New ZealandQ&A: Western BOP councillor candidates tackle the big issuesVoting in the council elections begins on Tuesday.07 Sep 11:43 PM
PoliticsHerald Now: Political editor Thomas Coughlan unpacks the weekend of politics and NZ's next stepsHerald Now: Political editor Thomas Coughlan unpacks the weekend of politics and NZ's next steps. Video / NZ HeraldWatch07 Sep 08:15 PM
PoliticsHerald Now: Winston Peters talks to Ryan Bridge following his conferenceWinston Peters talks to Ryan Bridge following his NZ First conference over the weekend. Video / Herald NOWWatch07 Sep 07:39 PM
PremiumPremiumChristchurchWhitebait wars: Spots secured weeks before season opened, crackdown on illegal squatsThis year’s whitebaiting frenzy has drawn attention not just for the catch.07 Sep 02:00 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionLetters: The pros and cons of housing intensificationOPINION: Luxon’s pandering to the world’s most famous newly engaged couple was desperate.06 Sep 05:00 PM
Politics'Over the moon': Oriini Kaipara wins Auckland byelection for Te Pāti Māori“I’m overwhelmed with gratitude for my whānau, my friends, my supporters.”06 Sep 10:58 AM
New ZealandNZ Herald Morning News Update | Te Pati Maori and NZ First Annual ConferenceNZ Herald Morning News Update | Te Pati Maori and NZ First Annual Conference.Watch05 Sep 08:38 PM
New Zealand'They are menacing': Councillor hits out over violence after window washer stabbing Councillor Daniel Newman criticised the violence and called for police action.05 Sep 06:03 AM
New ZealandGisborne's Gazza McKenzie runs for district council seatMcKenzie, a flooring installer for 47 years, is now seeking new opportunities.05 Sep 06:00 AM
PremiumPremiumWorldHow a 19-year-old became Britain's youngest local govt leaderNew York Times: George Finch aims to cut spending by up to £30 million annually.05 Sep 05:52 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionSimon WilsonIt drives me crazy: Five questions that Auckland’s new transport setup doesn’t answerOpinion: Local decision-making good, Government over-reach bad: the new transport plan.05 Sep 04:45 AM
CrimeMayor dismisses claims fugitive dad stole quad bike from farmerMax Baxter says farmers are diligent about securing their assets from theft.05 Sep 01:15 AM
AucklandAuckland Transport to be stripped of most powersThe Government has set out the fine print for its promised shake-up of Auckland Transport.04 Sep 11:32 PM
New ZealandPools to be removed at closed Frimley Pool complex but other facilities to stayFrimley Pool - a once popular escape from the summer heat - will soon be decommissioned.04 Sep 09:35 PM
New Zealand'Shameful': Seymour criticises 'hidden' online zoning maps in council housing planThe plan allows for up to 15-storey developments near transport hubs.03 Sep 11:37 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionRoger Partridge: Time to unscramble governmentNZ has 81 ministerial portfolios across 28 ministers and 43 departments.03 Sep 09:00 PM
New ZealandKaipara's water woes deepen with non-compliance in safety standardsThe DRRA questions water treatment and local authority transparency.03 Sep 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumPolitics'This is urgent': Seymour to face off with council, Bishop over changes to Auckland planDavid Seymour says parts of the Auckland Council's new plan are not necessary.03 Sep 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinion‘Cities aren’t museums’: Chris Bishop on why Auckland needs to growOPINION: Chris Bishop defends the Government's housing changes. 03 Sep 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Identical to Grand Theft Auto': Call to cap nitrous oxide bottle sizesMatt Winiata found nine nitrous oxide bottles in 10 minutes in Manurewa.03 Sep 06:23 AM
Auckland'Finger guns': Local board member apologises for gun-to-head gesture at Govt ministerHe regrets his actions and said he could have used different language during the meeting.03 Sep 03:24 AM
PoliticsChief Justice speaks on the stress judges face in a overloaded justice systemChief Justice Dame Helen Winkelmann speaks on the "heavy load" that judges carry on a day to day basis in a justice system she says is under considerable stress. Video / NZ HeraldWatch03 Sep 03:19 AM
New ZealandStanding out above 16 others – the most crowded election race in Hawke's BayThere are seventeen candidates for just one Hastings District Council race.03 Sep 01:16 AM
New ZealandAuditor-General ends Tauranga City Council spending probeIt follows concerns raised by MPs and others about commission-era financial decisions.02 Sep 11:45 PM
WellingtonNew polling reveals who Wellingtonians are backing for mayorRay Chung's support has dropped following his email scandal.02 Sep 11:26 PM
WellingtonWorking poor living in vehicles in Wellington's PetoneVinyl layer Dylan Holdaway has slept in his car for five months.02 Sep 11:17 PM
New Zealand'Tsunami of aroha': More than 1000 signs put up supporting Māori wardsThe heart-shape signs are going nationwide.02 Sep 09:23 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionOpinion: Let's build a great Auckland to live inThe proposed plan allows six-storey buildings in certain areas.02 Sep 06:00 PM
PremiumPremiumWellington'A clear lack of vision': Wellington’s businesses on how fix ‘stagnant’ city growthThey're calling for rates reform, a PR campaign to rebrand the city, and amalgamation.02 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandComputing lecturer Ian Allan runs for Gisborne general wardAllan advocates for the council to connect education and industry.02 Sep 05:00 AM
New ZealandSouth Island mayor rejects Kaipara council's guidance on Māori obligationsClutha Mayor dismisses Kaipara council's Māori obligations document as unwelcome. 02 Sep 05:00 AM
New Zealand'Unacceptable': Auckland's dog crisis reaches critical point, 6000 dogs euthanisedRoaming dogs in Auckland led to 16,739 council reports this year.02 Sep 04:30 AM
New ZealandMayoral candidates are looking for a cutting edge – but not from vandals'If they’ve got an issue with me, then let’s have a face-to-face catch-up.'02 Sep 03:42 AM
WorldCourt ruling reignites debate over asylum-seeker hotel useProtests and counter-protests continue at hotels across the United Kingdom.01 Sep 11:20 PM
