New ZealandPerson dies in hospital after gang-related Christchurch clashThree men aged 19, 31 and 40 remain in custody facing serious violence charges.26 Feb 07:58 AM
New Zealand‘Burned in my memory’: Honour for man who pulled Sophia Crestani out of deadly party pile-upPolice Commissioner Richard Chambers has recognised Samson Aruwa for his bravery.26 Feb 07:35 AM
TravelFrom beach shacks to band clubs: Malta’s insider guide beyond the postcardsLocals share year-round favourites from medieval Birgu to rugged west coast walks.26 Feb 07:30 AM
PropertyClassic bach less than 20 steps from secret beach - ‘we don’t like to tell too many people’Holiday home up for grabs for only the second time in its history.26 Feb 07:06 AM
PropertyDevonport matriarch, 93, selling her beloved beach villa with $8m RV after nearly 60 yearsDorothy Chignell originally paid £20,000 for the iconic home.26 Feb 07:02 AM
PropertyHollywood Hills in West Auckland: Resort for sale after 85 years in same family26 Feb 07:00 AM
World'Get this man out of this house now': Tradie exposes man stuck in hoarding horror, calls on Aussie Govt 26 Feb 07:00 AM
New ZealandKiwi woman detained in Indonesia after alleged violent Ramadan prayer outburst with machetesThe island hotspot is a popular destination for tourists.26 Feb 06:19 AM
New Zealand'She was entitled to feel safe': Man raped teen who was shaking with fearThe 14-year-old tried to avoid eye contact, but Jahvis Taiaroa wouldn't leave her room. 26 Feb 06:00 AM
PremiumPremiumTourismWorker left with broken front teeth as customer abuse soars in hospitalityMore than a third of respondents experienced negative behaviour from customers.26 Feb 05:50 AM
SportKobori ace keeps Kiwi hopes alive after wild, wet New Zealand Open startKiwi golfing duo Kazuma Kobori and Steven Alker sit one and two shots off the lead.26 Feb 05:31 AM
WorldPolice allege 85yo Sydney kidnapping victim was killed within 48 hours; accused duo face courtGerard Andrews, 29, and Daniel Stevens, 24, have both been charged with murder.26 Feb 05:29 AM
PremiumPremiumSharesMarket close: NZ sharemarket up despite turbulence from Air NZThe NZ sharemarket was positive despite falls by Air NZ and Precinct Properties.26 Feb 05:13 AM
PremiumPremiumLifestyleThe best brain games to keep your mind sharper for longerTelegraph: One exercise stood out for its mind-boosting benefits.26 Feb 05:00 AM
New ZealandTeacher had sexual relationship with student, other students blew the whistleApril Marie Nordstrom has had her teacher registration cancelled. 26 Feb 05:00 AM
New ZealandRotorua rubbish truck fire traced to discarded batteriesThe fire broke out during a routine kerbside collection.26 Feb 04:52 AM
New ZealandCall for ministers to stop 'derogatory' rhetoric against councilsNorthland Regional Council chairman Pita Tipene challenged Cabinet ministers at a forum.26 Feb 04:38 AM
SportOne of New Zealand's greatest athletes hangs up black jersey – againThe player won Rugby World Cups in 2017 and 2022 and Olympic gold and silver medals.26 Feb 04:10 AM
New ZealandNikhil Ravishankar on Heather du Plessis-Allan DriveAir New Zealand CEO Nikhil Ravishankar joins Newstalk ZB's Heather du Plessis-Allan in studio after the national carrier posted a $40m after tax half-year loss.Watch26 Feb 04:10 AM
New ZealandFrom guinea pigs to pros: Chiefs' captains back history to repeat against CrusadersRichard Turner recalls the Chiefs' 27-26 win over the Crusaders 30 years ago.26 Feb 04:00 AM
WorldMan jailed after giving protected bird alcoholic drink in YouTube stuntFootage shows a person pouring a green drink into the hawk's mouth.26 Feb 04:00 AM
New ZealandSon returns to play for Hawks – and his dad is assistant coachAlonzo Burton is back with the Hawks for the 2026 season.26 Feb 04:00 AM
New ZealandHow pay and knowledge gaps are locking women out of the housing marketWomen are more than twice as likely as men to feel unsure where to start buying.26 Feb 04:00 AM
