New ZealandCanterbury fire rages on as Labour continues pressure on the government | NZ Herald News UpdateThe fire on Castle Hill, Canterbury continues to burn as it has since Thursday this week. Labour continues to press the governments policies as Franklin road prepares to re-open.Watch06 Dec 07:15 PM
New ZealandPregnant mum discovers toddler has advanced cancer after tummy pain complaintMagnus has a 38% chance of survival and will soon start chemotherapy.06 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandRevealed: Our Heroes of 2024 – the Herald's top picksWe honour the best in news, sport, business and entertainment.06 Dec 04:00 PM
New Zealand'Get help': Brave teen faces rapist in court, pleads for him not to harm anyone elseThe girl has battled daily suicidal thoughts since the rape two years ago.06 Dec 05:10 AM
New ZealandPolice release name of man who died after being found injured in PoriruaPolice are treating the death as suspicious. 05 Dec 09:24 PM
KahuNZME's local paper closures: How Wairoa's iwi is leading the wayWairoa Star, revived by iwi, offers advice to struggling papers amid NZME closures.05 Dec 06:47 PM
PremiumPremiumMedia Insider'Freaked out a bit': TVNZ star reveals why she quit and reaction; RNZ salaries jump $5m in a yearCommunity editors consider ways to save titles; Former leader takes Whakaata Māori to ERA.05 Dec 06:24 PM
New ZealandKiwiRail bosses says negotiations to exit mega ferry contract will extend into next yearMeanwhile, the Government is poised to announce its new plan for Cook Strait transport. 05 Dec 05:21 AM
New ZealandStaff working off-duty to keep national rescue centre operating – Govt steps inAdditional funding has been announced for more staff to keep watch at the centre.04 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandCoroner visits spot woman's skeleton lay for 36 years, rules on deathCoroner Mark Wilton can understand why the family still had questions.04 Dec 04:00 PM
New Zealand'All the best': TV presenters Hayley Holt and Anna Burns-Francis to leave TVNZIt follows the state broadcaster announcing major cost-saving cuts.04 Dec 03:22 AM
New ZealandLotto: $1.5 million won in Lotto Strike, Powerball rolls overAnother lucky player won a $1 million First Division prize.30 Nov 07:51 AM
New Zealand'Insert leader here': Awkward social media post from Trade Minister's accountThe post said he attended a "dinner hosted by [insert TBC senior Chinese leader]".30 Nov 05:13 AM
New ZealandGovt poised to decide fate of prime land Peter Jackson wants as public reserveThe Land Information Minister has received new advice about the 76ha of land.30 Nov 02:52 AM
New ZealandFrench investors concerned with CRL costs as Labour meet in Christchuch | NZ Herald News UpdateFrench investors are reportedly worried about time and cost blowouts on Auckland's City Rail Link project. The Waikato River is safe again from extreme arsenic levels. V/ NZ HeraldWatch29 Nov 07:12 PM
New ZealandVolunteer firefighters accused of driving offences, clipping a pedestrianThe incidents are being investigated and firefighters may face disciplinary action.29 Nov 07:02 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandOmbudsman investigating KiwiRail's refusal to release 'excessive' consultant costFinance Minister Nicola Willis says she awaits the investigation's outcome with interest.28 Nov 04:00 PM
New ZealandPrisoners denied family visits for year and a half due to understaffingThe report found Rimutaka Prison was run with about 80% of desired staffing numbers.27 Nov 09:41 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'Public safety risk': New documents reveal why Niwa is taking over MetServiceThe relationship between the two weather forecasters is tense and duplicative. 26 Nov 04:00 PM
OpinionGeorgina CampbellOpinion: Observing the observer - Wellington's budget re-write 'procedural hell'OPINION: Man tasked with observing the city council has endured an almost 7-hour meeting.26 Nov 05:00 AM
New ZealandChristopher Luxon coy on Winston Peters' ferry decision deadlineIt's almost a year since the Government pulled the plug on KiwiRail's mega ferries. 25 Nov 10:10 PM
New Zealand‘Utterly changed her life’: Man who set partner on fire cooking cannabis oil is jailedThe victim spent three months in hospital with severe injuries.25 Nov 04:15 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandWatch: Has Tory Whanau changed her mind about running again for mayor?Wellington's mayor says she needs to talk to family and friends about running again.24 Nov 04:00 PM
New ZealandLotto: Two punters bag $500,000 each in First Division winPowerball has now rolled over to $10 million for Wednesday night's draw.23 Nov 07:57 AM
New Zealand'Parent's worst nightmare': Teen suffers traumatic brain injury in motorbike crashCharlie gets confused about what month it is and has short-term memory loss. 23 Nov 04:10 AM
New ZealandSix dead on holiday in Laos as tensions flare at Climate Change summit | NZ Herald News UpdateSix people have now been confirmed to have died in Laos from methanol poisoning, tensions flare at the Colt 29 Climate Summit. A new study shows fishing prompts happiness.Watch22 Nov 07:34 PM
New ZealandForty entries for Napier's Christmas Parade as rebound beginsCommunity support for the Christmas Parade in Napier is rising after a post-Covid slump.22 Nov 05:00 PM
New ZealandMass poisoning: Kiwi shares own close call with poisoned alcoholSacha Harwood believes she's lucky to be alive after a previous potential poisoning.22 Nov 05:00 AM
New ZealandWyn Drabble: US election’s bad news sparked search for better newsOPINION: 'I might even just make up a news story - just to lighten the mood.'21 Nov 05:00 PM
New ZealandWinston Peters reveals deadline for Cook Strait ferry decisionIt's almost a year since the Government pulled the plug on KiwiRail's mega ferries. 21 Nov 02:22 AM
New ZealandCrash in rural Auckland leaves one critically injuredSH16, the Kaipara Coast Highway, is closed and diversions are in place. 21 Nov 01:33 AM
New ZealandNo conviction for hacking victim after AI-generated child exploitation images found on his computerThe man had not sought out the images, but did not delete them either.20 Nov 02:52 AM
KahuHow the world reacted to te Hīkoi mō te TiritiAnd how international media are framing the Treaty Principles Bill debate.20 Nov 01:52 AM
New ZealandWatch: 35,000? 55,000? Data scientist uses drone to estimate hīkoi crowdCaleb Moses has crunched the numbers to estimate how many people marched in the hīkoi.20 Nov 01:07 AM
