PremiumPremiumOpinionEditorial: Forget housing or health – let's fix the passport coverNo one’s suggesting "Aotearoa" should replace "New Zealand". 29 Jul 05:00 PM
Interest ratesBank-hopping among mortgage holders hits record highBroker warns borrowers often realise the grass isn't always greener on the other side.29 Jul 05:00 PM
PremiumBusiness|UpdatedBehind the buzz and controversy of Wētā Workshop’s debut video game releaseThe game focuses on hobbit life, offering farming, fishing and foraging.29 Jul 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Gut-wrenching': Man jailed for assaulting girl went on to abuse preschooler29 Jul 08:00 AM
New ZealandWinners of the Michael Hill International Violin Competition pay tributeWatch29 Jul 04:42 AM
Travel newsOn The Up: 'Pretty tight squeeze' - Four Kiwis' epic 16,000km trip squashed in tiny car for charityThe team is travelling across Europe and Asia as part of an international rally. 29 Jul 01:28 AM
RetailSir Michael Hill dies aged 86The founder of Michael Hill Jeweller had been undergoing cancer treatment.29 Jul 01:15 AM
PremiumPremiumPersonal FinanceMercury Capital to acquire strategic stake in Kiwi brokerForsyth Barr, founded 90 years ago, is currently owned by over 300 staff members.29 Jul 01:11 AM
New ZealandSevere thunderstorm watch in place for Northland, Auckland and CoromandelMetService severe weather 29 July 2025. Video / MetServiceWatch29 Jul 12:43 AM
EntertainmentTour dates revealed: Aussie star Keli Holiday set to rock NZ fans Keli Holiday will tour NZ in September, starting in Christchurch on the 10th.28 Jul 11:00 PM
New ZealandOranga Tamariki ordered to pay $108,000 over battle to remove Māori child from Pākehā foster parentsOranga Tamariki engaged in a campaign to discredit the foster parents, says justice.28 Jul 10:21 PM
New ZealandCall for law change after baby dies from alleged pharmacy errorA 2-month-old baby died after receiving an adult dosage of phosphate.28 Jul 09:26 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