New Zealand'Closer to home': Maternity services to be fully restored at Whakatāne HospitalThe change will end transfers of high-risk births to Tauranga Hospital.26 Feb 03:58 AM
New ZealandWhy are young women less likely to own the home they live in?Cotality NZ’s chief property economist, Kelvin Davidson is with The Front Page to discuss what’s contributing to the discrepancy, and how we might be able to fix it.Watch26 Feb 03:55 AM
New Zealand'Very loud noise': Four injured after bus and two-car crash in PonsonbyA witness says a speeding black car hit a red car, then veered into the bus.26 Feb 03:51 AM
EntertainmentBroadway great Sondra Lee dies at 97 after seven-decade stage careerThe performer mentored stars including Jane Fonda, Sally Field and Marlon Brando.26 Feb 03:40 AM
Wellington PhoenixGreenacre wants to restore Phoenix pride after Auckland drubbingChris Greenacre, 48, steps in as Phoenix interim coach for the fourth time.26 Feb 03:24 AM
Wellington'Not been an easy decision': Nic Smith steps down as vice-chancellor of Victoria UniversitySmith's tenure as vice-chancellor is the shortest at the Wellington uni in 25 years.26 Feb 03:23 AM
PremiumPremiumTravel'Oozing good taste': These are the best hotels in Auckland, according to travel expertsWhich hotels are the very best for your needs and worth the money?26 Feb 03:00 AM
WellingtonWellington electricity workers claim lengthy storm outages could have been fixed fasterWorker blames understaffing as some people were left without power for five days.26 Feb 03:00 AM
New ZealandOn The Up: Three Hawke’s Bay finalists for NZer of the Year awards'I’m just carrying on a legacy that was made for me.'26 Feb 02:48 AM
New ZealandPedestrian dies after being hit by truck on Whangārei roadThe crash happened on Kamo Rd in Kensington about 9.35am today.26 Feb 02:42 AM
WorldCentral Coast teen becomes first Australian fatality from tick-induced red meat allergyJeremy Webb, 16, suffered breathing trouble after eating beef sausages.26 Feb 02:40 AM
PremiumPremiumWorldGreek politician is prosecuted for admitting drug use decades agoNY Times: His party said Yanis Varoufakis is charged with promoting and advertising drugs.26 Feb 02:33 AM
New Zealand'Deadly consequences': Picture sparks chilling warning over 'nangs' useThe gas gives users a short-lived high along with dissociation and hallucinations. 26 Feb 02:00 AM
New ZealandAfternoon quiz: Peter the Great ruled what country between 1682 and 1725?Test your brain with the Herald's afternoon quiz.26 Feb 02:00 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandKidnapping, stalking, assaults: A killer’s violent path to murdering an innocent mumJudges warned that years of prison and strict sanctions had not stopped Nathan Boulter.26 Feb 02:00 AM
New ZealandConfirmed: Ardern now living in Australia after reportedly being seen house-hunting in SydneyThe former Prime Minister was pictured with locals in a small town south of Sydney.26 Feb 01:59 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionNick Clark: The RMA reform we were promised is not the reform we gotRMA reform bills risk repeating 30 years of failure.26 Feb 01:57 AM
PremiumPremiumBusinessBusiness confidence dips on interest rate fears but remains elevatedA net 23% of firms report higher activity than at the same time last year.26 Feb 01:55 AM
New ZealandDavid Seymour renews call to sell Govt's Air NZ shares after half-year lossThe Government owns a 51% controlling stake in the airline.26 Feb 01:21 AM
New ZealandThe Country: Farmers send open letter to the GovernmentWalt Cavendish, Don Fraser, Dr Jacqueline Rowarth, Dr Marie Elena Duter, Chris Russell.26 Feb 01:14 AM
New ZealandNZ Herald Afternoon Headlines | Thursday, February 26, 2026NZ Herald Afternoon Headlines | Iran's embassy has our Government in its sights and Air New Zealand says a reset is needed | Thursday, February 26, 2026Watch26 Feb 01:02 AM
PremiumPremiumBlack FernsWhitney Hansen's four-point plan to drive Black Ferns revivalHansen rose from club player to Black Ferns head coach in under 10 years.26 Feb 01:01 AM
