NZ Herald News

Name: NZ Herald News
Rating: 4.6 (1634 reviews)
Author: NZME Holdings Ltd

by NZME Holdings Ltd

iPhone · iPad

Active Last checked 7 Aug 2026

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At a glance: From $7.99/mo
Free to download
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Function	Availability	Access	Scope	Evidence
Free app	Yes	Free	—	Store published
In-app purchases	Yes	Limited free	—	Store published

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The NZ Listener - Monthly — $7.99/month
The NZ Listener - Monthly — $59.99/year ($4.99/mo)
Viva Premium - Monthly — $7.99/month
Viva Premium - Monthly — $61.99/year ($5.16/mo)
NZ Herald Premium - Monthly — $13.49/month
NZ Herald Premium - Monthly — $113.99/year ($9.49/mo)

Last verified 7 Aug 2026

Ratings & reviews

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4.6 1634 ratings · App Store

5/5The NZ Herald app: THANK YOU!!
Firstly, thanks so much for the invitation to rate and review The New Zealand Herald app. As an ex-pat living in Oregon, USA, I love reading The Herald on my iPhone app every single day! I still have a major part of my family in New Zealand and consider The Herald app a lifeline to all the current news there... it’s a little part of home at my very fingertips! I am a little disappointed though, yet fully understand, that I can no longer enjoy ALL your reporting I used to without paying an extra fee for your Premium only articles. In particular I can no longer read Ana’s “Sideswipe” which always used to put a smile on my face (have even had my own contribution published)! Keep up the great work and thank you once again. PS: In a former life I worked for The Herald in Albert Street, Auckland! - Rosita Truesdell

Greene-Bean · 7 Aug 2026
3/5Huge battery hog on iPad!
I’ve been using the Herald paid subscription for quite a few years now, and I keep hoping the developers will realize the effect the app has on iPad battery life - but to no avail. I use MANY apps on my iPad (latest generation, latest OS), but one thing unique to the Herald is the way it drains the battery even when not in use. For example, if I read the Herald late in the day (I live in the US), then close the lid on the iPad when the battery shows (e.g.) 80% remaining, when I wake up in the morning and open the iPad the battery has usually dropped significantly - often as low as 10% remaining. The only way I can stop this happening is to force-quit the Herald app before closing the lid - which is not the case with the other apps I have loaded. I’ve tested this behavior by quitting all other apps except the Herald - then closing the lid and leaving it closed overnight. Sure enough the battery drains even though the iPad is closed. Seems like the Herald must be doing something non-standard in the background for this to happen - or maybe it’s just a Kiwi thing demanding constant attention. The other major bugbear is the moderation of comments, which is VERY inconsistent and VERY one-sided. Some quite offensive comments get through, but other reasonable comments get rejected with no explanation. I guess it comes down to which moderator is on shift at the time, and which political leanings they have. Either way, very frustrating.

Phudpucker · 7 Aug 2026
5/5Unbalanced reporting.
I have a Herald Premium Subscription. But I am thinking of cancelling due to my perception of unbalanced reporting. Too often there are articles by Mike Hoskings, Steven Joyce, Heather du Plessis Allan, Matthew Hooten et al but there is no counterbalance. These writers are certainly not balanced in their views and their political stances. They are unashamedly anti the current Government. The mark of a good newspaper is balanced journalism. Remarkably this newspaper seems to have stopped doing this

Tifosi1958 · 7 Aug 2026
4/5Writing letters to the editor or commenting on opinion pieces online
Overall the website is good. Easy to navigated but it does not allow online comment to opinion pieces which is frustrating. Also broaden the overseas news sources. Why only use material from the NYT or Washington Post? Both are left leaning and have had to issue major retractions and corrections on big stories. Add content from the Wall Street Journal for more balanced content. The coverage of the Govt’s response to Covid has been fawning and lacking independent analysis. By any objective measure keeping kiwis out and locking down Auckland for protracted periods is an economic and social disaster. Yet the newspaper refuses to really spell out these failings.

Overseas Kiwi · 7 Aug 2026
3/5Constructive criticism
Over the years of reading news I have noticed more and more news written in a subjective rather than objective style. It is the responsibility of a news agency to tell us the news, not how to feel about the news. Also your click bait news headings are annoying at times, trying to emphasise the controversial/ dramatic in the title. Please let us your readers form our own opinions on events- so important in this world today where increasingly we need to question what we read online.

