WorldUK nursery worker who raped children jailed for 24 yearsNathan Bennett abused five boys aged 2 and 3 at a Bristol nursery.16 Mar 05:20 PM
PremiumMedia Insider|UpdatedFairytale wedding: Westpac's big advertising shake-up – why it's closing account on traditional agency modelThe bank says a new marketing deal will help avoid high-pressure 'ta da' moments.16 Mar 05:17 PM
PropertyHallelujah! West Coast's most popular home sells for $1.25m - almost double its RVFormer church sits on the affordable shores of Lake Poerua. 16 Mar 05:15 PM
NRL'Pandemonium': Warriors fan on joining Aussie PM in NRL pitch invasionKiwi Joel Harrison joined Australian PM Anthony Albanese on Allianz Stadium's turf.16 Mar 05:06 PM
WorldIran defiant as strikes hit Gulf transportIran's missile and drone barrages have pushed global oil prices up by 40 to 50%.16 Mar 05:00 PM
New ZealandUnidentified young man praised for acts to save people trapped in surf at notorious beach16 Mar 05:00 PM
All WhitesAll Whites missing several big names for Fifa World Cup home farewell matches16 Mar 05:00 PM
PremiumNew Zealand'Banned from our boats': The 10 stranded vessels and council’s pontoon solution16 Mar 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionKatrina Colombié: The social media debate is missing the most important voicesMany students want clearer guidance from parents and support from schools.16 Mar 05:00 PM
EntertainmentAuckland String Together festival pairs NZ Trio with student musiciansThree-day workshop with concert finale a rare chance for kids to learn from the best.16 Mar 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumLifestyleAdvice: Why do I wake up with a headache?Telegraph: Several factors can leave you starting the day with a throbbing head.16 Mar 05:00 PM
New ZealandSuspicious fire at Salvation Army in HendersonPolice and fire investigators at the Salvation Army on View Road in Henderson after a suspicious fire, where firefighters rescued a person from inside the building.Watch16 Mar 04:55 PM
Racing'He always tries so hard': Ten-year-old Butterfield defies age againButterfield has now won six of his 52 starts, earning nearly $230,000.16 Mar 04:49 PM
LiveWorld'Not Nato's war': German chancellor on Trump's Strait of Hormuz demandFriedrich Merz says war in the Middle East has 'nothing to do with Nato'.16 Mar 04:27 PM
ReviewsMAFS rocked by sex scandalMAFS is rocked by a sex scandal at a drunken remote party.16 Mar 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumPolitics'Inappropriate, ineffective': Govt shuns plea to exempt rough sleeping from 'move-on' plansGovernment departments said the proposals risked further harming our most vulnerable.16 Mar 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionAnne GibsonSeascape ghost tower: What could happen to Auckland's stalled super-project nowWhat next? What are the receivers doing? Will it be finished? Abandoned? Sold? Demolished?16 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandPrice breakdown shows if it is cheaper to use public transportSeveral petrol stations have run dry while 91 octane has pushed past $3 a litre.16 Mar 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: The conversation you have to have if you live in a beachfront propertyOPINION: New Zealand has never, in modern times, experienced a devastating tsunami.16 Mar 04:00 PM
PoliticsTom Phillips' children inquiry: Retired judge on $1680 daily rate, advisers explain why Family Court excluded in new documentsThe Honourable Justice Simon Moore KC is the sole member of the inquiry.16 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandMorning quiz: In which modern-day country was Soviet leader Joseph Stalin born?Test your brain with the Herald's morning quiz.16 Mar 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandBanged up abroad: More than 70 Kiwis in overseas jails, true total unknownMany do not tell MFAT they are arrested, so the actual numbers could be much higher.16 Mar 04:00 PM
