Retail'Never too late to dream big': Tributes flow for Sir Michael HillBusiness leaders, community groups and the Prime Minister have shared their condolences.29 Jul 05:39 AM
New ZealandWinners of the Michael Hill International Violin Competition pay tributeAll 11 first prize winners from NZ's Michael Hill International Violin Competition contribute to this recording of Bach's Chaconne as a musical tribute to him. Video / Anne RoddaWatch29 Jul 04:42 AM
TourismAir NZ to support 20 regional events to boost domestic tourismThe Spectacle and Hamilton Arts Festival are the first events supported.29 Jul 03:00 AM
Travel newsOn The Up: 'Pretty tight squeeze' - Four Kiwis' epic 16,000km trip squashed in tiny car for charity29 Jul 01:28 AM
New ZealandSevere thunderstorm watch in place for Northland, Auckland and CoromandelWatch29 Jul 12:43 AM
New ZealandOranga Tamariki ordered to pay $108,000 over battle to remove Māori child from Pākehā foster parents28 Jul 10:21 PM
EntertainmentEd Sheeran adds fifth show to upcoming NZ tourEd Sheeran fans are spoilt for choice with new Christchurch and Auckland dates.28 Jul 09:01 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'Chaotic' or 'collaborative': Where schools stand on open-plan classroomsRotorua principals have seen different results from the larger learning spaces.28 Jul 07:49 PM
New ZealandParking fees rile resident: 'Over $2000 a year just to park outside my house'Councillors rejected resident permits, which would exempt parking charges.28 Jul 07:49 PM
New Zealand'Unparalleled disruption': One in 1000 Kiwis homeless as housing crisis worsensRough sleeping and people living in cars is on the rise across New Zealand.28 Jul 06:00 PM
New ZealandWhy Central Hawke's Bay's water plan may face significant changesWater rates were set to double by 2034, sparking resident outrage.28 Jul 06:00 PM
OpinionWill market forces be enough to lower butter prices?OPINION: Butter prices in New Zealand rose 46.5% in the year to June.28 Jul 06:00 PM
New ZealandNew $750m solar farm for Hawke's Bay: Why is the region turning to solar?The solar farm will be visible to thousands of motorists on SH5 Napier-Taupō Rd.28 Jul 06:00 PM
PremiumPremiumAucklandBankrupted Akl developer 'millions in debt', blames housing market collapseThe developer was tipped into bankruptcy by Carters over a $225k building supplies debt. 28 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandThird Mama Hooch victim Alice Lichtnecker drops name suppression to help other survivorsMama Hooch survivor Alice Lichtnecker joins Sophie Brown in lifting her name suppression. The pair speak to the Herald following Roberto and Danny Jazs' appeal. Video / Joe AllisonWatch28 Jul 05:00 PM
New Zealand'You were everything': Man who died from critical injuries in Rotorua rememberedFour men took the injured man to Rotorua Hospital on Saturday night.28 Jul 07:38 AM
Politics'More spin than a front load washing machine': Hipkins blasts Willis for 10-minute cost of living 'sermon' Meanwhile, PM took aim at Labour for "taxing and borrowing" policy that "didn't work".28 Jul 06:56 AM
New Zealand'Rarely encountered': Record-breaking LSD bust worth $1 millionLSD seizure breaks NZ record for quantity found in one person's possession.28 Jul 06:30 AM
Black Ferns'Burst into tears': Army captain's journey to Black Ferns debutLaura Bayfield has been fast-tracked from Black Ferns debut to defending the World Cup.28 Jul 06:01 AM
CrimeMen forfeit $70k in drug proceeds after meth lab arrestsPolice found 1.6kg of meth at a clandestine lab in Herekino.28 Jul 05:00 AM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsMinisters agree to raise board members' pay ranges by up to 80% The increase for Crown bodies comes as the Govt celebrates tax relief it has introduced.28 Jul 04:54 AM
PoliticsGovernment marks year of tax cutsPM Christopher Luxon urges doubling down on Government's plan to improve living standards. Video / NZ HeraldWatch28 Jul 04:13 AM
PoliticsLuxon says Govt must 'double down' on economic planThe press conference will be live-streamed at the top of this article. 28 Jul 03:44 AM
New ZealandMeteor shower spectacular on Tuesday, weather dependingThe Southern delta-Aquarids peak around 2am Wednesday, with 20 meteors an hour expected.28 Jul 02:47 AM
Retail'Excessive': Govt to ban card payment surcharges The change will benefit those who shop in-store, rather than online.28 Jul 02:00 AM
New ZealandPM dismisses Greens' rail idea, says roads first'High-quality roading infrastructure' the Golden Triangle priority: Christopher Luxon.28 Jul 12:38 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandGisborne hospitality positive about Uber launch, taxi drivers unsure population can sustain serviceUber is seeking local drivers for its upcoming launch in Gisborne.27 Jul 10:32 PM
New ZealandPM defends voting law change despite disenfranchisement concernsThe Government has scrapped same-day enrolment for elections.27 Jul 10:23 PM
BusinessNZ has hundreds of thousands of family trusts. Here's why most of them aren't needed 'The vast majority of family trusts in NZ hold just the family home – nothing else.' 27 Jul 07:00 PM