New ZealandMPs Face Suspension, Trump Claims Ceasefire Progress, AI in Exams | NZ Herald News UpdateTe Pāti Maori MPs may be suspended over haka protest, Russia and Ukraine ceasefire negotiations and AI flagged in NZ exam breaches.Watch19 May 06:52 PM
PoliticsPolice response to family violence questioned: NGOs considering ‘stab vests’ for staffMinister Karen Chhour's advisory group is flagging serious risks of injury or death. 19 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandHundreds of grieving students perform haka for victim of house fireNavaeh Ngamoki-Porter, 14, was rescued from the burning building, but later died. 19 May 04:44 AM
KahuTreaty settlement renames iconic sites in central North IslandThe name changes follow the Treaty settlement of iwi collective Te Korowai o Wainuiārua.19 May 12:35 AM
New Zealand'House of chaos': Can Parliament get back on track before the Budget? Brooke van Velden use of the c-bomb sent shockwaves through Parliament.18 May 05:00 PM
KahuWatch: ‘Don’t want the black girl' - Māori nurse alleges racism from Middlemore Hospital patientsNurse says her moko kauae has attracted racism from some older patients at Middlemore.18 May 05:00 PM
Kahu'Real progress': Whanganui River project thrivesThe project aims to improve the biodiversity, water quality and ecosystem health.18 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandWatch: Kiwi released on Waiheke Island for first timeWaiheke Island is the first urban area in Auckland where kiwi have been released.17 May 05:00 PM
New Zealand'I literally had nothing': Solo mum's struggle highlights legal aid needLegal aid repayments rose to $32.1m, offsetting some costs for taxpayers.16 May 11:00 PM
LifestyleA Māori ‘Gidget’ Meter Maid goes to the Gold Coast with her ukulele Read an extract from Ockham NZ Book Awards 2025 winning memoir by Ngāhuia te Awekōtuku. 16 May 09:00 PM
New ZealandBudget 2025: Māori Wardens receive $1.5M funding boostBudget 2025 allocates an additional $1.5 million annually to support the service.16 May 08:55 PM
Property$10m-plus supreme Master Builders' commercial prize to LT McGuinnessConstruction business erected one of NZ's most complex buildings at the university campus.16 May 05:00 PM
Kahu'I'm a recidivist offender': Woman's journey from criminal to mentorAllen has 178 convictions and has devoted herself to helping Northland addicts recover16 May 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionThomas CoughlanOpinion: 54th Parliament’s worst week – Thomas CoughlanA look back at our angry, sweary Parliament. 16 May 05:00 PM
PoliticsTribunal calls for Govt to immediately halt Regulatory Standards BillThe coalition had effectively 'dismissed' the views of Māori, Waitangi Tribunal said. 16 May 05:18 AM
PremiumPremiumEntertainmentAuckland Writers Festival special: Debut novel tackles themes of identity and belongingRead an exclusive extract from Shilo Kino's All That We Know.16 May 12:51 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionMatthew HootonMatthew Hooton: Te Pāti Māori should leave Parliament voluntarilyOPINION: If Parliament isn’t legitimate, why do Ngarewa-Packer and Waititi show up?15 May 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Power of Te Ao Māori': Head girl's inspiring speech wins national awardShe delivered her speech in te reo Māori about embracing diversity.15 May 02:00 AM
New Zealand‘We need more writers who can just remember’, says Ockham-winning wahine professorNgāhuia te Awekōtuku won the General Non-Fiction Award for her memoir Hine Toa.15 May 12:54 AM
PoliticsPrivileges committee recommends suspension for Te Pāti Māori MPsTe Pāti Māori has been advised of the committee's decision.14 May 07:03 PM
Politics'Slanting the playing field': Treaty concerns over new Act-backed legislationMore than 18,000 people have registered support for the Waitangi Tribunal claim. 14 May 05:00 PM
EntertainmentOckham Book Awards: All the winners from local literature's biggest night Wellington author takes fiction's richest prize for a second time.14 May 09:30 AM
PoliticsGreens promise $88b from new taxes spanning inheritance to private jetsThe Greens want a wealth tax, inheritance tax and some income tax increases.13 May 11:11 PM
BusinessFinance leaders celebrated: Major wins at Infinz AwardsInfinz Awards celebrate big winners in the finance industry.13 May 08:11 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionSimon WilsonSimon Wilson: Shaun Hendy's warning on the Covid lessons we're still to learn OPINION: A new book by the Covid modeller is a compulsive read with provocative ideas. 13 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandThe complex battle against misinformation in NZ vaccination effortsChildhood immunisation rates in NZ have reached a three-year high of 80.2%.13 May 05:00 PM
Politics'Dangerous and direct threat': Urgent Waitangi Tribunal hearing into Seymour's new billSeymour says the bill will help remove unnecessary red-tape and improve lives. 13 May 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumCapital markets reportThe hunt for equity: 'Euphoria' at Tainui dealGrant Bradley looks at the hot sectors that were promoted at the infrastructure summit.13 May 04:59 PM
New Zealand'Matawiki': Rotorua plans week-long Matariki celebrationCeremonies, drone show, live music and food are all part of the celebrations. 12 May 11:00 PM
New Zealand'Like a nightmare': Experts fear measles outbreak amid low vaccination ratesAucklanders are urged to check for measles exposure after a new case emerged.12 May 09:00 PM
New ZealandFar North news – reserve comment wanted, te reo champ sought and rural roadshowNews snippets from the Far North.12 May 06:00 PM
New ZealandNew Zealand arts community mourns 'larger than life artist, mentor and trailblazer'He passed away on Friday aged 96, surrounded by his whanau.12 May 05:03 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionAudrey YoungAudrey Young: Why the Waitangi Tribunal review is not a hatchet jobOn the face of it, the review into the Waitangi Tribunal looks rather puny.12 May 03:18 AM
New Zealand'Scary and exciting': Deputy Mayor steps down after long tenure'I'll be able to spend my evenings talking to my husband instead of reading papers.'12 May 02:13 AM