New Zealand‘We made history’: Pipeline protesters say they’re stayingIt comes after seven arrests overnight as construction work restarted. 25 Feb 09:58 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandTaming the traffic snake: Waipukurau woman aims to revolutionise local carpoolingMore than 60% of residents get income from outside the district, and the traffic shows.25 Feb 09:48 PM
New ZealandRowland Smith warms up for Golden Shears with Hawke's Bay win“They would have jumped a bit when they saw him turn up,” said one woolshed veteran.25 Feb 09:47 PM
New Zealand‘Fewer thugs trying it on’: Shopper who did botched citizen’s arrest backs law changeJustice Minister to announce change making citizen's arrest easier later today. 25 Feb 09:36 PM
New ZealandSingle gunshot heard before body found: Police reveal new information in 1998 murder cold casePolice have reopened a cold case from 1998 in Kakapotahi, West Coast.25 Feb 09:18 PM
New ZealandSpreading joy: Sunflower field offers free blooms and happinessLocal businesses donated seeds and skills to support the community project.25 Feb 09:14 PM
New Zealand‘Forever in your debt’: Family speak out after man died saving brother on Lake TaupōVincent, 36, died at Acacia Bay while saving his brother’s life in January.25 Feb 09:03 PM
New Zealand‘Once-in-a-lifetime opportunity’: 16yo set for voyage to subantarctic islands'They’ll encounter wildlife most people will never see in their lifetime.'25 Feb 09:00 PM
New ZealandNZ Herald Live: Paul Goldsmith makes retail crime announcementPaul Goldsmith Minister of Justice and Nicole McKee Associate Minister of Justice make retail crime announcementWatch25 Feb 08:42 PM
New ZealandNZ Herald Live: Green Party co-leaders to deliver State of the Planet addressGreen Party Co-leaders Marama Davidson and Chlöe Swarbrick will deliver their State of the Planet kōreroWatch25 Feb 08:36 PM
AgribusinessComvita optimistic about 2026 despite cutting 67 jobsThe honey producer spoke of a “radically simplified organisation”.25 Feb 08:12 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionEditorial: How Māori haka is being commodified by global corporationsHaka is not a corporate exercise or a party trick; it is whakapapa, identity, and history.25 Feb 07:21 PM
Crime‘Very big loss’: $40k security fails to stop ram raid on store, two arrestedPolice are looking for a third person who ran off after crashing into a fence. 25 Feb 07:07 PM
EducationEleven days of butter chicken: Principals report more problems with school lunchesSchools meet with catering area manager, but still no clear solutions to lunch issues.25 Feb 07:04 PM
New ZealandBridge collapses in Korea killing four construction workersA bridge collapsed in Korea this morning killing four construction workers and injuring seven others.Watch25 Feb 06:03 PM
New ZealandBirthday girl, 33, suffers severe burns when balloon explodes in her faceThis is the shocking moment balloons exploded on a birthday girl's face leaving her with severe burns in Vietnam.Watch25 Feb 06:00 PM
New ZealandReduction in ram raids and concern over opioid use in the workplace | NZ Herald News UpdateReduction in ram raids, Christopher Luxon arrives in Hanoi and concern over opioid use in the workplace. | NZ Herald News UpdateWatch25 Feb 05:57 PM
KahuWhy Te Matatini’s global potential excites the Finance MinisterŌpotiki Mai Tawhiti's performance honoured past members, including Ricky Mitai.25 Feb 05:38 PM
New Zealand‘Total chaos’: Customers at Auckland’s new Pak’nSave face hour-long queuesThe $100 million supermarket opened its doors at 7.30am.25 Feb 05:05 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandCharity’s plan to build its first retiree housing in Hawke’s BayThe plans come amid a council sell-off of units and will provide more housing for retirees25 Feb 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandCrime reports up 9.4% in Hawke's Bay as burglaries and thefts hit businesses hard“I am looking at options – should I get rid of this business? The risk is too high.'25 Feb 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumCartoonsDaron Parton’s cartoons: February 1 - 28Our cartoonist Daron Parton shares his view on current events.25 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandKea Kids News: Real life PAW Patrol!Reporter Luka is at the Police Dog Training Centre in Upper Hutt, where a brand new batch of police pups is hard at work, training to help keep you safe. Video / Kea Kids NewsWatch25 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandNZ town has been under a boil water notice for nearly a decade, authorities now stepping inTaumata Arowai is working with Wai Care to ensure safe drinking water soon.25 Feb 04:00 PM
CrimeFrom kindy teacher to drug mule - Mr Asia: A Forgotten HistoryInside the heroin syndicate, young professionals rubbed shoulders with career criminals.25 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandCouncil and AT respond to mayor's concerns about roadworksCouncil and AT say the roadworks are for a temporary cycleway and bus stop outside SkyCity. Video / Michael CraigWatch25 Feb 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsGovt considers bespoke regional tax and concessions to spur growthCould the Government adopt different tax rules for different regions?25 Feb 04:00 PM
New Zealand‘A full and very positive life’: Funding to begin for life-extending cancer drugsRhys Drayson passed his given life expectancy after taking the drugs in a clinical trial.25 Feb 04:00 PM
PoliticsLuxon poised to meet Vietnam’s ‘Big Four’; plays down China tensionsThe looming spector of China in the Pacific will be top of Luxon's mind in capital Hanoi.25 Feb 04:00 PM
New Zealand‘Breakthrough for eruption forecasting’: NZ scientists' AI tool could help predict future blowsCould scientists one day forecast volcanic eruptions before they happen? 25 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandMayor Brown calls for halt on $60.5m Auckland city centre projectThe road works are for a temporary cycleway and bus stop.25 Feb 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumLetters to the EditorLetters: Andrew Bayly got off lightlyOPINION: 'There is no place for this sort of behaviour in the workplace.'25 Feb 04:00 PM
PoliticsNew citizen’s arrest powers to be announced amid rise in retail theftThe Government is expected to announce the new powers later today.25 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandMorning quiz: What is the primary source of energy for the Sun?Test your brains with the Herald's morning quiz.25 Feb 04:00 PM
