New ZealandNew claims on top cop's psychometric test exemptions for police recruitsThirty-six recruits re-sat psychometric tests without the six-month stand down.19 Jun 06:19 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandSecurity expert acknowledges theft risk at radioactive waste site The facility stores radioactive waste near NZDF assets in Manawatu.16 Jun 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand"Extremely disappointed.": Manawatū iwi outraged over secret radioactive waste facilityManawatū iwi leader criticised secrecy over radioactive waste facility near Palmerston North, citing lack of consultation and safety concerns. Video / Annaleise ShortlandWatch15 Jun 05:00 PM
New Zealand'David Attenborough would be mortified': 6 tonnes of coral caught by trawler off ChristchurchFisheries New Zealand says incidents involving this amount of coral are "very rare". Video / Cameron PitneyWatch10 Jun 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Attenborough would be mortified': Six tonnes of coral bycatch off ChristchurchExperts said incidents involving such a large amount of coral being caught are rare.10 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandWatch - “Horrific”: Plastic pellet pollution on beaches sparks concerns about industry inactionHundreds of thousands of “nurdles” have washed up on Waiheke’s Oneroa Beach. Video / Dean Purcell, Alyse WrightWatch04 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandWatch - 'National emergency': Mental health patients absconding from EDsEDs have become the default facility for mental health amid a lack of community services.28 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandMental health patients absconding "every day" from hospital EDsPsychiatrists say ED's have become the "default" facility due to lack of community services.Watch28 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandStroke and road crash victims being treated in corridors, says ED doctorShe says little has changed since last winter, which was 'brutal' for staff and patients.27 May 02:08 AM
New Zealand'Significant worry': New data reveals NZ's busiest EDs as winter nearsChristchurch's ED sees more than 400 patients daily, topping national figures.26 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandOfficial figures reveal which emergency departments are busiest ahead of predicted winter surgeAn emergency physician says record patient numbers at this time of year is a 'significant worry'. Video / Jason Dorday, Alyse WrightWatch26 May 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Ship is sinking': Over 1500 treated in corridors at Middlemore Hospital’s ED in a monthThe Herald has exclusively obtained a report written by clinicians that highlights serious patient safety concerns.Watch25 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandPatients ‘suffering’ after 1500 treated in corridors over 36 days at an Auckland EDStaff report a significant risk to patients' health – and even their lives.25 May 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandWatch - 'Small change': Lamborghini-driving security boss fined $1000, banned from hiring migrantsFour workers claimed they paid between $10,000 and $50,000 cash for visas to work in NZ.14 May 04:00 AM
New Zealand"Evidence of exploitation": Security company boss fined and banned from hiring overseas workersA group of workers claimed they paid between $10,000-$50,000 in cash to Indian agents for visas to work in NZ. Video / Ben DickensWatch14 May 04:00 AM
New Zealand'Disappointed': Number of new cops who skipped swim test higher than first thoughtThree wings or 349 police recruits missed swim exam. They're being sent back to the pool.02 May 10:37 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandConcerns grow over police training after graduate flips patrol carPolice are investigating; no other vehicles were involved in the incident.30 Apr 11:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandPolice Minister lays down the law and orders new swim test for 149 cop graduatesTwo wings of police recruits weren't given a swim test due to a cryptosporidium outbreak.29 Apr 09:00 PM
New ZealandHundreds of police recruits investigated after fitness test breaches revealedPolice will conduct an audit, assessing applicants over a six-month period. Video / Alex Burton, Alyse WrightWatch27 Apr 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Modern day cowboy': Claims against roofing platform Roofbuddy intensifyThe company's brand ambassador is former Bachelor NZ star Art Green. Video / Ben Dickens / Carson BluckWatch24 Apr 05:00 PM
New ZealandStudent pilot “left in the dark” over complaint about instructor’s midair sexual advancesThe ombudsman recommends CAA make an ex-gratia payment to Michelle Molloy due to the harm caused by the way her complaint was handled.Watch13 Apr 05:00 PM
New ZealandWatch: Video of “coral graveyard” blamed on New Zealand’s bottom trawling fishing fleetSeafood NZ says damage could be due to global warming.Watch06 Apr 05:00 PM
New Zealand"I made mistakes": Principal, parents issue warnings over childhood social media useA principal, parents and a safety educator speak about the risks to children amid obsessive social media consumption. Video / Mike Scott / Carson BluckWatch04 Apr 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandNZ’s ‘predator playground’: Snapchat child sex abuse material skyrockets A 36-year-old has been arrested in New Zealand for posing as an 11-year-old on Snapchat.29 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandWhy alerts to NZ police about child sex abuse material on Snapchat have skyrocketedOfficial figures reveal referrals about criminal content have more than doubled in 12 months. Video / Mark Mitchell / Corey Fleming / Carson BluckWatch29 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandWatch - ‘Hugely damaging’: Online extremists target NZ children in sadistic extortion campaignPolice and the Department of Internal Affairs say a new breed of ultra-violent online manipulators has emerged in New Zealand.Watch24 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandNZ's best female pool player suspended amid rift with sport's governing bodyDenise Wilkinson feels unfairly targeted and will fight moves to push her out. Video / Alyse Wright, Jason DordayWatch15 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandAuckland family pleads for compassion amid deportation crisisTina Veaila faces deportation with her New Zealand-born sons after her husband was deported to Tonga. Video / Alyse Wright / Ben DickensWatch06 Mar 07:00 AM
New Zealand“Rallying the greyhound army”: Confidential plan to fight greyhound racing ban revealedThe industry will mount a lobbying strategy and consider legal action to save the sport. Video / Carson BluckWatch01 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandCivil Aviation Authority review into workplace culture reveals bullying, leadership issuesThe CAA hired a consultant to review culture after an investigation by the Herald. Video / Cameron Pitney, Ben DickensWatch26 Feb 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandBullying, ‘siege mentality’, staff fears revealed in leaked Government agency reviewCivil Aviation Authority hired a consultant to review culture after Herald investigation.26 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandNew Zealander claims mistreatment by global dance companyShen Yun says the allegations are "grossly distorted" and linked to the Chinese Communist Party. Video / Ben DickensWatch21 Feb 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand‘Wrong side of history’: NZ makes controversial bid for Australia’s orange roughy quotaNew Zealand is among 17 nations meeting in Chile to negotiate high seas fishing policy.19 Feb 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand‘Bizarre’: Iwi calls out decision to allow superyacht with dirty hull into Hauraki GulfThe Sea Eagle failed biosecurity standards twice and is undergoing more cleaning today.18 Feb 04:00 PM