LiveSuper RugbyWaratahs v Blues: Son of All Blacks great set for Super Rugby Pacific debutAll the action from Sydney as the Waratahs face the Blues.21 Mar 08:25 AM
Super RugbyDominant second half lifts Crusaders over Moana PasifikaThe Crusaders will end the weekend inside the top six after a strong win. 21 Mar 07:52 AM
SportCrusaders beat Moana Pasifika 50-21The Crusaders beat Moana Pasifika 50-21 at North Harbour Stadium. Video / Sky SportWatch21 Mar 07:42 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionBen FrancisWarriors player ratings: Milestone man produces perfect gameOPINION: Rating the performances of the Warriors against the Knights in Newcastle.21 Mar 07:22 AM
PropertyOverseas Kiwis buy bach at historic beach for over $2.5mExpats grab "a nice slice of New Zealand coastline".21 Mar 07:20 AM
Property'The most peaceful, beautiful spot': The five best waterfront retreats for sale21 Mar 07:10 AM
New ZealandAre you the next millionaire? $20m Powerball jackpot up for grabs in tonight’s Lotto draw21 Mar 07:06 AM
SportWarriors beat Newcastle Knights 38-12The Warriors beat the Newcastle Knights 38-12 at McDonald Jones Stadium, Newcastle. Video / Sky SportWatch21 Mar 06:07 AM
WarriorsWarriors start season 3-0 for second time in club historyThe only other time the club has begun a campaign with three wins in a row was in 2018. 21 Mar 06:04 AM
PremiumPremiumCrimeAussie-raised recidivist armed robber found with 'arsenal' after deportation to NZThe bumbling crim had no memory of NZ when arrived, age 56. The adjustment didn't go well.21 Mar 06:00 AM
RacingJ-Mac attack: Kiwi jockey sets record with stunning Group 1 treble at RosehillThe NZ rider has confirmed his greatness by winning three consecutive Group 1s in Sydney.21 Mar 05:31 AM
World‘It will be a bloody battle’: Kharg Island invasion would be very risky – military experts The island handles over 90% of Iran's crude oil exports and is heavily fortified.21 Mar 05:07 AM
New ZealandConservation Minister wants to 'get the balance right' in fishing rule changesA new bill would scrap minimum size limits for 'almost all' commercial species.21 Mar 05:04 AM
TravelThe surprising cruise ship that unlocks remote French PolynesiaHow a half-cargo cruise is comfortable and cultural. 21 Mar 05:00 AM
WorldRecord-breaking heat wave grips western USFour desert sites on the California-Arizona border hit a March record of 44.4C.21 Mar 04:38 AM
New Zealand'Flames leaping and spreading': Crews battle Waiheke home blazeThree fire trucks and a water tanker are working to contain the blaze.21 Mar 04:32 AM
Auckland FCAuckland FC blow chance to go top with loss to MacarthurThe Black Knights were oddly flat as they crashed to a damaging 2-1 home defeat.21 Mar 04:25 AM
All Whites'Good to be back': All Whites captain scores in comeback matchChris Wood stepped out onto the field for the first time since October.21 Mar 04:23 AM
New ZealandNew Zealand backs allies over Iran attacks' threat to ships in GulfNZ is one of 20 nations condemning Iran's Gulf attacks, but Australia is not among them.21 Mar 04:15 AM
New ZealandHeroin addict asks judge for longer sentence after selling to woman who died from overdoseThe 25-year-old had previously suffered an overdose himself.21 Mar 04:00 AM
WorldElon Musk found liable for misleading Twitter shareholders in US trialMusk's lawyers say their client will appeal the decision reached by the Federal jury.21 Mar 03:57 AM
New Zealand'Loss far beyond its dollar value': Beloved race car lost in mechanic's garage fireThe fire tore through a Ponsonby Automotive, sending thick black smoke into the sky.21 Mar 03:51 AM
World4000 ordered to flee as ageing Oahu dam at 'imminent risk of failure'Torrential rain has pushed reservoir levels to dangerous heights, officials say.21 Mar 03:23 AM
LiveWorldIran fires missiles at joint US-UK base, lets Japanese vessels through Strait of HormuzTwo Iranian missiles were fired at the military base at Diego Garcia in the Indian Ocean.21 Mar 03:08 AM
WorldDeadly blaze: 10 killed, dozens injured in South Korea factory fireThe fire in Daejeon also left 59 people injured, with 25 in critical condition.21 Mar 02:48 AM
