WorldBaby booms: These governments want to spark themCan a mix of perks, incentives and ideology reverse declining population trends?14 Dec 05:00 PM
New ZealandNew high security units to add 316 beds at Hawke’s Bay prisonCorrections is self-funding the build within its existing departmental budget.30 Nov 06:53 PM
OpinionPaul Spoonley: Growing, going, gone: latest numbers show NZ now at risk of population stagnationOPINION: New Zealand recorded population growth of only 0.7% this year.16 Nov 05:00 PM
PremiumOpinionAaron Smail: Will housing and infrastructure keep pace with our aging population?13 Oct 05:00 PM
PremiumLetters to the EditorLetters: Auckland Rugby Union's neglect highlighted in All Blacks starting XV05 Oct 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumAucklandNo-go zone? Find out how many out-of-zone students schools will accept in 2026Auckland schools have revealed how many families were successful in out-of-zone ballots.19 Sep 05:01 PM
New Zealand'Prove who I am': Keisha Castle-Hughes' challenge to get daughter NZ citizenshipThe actor told the Waitangi Tribunal it took four years to get her daughter's passport.16 Sep 09:53 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionOpinion: What’s really at stake in Kingsland in the battle over housing and heritage?Kingsland’s 3540 residents live at twice Auckland’s average population density.09 Sep 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionSimon WilsonSimon Wilson: Why do people think Joni Mitchell wanted housing sprawl? OPINION: Misleading information from people who should know better in our density debate. 09 Sep 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumWellington'A clear lack of vision': Wellington’s businesses on how fix ‘stagnant’ city growthThey're calling for rates reform, a PR campaign to rebrand the city, and amalgamation.02 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandCCTV appears to show murder-accused lighting fatal Loafers Lodge fireThe jury watched CCTV showing the accused before the fire started.01 Sep 05:41 AM
WorldFather and son killed by ute while walking to get ice creamBraiden Timmins, 33, and son Hendrix, 4, were hit by a ute on Sunday.18 Aug 11:40 PM
PremiumPremiumPropertySize of four rugby fields: NZ's biggest new chilled, frozen food warehouse rising'We have got to keep up,' Foodstuffs North Island CEO Chris Quin says of the building.11 Aug 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandThe $600k zone: Families paying premium for homes near Auckland's most exclusive schoolsFind out exactly how much you have to pay to live in every school zone in Auckland. 01 Aug 05:00 PM
WorldEngland and Wales population surges by a near record 707,000It has reignited a political row over migration that has fuelled support for Reform UK.31 Jul 01:23 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionOpinion: Wellington idealists are acting like a bully over Auckland's housingChris Bishop's housing targets for Auckland are seen as overly aggressive.30 Jul 06:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandMount residents fret as future of prime site in limboDeveloper behind 8-storey apartment plan 'couldn’t come to an agreement' with council.25 Jul 06:00 PM
BusinessNumber of Kiwis leaving for Oz in 2024 highest in more than a decadeNew Zealanders continue to leave the country in record numbers.10 Jul 01:58 AM
PremiumPremiumAnalysisLiam DannInside Economics: Why do we need more migrants when 200,000 people are on the dole?ANALYSIS: We already know what happens to NZ's economy when the borders are closed.25 Jun 05:30 AM
New ZealandNorthland retirement village residents rally for urgent law changesPublic consultation on the Retirement Villages Act review began in 2023.22 Jun 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandParents gaming system as top Auckland schools close rolls to out-of-zone pupilsSome schools have hired private investigators to identify 'fraudulent' applications. 13 Jun 05:00 PM
Herald NOWHerald NOW: NZ population to reach 6 million by 2040Ryan Bridge talks to Paul Spoonley about NZ's population and future concerns. Video / Herald NOWWatch04 Jun 08:06 PM
WorldWhy Vietnam's two-child policy change may not boost birth rateHigh living costs in big cities deter many from having more children.04 Jun 03:59 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionAnne GibsonProperty Insider: Rich-lister biggest owner of hospital expanded in $190m project; Manukau Supa Centa dealHe backed $190m 'surgery' to expand NZ's largest private hospital. Why and who is he?02 Jun 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionAndrew DickensAndrew Dickens: What's really to blame for Smith & Caughey's closureOPINION: Smith and Caughey's on Queen Street is closing, upsetting many Aucklanders.25 May 09:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionAnne GibsonNew study out on Kirkpatrick plan for K Rd, Colliers moves Westgate properties: Property InsiderWhat would planned K Rd building do to the area? Give it a $135m boost, a new study shows.19 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandWayne's manifesto: Mayor wants bed tax, new China visa, population growth in plan for Auckland 'Auckland knows best what we can and can’t do.'11 May 11:25 PM
New ZealandLiving next door to Lorde: Meet the tenant of a state home worth almost $4m'I feel privileged being in it. It’s very peaceful.'30 Apr 08:40 PM
