New ZealandWhy top Auckland schools are tightening enrolment rulesEnrolments surged due to increased immigration and local relocations.25 Jun 07:52 AM
PoliticsTama Potaka seeks review of Māori roll ad featuring Tāme ItiAnother minister says Whānau Ora is 'tainted' by Te Pāti Māori connections.25 Jun 07:16 AM
New ZealandWorld-first cannabis trial for dogs to recruit 100 pets All dog breeds are eligible including those with osteoarthritis or showing signs of it.25 Jun 07:00 AM
New ZealandSection of motorway to close from midnight to remove dirt truck wreck The truck rolled over a barrier on Auckland's Southwestern Motorway.25 Jun 06:53 AM
Crime'Warzone': Daughter describes walking into bloodied scene in mother's homeJulia DeLuney is accused of killing her mother and staging the scene before she left.25 Jun 06:00 AM
New Zealand'Significant problem': Business owners clash with CBD homeless'We have watched clients pull up and then drive away.'25 Jun 05:37 AM
Politics'Vanity-belief community': NZ abandons global alliance, concerns reputation at riskOne group said it was an 'international embarrassment'.25 Jun 05:19 AM
New ZealandMan charged over deaf and blind man's death in alleged hit and runPolice arrested a 31-year-old man in Hamilton today.25 Jun 04:44 AM
New ZealandVehicle vandalism damages fields at Grammar TEC Rugby ClubThe Grammar TEC Rugby Club's fields at Orakei Domain were damaged by a vehicle. The incident occurred over the weekend, leaving the grounds torn up. Video / Dean PurcellWatch25 Jun 04:44 AM
KahuIndigenous exchange planned as Mike Bush becomes Victoria's police chiefIn a first, iwi dignitaries will travel to Melbourne to 'pass' Bush to Aboriginal people.25 Jun 04:00 AM
New ZealandAdvocates renew calls to end colony-cage egg farmsAdvocates say colony cages weren’t much better than battery or conventional cages.25 Jun 03:26 AM
New Zealand'Absolute disgrace': Killer deemed insane when he stabbed 'kind, loving' family man Patrick Reweti's grieving mother: “There’s no justice. Not in this country anyway.” 25 Jun 03:18 AM
New Zealand'I wouldn’t buy Black Power weed': Ex-mobster suffers baton-attack over alleged $25 drug debtTwo Black Power associates went into his home and he was hit around the head with a baton.25 Jun 03:16 AM
New ZealandAfternoon quiz: Which city is famous for its Blue Mosque?Test your knowledge with the Herald's afternoon quiz.25 Jun 03:00 AM
New ZealandActing PM David Seymour on Whānau OraWhanau Ora releases 30-minute advert encouraging people to switch to the Māori roll. Video / Mark MitchellWatch25 Jun 03:00 AM
TalanoaWhy some Māngere homeowners reject council's flood buy-out offerTwo Tongan residents in Māngere face selling or keeping their homes.25 Jun 02:49 AM
New ZealandDavid Seymour on Iran-Israel ceasefire and Judith Collins on teacher pay | NZ Herald News UpdateActing Prime Minister speaks on Iran-Israel ceasefire and Judith Collins' claims about primary teacher pay. Video / NZ Herald, AFPWatch25 Jun 02:37 AM
New ZealandPrimary industry award winners on The CountryEric Roy, Todd Charteris, Bridie Virbickas, Dr Robyn Dynes, Emma Poole and Tim Dangen.25 Jun 02:19 AM
New Zealand'Mumma bear' of six mourned after fatal ATV farm accident The all-terrain vehicle rolled on farmland near Millers Flat on Thursday. 25 Jun 02:12 AM
New ZealandNapier schoolboy, 11, dies after what was thought to be ‘routine flu’Mateo Deveraturda was surrounded by 'love and care' in his final days at Starship.25 Jun 02:10 AM
New ZealandCould a winter playground save Splash Planet?Keeping some attractions open as a playground could extend the park's season to 160 days.25 Jun 01:55 AM
PoliticsNorthland’s council water shake-up: Big changes, bigger bills ahead?About 130,000 water connections in Northland will be affected by new plans.25 Jun 01:52 AM
PoliticsHealth NZ names next chief executive after Margie Apa resignationBramley has been the organisation’s interim chief executive since February 2025. 25 Jun 01:41 AM
New ZealandMP slams hospital discharge after homeless woman had to sleep in carNicola sought emergency housing but was told she was ineligible in Rotorua.25 Jun 01:40 AM
New ZealandGovt instructs Auckland Council to allow 15 storeys-plus buildings near key train stationsThe Government says previous density requirements don't go far enough. 25 Jun 01:39 AM
New ZealandMan who abducted a baby when he stole a car claims his actions were 'over-criminalised'Michael Jai Smith drove away as the child's distraught mother banged on the car's windows.25 Jun 01:35 AM
New ZealandAstrid Jorgensen's Pub Choir shines on America's Got Talent stageAstrid's AGT audition has more than 2 million views on YouTube.25 Jun 01:32 AM
New ZealandDaughter's mortgage to be cleared as $30m Powerball jackpot claimedEach winner took home $15,083,333, becoming the latest multimillionaires.25 Jun 12:48 AM
New Zealand'On autopilot': Peters criticises Treasury's ferry adviceWinston Peters disagreed with Treasury, citing higher economic value.24 Jun 11:46 PM
New ZealandKea Kids News: Car racing kids go up against the grown-upsReporter Rudhraaksh is at a North Harbour Radio Control Car Club race, where kids are hitting the track with radio-controlled cars that drive (and crash!) up to 80 kph.Watch24 Jun 11:41 PM
New Zealand'Under pressure': NZ farms face succession challengesOver half of NZ's farm and orchard owners will reach pension age in the next decade.24 Jun 11:15 PM
New Zealand'Constant battle': Couch dumping into beloved stream infuriatesGlyn Harrison and his 12-year-old daughter Micah aren’t your typical armchair critics.24 Jun 11:09 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionRichard PrebbleRichard Prebble: How history warns against the Greens' fiscal ambitionsOPINION: The party has proposed a radical overhaul of New Zealand's tax system.24 Jun 11:00 PM
New Zealand'Simply irresponsible': Fee hikes increase the cost of dyingFuneral directors are upset about new charges, with costs to be passed to clients.24 Jun 11:00 PM
