Herald NOWHerald NOW: Daily News Update: June 25 2025Herald NOW: Daily News Update: June 25 2025Watch24 Jun 07:19 PM
Herald NOWSchool weapon incidents up by 80%Figures released under the Official Information Act show 526 students were stood down, suspended or excluded for using or having a weapon at school last year.Watch24 Jun 07:08 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'Take a haircut': Kāinga Ora could lose millions on Wellington site bought at peakThe agency bought the land in 2022 for $4.1m. It's now valued at $1.38m.24 Jun 07:00 PM
Politics'Stalemate': Te Whānau-ā-Apanui settlement now increasingly unlikely with this GovernmentIwi says minister called off meeting days before settlement was due to be signed. 24 Jun 07:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandTop secret prototype sports car being tested in NZ crashes near Queenstown Staff in AMG-branded gear worked to conceal the damaged car at the scene.24 Jun 06:55 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'Got up my nose': Florist told to stop playing tunes on phone while she works'I pay the rent on this shop, I pay rates on this shop, and I can’t even play music.'24 Jun 06:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandA Napier author thought a few friends might buy her book - then it hit Amazon's best-seller listJudi Hopkinson worked for five years on a psychological drama, and it's paying off.24 Jun 06:00 PM
New ZealandFather of teen killed in motorbike crash says a key decision would have saved his sonAuckland teen Phoenix Boltar died after crashing into a concrete power pole at night.24 Jun 06:00 PM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsCould companies sue for compensation under Seymour's controversial bill?Labour's Willie Jackson says he doesn't trust Regulation Minister David Seymour.24 Jun 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumLetters to the EditorLetters: It is not easy to tackle the dominionism of Destiny ChurchOPINION: We need to understand why people want to join Destiny Church.24 Jun 05:00 PM
Aged care$336m Eastcliffe retirement village planned at Ōrākei, East AucklandRebuild will demolish all but one building and create $336m village called The Point Mission Bay. Video / EastcliffeWatch24 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandOnlyFans creators defend videos as 'standard agricultural practice' amid animal rights backlashAn animal rights group is petitioning MPI against the sexually charged cow videos.24 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandWhy Helen Clark fears history is repeating with Iran situationShe warned against setting a dangerous precedent for regime change.24 Jun 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: Wool carpet contract a win for more than oneOPINION: Kāinga Ora has confirmed a $2 million contract for the supply of wool carpet.24 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandFar North couple lose home, pets in devastating fireOwners Susie and Kevin Wheller have been left with nothing but the clothes on their back. 24 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandPrincipals seek support after 80% spike in students disciplined for weapons Figures show 526 students faced discipline for weapons last year.24 Jun 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumPropertyMost of Ōrākei retirement village to be demolished, new $336m village to riseThe partnership means the retirement giant leases the Ōrākei site for 125 years.24 Jun 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionSimon WilsonSimon Wilson: Wayne Brown should stop redesigning bus routesOPINION: Auckland's mayor seems to be trying to take over bus-route planning. 24 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandMorning quiz: If you were looking at Iguazu Falls, which continent would you be on?Test your brains with the Herald's morning quiz.24 Jun 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Watching over us': Pou whenua unveiling start of Rangatira Marae's path forward for rebuildThe pou is dedicated to Wi Haronga and serves as a guardian for the project.24 Jun 05:00 PM
New Zealand'You’re going to need somewhere': Boy racers call for changePolice faced dangerous driving, fireworks and unlawful assembly perils at a Levin event.24 Jun 08:19 AM
Crime'Significant amount of blood:' Paramedics recount grisly scene in Wellington murder trialJulia DeLuney is accused of killing her 79-year-old mother Helen Gregory in 2024.24 Jun 08:00 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionAudrey YoungAudrey Young: Rating David Seymour as Acting Prime MinisterOPINION: David Seymour had two reasons to celebrate today.24 Jun 07:58 AM
New ZealandAct leader David Seymour on his Regulatory Standards BillAct leader David Seymour is rejecting claims his controversial Regulatory Standards Bill could lead to corporations seeking compensation if their property rights are affected.Watch24 Jun 07:30 AM
Crime'Manipulative and nasty': Judge slams secret filmer's crocodile tearsVictims filmed in their bathroom say they no longer feel safe in their homes.24 Jun 07:00 AM
New ZealandGPs able to diagnose and medically treat ADHD from 2026Treatment has been limited to psychiatrists and paediatricians until now.24 Jun 06:12 AM
Crime'Disturbing and disgusting': Gang member raped teen while she was illThe victim can no longer stand the smell of cigarettes or seeing a white car.24 Jun 06:00 AM
New ZealandBody found in Waikato River identified as man missing since 2019His death is treated as unexplained and has been referred to the coroner.24 Jun 05:12 AM
New ZealandTears as private ambulance operators found guilty of forgery; altering documentsPrivate ambulance operators say they injected drugs into fruit as training exercises.24 Jun 04:42 AM
PremiumPremiumBanking and finance$13b risk prompts Govt to back controversial bank law changeBanks are to benefit from the controversial decision.24 Jun 04:00 AM
New ZealandThe Australian-raised rising rugby star beating the oddsXavier Treacy arrived as an unknown but has quickly made a name for himself. 24 Jun 04:00 AM
New Zealand'Good down here': Neighbours shocked after human remains found in front yardPolice have launched an investigation after the shock discovery on Sunday.24 Jun 03:48 AM
New ZealandFatal hit-and-run: Police hunt motorcyclist with full leg tattooThey believe the suspect rode a black and gold Kawasaki motorbike.24 Jun 03:34 AM
New Zealand'Surreal experience': Matariki rises as sun sets for six weeks in Antarctica's winterWorkers over-wintering on the frozen continent do so in almost complete darkness. 24 Jun 03:32 AM
