Dean Blair was sworn in as a judge at Tauranga District Court.
NZ Herald senior investigative reporter, Michael Morrah has been looking into the police recruitment process.
Richard Chambers ordered changes after revelations of standards slipping among police recruits. Video / Marty Melville, Cameron Pitney
As it prepares for its popular Spring Fling festival, Waipawa rolls out a town mascot that has divided the small Central Hawke’s Bay town for 30 years.
Documentary maker Nadia Maxwell set up an account as a 13 year old girl and was shocked by what she was served on instagram.
"Into the Archives" opens NZ Fashion Week with a retrospective of iconic Aotearoa fashion. Video / Dean Purcell
MetService National Weather: August 26 - 29. MetService
K-Pop and K-Hip Hop star Jay Park in NZ for Serenades and Body Rolls tour. Video / Dean Purcell
The trial for a man accused of murdering five people in a Wellington fire started today. The man has pleaded not guilty to five counts of murder and two counts of arson.
A woman has been given bail without plea after a dead newborn baby was found in Albert Park.
Law student Sean O'Loughlin won a legal battle with Auckland Transport over a raised crossing. The dispute involved speed-bumps on The Parade, Bucklands Beach. Video/Dean Purcell
NZ Herald sports journalist and Newstalk ZB's Nathan Lim on the Herald NOW sports panel.
Pleakley the tūī's chatty nature has made the bird a popular attraction at the Ōtorohanga Kiwi House. He knows around 10-15 phrases, surprising guests as he says them.
Zambesi founders talk to Ryan Bridge about the changes they've seen to New Zealand Fashion Week.
Valocity founder Carmen Vicelich and NZ Herald senior journalist Simon Wilson on the Herald NOW panel.
A 36-year-old woman has been charged with concealing the dead body of a child and will appear in Auckland District Court.
Titirangi Olive Kitchen and Bar owner Rahul Uppal on the impact of Scenic Drive reopening.
NZ Herald Business Investigations Reporter Matt Nippert on the drama of the Zuru nappy trial.
Markets Outlook with Forsyth Barr: Forsyth Barr Investment Strategist Zoe Wallis says it's still a buyer's market.
Prime Minister Christopher Luxon talks to Ryan Bridge about changes to major events fund, police training issues and planned projects to stimulate the economy.
Auckland Transport Chief Executive Dean Kimpton speaks with Ryan Bridge about removing level crossings in Auckland to improve safety, remove congestion and free up roads.
Business with 2degrees: Banks overvalue $996m of flood-prone homes and bank capital requirements could be eased by Reserve Bank.
Can the Black Ferns win the cup? Former Black Fern and Sky Sport Analyst Les Elder joins Herald NOW as the Black Ferns kick off their world cup campaign.
Simplicity chief economist Shamubeel Eaquab speaks with Herald NOW's Ryan Bridge.
Gang tensions and a spate of shootings are causing concern in Horowhenua, with Mayor Bernie Wanden saying residents are anxious.
Assistant Commissioner Tusha Penny speaks with Herald NOW about a survey that shows new cops are 'barely' equipped for the beat.
NZ Herald Morning News Update | Police training under review and newborn baby found dead in Auckland’s Albert Park.
Chief Customs Officer Nigel Barnes, is with us to discuss how they’re cracking down on illegal tobacco.
Shayne Currie talks with Pic Picot, an inspirational Kiwi and the founder of Pic's Peanut Butter. Video / NZ Herald
Reporter Lexi-Anahera is at Te Kura Kaupapa Māori o Te Kōtuku, where the tamariki are training in the traditional Māori martial art, Mau Rākau.
The trial over the deadly Loafers Lodge hostel fire is starting in the Wellington High Court.
Senior police raised issues in a survey obtained exclusively by the Herald's investigative reporter Michael Morrah.
Los Pumas have scored a victory over the All Blacks in Argentina, 29-23. Video / Sky Sport
NZ Herald Morning News Update | Muriwai dune collapse. Protests in Tel Aviv over famine in Gaza. Alert over man propositioning teens in Christchurch. Video / NZ Herald
Nin's Bin is an iconic crayfish caravan just outside Kaikōura, along State Highway 1, and is now in its third generation of family ownership. Video / Shayne Currie
Jack Boon, 19, plays bagpipes before sheep musters at Omarama Station, continuing an old tradition. Video / NZ Merino
Meghan Markle has shared a new clip of her husband Prince Harry surfing. Video / Instagram
All Blacks forward coach Jason Ryan outlines where improvements are being demanded. Video / Liam Napier