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Go directly to nzherald.co.nz to read breaking news, analysis and opinion from New Zealand and around the world. The site covers politics, business, sport, entertainment and travel, and it mixes free articles with Herald Premium stories that require a subscription. Use this guide to navigate the site, follow the sections you care about, and decide whether Premium is worth it for you.
What NZ Herald Covers
NZ Herald describes itself as a source for "the latest breaking news, analysis and opinion from NZ and around the world." Its main coverage areas include:
- News — national and international breaking news
- Politics — including explainers and debate coverage
- Business — including personal finance, tax and small business
- Sport
- Entertainment
- Travel
- Opinion — including a dedicated Premium opinion section
If you want a single entry point for New Zealand news alongside world coverage, the homepage is the place to start.
Getting Around the Site
Start with the homepage
The homepage surfaces breaking news and the latest headlines. Scan it first if you want a general update rather than a specific topic.
Use section and topic pages
Each major area has its own section, so you can follow politics, business, sport or entertainment without scrolling past everything else. Topic pages group related stories — for example, a topic page for Premium opinion collects that content in one place.
Find a specific story, topic or author
Use the site's search and navigation when you already know what you're looking for. This is faster than browsing sections when you have a headline, a subject or a writer in mind.
Free Articles vs. Herald Premium
Not everything on NZ Herald is free. Some stories are marked as Premium, and these require a subscription to read in full.
| Free articles | Herald Premium | |
|---|---|---|
| Access | Read without subscribing | Requires a subscription |
| Typical content | General breaking news and standard coverage | In-depth analysis, opinion and selected reporting |
| How to spot it | No Premium label | Premium label on the story |
Premium items appear across sections, not just opinion. Examples from the site include business and personal finance analysis, politics explainers, and travel and lifestyle features.
Deciding whether to subscribe
If you mainly want headlines and breaking news, the free articles may be enough. If you find yourself repeatedly hitting Premium stories in areas you follow closely — such as politics, business analysis or opinion — a subscription gives you full access to those. The site has a dedicated subscription offers page where you can check current terms.
Managing Your Account
If you subscribe, NZ Herald provides a My Account area with a subscription section. Use it to view or manage your subscription and check available offers. If you're only reading free articles, you don't need an account for basic browsing.
A Practical Routine
- Check the homepage for breaking news and top headlines.
- Jump to your sections — politics, business, sport, entertainment or travel — for the areas you follow.
- Use search when you want a specific story, topic or author.
- Watch for the Premium label and decide per story whether to read on or subscribe.
- Manage your subscription through My Account if you sign up.
Common Questions
Is everything on NZ Herald free? No. Free articles sit alongside Premium stories that need a subscription.
Where do I subscribe? Through the site's subscription and offers pages, reachable from the main navigation and My Account.
Can I follow just one topic? Yes — section and topic pages let you focus on politics, business, sport, entertainment, travel or Premium opinion without browsing everything.
How do I find an old story? Use the site's search rather than scrolling through sections.