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
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
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|Updated'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
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
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 ZealandThree 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
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 Zealand|UpdatedConfirmed: 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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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-comersMagpies coach has been propelled into national U20s assistant coaching role.25 Feb 11:08 PM
