New ZealandNapier Library to close on weekends amid uncertain futureThe Saturday closure comes amid a proposal to shut Napier Library for at least two years.06 May 01:49 AM
New ZealandThe Country: Dr Frank Mitloehner on methane emissionsMark Cameron, Richard Lindroos, Dr Frank Mitloehner, and Rick Ladd.06 May 01:46 AM
New ZealandHomicide investigation under way after man's death in South AucklandEmergency services found the man critically injured on Mahia Rd before 10am.06 May 01:38 AM
New ZealandWatch: Flyover of major road build - how is the project progressing?Six bridges are under construction, with earthworks winding down for winter.06 May 01:20 AM
New Zealand'Heartbreaking': 38 pōhutukawa trees mowed down by vandalsReplacing the trees is estimated to cost $20,000, says Napier's mayor.06 May 01:15 AM
New Zealand‘Picked the right person for the job’: Ex-NZ police chief confirmed as Victoria’s top copMike Bush was NZ's Police Commissioner from 2014 until 2020.06 May 01:08 AM
PoliticsNational's Erica Stanford admits using personal email for work not best practiceThe minister says she's changed her processes after admitting processes were 'untidy'.06 May 12:20 AM
New Zealand'Living their best lives': New mobile ocean farm trial for snapperThe trial system sits 10-15 metres below the surface, and moves with the tide.06 May 12:00 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandWestpac CEO intervenes after pensioner loses $158k in bank transfer errorThe money went to an Auckland woman who allegedly spent it on cars and transfers.06 May 12:00 AM
Crime'I’m going to kill us both': Man smashed into stationary truck after hearing break-up newsThe toxic relationship ended with the defendant and his now ex both needing surgery.05 May 11:50 PM
New Zealand'Momentum is real': TRENZ puts Rotorua in global spotlightAbout 1200 delegates, including 340 travel buyers from 26 countries, will attend.05 May 11:34 PM
New ZealandParents foil attempted abduction of 8yo outside primary schoolThe boy described the man's car as having offensive words and gestures on its panels.05 May 11:23 PM
New Zealand'Captured in buckets': Staff rush to try to contain water pouring through court ceilingThe ministry has confirmed the leak came from water reservoirs stored on the court's roof.05 May 11:15 PM
Politics‘It’s hurting, it’s really hurting’: Kristine Bartlett on Government move to restrict pay equity claimsThe changes are set to give the Government major cost reductions ahead of the Budget. 05 May 11:02 PM
New ZealandTraffic delays on SH29 for emergency tree-felling todayTraffic will be detoured between 11am and 1pm in the Kamai Range.05 May 10:49 PM
New ZealandSecond council pulls out of Hawke’s Bay climate committee'It did not involve a visit to Wairoa, that we are aware of.'05 May 10:28 PM
New ZealandNZ Herald Live: Workplace Relations and Safety policy announcementBrooke Van Veldon makes major Workplace Relations and Safety policy announcementWatch05 May 10:26 PM
New ZealandWaikato band IA and Rei release new song inspired by whakataukīHe piko he tuna is about resilience and love the despite challenges of life.05 May 10:00 PM
New ZealandTen people treated after large Christchurch two-storey house blazeEmergency services were called around 8am. 05 May 09:56 PM
New ZealandNational introduces bill to ban social media for under-16s'Right now, we aren’t managing the risks for our young people well.'05 May 09:36 PM
New ZealandChristchurch, Mairehau house fire: Firefighters battle two-storey house blazeChristchurch, Mairehau house fire: Firefighters battle two-storey house blaze 10 patients were assessed and treated by our crews in total. Video | George HeardWatch05 May 09:36 PM
New ZealandFarm to forestry conversions: New rules, but do loopholes remain?Federated Farmers is concerned that gaps could lead to further farm-to-forest conversions.05 May 09:07 PM
New ZealandPolice investigate ‘suspected arson’ at Auckland McDonald's Police are carrying out a scene examination at the restaurant this morning. 05 May 08:51 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandHow property traders made millions flipping homes: Inside 71 Auckland real estate deals The Herald reveals gains and losses on $60m of homes flipped by Hills Real Estate traders.05 May 08:31 PM
New ZealandEx-NZ police chief Mike Bush lands top Australian cop job Bush was NZ's Commissioner of police from 2014 until 2020.05 May 08:19 PM
New ZealandOne dead as Auckland highways crashes cause traffic chaosThe Southwestern Motorway reopened to traffic three hours after the crash.05 May 08:19 PM
New ZealandOn The Up: Two new 'destination' eateries to open in Historic Village'I think that what we’re bringing is a young, fresh approach to a historic sort of site.'05 May 08:13 PM
New ZealandAuckland commuters face a chaotic morning commuteAuckland commuters face a chaotic morning after two highways leading into the central city have been majorly disrupted by crashes. Video \ NZMEWatch05 May 08:09 PM
Entertainment'Ready and excited': New location for Homegrown festival revealedHomegrown is returning to its roots, dubbed an 'unbeatable location' by the local mayor.05 May 07:45 PM
New Zealand'Real barriers': Surging benefit sanctions raise concernsSanctions for missed MSD appointments rose to 9042 in March 2025.05 May 07:42 PM
New ZealandNZ film industry faces uncertainty and ongoing decline in livestock numbers | NZ Herald News UpdateNZ film industry faces uncertainty over US tariff, ongoing decline in livestock numbers and questions over longer sentences reducing reoffending.Watch05 May 07:03 PM
New Zealand'Traumatised': Video of man swinging, bashing South Auckland dog sparks outrageChained Dog Awareness NZ urges people to identify the man for authorities.05 May 07:00 PM
New ZealandBoP crash closes highway, one injuredOne person is injured; traffic management is in place.05 May 06:58 PM
New Zealand'Wheelstands up the middle of the road': Weeks of complaints before nurse hit by dirt-biking teens'It's a shame it takes an innocent person to get hurt for something to happen.'05 May 06:06 PM
