New ZealandHow potential Powerball changes could affect your chances of winningCurrent Powerball odds are one in 38 million, potentially changing to one in 57.5 million.29 Jun 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'Bad advice': Hipkins reflects on Labour's Rotorua housing challengesHipkins said Labour's next campaign will focus on jobs, health, and homes.29 Jun 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: 'What's your poison?' Dry July a lone voice in the swillOPINION: Dry July's low buy-in highlights our aversion to moderation.29 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandSurvivor Alex McPhail shares identityRape complainant Alex McPhail shares identity, speaks about impact of sexual relationship with detective. Video / Dean PurcellWatch29 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandBuddha statue in quiet rural valleyNeighbours are upset Auckland Council approved a 16.5m Buddha statue and plinth to be built in North Auckland's Waiwera Valley. Video / David Fisher, SuppliedWatch29 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandMorning quiz: What is the minimum ageing period for Scotch, according to Scottish law?Test your brains with the Herald's morning quiz.29 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandNorthland firefighters face struggles with ageing fleet and delaysFirefighters worry their ageing engine may impact response times.29 Jun 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumLetters to the EditorLetters: Watching Question Time is like a bad comedy show; Trump is no champion for peaceOPINION: Will more schools named after historical figures change names, a reader ponders.29 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandPolice investigate homicide in ŌtāhuhuA person has suffered critical injuries following an assault at an accommodation block on Beatty Ave in Ōtāhuhu. Video / NZ HeraldWatch29 Jun 04:35 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionMark ListerWhat’s the market mood at the midpoint?OPINON: It has been a big six months and there's plenty more to come.29 Jun 04:17 PM
AucklandPolice hold concerns for two missing Auckland 17-year-oldsThe 17-year-old was last seen in Albany on Friday.29 Jun 09:38 AM
New ZealandPolice investigate unexplained death in Canterbury town Emergency services were called to the scene about 2.50pm29 Jun 08:37 AM
New ZealandTenant in fight with Kāinga Ora over dogs evicted after repeated abuseHe was repeatedly aggressive towards staff, yelling and telling them to 'f*** off'.29 Jun 08:00 AM
PoliticsGovt adds 2 years to prison sentences for assaults on first responders, prison officersThe announcement comes as the Government's tougher sentencing rules come into effect.29 Jun 06:24 AM
CrimeShark tattoo comes back to bite fake cop in escape bid to RarotongaHe wanted to start over, but first the long-time conman needed a fake passport.29 Jun 05:48 AM
New ZealandWatch: Residents spots orca at Takapuna Beach 'literally' 2m awayOne orca was spotted closer to shore, and then another big fin popped up.29 Jun 05:20 AM
New Zealand‘Big character’: Community mourns farmer killed by tree in South Island floodsLines' family have been growing hops in the region for about 170 years.29 Jun 05:05 AM
New Zealand'Substantial' damage: Flood recovery efforts ramp up in Nelson-TasmanResidents are urged to remain cautious after weekend flooding in Nelson-Tasman.29 Jun 04:12 AM
New ZealandOrca pod spotted at Auckland's Takapuna beachOrca pod spotted at Auckland's Takapuna beach. Video / Elouan CowardWatch29 Jun 03:08 AM
New Zealand'I ditched everything': Fisherman swept 100m out to sea strips off to surviveLifejacket convert Bas Radcliffe says he pretty much ticked every box on what not to do.29 Jun 03:00 AM
New ZealandAfternoon quiz: In what year was the construction of the Eiffel Tower completed?Test your knowledge with the Herald's afternoon quiz.29 Jun 03:00 AM
New ZealandElisabeth Nicholls not the first dementia patient rest homes have lost this yearMiles Vercoe's wife, Amy Vercoe, also went missing from an Auckland rest home in May.29 Jun 02:29 AM
New ZealandCouple must pay architect $33k for house sketches they didn’t like The pair weren't happy with the holiday home designs, so they refused to pay. 29 Jun 02:00 AM
New ZealandWatch Live : Scott Robertson live with Jason PineScott Robertson joins Jason Pine in the Newstalk ZB studio to talk all the big Rugby issues.Watch29 Jun 12:06 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandKiwi athletes urged to watch what they wear - or risk falling foul of drug testersAthletes are warned to avoid wearing others' sports gear to prevent contamination.29 Jun 12:00 AM
New ZealandPolice release last images of teen at Akl mall now missing six days Whetu, 17, was last seen at LynnMall with her partner on Tuesday.28 Jun 11:38 PM
Crime'The truth always comes out': Victim confronts rapistShe struggled to understand how he got any enjoyment from what he had done to her.28 Jun 11:00 PM
New ZealandTwo people in critical condition after crash in front of Auckland CBD hotelThe car crashed around 2am on Anzac Avenue in the central city. 28 Jun 10:53 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandMelatonin is going to be everywhere. Why aren’t sleep specialists happy about it? The chances of building up a reliance on melatonin or sleeping pills were high. 28 Jun 10:00 PM
New ZealandSouth Island rahui declared, Israel kills more than 70 in Gaza strike | NZ Herald News UpdateRahui declared at top of South Island after torrential rainstorms. Israel kills more than 70 in Gaza strikes. New sentencing reforms take effect today. Video / NZ HeraldWatch28 Jun 09:06 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandPensioner speaks out after charge dropped in Ponsonby CEO road rage caseThe 74yo claims he was attacked after their cars 'bumped' on the Northern Motorway.28 Jun 09:00 PM
New ZealandPair spend two hours on top of vehicle in rising floodwatersThe men were winched to safety from the bonnet of their car. 28 Jun 08:35 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandRanfurly Shield-winning prop retires at 28 due to 'head knocks'Joel Hintz's proudest moment was lifting the Log o' Wood as his side arrived in Napier.28 Jun 06:00 PM
New Zealand80,000 books: Library service reaches schools, rest homes and young offendersSome customers have been using the service for more than 20 years.28 Jun 06:00 PM