LiveNew ZealandCyclone Vaianu: Evacuations recommended, 9m waves detectedThe Bay of Plenty and Rotorua are under a red wind warning and orange heavy rain warning.11 Apr 10:10 PM
New ZealandTwo dead, four injured in crash near GisborneEmergency services responded to the crash on Tucker Rd about 11.40pm last night.11 Apr 10:09 PM
New Zealand|UpdatedMore than 500 homes evacuated in Hawke's Bay coastal communities as region braces for 1pm high tideAnother 39 homes in Haumoana were being told to evacuate on Sunday morning.11 Apr 10:05 PM
LiveNew Zealand'False lull': Cyclone's centre shifts east, but Auckland warned not to be complacentThe cyclone is expected to first make landfall in Bay of Plenty this afternoon.11 Apr 09:48 PM
New ZealandMan dies after hunting incident near DannevirkeA search and rescue team was sent to get the body.11 Apr 09:05 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'They're powerful medicines': Auckland GP gets licence to prescribe psychedelic tripsNZ is at the global forefront of nations allowing the therapeutic use of magic mushrooms. 11 Apr 09:00 PM
New ZealandE-bike rider dies in early morning Manawatū crashEmergency services were called to Banks Rd, Rongotea, at about 12.40am.11 Apr 08:53 PM
New ZealandMt Maunganui's main beach lashed by wind, rain as Cyclone Vaianu makes landfallMt Maunganui's main beach lashed by wind, rain as Cyclone Vaianu makes landfall. Video / NZ HeraldWatch11 Apr 08:29 PM
New ZealandNZ Herald Morning News Update | Cyclone Vaianu to make landfall, Pakistan hosts US/Iran negotiationsNZ Herald Morning News Update | Cyclone Vaianu to make landfall, no life threatening callouts so far, Pakistan hosts US/Iran negotiations. Video / NZ HeraldWatch11 Apr 08:16 PM
New Zealand'You don't win them all': Norsewear's All Blacks beanie dream sidelined'They were prepared to have a chat about it, which is great.'11 Apr 06:00 PM
LiveNew ZealandNearly 4000 without power in Tauranga as Cyclone Vaianu set to make landfall todayA red wind warning is in effect for Great Barrier, Coromandel, Rotorua and Bay of Plenty.11 Apr 05:10 PM
OpinionGlenn DwightGlenn Dwight: What office morning tea says about us – and our politiciansOPINION: From Dave's bargain biscuits to Sarah's 3am baking, every plate tells a story.11 Apr 05:05 PM
New ZealandInside the Spring Sheep shift reshaping one young farmer’s futureRyan McPherson swapped a planned Wall Street career for sheep milking in Lichfield.11 Apr 05:05 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionHeather du Plessis-AllanHeather du Plessis-Allan: Luxon's inability to handle a dumb question is a problemOPINION: Backbench MPs have begun talking and leaking about rolling the Prime Minister.11 Apr 05:00 PM
Politics'Positive decision': National’s former Attorney-General prospect switches allegiance to ActAct's new candidate could play a pivotal role in selling its proposed Treaty reform.11 Apr 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumLetters to the EditorLetters: War, fuel and the absence of humanityOPINION: The war in the Middle East has sharpened the focus on fuel and humanity.11 Apr 05:00 PM
KahuHidden hymn history: The Billy Graham link to Whakaaria MaiThe video traces the hymn's origins to Billy Graham's 1959 visit to New Zealand.11 Apr 05:00 PM
OpinionKem OrmondVege tips: Is cabbage the dream vegetable for 2026?OPINION: My favourite use for cabbage at the moment is for chow mein.11 Apr 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: Hiroki Sakai and his family represent the best of what Auckland has becomeOPINION: When Auckland thrives, New Zealand wins.11 Apr 05:00 PM
New Zealand1939: When petrol increases had farmers saddling up"You can grow your own ‘petrol’ for the horse on the farm."11 Apr 05:00 PM
New ZealandMorning quiz: In which year did Elizabeth II become Queen?Test your brain with the Herald's morning quiz.11 Apr 05:00 PM
KahuThe back story of Whakaaria MaiHow American evangelist Billy Graham created the popular Māori Hymn, Whakaaria Mai. Video / Le TourneauWatch11 Apr 05:00 PM
New ZealandNorth Island wakes to rain, gales and swells as cyclone nearsCyclone Vaianu is set to make landfall today. Video / Metservice / NZ HeraldWatch11 Apr 04:11 PM
New ZealandLotto Powerball rolls over to next week as one player wins $400kThe lucky numbers have been drawn.11 Apr 08:06 AM
New ZealandAnimations show extent of Cyclone VaianuNew animations show the extent of wind gusts, rain and coastal surges set to batter the North Island. Video / Earth Sciences New ZealandWatch11 Apr 07:44 AM
New ZealandWorried shoppers strip supermarket shelves of goods as Cyclone Vaianu loomsFoodstuffs stores may shorten opening hours, with PAK'nSAVE Kaitaia shut at 8pm.11 Apr 07:05 AM
New ZealandTauranga joins Western BoP in declaring state of emergency, evacuations urgedPeople in coastal or low-lying flood-prone areas urged to get to higher ground.11 Apr 06:28 AM
Football FernsFootball Ferns score five to beat Fiji in World Cup qualifierThe Football Ferns will face Papua New Guinea in Wednesday's final in Auckland.11 Apr 06:02 AM
AucklandCyclone Vaianu: Aucklanders advised to delay travel as ferries cancelled, harbour bridge warningTransport disruption is expected tomorrow in Auckland as severe weather hits the city.11 Apr 06:00 AM
New ZealandMetService Severe Weather: April 11MetService Severe Weather: April 11. Video / MetServiceWatch11 Apr 05:03 AM
New ZealandTenant stops rent over rotting, leaky, mouldy home, landlord hit with $25k compo billOne wall of the Dairy Flat house was so rotten that there was a hole to the outside. 11 Apr 05:00 AM
New ZealandPolice probe three suspicious fires in Manurewa overnightPolice were called to the first house fire on Deveron Road about 9pm.11 Apr 03:13 AM
New ZealandHer fight goes on: Fund backs families of kids with deadly lung diseaseThe new fund honours Esther-Jordan Muriwai who was 24 when she died of bronchiectasis.11 Apr 03:00 AM
New ZealandAfternoon quiz: Capybaras are native to which continent?Test your brain with the Herald's afternoon quiz.11 Apr 03:00 AM
