PremiumPremiumNew ZealandA 'wayward bomb' changed his life at 19. He turned his ordeal into a gift.Disability rights campaigner Paul Curry described his life as 'a hell of a ride'.15 Oct 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Pretty special': Boy, 9, running 100km to support Nana in hospice careHis 67-year-old Nana, Janet, is receiving care from Te Omanga Hospice.15 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandNew Waikato mayor vows to unite community and ‘get to work’Aksel Bech secured 12,148 votes to replace outgoing mayor Jacqui Church.15 Oct 04:00 PM
New Zealand'Fashion police': Greens warn Brownlee over push to tighten Parliament rules15 Oct 06:28 AM
New ZealandWatch: Dramatic moment truckie scrambles from cab before freight train ploughs into truck15 Oct 06:00 AM
Politics'I don’t regret a single thing': Eru Kapa-Kingi on his public feud with Te Pāti Māori, Tamihere speaks out 'I tried multiple ways internally to fix problems'.14 Oct 08:42 PM
New Zealand'It’s just a mess': Drivers remarkably walk away unscathed after truck collides with freight train The large wreck has left roads closed near Waikanae Railway Station this morning.14 Oct 07:05 PM
New Zealand'Starting to thaw': Early signs of economic recovery in new Westpac surveyFewer firms are cutting staff, though most remain cautious about new hiring.14 Oct 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumRetail‘We’ve had to be adaptable’: Hospitality sector faces tough year of changeTipping plunged about 40%, a sign of cost-of-living pressures.14 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandBrownlee plans crackdown on Parliament’s standards after Oriini Kaipara maiden speech, hakaLast week Brownlee said there had been a 'guarantee' a haka would not take place.14 Oct 06:03 AM
Wellington'Pretty toxic environment': Tory Whanau reflects on election loss, eyes overseas move'It certainly wouldn’t be forever, I would plan on coming back.'14 Oct 03:53 AM
PremiumPremiumAnalysisJamie EnsorTe Pāti Māori internal chaos: How the party has collapsed into controversy and infighting A year ago, it was riding high. Now internal tensions in the caucus are boiling over.14 Oct 03:52 AM
New Zealand'We want the best deal': Peters announces shipbuilder for new Interislander ferriesThe ferries are due to enter service in 2029, replacing the ageing fleet.14 Oct 03:34 AM
New ZealandAuckland’s yum cha restaurants running out of steamOwners say rising costs and fewer diners are pushing them to the brink.14 Oct 02:11 AM
Politics'I will f***ing knock you out': TPM email to members alleges Eru Kapa-Kingi threatened Parliament staff Eru Kapa-Kingi, son of a Te Pāti Māori MP, has responded on social media.14 Oct 12:40 AM
New ZealandWatch: Hooded teen who stormed field, punched schoolboy rugby player, referred to Youth ServicesThe attack was caught on video and went viral on social media. 14 Oct 12:39 AM
New ZealandHouse prices fall again as Auckland leads nationwide declinesAuckland led the slide, with average values down 2.5% to $1.19m.13 Oct 11:27 PM
New ZealandBack to the hits: Th’ Dudes, Mockers and Stellar* ready to rock Havelock NorthThe January 16 gig brings classic Kiwi hits spanning three decades.13 Oct 10:56 PM
PoliticsWhistleblower complaint exposes ACC ‘unreasonably’ excluded costs of exec’s farewell The Wellington farewell cost around $17,287, including domestic travel and catering.13 Oct 10:00 PM
New ZealandStaff at one of NZ's most well-known brands to strike, as community covers wages in 'rare display'Union delegate says offer of an extra 76 cents per hour was a 'slap in the face'.13 Oct 10:00 PM
PoliticsVirtual online institute among three new charter schools to open next yearThe other schools will be based in Hawke's Bay and Wellington.13 Oct 09:26 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionOpinion: Digital voting in local body election is long overdueAuckland’s 2025 local election turnout has plunged to just 25%.13 Oct 07:06 PM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: The NPC is still New Zealand's best sporting competitionOPINION: Somehow, impossibly, against the tide, our NPC is still delivering.13 Oct 05:00 PM
WellingtonHero dog who saved owner from crash receives award decades onNikki the German Shepherd's award is the first of its kind in New Zealand.13 Oct 04:00 PM
WellingtonBeast of the ballot: This mayor got seven times more votes than his closest rivalThe Herald has analysed the most resounding wins and the closest calls.13 Oct 06:00 AM
PoliticsApproval ratings for Christopher Luxon and Chris Hipkins drop in new political pollNew lows for leaders of the country's biggest political parties.13 Oct 05:17 AM
PoliticsSilly Hat Party, vampire and clown contenders lose out in local electionsDespite their eccentric personas, these hopefuls had limited success this weekend.13 Oct 04:00 AM
WellingtonAndrew Little says Wellington Council has launched review of controversial $116m projectLittle has already got to work and traversed the 'big issues' with Wellington Council CEO.13 Oct 04:00 AM
