PremiumPremiumOpinionThomas CoughlanThomas Coughlan: Why Govt's hard tack right in Budget is a challenge for LabourOPINION: The Government shows its colours – and why Labour is in trouble. 23 May 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionMary HolmMary Holm: Are bond investments a scam?OPINION: Many KiwiSaver funds include high-quality bonds, except for the most risky ones.23 May 05:00 PM
Herald NOWHerald NOW: A new way to watch newsThe new video streaming show will be available on the NZ Herald website and YouTube.Watch23 May 05:00 PM
Business‘Proven success in conflict zones’ - Tauranga drone maker Syos wins Hi-Tech Company of the YearPeter Beck named Flying Kiwi.23 May 11:00 AM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsGovernment changes tikanga course rules in law schools Labour is uncomfortable with the Government's approach to the issue. 23 May 06:56 AM
New ZealandHeroin warning: Mislabelled white powder sparks Auckland drug alertNo benzodiazepine was detected; heroin presence was confirmed by ESR testing.23 May 04:17 AM
New ZealandArrests after video of attack by teens on girl posted to social mediaPolice were called to a serious assault in Papatoetoe, Auckland, on Thursday night.23 May 03:38 AM
AthleticsFormer surf lifesaving world champ banned in doping caseMorgan Foster gets 3-year sanction for possession and trafficking of banned substances.23 May 02:49 AM
New ZealandNZ Herald Live: PM Christopher Luxon speaks to the mediaNZ Herald Live: PM Christopher Luxon speaks to the mediaWatch23 May 01:19 AM
Kahu'Disappointing': Historic Russell's te reo Māori name bid rejectedThe consultation saw 52% support the change and 48% oppose it.23 May 01:16 AM
New ZealandGamer turned soldier: 20yo Kiwi with no army experience is fighting in UkraineA young Wellington man is serving in Ukraine's Ground Forces.22 May 11:53 PM
Football Ferns'Proud moment': Mayne named Football Ferns head coachMichael Mayne is the new Football Ferns head coach for the 2027 World Cup cycle.22 May 11:01 PM
New ZealandWatch: Erica Stanford promises 1600 more teachers, learning support staff by 2028The minister is speaking at Mt Albert Grammar in Auckland. 22 May 10:11 PM
New ZealandChristopher Luxon in studio with Newstalk ZB's Kerre WoodhamThe Prime Minister is in studio the day after Budget 2025 taking listeners' question with Newstalk ZB's Kerre Woodham. Video / NewstalkZBWatch22 May 09:28 PM
PremiumPremiumStock takesStock Takes: Why Ryman Healthcare has fallen out of favour with investorsAn overhang on the stock is weighing on the retirement village operator's share price.22 May 09:00 PM
PoliticsErica Stanford teacher workforce announcementErica Stanford makes teacher workforce announcement at Mt Albert Grammar. Video / Alyse WrightWatch22 May 07:58 PM
PremiumPremiumTechnologyTech boss's withering take on the BudgetNet reduction of $45m for the innovation sector.22 May 07:46 PM
New Zealand2025 Budget delivered with reactions coming in thick and fast | NZ Herald News UpdateNicola Willis has delivered her 2025 Budget, which includes changes to KiwiSaver contributions and a new investment boost scheme. Video / NZ HeraldWatch22 May 07:41 PM
Auckland FCThe final countdown: All you need to know for Auckland FC's path to A-League historyThe semifinal is played on aggregate; Auckland FC lead 1-0 so far.22 May 07:30 PM
Markets with MadisonHow Tourism Holdings circumvented US-Canada tariffs The Kiwi RV company shifted hundreds of motorhomes across the border into Canada. 22 May 07:00 PM
PoliticsNZ Herald Live: Nicola Willis post-Budget eventNicola Willis' post-Budget event in Wellington.Watch22 May 06:27 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandLivestock export ban reversal should be passed into law before next election - minister'New Zealand doesn’t have a luxury of turning off growth,' PM Christopher Luxon says.22 May 06:00 PM
New ZealandDinosaurs come to life at Auckland Zoo's new interactive exhibitThe Dinosaur Discovery Track features 25 animatronic dinosaurs.22 May 06:00 PM
New ZealandAngela Beer from Pets and Pats sentencedAngela Beer, owner of Pets and Pats, was sentenced today for repeated breaches of RMA at doggy daycare which was operating at Dairy Flat. Video / Sylvie Whinray, suppliedWatch22 May 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionMatthew HootonMatthew Hooton: Budget reveals we’re going broke faster than we knewOPINION: Gross debt is projected to increase by $73b, reaching $283b by 2029.22 May 05:00 PM
New Zealand'$1 million': Kiwis in lawsuit fighting for Singapore Airlines compo Singapore Airlines initially sent direct compensation offers to passengers in June. 22 May 08:00 AM
New ZealandHow Manu Vatuvei is rebuilding his life after prison and drug scandalManu Vatuvei was convicted for importing $200,000 of meth in 2022.22 May 06:51 AM
SportSecond 'run it straight' event cancelled in 24hrs, organiser cites backlash from other events The events involve a runner and a tackler running full speed at each other and colliding.22 May 05:27 AM
New Zealand'Treating us like sheep': Why Napier fisherman plans to skirt around beach barriersSteve Dean says he’ll be driving the long way along the beach to his usual fishing spot.22 May 04:27 AM
PremiumPremiumTechnologyBudget 2025: $212m in cuts to existing business, science and innovation programmesNo surprises in another thin year for the sector.22 May 04:20 AM
CrimeFourth person charged in Gulf Harbour body-in-bag caseA 64-year-old man was arrested at an Ōrewa property this morning.22 May 04:16 AM
CrimeRare sentence for rapist who posed as teen on Snapchat to lure 13yo victimHe insists it's all a conspiracy, leaving no hope for rehabilitation, the Crown says.22 May 04:00 AM
New ZealandBudget 2025: Means-testing extended for Best Start paymentsBest Start will now be means-tested across all three years it is offered.22 May 03:14 AM
BusinessHosking, Newstalk ZB rule radio airwaves as industry celebrates jump in listenersNewstalk ZB has been the country’s No 1 commercial radio station for 17 years.22 May 02:04 AM