WorldSeven inmates dead, 11 injured in Veracruz prison riotFighting started on Saturday afternoon and continued throughout the night.03 Aug 09:49 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
LifestyleWhat's next for Tory Whanau?Wellington's departing mayor reveals her regrets, romantic dreams and her next chapter.02 Aug 05:00 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
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
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
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
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
PremiumPremiumOpinionOpinion: Why cancelling regional councils would be a very bad ideaOPINION: Imagine what would happen if regional councils were no more.29 Jul 06:00 PM
World20 killed, 40+ wounded in Russian strikes on Ukraine overnightZaporizhzhia prison hit; 16 killed, 35 wounded, nearby houses damaged.29 Jul 05:58 AM
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
WorldDouble homicide at Devil's Den State Park, suspect soughtThe suspect was seen driving a black, four-door sedan near the park exit.28 Jul 11:47 PM
New Zealand'Unparalleled disruption': One in 1000 Kiwis homeless as housing crisis worsensRough sleeping and people living in cars is on the rise across New Zealand.28 Jul 06:00 PM
New ZealandWhy Central Hawke's Bay's water plan may face significant changesWater rates were set to double by 2034, sparking resident outrage.28 Jul 06:00 PM
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
NetballWatch: Luxon booed by crowd at ANZ Premiership netball finalChristopher Luxon was on hand to present the Mainland Tactix with the trophy.28 Jul 03:04 AM
New ZealandPM dismisses Greens' rail idea, says roads first'High-quality roading infrastructure' the Golden Triangle priority: Christopher Luxon.28 Jul 12:38 AM
PoliticsLuxon hints at new rules for foreign home buyers Winston Peters wants to revisit the scheme for immigrants purchasing homes.27 Jul 09:33 PM
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
Politics'Frankly outrageous': Government making thousands more building products available in New ZealandThe minister says thousands of overseas building products have been given the green light.27 Jul 01:00 AM
