New Zealand Government’s iRex ferry cancellation costed at $300 million - for nowWinston Peters aims to have new rail-enabled ferries running by 2029.04 Mar 12:38 AM
CrimeGang patch ban challenged, lawyer cites Nazi Germany, Taliban comparisonsGang member Mana-Apiti Brown is appealing his conviction for wearing a Nomads cap. 04 Mar 12:26 AM
New ZealandStolen caravan leaves trail of destruction through WellingtonThe caravan tipped on its side and hit multiple objects as it was dragged along.03 Mar 09:34 PM
New ZealandName suppression: What could change and why do some offenders get to keep their name a secret?Legal groups warn the changes pose significant risks to victims.03 Mar 08:36 PM
New Zealand‘Inappropriate’ symbol: Swastika pendant removed at festivalOrganisers said it went against the festival's kaupapa of inclusivity.03 Mar 06:00 PM
New ZealandWellington Water Costs Soar, Teachers Oppose Funding Cuts & GP Reforms | NZ Herald News UpdateWellington Water Costs Triple for Ratepayers, Teachers Oppose Funding Cuts in Education and Govt GP Reforms.Watch03 Mar 05:42 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandGovt ignored advice on giving sex offence victims ‘veto’ on name suppressionDocuments show multiple groups opposed the changes, raising 'strong concerns'.03 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandMeth-accused driver in triple-fatal crash named, survivor labels him a ‘scumbag’Garth Temokina Thompson can now be identifed as the man charged over Taihape crash. 03 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandUnauthorised transgender crossing to be removed by councilA council spokesperson described the new feature as "guerilla art".03 Mar 06:56 AM
New Zealand'You took a piece of me': Man still unable to explain why he raped pensionerPeter Niko subjected the woman to a prolonged attack after tricking his way into her home.03 Mar 05:00 AM
RetailA $75m investment: Jewellery giant’s arrival promises economic boostThe expansion to NZ follows a free-trade agreement with the UAE.03 Mar 04:46 AM
New Zealand‘Total basket case’: Emergency meeting to be held on damning Wellington Water reportsWellington Water chairman Nick Leggett's future is expected to be discussed tomorrow. 03 Mar 04:44 AM
PoliticsLuxon comments on Wellington WaterPrime Minister Christopher Luxon commenting on Wellington Water, referring to them as a 'basket case". Video / Mark MitchellWatch03 Mar 04:36 AM
New ZealandRiding a scooter from Napier to Wellington: 'I was bricking it'HB Today reporter Jack Riddell took on a mammoth challenge. 300 others joined him.03 Mar 01:24 AM
PremiumPremiumAnalysisGeorgina Campbell‘Nothing short of a scandal’: Call for Wellington Water chairman to resign Another scathing report about the company reveals ratepayers have been ripped off. 03 Mar 12:43 AM
New Zealand‘Everyone expects better’: Water probe reveals serious failingsWellington Water needs $37.5m to fix outdated IT systems over three years.02 Mar 10:14 PM
EntertainmentThe ultimate guide to NZ’s top gigs and festivals this autumnSummer may be leaving us behind, but New Zealand's music scene is still heating up.02 Mar 08:45 PM
PremiumPremiumLifestyleHow a Kiwi startup is changing the game for students with ADHDKumo Study founder Alex Kerr aims to break 'shame spiral' behind academic failure rates.02 Mar 08:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionPhil GiffordPhil Gifford: The forgotten All Black showing why he needs another chanceOPINION: Seven talking points from week three of Super Rugby Pacific.02 Mar 06:02 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandThe cost of a private school education: NZ’s most expensive & how much fees have jumpedA Herald analysis of 20 leading independent schools' fees.02 Mar 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumTourismThe hotels with the highest usage of power, water and wasteHotels in Nelson/Marlborough use over 250,000 litres of water annually per room.02 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandPolice reveal possible new sightings of missing man whose burned-out car was found in JanuaryPolice are searching for Travis Langford, missing since January 17.02 Mar 03:09 AM
Entertainment‘Like watching a car crash over and over’: Why one of Hollywood’s top directors left the US for NZ'I see a difference here in the way people treat each other.'01 Mar 11:37 PM
New ZealandPolice to open new training facility in Auckland to boost recruit numbersThe location is yet to be confirmed.01 Mar 10:28 PM
New ZealandWhat’s it like to be Sir Edmund Hillary’s grandson?The trust focuses on education, funding scholarships and renovating classrooms.01 Mar 10:00 PM
New Zealand‘I’m sad I survived, I led them into disaster': Biker loses limbs, three mates in crashJeremy Capper lost an arm and a leg in the crash and was in a coma for six weeks.01 Mar 04:00 PM
Super RugbyBlues survive late red card to beat HurricanesHoskins Sotutu was sent off in the 75th minute, but the Blues held on for the win. 01 Mar 08:15 AM
Warriors‘My time is now’: Fisher-Harris on Warriors debut and potential this seasonFisher-Harris begins his Warriors era Sunday at 1pm against the Canberra Raiders.01 Mar 03:46 AM
New ZealandOne man’s $300k mission to restore decaying yacht involved in tragic race'My memory of that yacht is spending all our holidays on her'.01 Mar 02:00 AM
CrimeSecurity guard beat his partner in public after late-night row in WellingtonMembers of the public provided evidence that helped secure a conviction.01 Mar 01:00 AM
PremiumPremiumLifestyleThe rise of eco-terrorism: How far would you go to save the planet?A new Kiwi novel asks if taking direct action is more ethical than doing nothing at all.28 Feb 11:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand‘The nuns stole me’: Man’s decades-long search for birth family truthsIt took 36 years to meet his parents – and is taking almost as long to get answers.28 Feb 09:00 PM
PoliticsHyundai back in contention for Cook Strait ferries after Peters talksThe Government last year cancelled an order with Hyundai to build two mega ferries, 28 Feb 08:39 PM
PremiumPremiumEntertainment‘Time to move on’: Kiwi writer’s moving play tackles silence around Sri Lanka’s pastAn old mixtape rewinds history as a family is torn apart by civil war.28 Feb 07:00 PM