Entertainment'We are heartbroken': Buffy star Nicholas Brendon dies at 54The actor, who played Xander Harris, died in his sleep of natural causes.21 Mar 02:46 AM
WorldUS supercarrier pushed to the brink by fire, sewage problems and 11-month tourInvestigators are probing possible sabotage as morale sinks aboard the USS Gerald R Ford.21 Mar 02:43 AM
AnalysisJulia GabelInside Christopher Luxon’s Pacific trip: Michael Jones, visas, dancing, and what really happened with his matai titleChristopher Luxon travelled to the Pacific as a prime minister and returned a Samoan chief21 Mar 02:35 AM
New ZealandBluebridge cancels five sailings this weekend after technical issues found onboardThe operator said all affected customers will be notified by email and text. 21 Mar 02:34 AM
TalanoaFrom the 80s to today - how three generations embraced PolyfestNiuean-Kiwi singer Malcolm Lakatani is proud to see young people embracing their cultures.21 Mar 02:26 AM
PremiumPremiumRetailKiwi beauty brand Essano plots big US comeback with digital-first pushAll Essano products will continue to be manufactured in South Auckland.21 Mar 02:00 AM
New ZealandAfternoon quiz: What is the largest species of shark?Test your brain with the Herald's afternoon quiz.21 Mar 02:00 AM
PremiumPremiumRetailKiwi beauty brand Essano plots big US comeback with digital-first pushAll Essano products will continue to be manufactured in South Auckland.21 Mar 02:00 AM
TalanoaWoman, 66, dies after being pulled out of the water in Cook IslandsThe New Zealand woman was on holiday when tragedy struck while she was snorkelling.21 Mar 01:54 AM
WorldTrump says he is considering ‘winding down’ Iran war but rules out ceasefireNew leader Mojtaba Khamenei claims Iran has struck a ‘dizzying blow’ to its enemies.21 Mar 01:50 AM
WorldHarry’s UK security hangs in balance amid fears of public backlash over costThe review follows the Duke's failed 2023 court bid over loss of protection in the UK.21 Mar 01:31 AM
New ZealandEmergency services respond after boat explosion at Tauranga MarinaPolice say the blast was reported about 1.35pm; one person has suffered moderate injuries.21 Mar 01:24 AM
CrimePerson hospitalised after assault at Taranaki park, police launch investigationPolice believe a woman walking her schnauzer-type dog at the time may be able to help. 21 Mar 01:01 AM
New ZealandShort mosque shooting video was a teen's entry ticket to a world of sickening extremism onlineBeing an 'edge lord' online gave Ronndog Keefe a status he could not find in real life.21 Mar 01:00 AM
EntertainmentFrom TV vows to real love: Why this Mafs couple is ditching the big weddingThe transtasman Mafs couple has been scouting wedding venues in Aotearoa.21 Mar 01:00 AM
PremiumPremiumLifestyleMiddle children are heading for extinction. We’ll feel their loss keenlyExperts say birth order shapes confidence, independence and adult behaviour.21 Mar 12:56 AM
PremiumPremiumEntertainment‘It’s the truth’: Bee Gees performer embraces life as Maurice Gibb’s hidden sonHe was adopted as a baby and spent 18 months in a Church of England home.21 Mar 12:42 AM
EntertainmentBachelorette star loses custody of child after alleged domestic assault video'Your daughter just got hit in the head by a metal chair,' said her ex Dakota Mortensen.21 Mar 12:01 AM
PremiumPremiumEconomyStupid Rules: The new book tackling New Zealand’s problem with red-tapeAuckland Business School professor makes the case for a return to a structured heirachy.21 Mar 12:00 AM
New ZealandDamp rental caused mushroom growth on carpet, family illness including bleeding noses, earsA couple and their child kept getting sick while living in a damp Auckland rental.21 Mar 12:00 AM
BusinessUniversity of University of Auckland professor Natasha Hamilton-Hart on reducing red tapeLiam Dann sits down with author Natasha Hamilton-Hart to discuss her new book, Stupid Rules, which explores red tape and regulation.Watch21 Mar 12:00 AM
AucklandBrace yourself: Fuel prices hit $4 a litre in parts of Auckland, some stations 'run out'Z Energy has also suspended its Sharetank service.20 Mar 11:01 PM