Kit643 · 7 Aug 2026

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Versions

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6.1.1
We aim to regularly release improvements to the NZ Herald News app. This version includes an improved search experience, to provide more relevant and timely search results.
6.1.2
We aim to regularly release improvements to the NZ Herald News app, this version includes * Fix for Load All Comments in the commenting section. * Performance and stability updates. * Improvements to recommended content sections.
6.1.3
We aim to regularly release improvements to the NZ Herald News app. This release includes improvements to performance, stability and bug fixes.
6.1.4
In this release we have updated our font to optimise the screen-based reading experience, providing improved clarity and ease of use. Additionally, this release includes improvements to performance, stability and bug fixes.
6.1.5
We aim to regularly release improvements to the NZ Herald News app. This release includes improvements to performance, stability and bug fixes.
7.0.0
In version 7.0, we release the first in a number of upgrades to our subscription service to deliver an enhanced customer experience for viewing and managing your premium content. Additionally, within this release we include a number of performance, stability and bug fixes.
7.0.1
We aim to regularly release improvements to the NZ Herald News app. This release includes improvements to performance, stability and bug fixes
7.1.0
In version 7.1.0 of the NZ Herald App we have included: * A visual redesign of our Opinion content. We now clearly signpost opinion content using italics for headings and a blue section heading. * For video on iOS we have fixed the rotation to landscape in full-screen issue. * Loading times have improved, and navigation within the app is now more responsive.
7.1.1
Version 7.1.1 of the NZ Herald App includes: - Fixes and improvements to Commenting functionality - Access to Listener e-edition for our Listener subscribers. - Bug fixes and performance improvements
7.2.0
In version 7.2.0 of the NZ Herald App, we introduce auto-refresh of our content pages. After a period of 15 minutes, any section that has been previously viewed will now automatically refresh with the latest content. Additionally, when playing a video we now display a loading animation prior to the video loading into view. This version also includes a number of stability, performance and bug fixes to improve the overall experience of the App.
7.2.3
We’re excited to launch a new way to experience the New Zealand Herald’s award-winning journalism - audio articles. By clicking on “Listen to this article” our new Text to Speech feature enables you to listen to an audio read of an article while continuing to browse other sections of the App or read different articles. *Note this feature requires iOS 16 or higher to experience on your phone.
7.2.4
Herald NOW: A new way for Kiwis to watch news is now available in our App. Simply click on Watch in the bottom navigation bar and you can view the live stream 7am-9am weekdays. The live video show, hosted by broadcaster Ryan Bridge, offers audiences a fast-paced, interview-based news show.
7.2.5
In version 7.2.5 of the NZ Herald App, our Text to Speech feature for listening to articles is enhanced with improved lock-screen functionality and compatibility with tablet devices. Additionally within this release we have included a number of performance, stability and bug fixes.
7.2.6
Version 7.2.6 is a minor update to improve app stability and resolve a crash issue affecting a small number of users. We appreciate your continued support and feedback.
7.2.7
Version 7.2.7 is a minor update to improve app stability. We appreciate your continued support and feedback.
7.2.8
Version 7.2.8 addresses an introduced bug with saving of Topics in our last release 7.2.7. We apologise for any inconvenience caused and we appreciate your continued support.
7.3.0
Version 7.3.0 is a minor update to improve app stability. We appreciate your continued support and feedback.
7.3.2
Version 7.3.2 addresses an issue specific to iPads running iOS 26.1 or higher. The implemented fix will retain your position on the homepage after entering and exiting an article. We appreciate your continued support and feedback.
8.0.0
Version 8 of the new NZ Herald app - built from the ground up for New Zealanders who want to make the news their own. Personalise, watch live, and stay informed.
8.0.1
This version includes general bug fixes and improvements.
8.0.2
This version includes the ability to tap to enlarge photos, general bug fixes and improvements.
8.1.0
This version includes the ability to swipe between articles, general bug fixes and improvements.
8.1.1
This version includes general bug fixes and improvements.
8.1.2
We've improved the app's stability and performance.
8.1.3 · 5 Aug 2026
Fixed a missing back button on some screens.

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          "title": "The NZ Herald app: THANK YOU!!",
          "body": "Firstly, thanks so much for the invitation to rate and review The New Zealand Herald app. As an ex-pat living in Oregon, USA, I love reading The Herald on my iPhone app every single day! I still have a major part of my family in New Zealand and consider The Herald app a lifeline to all the current news there... it’s a little part of home at my very fingertips! I am a little disappointed though, yet fully understand, that I can no longer enjoy ALL your reporting I used to without paying an extra fee for your Premium only articles. In particular I can no longer read Ana’s “Sideswipe” which always used to put a smile on my face (have even had my own contribution published)! Keep up the great work and thank you once again. PS: In a former life I worked for The Herald in Albert Street, Auckland! - Rosita Truesdell",
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          "body": "I’ve been using the Herald paid subscription for quite a few years now, and I keep hoping the developers will realize the effect the app has on iPad battery life - but to no avail. I use MANY apps on my iPad (latest generation, latest OS), but one thing unique to the Herald is the way it drains the battery even when not in use. For example, if I read the Herald late in the day (I live in the US), then close the lid on the iPad when the battery shows (e.g.) 80% remaining, when I wake up in the morning and open the iPad the battery has usually dropped significantly - often as low as 10% remaining. The only way I can stop this happening is to force-quit the Herald app before closing the lid - which is not the case with the other apps I have loaded. I’ve tested this behavior by quitting all other apps except the Herald - then closing the lid and leaving it closed overnight. Sure enough the battery drains even though the iPad is closed. Seems like the Herald must be doing something non-standard in the background for this to happen - or maybe it’s just a Kiwi thing demanding constant attention. The other major bugbear is the moderation of comments, which is VERY inconsistent and VERY one-sided. Some quite offensive comments get through, but other reasonable comments get rejected with no explanation. I guess it comes down to which moderator is on shift at the time, and which political leanings they have. Either way, very frustrating.",
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          "body": "I have a Herald Premium Subscription. But I am thinking of cancelling due to my perception of unbalanced reporting. Too often there are articles by Mike Hoskings, Steven Joyce, Heather du Plessis Allan, Matthew Hooten et al but there is no counterbalance. These writers are certainly not balanced in their views and their political stances. They are unashamedly anti the current Government. The mark of a good newspaper is balanced journalism. Remarkably this newspaper seems to have stopped doing this",
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