PremiumPremiumEnergyGovt offers $200m for would-be gas investorsShane Jones says the fund allows the Crown to take a 10%-15% stake.22 May 02:41 AM
New ZealandPay equity, KiwiSaver and housing: Where the Govt cut $21bThe pay equity changes have saved the Government almost $13b.22 May 02:40 AM
New Zealand'Rewarding journey': Long-serving Hastings councillor steps downHastings councillor Malcolm Dixon retires after 12 years to spend more time with family.22 May 02:28 AM
New ZealandBudget breakdown: The 10 things you need to knowFrom pay equity savings, to subsidising private schools, to KiwiSaver changes.22 May 02:26 AM
PremiumPremiumAnalysisJenée TibshraenyJenée Tibshraeny: Willis delivers 'true blue' Budget ANALYSIS: Budget requires Kiwis to do more to save for their retirement.22 May 02:13 AM
CrimeMurder charge laid over Northland man's death, police seek further informationPolice are still seeking sightings of a 1999 blue and silver Mitsubishi L200.22 May 02:03 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionAudrey YoungAudrey Young: Pay equity albatross lingers for Nicola WillisOPINION: The best and worst parts of Nicola Willis' second Budget.22 May 02:00 AM
New Zealand$20k triumph: How Taniwha Chasers captivated judges at portrait awardsAn Ōpōtiki local's photograph Taniwha Chasers was chosen from 41 finalists.22 May 01:55 AM
New ZealandThe Country: What would Chris Hipkins' Budget look like?Wayne Langford, Chris Hipkins, and Chris Russell.22 May 01:34 AM
PoliticsNZ Herald Live: Budget specialRyan Bridge and an expert panel break down Budget 2025Watch22 May 12:50 AM
New ZealandInvestigation under way after 'unexplained' death of 3-year-old girlPolice say a post-mortem will be carried out over the next couple of days.22 May 12:19 AM
New Zealand'Strongest performers': Rural areas leading NZ's economic recoveryRural economies were buoyed by better prices for dairy, meat and horticulture exports.22 May 12:03 AM
New ZealandThe little Kiwi girl who has beaten cancer – twice Indi was diagnosed with a rare cancer called Ewing sarcoma in 2019.21 May 11:01 PM
New ZealandTrain station heckler 'apologetic' and upset after swearing at Winston PetersThe man was tearful when visited by the Herald this morning.21 May 11:01 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionAudrey YoungAudrey Young: Willis' pre-Budget attacks suggest she's feeling the pressureOPINION: It's unusual for a Finance Minister to focus on the Opposition before Budget Day.21 May 10:54 PM
PremiumPremiumTechnologyGoogle NZ sends $1b offshore as it increases profit, threat of digital sales tax melts awayAn academic calls out a lack of transparency in two areas.21 May 10:46 PM
New Zealand'Whānau at the forefront': Tributes for father and hard-working shearer killed in crashFather-of-three "cut his teeth in the shearing industry" and had achieved home ownership.21 May 09:51 PM
LifestyleNZ teens ditch smartphones for 'brick' phonesA 2025 survey found 95% of New Zealanders aged 15+ use social media.21 May 09:46 PM
New Zealand'Pay attention': Shane Jones hints at lower mining royalties in BudgetThe Resources Minister says his bill will be the first introduced after today's Budget.21 May 09:45 PM
New Zealand'Seems crazy': Bakery using Aussie broker to buy butterKaye's Bakery in Invercargill often uses butter from Australia to make its products.21 May 09:33 PM
New ZealandSerious crash near RotoruaA serious crash has happened on Dansey Rd near Rotorua. Video / Ben FraserWatch21 May 09:12 PM
New ZealandCouncil's pivotal meeting to decide fate of key Wellington projectsMore than 3000 submissions were received for the amended long-term budget.21 May 09:02 PM
New Zealand'Generational, life-defining' prize: Porirua supermarket decks out store for Lotto's $17m winnerThe winning ticket was sold at New World Whitby in Porirua. 21 May 08:03 PM
Politics‘Show me the money’: Nicola Willis issues challenge to LabourIn a tightly fought Budget build-up, Willis still has words for the Opposition. 21 May 07:49 PM
BusinessHow first-home buyers are moving ahead in a challenging marketMany buyers are getting into their first homes with much smaller deposits.21 May 07:08 PM
New Zealand'Budget sensitive': RNZ blocked from publishing confidential reportThe High Court granted an injunction to stop RNZ from publishing story.21 May 06:54 PM
New ZealandNZ Budget 2025 revealed, Smith & Caughey closes and Trump–Ramaphosa clash | NZ Herald News UpdateFinance Minister unveils NZ Budget 2025, the end of an era as Smith & Caughey closes and Trump, Ramaphosa in heated Oval Office exchange.Watch21 May 06:54 PM
New Zealand'Deserves a voice': The 17-year-old apprentice heading to Youth ParliamentFletcher Brown is a heavy automotive apprentice from Hawke’s Bay.21 May 06:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'Fragmentation': 140,000-patient GP network to leave regional funders'We think that is the best way to be able to rapidly increase funding for the front line.'21 May 06:00 PM
New Zealand'Most significant thing I'll ever do': The photo sessions capturing memories for bereaved familiesWhen Jackie Lowry is called to Hawke's Bay Hospital she knows it won't be a normal shoot.21 May 06:00 PM
AnalysisJenée TibshraenyJenée Tibshraeny: Five things to watch in today's 'Reality Bites Budget'Will Nicola Willis be able to cut spending and spur growth?21 May 05:01 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'Impossible position': Principals alarmed by cuts to youth mental health serviceConcern that cuts put 'enormous pressure' on GPs, schools, families, and hospitals.21 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandFormer school teacher and Navy officer take another crack at 100km charity runFriends plan to cover the distance at Piha and Pāpāmoa beaches respectively this week.21 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandMorning quiz: Which online video game sees players choose between factions Alliance, Horde?Test your brains with the Herald's morning quiz.21 May 05:00 PM
