PoliticsNicola Willis announces $190m for Social Investment Fund'We can do much much better here.'14 May 09:46 PM
New ZealandAuckland trains delayed after Britomart 'false alarm'The station has been closed and evacuated. 14 May 09:26 PM
New Zealand'Shaken': Worker threatened with weapon as two bottle stores robbedThe first robbery was in Napier about 5.10pm, the second soon afterwards in Hastings.14 May 09:18 PM
New Zealand'Reality of change': 106yo school in path of new highway faces relocationTauriko School will remain open throughout construction and any relocation.14 May 09:15 PM
New ZealandNZ Herald Live: Nicola Willis gives pre-Budget social investment speechNicola Willis gives pre-Budget social investment speechWatch14 May 09:14 PM
New ZealandCanterbury dairy farm's innovative bid to improve soil health"The soil health, it's ultimately the foundation, the backbone of everything that we do."14 May 09:12 PM
New ZealandPolice investigate 'suspicious' fire after Te Puke shed blazeTwo fire crews battled the fire. 14 May 09:10 PM
PremiumPremiumAnalysisJenée TibshraenyGovt rules out KiwiSaver tax cut – how much will it really help us boost our balances?ANALYSIS: Jenee Tibshraeny looks at what Budget-day KiwiSaver changes could look like.14 May 09:00 PM
New ZealandHigh-risk cancer patients affected by halt on some colonoscopiesMidCentral has outsourced up to 200 colonoscopies to the private sector to clear backlog.14 May 08:30 PM
New Zealand'Lowest point in 23 years': Collins blasts 'lack of civility' in ParliamentShe also released more details on the punishment for the Te Pāti Māori MPs. 14 May 08:27 PM
New ZealandOne person seriously injured in midnight fight in KatikatiThose involved in the fracas left the scene before police arrived.14 May 08:03 PM
PoliticsPrivileges committee recommends suspension for Te Pāti Māori MPsTe Pāti Māori has been advised of the committee's decision.14 May 07:03 PM
New ZealandMan's 'manipulative, cruel and sinister' hold on teen started with exchange of nudesWhen the teen tried to cut contact with him, he threatened to leak her naked photos. 14 May 06:50 PM
New Zealand14,000 hay bales go up in flames on Ashburton farmSmoke is blowing over State Highway 1 from the fire.14 May 06:45 PM
New ZealandParliament suspensions, Ukraine peace talks & NZ migration drop | NZ Herald News UpdateMPs face record suspensions, uncertainty surrounds Ukraine peace talks, and NZ’s net migration drops sharply.Watch14 May 06:43 PM
New Zealand'Remain unemployable': Ex-TVNZ host's court bid to resolve work disputeKamahl Santamaria's case moved to the Employment Court for faster resolution.14 May 06:12 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'We wanted more': Four mums start their own health hub in rural townThe clinic's family-friendly flexibility could help solve healthcare worker shortage.14 May 06:00 PM
New ZealandOn The Up: Kaitāia teen Levi Ashwell is leading the way at St John Hato HoneKaitāia St John Hato Hone's Levi Ashwell is best Drill cadet in NZ14 May 06:00 PM
New ZealandKea Kids: Kids learn to fly at stunt schoolMeet Auckland’s newest action stars! Reporter Hailey is checking out a real-life stunt school where kids of all abilities are flying through the air and crashing through zombies.Watch14 May 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Critical election': The six men vying to be Wellington’s next mayorOne candidate believes Wellington is dying.14 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandMorning quiz: Which ocean is the largest in area and depth? Test your brains with the Herald's morning quiz.14 May 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumLetters to the EditorLetters: Could the American Pope be a guiding influence for the American President?OPINION: The two most powerful men in the world are American. Could that be a good thing?14 May 05:00 PM
EnvironmentOn The Up: Fans rally to help Kiwi death metal band hit by theft on European tourThousands of euros in gear and cash were stolen from their tour van while the band slept.14 May 05:00 PM
OpinionJacqueline RowarthOpinion: Why mallard ducks are more than just a pretty nuisanceOpinion: A duck season drone raises questions on wildlife management and costs.14 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandMiscarriage of justice: The Peter Ellis case revisitedThe Peter Ellis case is one of the most controversial in New Zealand legal history. 14 May 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Immoral': Principals oppose charter school funding amidst education reform$153 million is allocated to establish 50 charter schools over four years.14 May 05:00 PM
New Zealand200 new retirement homes coming to Putāruru as Overdale Estate hits stage twoGround first broke on the $200m, 400-home Overdale Estate development in 2022.14 May 05:00 PM
Politics'Slanting the playing field': Treaty concerns over new Act-backed legislationMore than 18,000 people have registered support for the Waitangi Tribunal claim. 14 May 05:00 PM
New Zealand Council euthanises 56 dogs in two monthsFNDC received 796 requests for service for animal management in January and February.14 May 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: We've reached the point where KiwiSaver changes must occur OPINION: By 2028 there will be a million Kiwis aged 65 or older.14 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandUnpacking the realities and fiction of immigration as countries crack down on migrantsThe UK Government is taking a tougher stance on migration amidst a public backlash. 14 May 05:00 PM
New Zealand$12m Lotto jackpot not struck, rolls over to $15mTime to check your numbers.14 May 10:17 AM
PropertyLandlord threw up when inspecting rental ruined by three cats trapped insideThe landlord vomited from the overpowering smell inside the home.14 May 08:00 AM
New Zealand‘I’m worried about my unborn child’: Victim speaks out as sexual predator put back behind barsThe man says he doesn't want any other child harmed by someone like David Brent Phillips.14 May 07:00 AM