PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'Struggling with its identity': Police boss' email offers blunt assessment of police college cultureRichard Chambers ordered changes after revelations of standards slipping among police recruits. Video / Marty Melville, Cameron PitneyWatch25 Aug 05:00 PM
BusinessRetirement at risk: The major savings gap emerging between self-employed and employees'Today's inaction could become tomorrow's fiscal burden.'25 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandWorld's safest countries ranked: Where does New Zealand sit? Australia comes in at 18th, the UK in 30th and the USA is all the way down in 128th.25 Aug 07:24 AM
New ZealandVomit, faeces and mould: Students face health issues from 'slum' Dunedin flatsSome landlords do not even bother to check if properties are habitable.25 Aug 07:11 AM
New ZealandChristmas gifts in doubt as NZ Post suspends US deliveriesNZ Post halts parcel deliveries to the US due to new tariffs by Trump.25 Aug 07:07 AM
Sport'Raising the roof': NZ breast cancer team wins gold at world champsThe Breast Cancer Black Dragons won gold in the 1km race.25 Aug 06:39 AM
CrimeLoafers Lodge fire: Trial starts for man facing murder, arson chargesThe trial for a man accused of murdering five people in a Wellington fire started today. The man has pleaded not guilty to five counts of murder and two counts of arson.Watch25 Aug 06:02 AM
New Zealand'So much happiness': 1000 join Hastings colour run for charityEveryone finished the event looking like 'a living rainbow'.25 Aug 04:39 AM
PremiumPremiumRetailMighty Ape suffers King Kong-sized write-down after disastrous site upgradeMighty Ape's holiday revenue plunged 22.1% to A$30m after site issues.25 Aug 04:34 AM
New Zealand'He lived it the way he wanted': Barefoot Bill's legacy celebratedTributes pour in for Bill Elliott, a beloved icon of Russell.25 Aug 03:10 AM
New ZealandWoman given bail after newborn baby’s body found in Albert Park, AucklandA woman has been given bail without plea after a dead newborn baby was found in Albert Park.Watch25 Aug 02:20 AM
PoliticsWatch: Christopher Luxon says he does not direct Reserve Bank on rate cutsThe Prime Minister earlier said he gives his 'reckons' to the Governor.25 Aug 01:59 AM
Kahu'Appalling racist language': Race Relations Commissioner slams police emailRace Relations Commissioner condemns three recent incidents of "vile racist abuse".25 Aug 01:00 AM
New ZealandLake Alice survivor heads to court to challenge Govt’s compensation schemeMalcolm Richards is seeking to have the compensation scheme declared unlawful.25 Aug 12:44 AM
AirlinesFlight attendants lose dismissal case over Covid vaccine mandateSix Air NZ attendants were dismissed in 2021 for not getting vaccinated.25 Aug 12:36 AM
New Zealand$37m of meth seized after 'dry run' linked to Killer BeezThe 124kg seized could have caused $129.9m in social harm, police said. 25 Aug 12:15 AM
New ZealandDave the lamb first to take up ferry's 'add a sheep' optionFor two years there's been the option to 'add a sheep' - Dave's the first to set sail.24 Aug 11:59 PM
New ZealandLuxon signals ‘total rethink’ on major events to stimulate economyThe Prime Minister is keen to set up a pipeline of activity to get NZ buzzing.24 Aug 09:08 PM
New ZealandPatients face long wait times as thousands pay for private colonoscopiesNZ has 110 gastroenterologists, but many regions face shortages.24 Aug 09:01 PM
New ZealandNZ pharmacy under investigation after woman overdoses on fentanylThe pharmacy involved says the 'mistake' was the result of 'human error'.24 Aug 06:30 PM
ChristchurchSchool vandalism costs soar to $57m, calls for Govt action intensifyThe ministry set aside $9.7m for repairs this year, up 17% from 2020.24 Aug 05:56 PM
TalanoaMurder trial of award-winning Pacific author reveals gruesome new detailsThe victim was the aunt of the US director of National Intelligence. 24 Aug 05:20 PM
PremiumPremiumSmall BusinessSmall Business: Real Fencing founder’s accidental journey to nationwide successRonnie Seiler talks to Tom Raynel about his nationwide construction business Real Fencing.24 Aug 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandSenior police paint damning picture of new cops ‘barely’ equipped for basic dutiesTraining changes are planned, with a review already underway.24 Aug 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Load of rubbish': Construction boss to pay $21k to apprentice he bulliedJohn Gemmell already owes $43,000, collectively, to two other aggrieved apprentices.24 Aug 05:00 PM
WorldYou got no mail: Why countries are halting postal services to USPostal operators in several countries have announced they will suspend certain deliveries.24 Aug 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'Barely' equipped: Concerns over new police recruits' readinessSenior police raised issues in a survey obtained exclusively by the Herald's investigative reporter Michael Morrah.Watch24 Aug 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumEnergyWhy Transpower's rapid project increase is crucial for NZ's futureTranspower CEO James Kilty says project throughput increased 75% this year.24 Aug 05:00 PM
Lifestyle'Surreal': Northland dad dedicates award-winning beer to ‘cheeky’ sheep MyrtleA dark lager from Heaven's Brewery is one of the New World Beer & Cider Awards' Top 25.24 Aug 04:59 PM
New ZealandAir NZ flight diverted to New Plymouth due to system alertFlight NZ5509 landed safely at 12.38pm, greeted by emergency services.24 Aug 04:38 AM
SportLima Sopoaga's clutch kick secures Ranfurly Shield for WaikatoLima Sopoaga clinched Waikato’s win with a decisive 80th-minute penalty.24 Aug 03:28 AM
PremiumPremiumTourismDrifter Hotels investing $22m in new Auckland, Wellington sitesLA Co group CEO Luke Moran is planning to open two new locations in New Zealand next year.24 Aug 03:00 AM
New ZealandScientists urge protection for whale feeding spot south of AustraliaSome 90% of New Zealand southern right whales feed in the 2000km zone, a study has found.24 Aug 02:36 AM
Auckland'Still quite alive': Rangitoto's surprising geothermal activity uncoveredRangitoto's magma is still warm 600 years after forming.24 Aug 02:22 AM