TravelLocal’s guide to Dublin: Where to find the real craic beyond Temple BarFrom Phoenix Park’s wild deer to St Stephen’s Green, Dublin is rich in green space.16 Mar 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandHigh-risk high-reward: Inside Rocket Lab's $17m quest to find life above VenusThe Nasa-supported Rocket Lab project will be the first-ever private mission to Venus16 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandSouth chills, north basks: Split week of rain, single-digit temperatures and sun on wayInvercargill is forecast to plunge to 4C overnight on Wednesday.16 Mar 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumLetters to the EditorLetters: It's time we seriously re-evaluate which countries we align withOPINION: Is it time New Zealand opted for non-alignment?16 Mar 04:00 PM
TalanoaChief Tui Luxon, To’osavili Key: Who are the other world leaders bestowed Samoan titlesTuisinavemaulumoto'otua is PM Christopher Luxon's new Samoan chiefly name.16 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandFed-up shopper says supermarket prices are soaring as fresh food rots fastJared Bettridge says watermelons, apples and potatoes have rotted within days.16 Mar 04:00 PM
WorldUK doesn’t want to be ‘protagonist’ in Iran war, minister saysAllies are resisting Trump’s request for a ‘team effort’ to help reopen Strait of Hormuz.16 Mar 08:11 AM
PoliticsSamoa’s PM tells Luxon to ignore negativity on social media over matai titleThe two PMs attended a state dinner in Apia. 16 Mar 07:31 AM
Politics‘Today I have had enough’: Hipkins’ ex-wife Jade Paul on decision to post allegations to FacebookChris Hipkins' ex-wife has defended her decision to make the allegations. 16 Mar 07:25 AM
PropertyBrit's clifftop mega-home sells for more than $20mAuckland family snaps up North Shore mansion, beating foreign competition.16 Mar 07:17 AM
PropertyMusic couple selling their party home - forget dancing on the ceiling, they skate on the roofSpectacular coastal retreat is where the good times roll.16 Mar 07:12 AM
EntertainmentHow Chalamet went from frontrunner to three-time Best Actor Oscar loserThe star was nominated for his portrayal of ping pong hustler Marty Mauser.16 Mar 07:06 AM
ChristchurchPair narrowly avoid fiery, deadly Lindis Pass crash before racing to help with extinguishersThe midday crash near Ōmarama left one person dead at the scene.16 Mar 07:00 AM
PropertyBuying a house still isn’t cheap, but data shows it is more affordableThe five things you need to know about the housing market this week.16 Mar 07:00 AM
Entertainment'Love you': Brooklyn Beckham snubs Victoria in Mother’s Day tribute The online chef reportedly rejected the chance to meet with his dad to make amends.16 Mar 06:59 AM
New ZealandOffal spills from same truck twice on major Henderson road in rush hourThe same truck spilled offal twice, with the second spill 2km from the first.16 Mar 06:52 AM
WorldStrait of Hormuz attack: 20 Thai crew home, three still missingShip's operator said missing crew members are feared trapped in the damaged engine room.16 Mar 06:46 AM
WorldVictorian government to pay $125m over Covid lockdown business lossesAbout 16,000 Victorian businesses had joined the class action.16 Mar 06:36 AM
New ZealandFather acquitted of murder says toddler and baby had 'a scuffle' before son's deathAnthony Pickering said he gave his daughter a 'whack on the bum' for making the baby cry.16 Mar 06:00 AM
PremiumPremiumManufacturingIran war squeeze: Packaging firms hit with 20-30% jump in plastic material pricesBonson Packaging has secured materials for about the next five months.16 Mar 05:18 AM
PremiumPremiumSharesMarket close: Shares and kiwi down; inflation up The S&P/NZX 50 Index closed at 13,164.58, down 22.76 points or 0.17%.16 Mar 05:10 AM
PremiumPremiumLifestyleHere’s what to eat every day to sleep a little betterWashington Post: Can't sleep? THese eating patterns, over time, may help.16 Mar 05:00 AM
New Zealand'Don't panic-buy': How to legally store petrol as prices spike and pumps start running dryWorkSafe warns only approved containers up to 25 litres should be used.16 Mar 05:00 AM
SportOlympic champ’s brave bid to save her paddling careerAlicia Hoskin had surgery three weeks ago to remove a rare extra rib in her neck.16 Mar 04:47 AM
New ZealandAlcohol, cannabis, and high speeds: Teen driver was doing more than 130km/h when he killed mateThe teens were flung from the car that only had one working headlight and worn brakepads.16 Mar 04:00 AM
