ChristchurchUnexplained death: Mystery as person dies at Christchurch addressThere is an increased police presence on Main North Rd, Papanui, after today's incident.08 Apr 06:26 AM
New Zealand|UpdatedDad of teen farewelled at chaotic boy racer meet says ‘his heart is still beating’The boy's father wanted to change the stereotype around boy racers after his son's death.08 Apr 06:25 AM
New ZealandHow new extreme-risk prison rules stack up against UN standardsA new bill follows Chief Ombudsman Peter Boshier’s damning inspection of a prison unit.08 Apr 06:00 AM
SportNZ stays away from Aussie-style ban on sports betting ads, online casino rules loomAustralia will cap TV betting ads and ban them during live sport.08 Apr 06:00 AM
New Zealand'Act now': Kiwis warned 'later could be too late' as Cyclone Vaianu advancesPrime Minister Christopher Luxon has urged people to 'stock up' on supplies.08 Apr 05:42 AM
CrimeMother found guilty on all seven charges she mistreated child during medical care'A taxing trial for all concerned' – Justice Lisa Preston08 Apr 05:28 AM
Auckland'Significant rise': Auckland ferry operators reduce services due to fuel costsAuckland's biggest ferry company says fuel costs jumped 92% in just two weeks.08 Apr 05:19 AM
New Zealand'America has blinked' – limits of military force exposedAn expert says military superiority doesn't translate into political gains.08 Apr 05:00 AM
New ZealandDid the US just prove military power doesn’t work anymore?Peace Studies professor Richard Jackson is with The Front Page to take us through the ceasefire announced by Trump, and what could happen next.Watch08 Apr 04:55 AM
New Zealand‘Transformation goes both ways’: World Vision CEO’s message to Kiwis' We have to keep grounded in the reality of what's happening in the world.'08 Apr 04:34 AM
New ZealandHawke’s Bay council prepares rivermouths amid cyclone storm surge concernSwells could be a concern as PM encourages people to prepare and stock up.08 Apr 04:11 AM
New ZealandFuel drive-offs amid high prices forces Northland petrol station to switch to prepay“It’s been getting worse, the higher the price goes,” says Mangawhai GAS owner.08 Apr 04:00 AM
New ZealandMetService afternoon weather update: April 8MetService afternoon weather update: April 8. Video / MetServiceWatch08 Apr 03:59 AM
New ZealandLong-haul flights may face cuts if jet fuel price crisis drags onDomestic flights have already been cut as fuel costs bite.08 Apr 03:30 AM
OpinionNZ Herald comments: The stories open for discussion todayWant to have your say on our stories? Here's how.08 Apr 03:01 AM
New ZealandAfternoon quiz: Which actor voiced Kitt in the TV series Knight Rider?Test your brain with the Herald's afternoon quiz.08 Apr 03:00 AM
New ZealandReserve Bank decision: OCR stays on hold at 2.25%Liam Dann, Business Editor at Large, talks about the latest OCR update.Watch08 Apr 02:57 AM
New ZealandChristopher Luxon: “Stock up on supplies”Christopher Luxon acknowledges Cyclone Vaianu and its likely severity in the coming days.Watch08 Apr 02:49 AM
CrimePolice link two late-night assaults in Christchurch, including park stabbingWitnesses or anyone with CCTV or dashcam footage are urged to contact police on 105.08 Apr 01:53 AM
CrimeEarly morning fuel siphoning in two cities highlight worrying theft trend, police sayPolice say both early-morning incidents show a rise in diesel thefts.08 Apr 01:41 AM
New ZealandThe Country: How have markets reacted to US-Iran ceasefire?Cameron Bagrie, Christopher Luxon, Emma Higgins, Ross Sommerville, and Steve Wyn-Harris.08 Apr 01:41 AM
New ZealandNZ Herald Headlines | Wednesday April 8, 2026Afternoon Headlines | Trump backs down on Iran threats and Air NZ's jet fuel bill more than doubles | Wednesday April 8, 2026Watch08 Apr 01:30 AM
Politics'Wait and see': PM cautious on Iran ceasefire as fuel shock fears lingerFuel prices have risen with the war, but there is talk a key shipping route will reopen.08 Apr 01:20 AM
New Zealand'Where's the defendant?': Former sportsman fails to appear in courtThe man plans to fight the charge of obstructing police.08 Apr 01:15 AM
New Zealand‘It just suckers people in’: Afterpay’s grip on a struggling townSome Kaikohe residents are now using Afterpay to cover basics like petrol.08 Apr 01:00 AM
SportMaadi Cup scandal: 3 Christchurch school rowing coaches sent home from regatta The men were ordered home after complaints about their conduct.07 Apr 11:59 PM
New ZealandSouthland meatworks evacuated after fire triggers toxic gas scareCrews found elevated hydrogen sulphide levels after the fire was contained.07 Apr 11:56 PM
New ZealandClarke Gayford reacts to documentary Prime Minister gaining two Emmy nominationsBroadcaster and husband of former Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern said he was bewildered and baffled by news the documentary he co-produced has been nominated for two Emmy awards.Watch07 Apr 11:56 PM
AucklandCatamaran damaged after breaking away from mooring, punctured by seawall rocksA witness saw the vessel holed on rocks lining Tāmaki Drive.07 Apr 11:51 PM
New ZealandNew chief takes helm at Ōtāne volunteer fire brigadeNew Ōtāne fire chief Rob Grayson says community and volunteer recruitment is his priority.07 Apr 11:44 PM
New ZealandNapier's MTG museum to be renamed'Each building will have its own name gifted by mana whenua.'07 Apr 11:23 PM
WellingtonSpark services in Wellington restored after 'outage' cuts mobile, broadbandSpark said it experienced 'an issue' that impacted some cell sites in the capital. 07 Apr 11:12 PM
New Zealand‘Suspicious’ overnight farm fuel takesAlerts for unusual fuel withdrawals between 10pm and 4am are up 11%.07 Apr 10:39 PM
AucklandBoil-water notice lifted as faulty test tap blamed for E. coli scareFurther testing across affected and neighbouring zones found no traces of E. coli. 07 Apr 10:19 PM