EducationCan schools keep up with AI while teaching kids to think for themselves?Principals nationwide fear AI will erode students' critical thinking skills.20 Mar 11:01 PM
New ZealandMuch-loved waterfront businesses lose wharf homeThe sportfishing club will be relocated behind the new $2m floodwall.20 Mar 11:00 PM
EducationHow are New Zealand schools coping with the rise of AI?The explosion of generative artificial intelligence is reshaping the way students are taught, assessed, and even how they cheat.Watch20 Mar 11:00 PM
PremiumPremiumLifestyleHave the bakers gone bonkers? Because chocolate hot cross buns are for 5-year-oldsStop treating Easter like it's a children's birthday party.20 Mar 11:00 PM
World'Severe tropical cyclone': Narelle forecast to intensify before Top End landfallWinds near the centre are already reaching 95km/h, with 130km/h gusts.20 Mar 10:32 PM
SportBrendon McCullum to stay as England coach after mending relationship with Ben StokesBen Stokes has backed the changes but must prove his fitness and form.20 Mar 10:06 PM
New ZealandProbation officer stabbed in head and chest in NZ's worst attack of its kindTaylor Broughton had a flick knife in his pocket when he met with his probation officer.20 Mar 10:00 PM
PremiumPremiumWorldChina’s dazzling convenience comes with a high surveillance price – Charlotte GlennieOPINION: Visitors enjoy visa-free entry but face tracking and censorship.20 Mar 10:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionCecilia RobinsonCecilia Robinson: The human cost of stepping into public lifeOPINION: Social media now makes criticism instant, personal and almost inescapable.20 Mar 10:00 PM
New Zealand‘Outdated’: Govt launches review of dog control powers after fatal attacksCouncils say outdated dog laws leave them unable to prevent serious attacks.20 Mar 09:54 PM
WorldFalse trail: Bone at new search site for missing Australian 'not human'The 1969 kidnap case was the UK's first murder conviction without a body.20 Mar 09:44 PM
Entertainment‘I don’t age, I level up...’ Chuck Norris made bold statement in final social media postHis family said Chuck Norris was surrounded by loved ones and at peace.20 Mar 09:33 PM
SportOn the Up: Para darts providing opportunities for Kiwis with disabilitiesPlaying para darts is helping disabled athletes in New Zealand in more ways than one.20 Mar 09:01 PM
PremiumPremiumEntertainmentHow a 22-year-old taking in five siblings led to a powerful new NZ filmDawn's inspired by a 3am police raid on director Jasmine Day's South Auckland home.20 Mar 09:00 PM
AucklandFiji flight returns to Auckland after engineering trouble mid-airPassengers have been rebooked on flights departing this morning.20 Mar 08:48 PM
PremiumPremiumSportThe position that's killing club rugby: Grassroots footy under threat as big men disappearSome clubs are having to bring front-rowers in from overseas.20 Mar 08:01 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionFran O'SullivanFran O'Sullivan: Willis faces fuel crisis budget reckoning as diesel pain spreadsOPINION: Diesel prices have jumped about 45%, hitting food, freight and farm costs.20 Mar 08:00 PM
New ZealandMarket family: Two decades of community, organics and fresh local foodThe weekly Hamilton market now hosts up to 50 stalls at Claudelands.20 Mar 08:00 PM
New Zealand'High household debt': Credit ratings agency downgrades NZ's outlook to negativeFitch still rates New Zealand AA+ but is concerned about stubborn debt.20 Mar 07:59 PM
PremiumPremiumCricket'Player power is big': Will Black Caps and White Ferns strike over T20 future?New Zealand's players want a Kiwi franchise league, but no decision has been made. 20 Mar 07:54 PM
World‘Deeply unfair’: IRA bomb victims forced to abandon Gerry Adams damages caseThe three men sought a symbolic £1 in damages and a ruling on Adams' IRA role.20 Mar 07:47 PM
