New ZealandLotto Powerball numbers are in – are you $8 million richer?Time to check your ticket against the winning numbers.04 Feb 07:30 AM
New ZealandWhy our unemployment rate is still 'pretty lousy' Unemployment is at the highest rate it's been in 10 years.04 Feb 04:00 AM
CrimeComanchero pair charged after pistol, cocaine press and meth found in raidsThe two men, aged 33 and 30, will appear in the Manukau District Court.04 Feb 03:55 AM
PremiumPremiumAgribusinessDairy prices surge 6.7% in strongest GDT auction since 2021North Asia bought 42% of today's volumes, with European demand also climbing.04 Feb 03:31 AM
New Zealand'Coward's punch': Inmate laughed about ‘pool of blood’ after gang-linked jail attackRomeo Williiams' 10-month jail term is added to an existing aggravated robbery sentence.04 Feb 03:27 AM
New Zealand'Violent gang member' allegedly presented firearm at police during standoff in Hamilton carparkPolice say the man was wanted over serious violent offending on January 29.04 Feb 02:30 AM
New ZealandTeen landslide victim farewelled at touching funeralFriends spoke about the heartbreak of missed milestones and shared memories. 04 Feb 02:00 AM
New ZealandSt Kevin’s College pupils stood down as police probe report of serious bullyingPolice are investigating the alleged bullying at the Ōamaru college's hostel.04 Feb 12:39 AM
New Zealand'We were horrified': DoC shock as ducks filmed eating native chicks aliveDoC has euthanised three mallards from Lake Alexandrina to stop copycat attacks.04 Feb 12:28 AM
Crime'Executed for profit': Trio jailed for teen's mafia-style killing at pre-dug gravePolice searched for nine months before finding Jayden Mamfredos' body 3m underground.03 Feb 10:36 PM
New ZealandNeedle steriliser a 'third hand' for farmersWaikato-born designer Jade Luxton built the first Sterineedle in high school. 03 Feb 10:11 PM
New ZealandNew charter school aims to boost attendance in WairoaTe Whare Kounga opens in term three with 65 students, rising to 165 by 2027.03 Feb 09:26 PM
Agribusiness'Very disappointed': Synlait warns of first-half loss up to $82m, shares slumpUnderlying ebitda is expected to be between break-even and $5m.03 Feb 08:49 PM
New ZealandThieves urged to return Olympic gold medal stolen from rowing great's Christchurch homePolice say the gold medal can be returned anonymously via any station.03 Feb 07:41 PM
Herald NOWSingle-sex vs co-ed schooling: what's best for student success?Two Auckland principals debate single-sex vs co-ed schooling and what model benefits students best. Video / Ryan Bridge TODAYWatch03 Feb 07:16 PM
Herald NOWRawdon Christie and Alexia Hilbertidou on new driver licensing rules, weight loss drugsReal estate agent Rawdon Christie and social entrepreneur Alexia Hilbertidou join Ryan Bridge on the Ryan Bridge TODAY panel.Watch03 Feb 07:05 PM
Business‘Dying is hard to do’: Cancer sufferer says KiwiSaver withdrawal bar too highSome terminal patients are refused early access if death is not imminent.03 Feb 06:57 PM
Herald NOWThe AA welcomes driver licensing changesThe AA says changes to driver licensing rules will help young people develop safer driving habits. Video / Ryan Bridge TODAYWatch03 Feb 06:10 PM
New ZealandNZ Herald Headlines | Wednesday, February 4, 2026NZ Herald Headlines | Wednesday, February 4, 2026. Will unemployment rates change? Fears regarding changes to licensing system and major data breach at Mange My Health. Video / NZHWatch03 Feb 06:04 PM
PremiumPremiumAnalysisLiam DannInside Economics: 'National's worst fears' – why it's back to the futureANALYSIS: Liam Dann takes a deeper dive into the week's economic news.03 Feb 06:00 PM
PremiumPremiumEconomyNew jobs data today - hopes unemployment is finally fallingLabour market data on Wednesday will reveal the latest unemployment rate and wage growth.03 Feb 04:02 PM
Wellington'Not a nice-to-have': Teacher aides struggling with job insecurityOnly 10% of teacher aides in New Zealand work full-time.03 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandDigger din: Fletcher Living night time construction keeps residents awakeAn Auckland man says he couldn't sleep for nights on end with a construction digger ripping up the footpath late at night. Video / SuppliedWatch03 Feb 04:00 PM
WellingtonPeriod product charity founder ‘heartbroken’ after finding donations listed for sale online'This is what makes it so hard for people on the internet to trust other people.'03 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandDengue surge in Pacific: Travellers warned as more Kiwis return infectedMore than 500 dengue cases have been reported in the Cook Islands since May 22.03 Feb 04:00 PM
OpinionGreg Smith: Big changes are coming to KiwiSaver. Here’s what they mean for you OPINION: What the changes mean for the average salary earner and for teens.03 Feb 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsNew Zealand and Germany build closer tiesWinston Peters meets German counterpart at exclusive lodge in Bay of Islands. Video / NZ HeraldWatch03 Feb 04:00 PM
OpinionDavid Seymour: Practical tino rangatiratanga means the same rights for allOPINION: Race-based policies have widened inequality instead of closing gaps.03 Feb 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumAgribusiness‘Supply hangover’: Bumper crops, US tariffs leave NZ wine industry with a headacheWine consumption in New Zealand is at its lowest level in more than 20 years.03 Feb 04:00 PM
WorldProject Vault: US plans $20b critical mineral stockpileThe stockpile is expected to include both rare earths and critical minerals.03 Feb 07:59 AM
Crime'Absolutely ridiculous': Crown blasts developer's account of cocktail woundingHe said he didn't realise he hurt anyone until the news reported a "champagne shanking".03 Feb 06:41 AM
TravelHow to ace a Europe summer with kids and without the crowdsCheck out these three family-friendly spots off the beaten track. 03 Feb 06:10 AM
New ZealandNew drone footage shows submerged catamaran close to shore in Akaroa HarbourExperts warn stranded fuel could harm endangered Hector's dolphins nearby.03 Feb 05:02 AM
New ZealandHow this month’s king tides could reshape coastal flooding in futureRed alert high tides from February 1 to 4 raise coastal flooding risk.03 Feb 05:00 AM