New ZealandPolice probe after West Auckland school lockdown over student safety concernWoodlands Park School has now lifted the lockdown and classes have resumed.26 Feb 12:57 AM
LifestyleIwi extends pause on Bluff oyster harvest to prioritise fishery's recoveryNgāi Tahu Seafood controls about 20% of the Bluff oyster commercial quota. 26 Feb 12:53 AM
New ZealandVolunteer firefighters renew calls for ACC mental health coverA 2025 petition with 36,549 signatures to extend cover was rejected.26 Feb 12:50 AM
PremiumPremiumBanking and financeBankers 'blindsided' by RBNZ's ATM proposal – what the Governor told them over lunchNicola Willis is not picking sides in the battle. 26 Feb 12:50 AM
AirlinesAir New Zealand loses $40m in six months, Qantas makes $1bAirline blames engine dramas, sluggish domestic demand, high costs, and weak dollar.26 Feb 12:46 AM
CrimeAlleged phone scammer accused of taking $15k from elderly victimOfficers stopped a vehicle of interest on St Lukes Rd just before 1am.26 Feb 12:34 AM
New ZealandGovt crackdown finds cash wages, worker breaches at construction firmsOrganised crime groups reportedly exploit weaknesses to launder money and exploit staff.26 Feb 12:34 AM
New Zealand'Unruly': Shouting match erupts in chambers after YouTuber begins filmingThe clash began when Mayor Gary Petley asked YouTuber Bruce Simpson to stop filming.26 Feb 12:31 AM
New ZealandInside the new Waikato airbase keeping patients connected to critical careSpecialist nurses on board perform critical care at speeds above 536km/h.26 Feb 12:30 AM
CrimePM addresses latest stats showing crime victims down 49,000 The drop covers the year to October 2025, compared with the prior two years.26 Feb 12:22 AM
New ZealandNZ Herald Live: National makes law & order announcement.PM Christopher Luxon, with ministers Paul Goldsmith and Mark Mitchell, makes a law & order announcement vIdeo/NZ HeraldWatch26 Feb 12:22 AM
WorldFour passengers of US speedboat shot dead by Cuban coastguardRubio: 'As we gather more information, then we’ll be prepared to respond accordingly'.26 Feb 12:12 AM
GolfNZ Open live leaderboard: Play begins after rain delayLive leaderboard of the NZ Open.26 Feb 12:08 AM
PremiumPremiumAnalysisChris KeallWatch: Can Samsung phone's Privacy Display defeat peeping Toms? - Tech InsiderREVIEW: Technology editor Chris Keall reviews the Korean giant's new flagship phone.26 Feb 12:07 AM
New ZealandPolice failings after Auckland dairy stabber ‘trying to reach heaven’ dies in custody - reportMitchell Lam died after self-harming in his cell. 26 Feb 12:06 AM
Politics'A disgrace': One in seven Kiwi kids living in material hardshipChild poverty figures remain persistently high, according to new data from Stats NZ.26 Feb 12:06 AM
New ZealandNZ Herald Live: National makes law & order announcementPM Christopher Luxon, with ministers Paul Goldsmith and Mark Mitchell, makes a law & order announcementWatch26 Feb 12:00 AM
PremiumPremiumLifestyleEating 30 plants a week can transform your gut health (and it’s easier than it sounds)Telegraph: You're probably already eating many more plant foods than you realise.26 Feb 12:00 AM
Black CapsSpinners take hold as Black Caps beat Sri Lanka at their own gameNew Zealand’s T20 World Cup victory saw them exploit their perceived weakness.26 Feb 12:00 AM
BusinessNvidia smashes forecasts with record quarterNvidia's quarterly revenue jumped 73% to a record $113b, smashing forecasts.25 Feb 11:56 PM
New ZealandConstruction companies busted in Government crackdownRegulators uncovered breaches of minimum employment standards, as well as cash wage payments and poor record-keeping. Video / MBIEWatch25 Feb 11:52 PM
BusinessTauranga robotics company to supply NZ Defence Force with dronesThe air, land and sea drones will be trialled by the Army and the Navy.25 Feb 11:48 PM
WorldBill Gates admits to affairs with two Russian womenGates told staff he had affairs with a bridge player and a nuclear physicist.25 Feb 11:34 PM
TravelWhat it's like skiing at one of Europe’s most glamorous ski resortsExpect empty runs and champagne lunches. 25 Feb 11:30 PM
