New ZealandMeasles may be spreading unnoticed: What you need to know nowExplainer - Measles cases may be spreading in the community. Here's what you need to know.21 Oct 10:24 PM
New ZealandPolice cordon off Queenstown address after suspected fatal balcony fallEmergency services were called to Kent St about 7.30am today.21 Oct 09:48 PM
New ZealandVideo shows aftermath of hospital car blazeAftermath after 30 vehicles were damaged by fire in a Whangārei Hospital carpark. Video / Ruth NgaropoWatch21 Oct 09:32 PM
New ZealandFire and Emergency New Zealand update on Kaikōura firesFire and Emergency New Zealand update on Kaikōura fires. Video / NZ HeraldWatch21 Oct 09:13 PM
CrimeMan accused of New Lynn killing is namedHe was arrested at the same home where paramedics were unable to save Joseph Walsh. 21 Oct 09:04 PM
New ZealandBeach Blacks duo qualify for world champs as Olympic dream buildsBrad Fuller and Ben O’Dea are the first Beach Blacks to qualify for the worlds since 2015.21 Oct 05:00 PM
EntertainmentWatch: Taika Waititi's surprising return to NZ televisionTake an exclusive first look at the director's hilarious return to Kiwi screens. 21 Oct 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumAnalysisLiam DannInside Economics: Mojo deficit – why Kiwis still pin their hopes on property ANALYSIS: Liam Dann takes a deeper dive into the week's economic news.21 Oct 04:00 PM
TechnologyHigh-flying Syos buys underwater drone maker Bay Dynamics Subsea capability was the only element missing in firm's offering to customers. 21 Oct 04:00 PM
OpinionGenerate Wealth Weekly: AI boom or bubble? Why this time may be differentAI firms now generate close to US$20b a year in measurable revenue.21 Oct 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionChris Finlayson: Where does Jim Bolger sit among the leaders of the 20th century?OPINION: We farewell Jim Bolger tomorrow. He will rank high in the pantheon of PMs.21 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandPuzzle over identity of dead Canterbury man resolvedThe man whose body was found a month ago has now been formally identified.21 Oct 06:02 AM
KahuProtesters begin burning copies of Marine and Coastal Area Bill on beachesDavid Seymour has likened the protest action to book-burning.21 Oct 05:58 AM
New ZealandRoad workers report being verbally and physically abused by frustrated driversOne in five road workers was physically assaulted in the past year.21 Oct 02:51 AM
Kahu‘Freeze their funding’: Willie Jackson steps into Taurua suspension rowMark Mitchell says he’s urged Sport NZ to resolve the standoff quickly.21 Oct 02:26 AM
BusinessKiwi businesses affected by major Amazon web outageSome of the world's biggest internet-based apps and websites have been disrupted.21 Oct 01:57 AM
New ZealandWaikato teen walks again after life‑saving surgery in GermanyA nine-hour operation restored blood flow and Amelia was finally able to stand again.20 Oct 11:31 PM
New ZealandWell-known New Zealander appears in court on sexual abuse chargeThe man is facing one count of indecent assault.20 Oct 11:16 PM
EnergyGovt's new stance could add to power pipeline - Meridian chair CEO Mike Roan says strong spring winds have lifted early 2026 performance.20 Oct 10:47 PM
BusinessIkea parent expands Northland forestry footprintAbout 3000ha of indigenous forest will be set aside for conservation.20 Oct 08:41 PM
PremiumPremiumAgribusinessAlliance farmers back $270m deal for Irish company to take control of meat processorAround $200m of the investment will go toward reducing Alliance’s debt.20 Oct 08:37 PM
New ZealandACC workers join public sector strike actionPSA leader Fleur Fitzsimons says ACC’s culture problems remain unaddressed.20 Oct 08:05 PM
New ZealandWomen missing from Waikato bush track foundLand Search and Rescue teams were combing bush near Ngāruawāhia today before pair found.20 Oct 07:46 PM
New ZealandSix60 launch new summer festival in MatakanaThe line-up features artists including Yelawolf, Tash Sultana and Tami Neilson.20 Oct 07:00 PM
New ZealandPolice renew call for answers in Baby Ru homicide caseThree people of interest were living with Baby Ru at the Lower Hutt home.20 Oct 06:42 PM
PremiumPremiumAucklandFormer pupils of embattled Akl school allege culture of 'thuggery', ritual hazings rife since 1970s"If they think it’s bad now, it was far worse then."20 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandKea Kids News: Tauranga kid saves 3-year-old from drowningReporter Olive is at Baywave Aquatic Centre, where a fun pool day took a scary turn when a toddler slipped beneath the water. Luckily 10-year-old Kalia was there to save the day!Watch20 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandAmazon Web Services outage disrupts major apps and streaming platformsOutages began to be reported about 8.30pm.20 Oct 09:19 AM
TravelRural retreat: Inside the luxury lodge two hours from AucklandSet on a 600-hectare working farm, the lodge sits just two hours from Auckland.20 Oct 07:00 AM
Crime'Modern-day slavery' trial begins for man accused of exploiting immigrants, rapeThe Crown say Moeaia Tuai kept $78k in wages from one woman, made her take out a $7k loan.20 Oct 06:00 AM
New ZealandRevealed: Cost of Whittaker’s chocolate blocks after price hikeThe brand has been praised for "always fronting up" when it increases prices.20 Oct 06:00 AM
PremiumPremiumBusinessApple NZ returns to growth in recession-hit marketTreaty means tech giant pays tax across the Tasman, accounts indicate.20 Oct 03:00 AM
New ZealandNZ Herald Live: Post-Cabinet press conferenceNZ Herald Live: Post-Cabinet press conferenceWatch20 Oct 02:11 AM
New ZealandNZ Herald Afternoon News Update | Inflation rises and Israel blocks aid into GazaNZ Herald Afternoon News Update | Inflation rises and Israeli kills dozens in Gaza bombings as aid trucks are blocked.Watch20 Oct 02:00 AM
