New ZealandBusiness in the front, party in the back this Fieldays'The team have nailed it – it’s a strategy that everyone can understand.'06 May 02:03 AM
New ZealandPet dog Mike found starved to death in kennel, tethered by rusty chainThe owner said he knew his dog was unwell but couldn't afford to get him checked. 06 May 02:00 AM
Crime'You'll see your son in the flowers': Slain student may be awarded posthumous PhD'The research had been done, he just needed to put it together.'06 May 02:00 AM
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
