New ZealandMinistry confirms recalled asbestos sand used in school programmesAbout 260 schools contacted the Ministry of Education after the recall notice.19 Nov 07:07 PM
Herald NOWNZ Herald Morning News Update | Health expert against puberty blocker banNZ Herald Morning News Update | Youth health expert criticises the Government's new ban on puberty blockers for young people, and cell phone bans improving classroom behaviour.Watch19 Nov 06:06 PM
New Zealand'Every shot is a story of survival': Kiwi winners in conservation contestTasman’s Nic Wooding was an Oceania winner with her glowing study of a velvet mushroom.19 Nov 06:00 PM
PremiumPremiumBusinessEconomic recovery gathers pace, from the south up - economistAll regions of the South Island were growing faster than the national average.19 Nov 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'Treated unfairly': Former top cop resigned after criticism over McSkimming welfare checkCommissioner Richard Chambers criticised Tania Kura over McSkimming welfare visit.19 Nov 04:00 PM
New ZealandTen Hawke's Bay locals named 2026 Tower Local HeroesThe medallists are now in the running for the Local Hero of the Year Award.19 Nov 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumLifestyleSociety Insider: Billionaire Jillian Friedlander dines with British royalty; Inside Deepak Chopra's celebrity spiritual retreat... in AntarcticaPlus, Rich Lister Mark Francis and Kiwi actor Karl Urban spotted at Sydney's polo opener. 19 Nov 04:00 PM
PoliticsRoad cone hotline: Less than 10% of sites visited by authorities have too manyLabour says the Government's programme is an absolute farce and a complete waste of money.19 Nov 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionJonathan Ayling: Two swords and the soul of liberal democracyNew Zealand must defend both faith’s voice and civic freedom.19 Nov 03:58 PM
New ZealandTory Whanau moving to Melbourne because of 'limited roles' for her in WellingtonShe says New Zealand’s political scene has become ‘increasingly personal’.19 Nov 08:41 AM
New ZealandPolice swarm Wellington bar after 'suspicious item' found nearbyPeople were urged to stay away as officers locked down Riddiford St.19 Nov 06:24 AM
EducationTeacher caught snorting 'white powder' off classroom desk at school Christmas partyThe teacher said it was the 'most stupid thing' he had ever done in his life.19 Nov 06:17 AM
New ZealandAir NZ flight returns to Akl as 'adverse' Rarotonga weather thwarts landingPassengers spent almost 8 hours in the air before landing back at their departure point.19 Nov 06:11 AM
CrimeArrow fired into street during tense five-hour standoff which sparked mass evacuationCorey Innocente aimed a crossbow at police and threatened to blow up his house.19 Nov 06:00 AM
New ZealandMortuary technician's 'repugnant and immoral’ online conduct included sharing skull imageAn anonymous tip led to an investigation. Now the man has lost his medical registration.19 Nov 04:51 AM
New ZealandFerry stuck in Picton after ramp fault traps passengers onboardPassengers waited more than two hours as engineers tried to free the ramp.19 Nov 04:50 AM
New ZealandNZ Herald Afternoon News Update | U.S politicians vote to release Epstein filesNZ Herald Afternoon News Update | U.S politicians vote to release Epstein Files and Trump defends Saudi Arabia over the murder of a journalist.Watch19 Nov 04:08 AM
EntertainmentWhitianga Summer Concert cancelled as Iggy Pop tour adds Auckland dateThe new Auckland show at Spark Arena is set for January 29.19 Nov 03:59 AM
PremiumPremiumAgribusinessButter prices plunge 26% but shoppers still paying moreA 500g pack of butter peaked at $8.60 in June and now sits near $8.50.19 Nov 03:18 AM
CrimeHead Hunters trio guilty of executing teen, hiding body in pre-dug graveProsecutors said the victim was killed over 1kg of meth.19 Nov 02:23 AM
PremiumPremiumRetailKMD Brands 'paid too much' for footwear brand Oboz, chairman saysCompany chair David Kirk made the admission, but has no plans to sell the brand.19 Nov 02:22 AM
AnalysisJenni MortimerNow hiring: Do you have what it takes to replace Jenny-May Clarkson on Breakfast? In an unusual move, TVNZ is advertising the role on Seek. 19 Nov 02:00 AM
CrimeMan accused of killing Auckland resident is named five months after arrestIvan Jordan Fifita was found critically injured on June 29 and later died in hospital. 18 Nov 11:52 PM
CrimeManawatū Prison out of lockdown after bomb threat triggers searchesPolice received a phone threat about 8.40am, which suggested there was a bomb on site.18 Nov 11:22 PM
PremiumPremiumBusinessNZ guinea pig for ChatGPT group chat – and there are privacy and usability issuesSure, clanker. Let the meatball do all the work.18 Nov 10:00 PM
New ZealandPolice say Tom Phillips may have more campsites in Marokopa bush, locals offer up 'helpful' infoPhillips died in a September shootout that left a police officer critically hurt.18 Nov 09:30 PM
New ZealandNZ slips to 44th in global climate index after policy backslidesNew Zealand has dropped three spots to 44th in a global climate ranking.18 Nov 09:05 PM
New ZealandHealth NZ delays graduate nurse job offers until late NovemberOnly 45% of nursing graduates secured jobs in the mid-year intake.18 Nov 08:52 PM
OpinionGeoffrey Miller: As Saudi Crown Prince visits Washington, what’s NZ’s strategy for the Gulf?OPINION: New Zealand’s relations with the Gulf have waxed and waned over the years.18 Nov 08:00 PM
EnergyRunning on empty: Gas crunch looms as local fields near exhaustionBCG warns that without action, supply could drop another 50% within five years.18 Nov 08:00 PM
BusinessHow stable house prices could reshape the capital gains tax debateLabour plans a 28% capital gains tax from a 2027 property valuation day.18 Nov 07:09 PM
Herald NOWNZ Herald Morning News Update | Pike River anniversary and Gloriavale suffocation claimsNZ Herald Morning News Update | Pike River families meet with Workplace Relations and Safety Minister and no formal action taken over Gloriavale child suffocation claimsWatch18 Nov 05:57 PM
New Zealand'A total lack of judgment': Former top cop visited Jevon McSkimming after charges laid Richard Chambers said the meeting ‘fell well short’ of his expectations.18 Nov 05:52 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'We changed that boy’s life': Hawke's Bay's neurodivergent classroom furniture goes global'We met with some schools and asked what their biggest challenges were.'18 Nov 05:00 PM
