New ZealandWhat happened on the day Tom Phillips was shot dead by policeTom Phillips dead: Fugitive Marokopa dad shoots policeman; children found safe. Video / NZ HeraldWatch08 Sep 03:05 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionMalcolm Fleming: The empty chair and the future of building liabilityMandatory home warranties are essential to avoid the 'empty-chair problem'.08 Sep 03:01 AM
New ZealandFugitive Tom Phillips' death sparks rolling media coverage across the globeThe news of his death was picked up by international media including CNN and BBC. 08 Sep 01:58 AM
BusinessNZ ranks low in wage growth post-CovidNZ ranks 25th out of 43 for GDP growth over past decade and 37th for the past two years.07 Sep 10:19 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'Truly talented': Hawke's Bay designers shine at bathroom and kitchen awardsIt was a big night for two of the region's designers at the national awards.07 Sep 10:10 PM
New Zealand'Extremely able, experienced' nurse who humiliated colleague fails to win back jobAnthony Lockington took Health NZ to the ERA after being sacked for serious misconduct. 07 Sep 10:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionLiam DannLiam Dann: Runway for pre-election turnaround looks dangerously short for Luxon For voters to feel good about the economy in 2026, we need signs of recovery very soon.07 Sep 09:30 PM
CrimeBodies in suitcase trial: Insanity defence announced as trial begins for mum accused of killing kidsThe bodies were discovered by a family who won an abandoned storage unit auction.07 Sep 09:21 PM
New ZealandTwo youths in custody after Napier liquor store ram raidThe raid caused considerable damage to the Kennedy Rd liquor store.07 Sep 09:00 PM
PremiumPremiumCrime'You live with it every day': Head Hunter dragged his pet dog to death while fleeing policeAdrenaline was replaced with guilt when he realised what he had done, his lawyer said.07 Sep 08:00 PM
LifestyleHappy with your purchase? NZ's best and worst retailers revealedConsumer NZ dished out low marks to some of the country's most well-known stores.07 Sep 07:00 PM
EntertainmentWilliam Dart review: Gemma New leads NZ Symphony Orchestra in stunning Mahler's SixthGemma New led a powerful performance of Mahler's Sixth Symphony.07 Sep 06:00 PM
EntertainmentPike River movie set for Q&A tour before national release next monthAdvocates Anna Osborne and Sonya Rockhouse, on whom the movie is based, will speak.07 Sep 06:00 PM
New ZealandBlood moon: How to get the ultimate view of rare lunar eclipseThe best time for Kiwis to see the ‘maximum eclipse’ will be 6.11am.07 Sep 05:10 PM
New ZealandWatch: Mother pleads with immigration to allow son with Down syndrome into NZChristchurch chef seeks ministerial help to get her son into NZ.07 Sep 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionMark ListerMark Lister: NZ's economic recovery delayed, but not derailedThe Reserve Bank cut the Official Cash Rate to 3% last month.07 Sep 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandNomads, Mongrel Mob gangs locked in dangerous feud in two North Island regions Police describe events as 'dangerous gang activity' and have offered to mediate.07 Sep 01:00 AM
PremiumPremiumCrimeAuckland lawyer outed as pro-Palestinian activist who vandalised National MPs' officesIt can now be revealed how police unravelled the well-organised, covert operation.06 Sep 09:00 PM
New ZealandBody found in sea near Te Akau Split Rock, RaglanPolice were told a person had fallen in the water on Saturday morning.06 Sep 08:41 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand‘Rapid growth’: International students flock back, but what happens next?International student numbers shot up by 50% at the University of Waikato.06 Sep 08:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionLetters: The pros and cons of housing intensificationOPINION: Luxon’s pandering to the world’s most famous newly engaged couple was desperate.06 Sep 05:00 PM
Talanoa'Father's Day at the cemetery': Facing a year of firsts without my DadFather's Day is special for many today and a hard reality for others.06 Sep 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: Apology to Māori All Blacks for apartheid exclusion has been hard wonOPINION: South Africa will apologise to Māori All Blacks after decades-long apartheid ban.06 Sep 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionHeather du Plessis-AllanHeather du Plessis-Allan: Pulling out of the Paris climate deal will only become more popularACT shared a screenshot showing David Seymour discussed it in February.06 Sep 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionShane Te PouShane Te Pou: Government needs to stop spinning and start listeningOPINION: The coalition's 1% pay offer has frustrated nurses and teachers.06 Sep 05:00 PM
Politics'Over the moon': Oriini Kaipara wins Auckland byelection for Te Pāti Māori“I’m overwhelmed with gratitude for my whānau, my friends, my supporters.”06 Sep 10:58 AM
New ZealandOriini Kaipara wins Tāmaki Makaurau by-election for Te Pāti MāoriLabour’s Peeni Henare conceded as Te Pāti Māori celebrated MP Oriini Kaipara's win. Video / Julia Gabel, Vaimoana Mase.Watch06 Sep 08:46 AM
New Zealand'Not an item of cutlery': Driver claims 12cm hunting knife was for cutting pizzaA man said he was entitled to carry a hunting knife to defend himself, and cut his pizza.06 Sep 06:00 AM
New ZealandDesperate search for woman missing from Auckland hotel continues Te Anihana, 25, vanished from Auckland’s SkyCity Hotel on August 21.06 Sep 05:00 AM
New ZealandNZ Herald Afternoon News Update | Stuart Nash makes pitch to NZ First and more wild weather to comeNZ Herald Afternoon News Update | Former Labour MP Stuart Nash makes a pitch to join New Zealand First as an MP, and a wet and windy September is expected for the country.Watch06 Sep 04:13 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionSarah Hearn: Employers should have to make KiwiSaver contributions to over-65sOPINION: Older workers should receive the same benefits as younger colleagues.06 Sep 03:00 AM
New ZealandPolice arrest man in Hawke’s Bay as patrols target gang conflictExtra police remain on patrol in Napier, Hastings and Wairoa for the safety of the public.06 Sep 01:32 AM
New ZealandSevere weather disrupts flights as gales and heavy rain hitHeavy showers are forecast for Auckland this weekend.06 Sep 12:08 AM
New ZealandWeed smokers at risk of organ damage from chemical-soaked cannabisCannabis smokers risk organ failure from chemicals commonly used to grow the drug06 Sep 12:00 AM