New ZealandInjured man appears in court after allegedly ramming police with child in carFive police staff were injured in the Lower Hutt incident.01 Apr 10:49 PM
New ZealandNorthland braces for heavy rain amid unseasonal heatMetService says warm temperatures overnight indicate rain is on its way.01 Apr 10:45 PM
New Zealand‘Something bad has happened’: Police probe unexplained deathResidents can expect a large police presence on Albemarle Rd.01 Apr 10:38 PM
New ZealandCavalry arrives as Hawks shoot for next winFour players from the Illawarra Hawks camp have arrived in Napier.01 Apr 10:21 PM
PremiumPremiumBusinessDu Val saga: How were jewellery, artworks, firearms paid for?PwC sought court orders for Clarkes to deliver assets or provide information about them.01 Apr 09:58 PM
New Zealand‘A love letter to Tauranga’: The musical comedy series coming to NZ screensThe new series Happiness highlights musical theatre in local Kiwi communities01 Apr 09:15 PM
New ZealandNZ Herald Live: Health New Zealand release inquiry findingsHealth New Zealand is releasing its high-level review into an incident at Waikato Hospital.Watch01 Apr 09:09 PM
New ZealandGrower says industrial hemp should be an ‘agricultural crop’ - not a ‘drug’Government plans to review regulations on industrial hemp.01 Apr 09:01 PM
New ZealandPolice seek driver who fled after cattle truck crashNo injuries to humans or cattle were reported.01 Apr 08:33 PM
New ZealandTauranga crashes: Serious injuries and road closures One person has suffered moderate injuries.01 Apr 08:23 PM
New Zealand‘Bring the world’: Sisters have a vision for Napier beauty eventRaising eyebrows - Renee and Miriam Sciascia want to elevate beauty professionals.01 Apr 08:21 PM
New ZealandDairy prices up 1.1% in latest GDT auctionThe latest dairy auction had mixed results for key products.01 Apr 08:05 PM
New ZealandWatch: Timelapse video reveals NZ’s tallest mural on side of buildingJacob Yikes used 250 litres of paint and 200 spray cans for the 55m mural.01 Apr 08:00 PM
New ZealandHunters praise safety reforms and "healthcare crisis" at Nelson Hospital | NZ Herald News UpdateHealth and safety law reforms viewed as a win for hunters and experts assess "healthcare crisis" at Nelson Hospital. Video / NZ Herald, Getty ImagesWatch01 Apr 06:52 PM
New ZealandWaimauku road closed, 2 injured, one critical, after head-on crashWitnesses described the road as 'pretty wet' at the time of the accident.01 Apr 06:40 PM
New Zealand‘They will go blind’: Healthcare too inaccessible for Wānaka patients, new report findsSome residents travel seven hours for medical appointments.01 Apr 05:53 PM
New Zealand‘Turning to fascism’: Napier B&B cancels bookings of American guests'All New Zealand accommodation businesses must start to resist the Trump and Musk regime.'01 Apr 05:05 PM
New ZealandEntries sought for 2025 Export AwardsThe Hawke's Bay Export Awards are in their 11th year.01 Apr 05:00 PM
New ZealandKea Kids News: Kids are fixing the environment with… bombs?Reporter Moss is at Lone Kauri School, where kids are making seed bombs that will explode with restorative native trees in a devastating Cyclone Gabrielle slip. Video / Kea KidsWatch01 Apr 04:00 PM
New ZealandBackpacker allegedly gang-raped by three men in ‘horrific’ Auckland CBD attackThree men are before the court jointly charged with rape. 01 Apr 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionSimon WilsonSimon Wilson: Why I’m still not convinced by Wayne BrownOPINION: The mayor promised to 'fix Auckland' but where's the evidence for it?01 Apr 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand‘Killing the CBD’: Why top developer quit Tory Whanau’s business groupDocuments reveal members raised issues with the level of homelessness and the Golden Mile.01 Apr 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumLetters to the EditorLetters: School lunch lessons from JapanOPINION: 'Eden Park should fund its own development instead of asking for public money.'01 Apr 04:00 PM
New ZealandMorning quiz: How long does it take for light from the Sun to reach Earth?Test your brains with the Herald's morning quiz.01 Apr 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: America’s Cup miss highlights need for new national event strategyOPINION: Auckland won't host the 38th America’s Cup. 01 Apr 04:00 PM
Politics‘Game-changer’: Popular weight-loss drug gets approval in NZAssociate Health Minister David Seymour is welcoming the move. 01 Apr 04:00 PM
New Zealand‘Transformative’: $41.5m loan expected to help future-proof water supply$17.5m will be used for a 22km pipeline linking Dargaville to the Te Waihekeora Reservoir.01 Apr 04:00 PM
New Zealand‘Island in the wilderness’: Proposed boundary shift sparks concernResidents say the proposed boundaries ignore local geographic ties.01 Apr 04:00 PM
PoliticsBriefing warns Government won’t hit target of 500 extra police officers by promised deadlineA briefing projected the Govt won’t achieve its target of 500 extra cops until June 2026.01 Apr 04:00 PM
Politics'Empty words': Seymour suggests Greens report threats against MP to Mongrel MobThe Greens say they are screening 'immense numbers of death threats and abuse'.01 Apr 08:38 AM
New Zealand'Wonderful human beings': Tribute to British couple found dead in Wellington homeThe owner said they were 'incredible parents, friends, and members of many communities'.01 Apr 07:13 AM
Crime‘I wasn’t able to consent’: Abduction, rape complainant grilled on consenting during blackoutThe man admits following her, picking her up and taking her to his home but denies rape.01 Apr 07:00 AM
New ZealandLegal bid to halt sewerage pipe works fails in Environment CourtThe decision comes less than two weeks since an urgent hearing.01 Apr 06:39 AM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsJudith Collins wants ‘performance management’ for public service chief executivesThe Public Service Minister wants performance management.01 Apr 06:13 AM