LifestyleHarry and Meghan meet teenage victims of Middle East warsThe couple met Gaza teens like Jaber, 17, whose legs are still in metal frames.25 Feb 11:29 PM
All Blacks'This is home for me': Wallabies great shuts down All Blacks coaching speculationThe Brumbies' strong start this season ramped up speculation about Larkham's future. 25 Feb 11:13 PM
New ZealandFarmer behind NZ's biggest GST fraud has $16m of assets confiscatedJohn Richard Bracken, then 54, was sent to prison in 2021 on 39 charges of tax fraud.25 Feb 11:11 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandMagpies coach called in to hone attack of NZ’s best up-and-comersThe Magpies coach has been propelled into a national U20s assistant coaching role.25 Feb 11:08 PM
Politics'Thank heavens': Peters celebrates end to Luxon's beloved quarterly plansA chuckling Peters appeared happy to see the end of them.25 Feb 11:01 PM
New Zealand‘Unseen’ pollution: 10,000 litres of rubbish pulled from Rotorua waterwaysCharity's vessel removes about 2000 litres of rubbish each day in the Bay of Plenty.25 Feb 11:00 PM
PremiumPremiumAirlines'We need to be fighting fit': Air NZ chief on his plan to reset airline after big lossIt seems all options on the table as airline confronts sobering challenges.25 Feb 10:57 PM
PoliticsSeymour slams ‘degenerate’ owners of attacking dogs as he warns councils of knee-jerk regulationA 62-year-old woman died last week in Northland after three dogs attacked her.25 Feb 10:54 PM
OpinionJacqueline RowarthJacqueline Rowarth: Sewage, swimmability and spendingOPINION: Sewage spills and water alerts reveal the price of putting off fixes.25 Feb 10:47 PM
Travel|UpdatedThis $23 hack makes Europe long-haul fights far less punishingThe long journey doesn't need to be a marathon. 25 Feb 10:39 PM
Sport'Continuity' key for Tall Blacks in World Cup qualifiersThe Tall Blacks must beat the Philippines or Guam to stay in World Cup contention.25 Feb 10:33 PM
New ZealandMan charged after alleged clan lab found at Ōkere FallsSpecialist staff from Auckland are examining the address today.25 Feb 10:33 PM
WorldStaffer at US retirement home charged with killing 87-year-old residentMaryland authorities allege Robert Fuller was killed by a man who later shot at a trooper.25 Feb 10:33 PM
New ZealandMoving houses? Ardern spotted inspecting Sydney beach homesDame Jacinda Ardern and Clarke Gayford were seen house-hunting in Sydney.25 Feb 10:25 PM
WorldHope fades in search for missing after Brazil rains kill 46At least 46 people have died and 21 remain missing after the storm.25 Feb 10:15 PM
EntertainmentBBC orders probe into 'serious mistake' over Bafta racial slurThere was a two-hour delay between filming and the television broadcast.25 Feb 10:04 PM
New Zealand‘Everyone can tell you a dog war story’ - Te Puna residents battle wandering dogsTe Puna School reports roaming dogs entering the playground and scaring pupils.25 Feb 10:00 PM
New ZealandNorth must not be sidelined in Govt infrastructure plan, business group says Infrastructure Minister Chris Bishop says the region is not being left off the table.25 Feb 10:00 PM
New ZealandFree trial, new provider: Rotorua parking shake-up gathers paceA free trial begins in a Rotorua CBD parking building as the council reshapes parking.25 Feb 09:57 PM
WorldA bonkers 96.2cm of snow hit this US city. How that happenedMost of the snow - 90.1cm - fell on the Rhode Island city in one day.25 Feb 09:48 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandJustice Minister: Homeless move-on orders a 'tool', not a 'total solution''There's a very easy way to avoid the fine, and that is to follow the move-on order.'25 Feb 09:48 PM
New ZealandFrom workmate to defender: How Napier man won second national stockcar titleCaleb Ireland successfully defended his title, with a little help from a workmate.25 Feb 09:41 PM
New ZealandPeter Ombler receives Hayward Medal for service to kiwifruit industryPeter Ombler has spent more than 40 years shaping New Zealand's kiwifruit sector.25 Feb 09:37 PM