New ZealandThe hidden toll on pets keeping victims trapped in violent homesIts waitlist has blown out to 79 days as more victims seek help for pets.16 Mar 04:00 AM
New ZealandHow pets are keeping victims trapped in violent homesDame Julie Chapman of Pet Refuge speaks to The Front Page about the increase in demand for their service.Watch16 Mar 03:55 AM
New Zealand'When will this stop?': Drivers planning cutbacks as fuel continues to soarPetrol has risen by up to 50c a litre, adding about $23 to fill an average car.16 Mar 03:51 AM
New ZealandPrime Minister Christopher Luxon dances after receiving matai title in SamoaPrime Minister Christopher Luxon dances after receiving matai title in SamoaWatch16 Mar 03:49 AM
EntertainmentOscars 2026: Kiwis clean up with major awards, One Battle After Another reigns supremeKate Hawley and the team from Wellington's Wētā FX won big.16 Mar 03:32 AM
New ZealandPub burns Jacinda Ardern's book in front of customersMayor says 'people will judge for themselves whether they believe it to be appropriate'.16 Mar 03:27 AM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsFuel disruption levels: What could prompt move to Level 2, when may that happenFinance Minister Nicola Willis has discussed what could happen in the coming weeks.16 Mar 03:19 AM
PoliticsInflation could hit 3.7% under Treasury’s ‘worst-case’ inflation scenarioNicola Willis warns our fuel supply chain could be disrupted.16 Mar 03:18 AM
New ZealandWatch: Hawke’s Bay drivers feeling the pinch at the pump from Iran conflictHawke’s Bay Today spoke to Napier and Hastings drivers about the impact, with prices across the twin cities ranging from $2.87 with the Pak‘nSave discount to $3.15 a litre for 91.Watch16 Mar 03:18 AM
LifestylePrince William shares never-before-seen photo in Mother’s Day tribute to DianaThe late princess would have turned 65 this July.16 Mar 03:14 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionDuncan BridgemanDuncan Bridgeman: Fonterra’s next CEO faces crucial test amid strategy shiftMiles Hurrell's replacement inherits a richer co-op – and a fiercely debated future.16 Mar 03:13 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionChristopher Reive Winners & Losers: Warriors bring out the 'it's our year' brigadeOPINION: Christopher Reive runs through the best and worst from the sporting weekend.16 Mar 03:01 AM
AucklandCar wheel sparked $1m Tongariro fire, drone photos reveal destructionThe key to the recovery of the scorched Tongariro National Park is eliminating weeds.16 Mar 03:00 AM
WellingtonBumbling burglars 'didn't know what they were doing' in destructive jewellery heistThe alleged offenders spent two minutes using a pickaxe to break bullet-resistant glass.16 Mar 03:00 AM
New ZealandLeslie Parr revealed as man twice ruled insane after committing two separate killingsLeslie Raymond Parr killed partner Fiona Maulolo in Naenae in April 1997.16 Mar 02:57 AM
PoliticsFinance Minister delivers Iran economic response updateNicola Willis discusses "worst case scenario" inflation forecasts from Treasury. Video / Mark MitchellWatch16 Mar 02:36 AM
Politics'Superhighway for drugs': NZ, Samoa bolster crackdown amid 'Pacific tsunami' of crimeCrime was a key agenda topic for the PMs' Cabinet meeting. 16 Mar 02:27 AM
New ZealandJacinda Ardern's book burnt at Makotuku pubA copy of Jacinda Ardern's autobiography A Different Kind of Power was burnt at the Black Dog Tavern in Makotuku. Video / FacebookWatch16 Mar 02:16 AM
New ZealandNZ Herald Live: Barbara Edmonds speaks to mediaBarbara Edmonds speaks to mediaWatch16 Mar 02:02 AM
New ZealandAfternoon quiz: In which country would you find Kakadu National Park, a Unesco World Heritage Site?Test your brain with the Herald's afternoon quiz.16 Mar 02:00 AM
PremiumPremiumProperty|UpdatedFrom Pidgeon Palace to car parking: Food Alley site to get cars, not towerThe former Food Alley and Yates block will get landscaping, seating and CCTV.16 Mar 02:00 AM
