement if you are under 30By 2050, nearly one in four New Zealanders will be over 65 and on NZ Super.07 Feb 08:00 PM
New ZealandNZ Herald Headlines | Saturday, February 7, 2026NZ Herald Headlines | Saturday, February 7, 2026. Peter Mandelson is being investigated for his ties with Epstein. A high-ranking Russian general has been shot in Moscow.Watch06 Feb 06:52 PM
New ZealandStaffing row over Auckland's facility for criminals needing psychiatric carePSA fears the new 60-bed facility at Point Chevalier will be understaffed.06 Feb 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionThomas CoughlanThomas Coughlan: Grumpy Parliament gets ready to welcome most powerful visitor in a decadeOPINION: Tensions abound over the India FTA as Parliament readies for a famous visitor.06 Feb 04:00 PM
PoliticsWaitangi 2026 in photos: Pukana, pōwhiri and protest mark 186th anniversary Herald photographers captured the week's events as they unfolded. 06 Feb 03:00 AM
PoliticsWaitangi 2026: Australia signs first ever treaty with indigenous people - how Māori helpedFirst Nations leaders were welcomed to Waitangi with a pōwhiri. 06 Feb 02:00 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionCecilia RobinsonThe quiet revolution coming to your child’s school report cardOPINION: Parents will see five clear descriptors showing progress in core subjects.06 Feb 01:16 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionAdam PearseAdam Pearse: Promises of unity not easy to see from Waitangi 2026OPINION: Many are quick to echo the late Kīngi Tūheitia's call for kotahitanga. 05 Feb 11:48 PM
New ZealandNgāti Hine chair Pita Tipene says messages coming from Te Pāti Māori are confusingNgāti Hine chair Pita Tipene on Rawiri Waititi's "fantastic" speech but "confusing" tautoko haka. Video / NZ HeraldWatch05 Feb 07:52 PM
PoliticsDeputy PM David Seymour relentlessly heckled during Waitangi dawn service addressDeputy Prime Minister David Seymour was relentlessly heckled when trying to deliver his Waitangi dawn service address. Video / supplied by Whakaata Māori | MĀORI+Watch05 Feb 06:25 PM
PoliticsWaitangi: Ngāpuhi chair says Te Pāti Māori pōwhiri haka 'last straw'; offer to meet off tableThe iwi had invited the political party to a meeting in November last year.05 Feb 06:20 PM
New ZealandNZ Herald Headlines | Friday, February 6, 2026NZ Herald Headlines | Friday, February 6, 2026. Waitangi Day begins with a dawn service as hecklers interrupt speeches. The US and Russian Military resume 'high level talks'.Watch05 Feb 06:11 PM
WorldBritish PM blames security services for Mandelson vetting fiascoSecurity vetting began only after Sir Keir Starmer had announced the appointment.05 Feb 05:28 PM
OpinionThe Conversation: Is NZ defence and intelligence policy aligning with Aukus in all but name?OPINION: Plans include spending $100–300m on long-range drones for vast ocean patrols.05 Feb 05:00 PM
PoliticsWaitangi 2026: Te Pāti Māori apologises, calls for new hui with Ngāpuhi as fractures continue to showPoliticians faced relatively peaceful protests and persistent heckles in annual visit. 05 Feb 07:45 AM
PoliticsLabour Leader Chris Hipkins and MP Willie Jackson speak to the media from WaitangiLabour Leader Chris Hipkins and MP Willie Jackson speak to the media from Waitangi following the Government Pōwhiri. Video / NZ HeraldWatch05 Feb 06:30 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionAdam PearseAdam Pearse: Te Pāti Māori tension at Waitangi leaves chances of reconciliation in ruinOPINION: The rifts within the party seem to have no resolution in sight.05 Feb 05:31 AM
PoliticsPM Christopher Luxon speaks to media following the Government Pōwhiri at WaitangiPM Christopher Luxon speaks to media following the Government Pōwhiri at Waitangi. Video / NZ HeraldWatch05 Feb 03:51 AM
PoliticsThe Greens Party speaks to media following the Government Pōwhiri at WaitangiThe Greens Party speaks to media following the Government Pōwhiri at Waitangi. Video / NZ HeraldWatch05 Feb 03:38 AM
PoliticsTe Pāti Māori co-leader Rawiri Waititi speaks to media following the Government Pōwhiri at WaitangiTe Pāti Māori co-leader Rawiri Waititi speaks to media following the Government Pōwhiri at Waitangi. Video / NZ HeraldWatch05 Feb 03:24 AM
PoliticsDavid Seymour speaks to media following the Government Pōwhiri at WaitangiDeputy PM David Seymour speaks to media following the Government pōwhiri at Waitangi. Video / NZ HeraldWatch05 Feb 02:58 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionAudrey YoungAudrey Young: Hipkins' blunt message to iwi leaders – lower your expectationsOPINION: Labour has learned a critical lesson after the rapid change of the Ardern era.04 Feb 11:36 PM
PremiumPremiumPropertyWhat were the 10 biggest deals of 2025 where foreigners bought NZ assets?The deals included $US700m being invested in the financial services business FNZ Group.04 Feb 11:00 PM
PoliticsGovernment in talks around restoring derelict Chateau TongariroGovt response to a petition to "save" the Chateau confirms demolition is still an option.04 Feb 09:59 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionJonathan AylingJonathan Ayling: The sleight of hand shaping the Ti Tiriti debateOPINION: A Treaty seen as unchallengeable will only push regular Kiwis away.04 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandWhy our unemployment rate is still 'pretty lousy' Unemployment is at the highest rate it's been in 10 years.04 Feb 04:00 AM
Politics'Spin and excuses': Labour critical of Govt over rising unemployment, Willis sees green shootsUnemployment is now at the highest level since 2015.04 Feb 03:49 AM