New ZealandNZ Herald Morning Headlines | Saturday, March 21, 2026NZ Herald Morning Headlines | Saturday, March 21, 2026. Rural contractors struggle with rising gas prices. Chuck Norris has passed away in Hawaii, aged 86. Video / NZ HeraldWatch20 Mar 07:43 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionWinston AldworthHurricanes player ratings: The key partnership that gives glimpse of ABs futureOPINION: Rating the performances of Highlanders and Hurricanes players on Friday night.20 Mar 07:01 PM
LifestyleWhy focusing on what kids do well could benefit us all What are the broader impacts of strengths-based education?20 Mar 07:00 PM
World'Genocide supporters': PM chased from mosque amid Eid confrontationAlbanese says only 'a couple of hecklers' disrupted an otherwise warm visit.20 Mar 06:52 PM
GolfLydia Ko signals likely retirement from pro golf after 2027 LPGA seasonKo says she is unlikely to keep playing on the LPGA Tour beyond 2027.20 Mar 06:51 PM
White FernsWhy NZ20 v Big Bash decision is more crucial for White Ferns than Black Caps‘We’ve got to make sure we’re supporting the women’s game.' 20 Mar 06:01 PM
LifestyleInformed, not overwhelmed: Here's how to cope with the news (and help your children too)Feeling anxious is a normal human reaction to current news events.20 Mar 06:00 PM
World'He was at peace': Chuck Norris dies, aged 86, surrounded by familyNorris died on Thursday morning on the Hawaiian island of Kauai.20 Mar 05:19 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'Lesser of two evils': Support for law change to allow kids to bike on footpathsNapier mum Christina Johnson didn't know it was illegal for kids to ride on the footpath. 20 Mar 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionOil crisis puts businesses accused of virtue signalling in the box seat to survive – Nick StewartOPINION: Resilience is built in calm weather, not in a storm.20 Mar 05:00 PM
New ZealandHawke's Bay tramper saw a zebra in the bush and knew he was in troubleJohn Sharpe could feel he was close to collapsing, but he had a way out.20 Mar 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Fun-loving' boy faces 'uncertain' future after seizures, brain bleedHe has been in hospital two weeks so far, and has had two brain surgeries. 20 Mar 05:00 PM
New Zealand115-year-old Hawke's Bay cottage sold for just $57,000It was the third-cheapest freestanding home sale nationwide in 2025.20 Mar 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Worst I’ve seen in 15 years': Cemetery 'mess' disappoints bereaved mumRotorua Lakes Council says there has been no change to budgets for cemetery maintenance.20 Mar 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandShe took up painting late in life - now she's got her first solo exhibition at age 73'It’s good for older people to know that you can still be good as you get older.'20 Mar 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumLetters to the EditorLetters: I am increasingly frustrated by the performance of Auckland CouncilOPINION: We need to address the pending Super crisis, argues one reader.20 Mar 04:03 PM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: People may hate speed cameras but we need more of them OPINION: They play a key role in helping motorists stick to the posted limits.20 Mar 04:01 PM
Super RugbyNew Blues coach: Former All Blacks assistant to replace Vern Cotter The Blues have acted swiftly to land their next long-term mentor. 20 Mar 04:01 PM
LifestyleEasy chicken satay curry for busy weeknightsIf you love chicken satay, you’ll love this curry. 20 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandThree tolls, one trip: What new Northland charges could mean for motoristsThe 26km Warkworth–Te Hana link is due to open by 2034 under a PPP deal.20 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandMorning quiz: In what decade was Queen Elizabeth II born?Test your brain with the Herald's morning quiz.20 Mar 04:00 PM
RacingKiwi champion set to add historic record to stunning career tallyToday Kiwi jockey James McDonald could set a record that he has craved his entire career.20 Mar 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand500 schools ranked: New NCEA hotspots list – where top marks meet affordable housingAnalysis reveals schools with highest academic results and cheaper houses.20 Mar 04:00 PM