New ZealandShane Jones orders total halt to crayfish harvesting from April next yearThe ban will run from April 1, 2026 for five years or until stocks recover.19 Dec 06:12 AM
PoliticsIwi forced into legal action to make Crown uphold Treaty settlement commitments – reportA report has reviewed the Crown’s relations with post-settlement governance entities. 19 Dec 03:58 AM
PremiumPolitics'Disgusted ... total lies': Inside the struggle between Matt McCarten and Willie JacksonThey were like brothers for decades. Now they've had a falling out of epic proportions.18 Dec 11:21 PM
PoliticsTe Pāti Māori’s Hana-Rawhiti Maipi-Clarke teases announcement at Waitangi 202618 Dec 10:34 PM
Politics'The time is now': Former Te Pāti Māori lawyer to stand for Greens in 2026 election18 Dec 04:00 PM
New Zealand'The first prize we’ve got is working together': Iwi sign historic aquaculture deal18 Dec 04:00 AM
Crime'Our children were failed': Six young lives lost expose deep flaws in suicide response17 Dec 04:00 PM
PremiumOpinionRichard PrebbleRichard Prebble: RMA reform could be the big fix Willis will be able to trump over Richardson17 Dec 02:00 AM
New ZealandNew community facility for Māori health in NapierTe Kupenga Hauora Ahuriri started operating in Napier in 1994.17 Dec 12:47 AM
Kahu'Rightful and legal owners': Crown and Māori settle 180-year Nelson Tenths grievancePublic access, including the Abel Tasman Great Walk, will continue as normal.16 Dec 10:32 PM
New ZealandAide resigning over Napier mayor's 'disregard for Treaty principles' was 'dedicated servant'The deputy mayor is confident she and the mayor will continue to work constructively.16 Dec 09:49 PM
New ZealandMajor farming business returns to profitDebt was cut by 25%, or $10m, with dividends lifted from 28c to 60c.16 Dec 02:34 AM
New Zealand'It’s an interactive art piece': Man charged with stealing provocative flag'Good art will provoke thought. It provoked me to think that maybe I should pick this up.'15 Dec 08:24 PM
New ZealandDavid Seymour promises to reignite Treaty principles debate in 2026The earlier Treaty Principles Bill sparked the largest hīkoi ever to Parliament.15 Dec 07:43 PM
PremiumPremiumSmall BusinessSmall Business: How a failed property developer built a thriving souvenir brandPaul Ballentyne talks to Tom Raynel about his souvenir brand Moana Road.14 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandSkylid concrete artwork is new entrance to Waitematā StationThe plaza will open in February, with the City Rail Link due to finish late next year.12 Dec 06:00 PM
New Zealand'Don't shrink yourself': Why this trainee surgeon decided to share her life onlineHow Dr Kyla Matenga juggles her medical career, Crossfit, family life and social media.11 Dec 10:14 PM
New Zealand'They stole my dreams': Couple scammed $3.9m from more than 55 investorsAlex and Aroha Tuira targeted te ao Māori communities, building trust through close ties.11 Dec 05:00 AM
Politics'Absolutely laughable': Government ministers take aim at UN over report criticising NZ treatment of MāoriThe report was released by a UN committee focused on race relations.11 Dec 04:54 AM
New Zealand'He's not like others': Ten-year-old goes viral for mowing kaumātua lawns for freeYoung boys usually enjoy playing video games, but not Harry Muru-Kete, his dad says.11 Dec 04:00 AM
BusinessFrom AI to Kiwi hits: The apps and games Kiwis downloaded most this yearHomegrown talent features among the top offerings from Apple's App Store.11 Dec 01:54 AM
New Zealand‘Gross misjudgment and disrespect’: Deputy mayor slams McGrath's failed committee moveSally Crown told the meeting the mayor’s proposal had blindsided councillors.11 Dec 01:47 AM
Lifestyle'We are desperate': Family urgently seeking stem cell donor for 3-year-old with leukaemiaHarper needs a stem cell donor who can match her Māori-Italian heritage.11 Dec 01:19 AM
PremiumPremiumKahuFrom field to lecture hall: Rugby star on return to medicine after World Cup successShe will return to Otago University in 2025 while staying contracted to NZ Rugby.10 Dec 02:00 AM
PremiumPremiumDynamic BusinessInside the $100m Kotahitanga fund bid to scale the Māori economyAdrian Orr’s return helped draw major sovereign wealth funds to New Zealand.09 Dec 10:10 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionJune McCabe: Māori economy forecast to double to $70k per person by 2040Opinion: The Māori Economy could deliver 22% of NZ's economic growth over 15 years09 Dec 08:00 AM
PremiumPremiumBusiness‘Transformational': Business groups, farmers, welcome RMA reforms Federated Farmers described it as a 'red letter day' for the agricultural sector. 09 Dec 02:08 AM
New ZealandFrom shearer to doctor: A remarkable career change pays offThe former shearer began medical retraining at age 27.08 Dec 09:04 PM
PoliticsWatch: Key Māori leader, Education Minister hold joint press conference despite opposite views on Treaty issue Stanford and Papa held a joint media stand-up inside Parliament.08 Dec 02:57 AM
Herald NOWHerald NOW panel debateHerald NOW panel debates: Social media ban; Māori health authority disestablishment; ASB forecast.Watch07 Dec 08:35 PM
New ZealandQuestions remain on unity in Te Pāti Māori following long-awaited AGMMariameno Kapa-Kingi was reinstated, but Tākuta Ferris stayed out of the hui.07 Dec 07:03 PM