Infrastructure reportA stronger business voice at the table neededInvestors will arrive to improve the country’s liveability if the conditions are right.06 Jun 04:59 PM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: Restive China-US relationsOpinion: Our editorial on military posturing during diplomatic talks in Singapore.05 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandFour storeys high: The biggest waves recorded around NZ this yearA "one-in-3000 year" wave near Napier has been among the biggest recorded.04 Jun 11:58 PM
New ZealandWhy Dame Jacinda was 'in two minds' about accepting honourThe self-described republican accepted it as 'a way to say thank you' to supporters.04 Jun 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: The importance of paying attention and votingWith elections, people need to make informed choices and take part.04 Jun 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandTragic milestone: NZ on verge of reporting 3000th Covid-19 deathEpidemiologist says coronavirus is on track to claim twice as many lives as flu in 2023.04 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandDame Jacinda Ardern, Sir Wayne Smith, Queen Camilla lead Honours listMore than 180 honoured, including former PM, All Blacks coach, investigative journalist.04 Jun 05:00 PM
TravelSolo travel: Top tips from a man who's seen every mishap imaginableAllianz Partners’ CEO Kevin Blyth wants to keep you and your belongings safe.04 Jun 07:00 AM
New ZealandNZ and Japan’s defence cooperation strengthenedIt comes amid growing concerns about China’s influence in the Indo-Pacific region.04 Jun 05:40 AM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'Fight of our lives': Climate scientist ‘optimistic and pessimistic’ about futureJames Renwick's new book delivers "future forecast" for NZ, but there's time to change it.04 Jun 04:31 AM
TravelThe world's longest bar: For once, the bar is longer than the queueTake a seat (there are 202) and the bartender (17 in total) will be with you soon.04 Jun 01:00 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandDuel of the AI chatbots: Why did the All Blacks cross the road?Is a ginga PM more electable? Should I move to Oz? Will buying a home make me rich?02 Jun 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: Vapes - the panacea that became the problemOpinion: Our editorial on the unfettered rise of a tobacco prevention measure.02 Jun 05:00 PM
TravelHow to holiday this long weekend in the heart of Auckland's CBDEnjoy local kai, arty strolls and rooftop bars with a weekend staycation.02 Jun 05:00 AM
New ZealandKiwi starving in Bali jail nightmare after 'drug scam', son calls for helpTony de Malmanche was arrested in Bali in 2014 after allegedly smuggling 1.7kg of meth.02 Jun 01:39 AM
New Zealand‘Wanted to be a good wife’: Woman sentenced for suicide pact after husband’s deathA letter warning their electricity was being disconnected sparked a plan to die together.01 Jun 04:38 AM
PoliticsAustralians, Brits to get free prescriptions in NZNZ has reciprocal health agreements with the UK and Oz, National not impressed.31 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandOne of NZ’s biggest quakes of the year just struck - but no-one felt itMagnitude 5.9 event struck in little-studied, regularly-active southern subduction zone.31 May 04:53 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionEditorial: Little progress in tit-for-tat politicsOpinion: Our editorial on Labour and National sparring for the attention of votes.29 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandCovid-19 numbers: 14,371 new cases, 49 deaths in past weekThe total number of deaths from the disease is now 2942.29 May 02:22 AM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: Simple joy, struggle and teamwork behind famous featThe conquering of Everest 70 years ago and the mountain today.28 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandPensioner fleeced of $134k strikes settlement with bankTwo women believed to be involved are already in jail, the Herald understands.28 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandEmergency Mobile Alert goes off around country in Civil Defence testThe alert went off at 6.17pm today.28 May 06:35 AM
TravelThere's a hot new destination and it begins with Zzzz ...Sleep tourism is taking off in a big way.28 May 06:00 AM
EntertainmentShock age of Phillip Schofield's 'much younger' man revealedNew claims have revealed how old the "much younger employee" really is.27 May 10:52 PM
New ZealandWatch: 'Disgraceful' - Kiwi vet's horror after live roosters dumped in sealed plastic bagsRoosters lucky to avoid becoming a snack for her dogs, who love a bit of "KFC on the run".27 May 06:04 AM
TravelClosures for the forseeable future: DoC report lays out effects of severe weatherCampsites across the country took 23 per cent fewer bookings this past summer.27 May 12:19 AM
New ZealandRescuers abseil down 150m after car goes off bankThe victim has been flown to hospital with moderate-to-serious injuries.26 May 06:21 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionEditorial: Nats part ways on housing Opinion: Our editorial on a perceived break in the neck-and-neck political polls.26 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandOne dead, five injured in crash, major highway closedThe crash involved a motorbike and a car, police say.26 May 10:22 AM
New ZealandWatch: School students' narrow escape as car drives along footpathThe students ran to safety as the car swerved and jumped the footpath.26 May 08:20 AM
New ZealandPoliceman makes special delivery after mum in labour stuck in trafficThe dad missed the hospital exit but a police officer came to the rescue.26 May 05:28 AM
TravelNew study reveals NZ age group most likely to take a road tripSome of those surveyed are so keen, they'd be open to spontaneous travel on NZ roads.26 May 03:00 AM
New Zealand'Miracle he survived': Wife speaks after diver dragged into ferry propellerThe diver recalls being yanked underwater by his umbilical cable before blacking out.25 May 05:00 PM
