CrimeWhy young Head Hunters prospect wasn't jailed for 'utterly reprehensible' torture caseHe arrived to find the victim naked and bound, then he joined in.27 May 02:31 AM
New ZealandEndangered hihi population soars with 277 fledglingsNew arrivals in Hauraki Gulf give fresh hope for future of nationally threatened species. 27 May 02:23 AM
New ZealandNZ Herald Live: Police Commissioner Richard Chambers on retail crimeNZ Herald Live: Police Commissioner Richard Chambers on retail crimeWatch27 May 02:23 AM
PremiumPremiumFootball Ferns'It's worrisome': NZF under fire for overlooking female coachesMichael Mayne was appointed head coach from a shortlist of four men.27 May 02:05 AM
New ZealandCar crashes into Rotorua shop frontA car has crashed into Reboot Rotorua in the CBD. Video / Kelly MakihaWatch27 May 01:35 AM
Travel'Fastest-growing route': Jet service returns to Hamilton after 25 yearsThe 171-seat Airbus A320 will operate alongside ATR 72 flights.27 May 12:51 AM
New Zealand'All crime is crime': Police Minister on 'confusing' shoplifting loss threshold memoPolice Minister called Newstalk ZB to “clarify” a “poorly-worded" police memo. 27 May 12:47 AM
PoliticsHealth Minister intervenes as ministry reduces posting on social site XSimeon Brown said it makes no sense not to use X, formerly Twitter, to reach people.27 May 12:14 AM
Property$161m sale of Manukau shopping centre announcedThe property is fully leased and on a 9.8ha site. 26 May 11:55 PM
New ZealandNZ's top cop censures staff shoplifting memo as ‘confusing and unhelpful’Retail theft thresholds include $200 for general theft and $500 for shoplifting.26 May 11:31 PM
New ZealandPolice directive on $500 thefts sparks call for urgent clarificationRetailers are seeking clarity on police directives about low-value theft.26 May 11:25 PM
New ZealandHipkins hits back at Peters after NZ First leader rules out future coalitionHipkins previously said it's 'highly unlikely' Labour would work with Peters and party.26 May 10:42 PM
WorldKiwi among winners of annual UK cheese rolling competitionIt was the closest race of the day for Byron from New Zealand.26 May 09:28 PM
New ZealandNZ Herald Live: Finance minister Nicola Willis speaks to the mediaNZ Herald Live: Finance minister Nicola Willis speaks to the mediaWatch26 May 09:20 PM
PremiumPremiumHealthcareUS tariffs cloud Fisher and Paykel Healthcare's outlookAbout 43% of FPH's revenue for the first half of the year came from the US.26 May 09:00 PM
BDBDBusinessDeskWhy NZers are wary of AI but still embrace itMost NZers distrust AI, fearing job losses and unfair decisions.26 May 06:16 PM
PremiumPremiumAnalysisGregor PaulGregor Paul: How All Blacks sabbaticals create selection inequityANALYSIS: Sabbatical options offer virtual selection guarantees for experienced players.26 May 06:00 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 ZealandFinders keepers? Woman who received $158k in transfer error charged with theftThe woman could face up to seven years in prison if convicted.26 May 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: If freezing works close, rural towns die. We need a plan to save themOPINION: The shape of traditional sheep and beef country has changed over the past decade.26 May 05:00 PM
New Zealand'No evidence': McSkimming cleared in firearms licence vetting probePolice found no evidence McSkimming interfered with firearms licence vetting.26 May 07:03 AM
New ZealandLachie Jones inquest: Coroner delays release of findingsCoroner Ho said the delay was related to police announcing further investigative work.26 May 05:14 AM
New ZealandKiwi entrepreneur on turning trauma into career success'You either get crushed by trauma, or you learn to come out the other side of it.'26 May 04:25 AM
RacingWhy greyhound racing is fighting back against looming banThe ruling body is seeking a judicial review of the Government's closure decision.26 May 04:16 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandAn epic, wild 218 days: Meet the family of six who walked the length of NZAn inspiring, astonishing adventure, including being mistaken for missing Marokopa family.26 May 02:03 AM
New ZealandPrivate hospitals may share costs for surgical trainee programmesHealth NZ aims to establish training agreements with private hospitals for more specialities.26 May 12:16 AM
PremiumPremiumPropertyIkea, Resido build-to-rent, Drury a focus for Kiwi Property: full-year resultThe long-awaited arrival of the global leader has retailers and shoppers excited.25 May 11:57 PM
BusinessFonterra divestment 'not about waving the white flag': CEOFonterra seeks strong support from farmers for divesting its consumer brands.25 May 11:20 PM
New ZealandSevere thunderstorm watch issued for parts of North IslandWild weather in the south looks to be improving, with northern areas in the firing line.25 May 10:16 PM
EntertainmentNZ's top comedians named: Meet the winners of prestigious Fred and Billy T awardsThree women were nominated for the Fred Award, a historic first.25 May 09:30 PM
PremiumPremiumPropertyNZ's biggest private hospital expansion: First look inside $190m projectCountry's biggest private intensive care unit was built as part of the Epsom expansion.25 May 09:00 PM
Herald NOWDr Bonnie Robinson talks about benefit sanctionsDr Bonnie Robinson talks with Ryan Bridge about benefit sanctions. Video / Herald NowWatch25 May 08:12 PM
PoliticsAct leader David Seymour invited to Oxford Union debateAct leader David Seymour spoke to Herald NOW's Ryan Bridge about taking part in the renowned Oxford Union debate. Video / Herald NowWatch25 May 07:42 PM
New ZealandHeavy rain moves north as wet weather system crosses New ZealandMetService has issued heavy rain and strong wind watches for the middle of the country.25 May 07:00 PM