New ZealandCould Gloriavale’s school closure be the first step in shutting down the commune for good?Advocates say losing the school is key to breaking Gloriavale’s control of children.18 Dec 07:32 PM
OpinionHoward Temple’s abuse and Gloriavale’s 'petri dish of power, patriarchy & isolation'OPINION: Researcher Paula Gosney argues NZ is failing children who live in the community.12 Dec 04:01 AM
New Zealand'He had enormous power': Ex-Gloriavale leader appeals jail sentence over sex abuse against girls, womenHoward Temple, 85, admitted offending over 20-plus years. 11 Dec 11:49 PM
New Zealand‘He had the power’: Ex-Gloriavale leader to discover fate for sex abuse of girls, women11 Dec 04:00 PM
EntertainmentPike River legacy: report shows little progress on workplace deaths - The Front PageWatch18 Nov 03:45 PM
New ZealandPike River lessons still haven’t made NZ workplaces safer, new report finds13 Nov 04:00 PM
PremiumNew ZealandMinister won’t rule out closing Gloriavale amid 'horrendous' abuse claims27 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandPower, water and fuel shortages in the south after wild weatherMore than 17,000 homes in Southland and South Otago remain without power.24 Oct 09:22 PM
New ZealandWeather: State of local emergency lifted for most of CanterburyBut it remains in place for the Kaikōura District, Clutha and Southland.24 Oct 05:03 AM
New ZealandWeather: MetService forecasts calmer weekend before more severe weather next weekAnother bout of heavier rain and stronger winds is lining NZ up.23 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandGreymouth faces critical water shortage after storm power failureA 12,000-litre tanker from Hokitika was coming in to provide limited water to residents.23 Oct 06:34 AM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'Evil': Gloriavale founder’s secret jail letter called for breaking babies’ willsWritten from prison in 1996, the six-page letter targets ‘self-will’ in babies.16 Oct 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandWatch - 'This is suffocation': Mass allegation investigation at Gloriavale revealedPolice and OT interviewed 100 Gloriavale parents and children about the technique.15 Oct 04:00 PM
WellingtonBeast of the ballot: This mayor got seven times more votes than his closest rivalThe Herald has analysed the most resounding wins and the closest calls.13 Oct 06:00 AM
EntertainmentDame Jacinda Ardern makes surprise cameo in Pike River film The 20-second star turn no one saw coming.10 Oct 04:00 PM
New Zealand'Avoid non-essential travel': Flooding sparks emergency operations' centre activation, highway closureAuthorities are speaking to schools ahead of afternoon bus runs amid flooding and slips.09 Oct 11:13 PM
New ZealandClash over female firefighter's suit sizing leads to support officer's 'unfair dismissal'Crawford Morris lost his job, so he took his case to the ERA.05 Oct 10:00 PM
PremiumPremiumLifestyleThe making of Pike River: 'I had an innate trust in authority ... That's all a crock of s***'Inside the making of the movie that demands accountability for the death of 29 men.03 Oct 08:01 PM
CrimeHomicide investigation launched after Greymouth death Police found a 67-year-old dead when they responded to a call on Tuesday. 02 Oct 06:09 AM
PremiumPremiumEntertainmentGaylene Preston doco on artist Robin White explores the horror of nuclear war'To me, it represents the extremes to which human beings can go on the dark side.'12 Sep 05:19 PM
EntertainmentPike River movie set for Q&A tour before national release next monthAdvocates Anna Osborne and Sonya Rockhouse, on whom the movie is based, will speak.07 Sep 06:00 PM
Sport'Wake-up call': Ruth Croft on the spark behind her historic UTMB triumphRuth Croft won the prestigious Ultra-Trail du Mont-Blanc 174km race in under 23 hours.06 Sep 12:00 AM
New ZealandPolice speak to man sought in relation to Greymouth assaultThey earlier launched a public appeal.31 Aug 02:49 AM
New ZealandSeriously injured person rescued after falling down 30m abandoned coal mineThe injured person has been taken to Greymouth Hospital. 27 Aug 02:43 AM
Sport'I just felt free': Runner's journey to World Transplant GamesThe World Transplant Games marked his dream of representing New Zealand on the track.25 Aug 05:01 AM
Crime'Go on, tell the neighbours that I bash you,' man tells woman fleeing after violent attackRicky-Lee Maynard strangled her in bed before punching her about 10 times.19 Aug 08:00 AM
Christchurch‘Every available resource’ used in hunt for missing tramper Roy Arbon, area of interest identifiedArbon did not return from a solo day tramp northeast of Greymouth 10 days ago.04 Aug 12:20 AM
New ZealandPhone pings uncover bizarre detail in search for missing Greymouth tramper Roy Arbon left a note at his home on Wednesday, and has not been seen or heard from since.30 Jul 04:17 AM
New ZealandUS and EU tensions ease and energy costs rise | NZ Herald afternoon news update: July 28, 2025Tension between the USA and the EU eases as a trade deal is made. A Greymouth High School student is charged with assault of another student. Energy prices rise. Video / NZ HeraldWatch28 Jul 02:16 AM
New Zealand'He did not grope': Gloriavale leader denies historic sexual abuse allegationsHoward Temple entered not guilty pleas this morning. 28 Jul 02:00 AM