New ZealandTwo men charged for alleged murder of Gisborne man last yearA 25-year-old and 28-year-old man have been charged in relation to the alleged murder.16 Mar 01:54 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandCommonwealth Games hopes on line for Central Hawke's Bay heptathleteBriana Stephenson won the hurdles and the long jump at the national championships.16 Mar 01:46 AM
New ZealandDelayed care: First-time mum loses IVF baby born in ‘poor’ condition after c-section delayHDC finds an urgent caesarean may have saved the baby who died after 22 hours.16 Mar 01:38 AM
New ZealandShellfish firm fined $20k after illegally receiving 259,000kg of green-lipped musselsThe Christchurch company pleaded guilty to nine Biosecurity Act charges.16 Mar 01:35 AM
PoliticsChris Hipkins rejects social media allegations from his ex-wifeLabour leader's ex-wife said Hipkins' actions contradicted the party's electioneering. 16 Mar 01:29 AM
New ZealandHazel Sorensen, 9, steals show with giant pumpkin at Hawke's Bay country market dayShe grew one very chunky pumpkin to take the crown from her older sister, who won in 2025.16 Mar 01:12 AM
New ZealandNZ Herald Live: Christopher Luxon speaks to mediaChristopher Luxon Speaks to the media from Samoa Video / RNZWatch16 Mar 01:07 AM
New Zealand‘Not one acre more’: Trustees fight to protect urupā landBurials resumed at the historic urupā in 2003 after stopping in 1936.16 Mar 01:00 AM
New ZealandThe Country: Fonterra chairman McBride on CEO Hurrell's exitPeter McBride, David Seymour, John Fagan, Tom Young, and Phil Duncan. 16 Mar 12:54 AM
New ZealandNZ Herald Midday News Update | Wattie's restructure and Fonterra CEO Mile Hurrell resignsNZ Herald Midday News Update | Wattie's restructure result of global pressures and Fonterra CEO Miles Hurrell resigns.Watch16 Mar 12:53 AM
New ZealandKiwi costume designer receives standing ovation at OscarsKiwi costume designer Kate Hawley has taken out Best Costume at the Oscars. Video / E NewsWatch16 Mar 12:23 AM
SportSisters on the brink: Tapper siblings chase first senior team togetherLockerRoom: The Tapper sisters moved to Australia in 2024 to fast-track their swimming.16 Mar 12:16 AM
New ZealandMan and woman in court over fatal Katikati dog attackFour-year-old Timothy Tu’uaki Rolleston-Bryan died after a dog attack.16 Mar 12:14 AM
BusinessAverage price of petrol hits near four-year high as Kiwis urged not to panic-buyPetrol prices surged again over the weekend as Aucklanders faced a 24c a litre hike.15 Mar 11:47 PM
AucklandCar 'flew in the air' before fatal East Tāmaki crash that killed childPolice say the child was taken to hospital in a critical condition and later died.15 Mar 11:33 PM
New ZealandSocial Investment Agency deputy chief quits amid bullying investigationKylie Reiri quit the Social Investment Agency in February while under a probe.15 Mar 11:33 PM
New Zealand'Towering wall of black smoke': Witness describes dramatic blaze near RotoruaResidents were told to stay indoors and shut windows due to thick smoke. 15 Mar 11:29 PM
Crime'Do not approach': Police hunt dangerous man after South Auckland firearms incidentPolice say 41-year-old Nigel Edwards is avoiding arrest.15 Mar 11:22 PM
New ZealandMama Hooch rapists lose majority of appeal bid, but three minor convictions quashedThe brothers’ offending over three-and-a-half years targeted 27 women.15 Mar 11:13 PM
New ZealandOne child dead, four people injured in East Tamaki crashA child died and four other people were injured in an East Tamaki three-vehicle collision last night. Video / NZ HeraldWatch15 Mar 11:02 PM
PremiumPremiumLifestyleI was messy, scared and furious: What nobody told me about becoming a young widowTelegraph: The stark reality of grief galvanised one woman into sharing her experience.15 Mar 11:00 PM
New ZealandTauranga college team headed for world robotics champsŌtūmoetai College’s Mecha Squad 2941H will face 2400 teams from 60 countries.15 Mar 11:00 PM
PremiumPremiumBusinessHouse prices show biggest monthly increase in two and a half yearsBut economists warn that the Iran conflict may curtail rebounding house prices.15 Mar 10:55 PM
New ZealandShane Jordan claims Timbersports national title over brother JackShane Jordan, 39, clinched the title in the final hot saw event in Palmerston North.15 Mar 10:48 PM