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Expert says NZ First child grant will not reverse fertility decline
Families would receive $5000 a year for each of their first three children.
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Bittern protection fund stalled while wind farm powers ahead
Post-consent discussions have shifted Mercury's obligations to bittern protection.
$5.76m and counting: The Dotcom saga is a national embarrassment
OPINION: $5.76m and counting: The cost of a system that cannot finish.
Judge rejects Crown stance on ancient waka as archaeologist warns of storm threat
Only 10% of the Chatham Islands vessel may have been recovered.
How a Taranaki carving became the symbol of a global hotel chain
Its Māua hotels in Bali feature Kiwi touches from language to design, from a rock carving.
‘Miserable but beautiful’: 57-year-old’s Sahara Desert ultra feat
The 270km event drew 1500 starters, with one competitor dying.
Act announces policy to allow teachers to use ‘reasonable force’ to remove ‘disruptive students’
The Act Party wants to give teachers powers to use “reasonable force” to remove “disruptive students” from classrooms. Video / NZ Herald
From Top to bottom: The risk behind party's rapid rise in the polls
OPINION: Opportunity's Universal Basic Income plan is under scrutiny.
Why a one-year home loan fix may be better than two at the moment
ANZ economists say one-year rates are 4.75% to 4.99%, two-year rates are 5.19% to 5.45%.
NZ Herald Morning Headlines | Sunday, August 2, 2026
Morning Headlines | Two new South Auckland train stations open and pest management questions emerge in bird flu discussions | Sunday, August 2, 2026
Text first, call later: The new rules of phone etiquette
Has the surprise phone call finally gone out of fashion?
Inside the Faull family's bold Bali moves: Two new Ubud hotels opened
The business, partly Kiwi-owned, has 170 hotels and employs 15,000 staff in 20 countries.
Comeback Queen: How Federation survived $1m debt crisis and liquidation
Joblin sold her house to help tackle debts of more than $1m to save her clothing brand.
'He was a dictator': Mother of Marokopa children speaks out about her relationship with Tom Phillips
She says Phillips controlled finances, friends and access to vehicle keys.
'I'll see him in a bit': Taika Waititi says Sir Sam Neill's death not 'the end'
The Kiwi director reflected on his friendship with Neill during an event in London.
‘I’m not a criminal’: Inside the underground world of magic mushroom therapy
In inner-city Auckland, more than 150 clients have visited this magic mushroom guide.
Christopher Luxon speaks to media about Winston Peters in Tauranga
The Prime Minister calls Winston Peters a "successful" Foreign Affairs Minister, despite describing his comments as racist. Video / Bijou Johnson
New owners to relaunch century-old retail icon Smiths City
Smiths City is set to make a comeback after going into liquidation last year.
Serious crashes becoming 'too common', hospitalised NZ cyclist says after Games collision
The crash involved three riders during a full-speed training ride.
NZ Herald Afternoon Headlines | Friday, July 31, 2026
NZ Herald Afternoon Headlines | The Opportunity Party announces candidates, and rise in older people seeking social housing | Friday, July 31, 2026. Video / NZ Herald
Wood targets Perth podium as Finals pressure builds
Kiwi driver Matthew Payne leads the Supercars championship on 1656 points.
The Chase star sends birthday message to 109yo Kiwi fan – for the sixth straight year
Doris Wakelin watches The Chase twice a day without fail.
'Dictator': Mother of Marokopa children speaks out on Tom Phillips
She said police told her they did not need her permission for the Netflix documentary.
'I put my best foot forward': Liti powers to weightlifting gold in Glasgow
New Zealand won seven medals on day seven of the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow.
Southland 'AI factory' firm downsizes its cable ambitions, for now
AI 'export' plan more than halved, for now. A carrot is dangled to the Government.
Political aspirants need to cut out the silly business, it's serious economic times
OPINION: We in the Nats 2008-17 knew the close economic focus needed – I expect it now.
Society Insider: The NZ spots playing host to Hollywood's A-List
Andy Serkis, Jamie Dornan, Kirsten Dunst and Elijah Wood have been out and about.
Frank Film - South Island Stories Episode 11: Dunedin: Hanging onto Heritage
Dunedin has New Zealand’s richest heritage building legacy, but holding onto that heritage is not easy. Video / Frank Film
Kiwi swimmers make Glasgow a historic standout
The 13-member New Zealand team won 10 medals, with all making finals.
Pedro Moreira appointed Auckland FC's head coach
Auckland FC appoints Portuguese coach Pedro Moreira as Steve Corica’s successor. Video / Alyse Wright