New Zealand'Heartbreaking' spill litters Hauraki Gulf beaches with thousands of plastic beadsOnly half of NZ plastic firms use measures to prevent nurdle spills.04 Jun 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumLifestyleSociety Insider: Batley Burton accidentally hit by husband's car, Spencer family's winery; new rich-list couple Plus, Sally Ridge's latest reno project.04 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandThunderstorm warnings across top half of North Island as heavy rain lashes AklWarnings of localised flooding, severe gales, waves reaching 6.5 metres and snow.04 Jun 09:07 AM
TechnologyTech Insider: Wellington man gets shock $16k bill after using a Google AI-ready toolPLUS: Some good news for fintechs in the open banking war.04 Jun 07:04 AM
Racing'Very special': Kiwi jockey's buzz for Royal Ascot returnHe was crowned World’s Best Jockey for 2024 in December.04 Jun 05:33 AM
PremiumPremiumPropertyReal estate agent Ollie Wall and agency must apologise after complaintReal Estate Authority committee decision: complainants' names, address suppressed in case.04 Jun 05:11 AM
New ZealandPolice seek victim of random assault at Queenstown taxi rankThe victim was looking at his phone near the Cookie Time shop at the time of the incident.04 Jun 03:54 AM
New ZealandMan dies on remand at Invercargill Prison; investigation under wayCorrections said staff made every effort to try to save the man, who died on May 27.04 Jun 03:47 AM
New ZealandRegional council chair not seeking re-electionDoug Leeder joined the council in 2013.04 Jun 03:18 AM
KahuBuilder's close-call amid depression crisis in constructionBuilders say the commitment and weight of running a business can come as a shock04 Jun 02:45 AM
New Zealand'Supporting local economy': $15.2m boost for Milford Sound projects$15.2 million will be invested in infrastructure and conservation projects.04 Jun 01:51 AM
PremiumPremiumEnergyWhy NZ's electricity market faces calls for major reformConsumer NZ calls for separation of power firms' generation and retail roles.03 Jun 11:00 PM
New ZealandPrivacy Commissioner finds supermarket facial recognition compliantFacial recognition scanned 226 million faces in 25 supermarkets.03 Jun 10:36 PM
BusinessSlower global growth to weigh on NZ's economic recovery - OECD The OECD says the world's economic prospects are waning, just as NZ starts to recover.03 Jun 10:32 PM
New Zealand'Tsunami of threats': Auckland uni ordered to pay Siouxsie Wiles $205kThe final amount was more than Wiles first sought from her employer. 03 Jun 09:51 PM
New ZealandSeymour claims 99.5% of Regulatory Bill submissions were 'bot-made'88% of submitters opposed the proposed regulations, with just 0.33% in support.03 Jun 07:42 PM
Herald NOWHerald NOW: Political reaction to the latest polls with Chlöe Swarbrick and Brooke van VeldenReaction to the latest political polls from Chloe Swarbrick and Brooke van Velden. Video / Herald NOWWatch03 Jun 07:23 PM
Herald NOWHerald NOW: Ryan Bridge talks to Labour leader Chris HipkinsLabour leader Chris Hipkins reacts to mixed poll results. Video / Herald NOWWatch03 Jun 07:23 PM
New ZealandWatch: How does Jacinda Ardern see her time as leader?Her memoir, 'A Different Kind of Power', was released this week.03 Jun 07:21 PM
Herald NOWHerald NOW: National and Labour lose ground in the latest pollsHerald NOW panel reacts to the latest political polls. Video / Herald NOWWatch03 Jun 07:01 PM
CompaniesThe Kiwi entrepreneur transforming period care with Uber's supportLast year’s winner, Suraya O’Brien, scaled her business with a prize of almost $54,000.03 Jun 07:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'Unjustifiable': Dyslexic children to lose 109 specialist teachers after Budget cut'For those with severe difficulties reading or writing, there’s nothing to replace them.'03 Jun 06:00 PM
New ZealandLiteracy service axed in Budget 2025, leaving 109 specialists joblessEducators describe the decision as “unjustifiable,” fearing negative impacts on students with complex literacy challenges. Video / Rafaella MeloWatch03 Jun 06:00 PM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsBe profitable: Brown's warnings to Govt-owned companiesAct's David Seymour says the time for hard questions is approaching.03 Jun 05:00 PM
BusinessMiddle-aged stress: Financial hardships rise despite mortgage reliefThose between 35 and 49 are experiencing the highest rate of financial hardships.03 Jun 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumBusiness‘Emerging Company of the Year’ Projectworks raises US$12m, plans AI splashWellington start-up says it will be able to spot when you're burned out.03 Jun 05:00 PM
Entertainment'Control your scroll': TikTok's new tools to personalise your feedDon't want to see all your friends Euro Summer content? TikTok has you covered.03 Jun 10:00 AM
New ZealandLawyer claims she took $200k of client funds to escape abusive relationship 'This is a story of a long shadow of domestic violence,' she told a disciplinary tribunal.03 Jun 07:00 AM
BusinessANZ cuts home loan rates, lowest rate in three yearsThe bank has cut all of its home loan rates and the majority of its term deposits.03 Jun 06:23 AM
WarriorsFord named in Barnett’s absence, Berry out of Warriors clash with SharksThe Warriors' co-captain has been ruled out for the rest of 2025 with a knee injury.03 Jun 06:12 AM
CompaniesNZME board shake-up: Joyce, Grenon secure key positionsShareholders voted 93.61% for Joyce and 86.17% for Grenon as new board members.03 Jun 05:51 AM
PremiumPremiumSportHistory makers; Inside the 133-year-old schoolboy rugby rivalry.Christ's College hosts Christchurch Boys' High School in the traditional First XV clash that dates back to 1892. Video / George HeardWatch03 Jun 05:15 AM
TourismInternational tourism hits $12.2b, still 14% below pre-Covid levelsVisitor numbers to NZ rose 4.3% to 3.32 million, which is 86% of pre-pandemic levels.03 Jun 05:05 AM
New Zealand'Nightmare' job market for struggling workers in this sectorJob ads in ICT rose 7% from March to April, indicating a slight recovery trend.03 Jun 05:05 AM
