New ZealandTwo-for-one bust as police nab four men in supermarket theftsA shopping list of items to steal was found on one of the arrested men.21 Apr 04:09 AM
New ZealandMetService Severe Weather Update: Tuesday 21 April 2026MetService Severe Weather Update: Tuesday 21 April 2026. Video / MetServiceWatch21 Apr 04:04 AM
PremiumPremiumCricket|UpdatedEx-Black Caps in race to become new NZ Cricket chief executiveAnother high-profile candidate has missed out on the role altogether.21 Apr 04:02 AM
New ZealandInspiring to the end: How parkrun legend Colin Thorne kept moving at 102Thorne became the first over-100 to complete 100 parkruns worldwide.21 Apr 04:00 AM
CrimeMan who crept into young girl's bedroom and filmed sexual assault faces deportationMehul Kathri Chethri is likely to be deported after serving jail time.21 Apr 04:00 AM
New ZealandWellington early childhood centre contaminated by floodwatersEverything inside the South Wellington Montessori School is contaminated.21 Apr 03:48 AM
New ZealandAir force aviator dies at Ōhakea air base swimming poolThe incident happened just after 6.30am.21 Apr 03:45 AM
LiveNew ZealandCivil Defence issues fresh alerts for Manawatū–Whanganui regionAn orange heavy rain warning is in place for the Tararua District until midnight.21 Apr 03:38 AM
New ZealandRotorua council forced to write off $12.4m after IT switchThe council says it is an accounting requirement and won't impact rates.21 Apr 03:36 AM
New ZealandBusiness confidence tumbles as global conflicts rattle outlookConstruction is bleak, with 28% of firms expecting conditions to worsen.21 Apr 03:35 AM
LivePolitics'Consequences' coming: Luxon made 'very bad move', Winston Peters warnsLuxon called a confidence vote after weeks of leadership speculation.21 Apr 03:22 AM
New ZealandWellington man 'dumbstruck' to find car on fence after floodFloodwaters lifted David Fraser’s car onto a 1.2m corrugated iron fence.21 Apr 03:08 AM
New ZealandOne person in critical condition after crash in HastingsOne person was taken to Hawke's Bay Hospital in a critical condition.21 Apr 03:04 AM
New ZealandAfternoon quiz: In which Asian country is it common to celebrate Christmas with a meal from KFC?Test your brain with the Herald's afternoon quiz.21 Apr 03:00 AM
New Zealand'Waving his arms out': Witness describes seeing man in Manawatū River, search ongoingPolice were alerted about 9.30am of the sighting near Fitzherbert Bridge.21 Apr 02:53 AM
PoliticsNational's Nicola Willis, Chris Bishop comment on National confidence voteChristopher Luxon said he had the support of the caucus. Video / Mark MitchellWatch21 Apr 02:53 AM
New ZealandInvercargill man accused of stealing 855 litres of petrol from contractorPolice found 11 jerry cans able to hold 20 litres each during a search of the man's home.21 Apr 02:49 AM
New ZealandPolice investigate alleged assault at council offices involving councillorMackenzie District Council's CEO confirmed an incident involved 'an elected member'.21 Apr 02:40 AM
New ZealandThe Country: Grant McCallum on Shane Jones' India FTA commentGrant McCallum, George Dodson, Hugh Jackson, Tom Martin, Elizabeth Heeg, Damien O'Connor.21 Apr 02:33 AM
New ZealandPM Christopher Luxon remains National leader after caucus confidence voteKatie Bradford speaks to the New Zealand Herald’s chief political reporter, Jamie Ensor, about Christopher Luxon’s vote of confidence.Watch21 Apr 02:28 AM
EntertainmentKing Charles leads Queen Elizabeth 100th birthday tributeKing Charles III has led the tributes on what would have been the Queen’s 100th birthday. Video / Royal Family ChannelWatch21 Apr 02:20 AM
PoliticsLuxon survives confidence votePolitical analysis as Prime Minister Christopher Luxon gets a vote of confidence from National’s caucus. Video / NZ HeraldWatch21 Apr 02:15 AM
New Zealand'Money-go-round': Benefit fraudster to pay back MSD using her own benefitThe 34-year-old mother of four defrauded MSD of nearly $25,000 over 12 months.21 Apr 02:00 AM
New Zealand|Updated'Flood alarm' triggered on Tararua river, coastal campground told to prepare for evacuationRoads blocked by both flooding and landslips, and power and cell coverage is out to some.21 Apr 01:59 AM
New ZealandPolice search Manawatū River after report of person in fast moving waterPolice said they received a report about 9.30am from someone who believed they saw a person in the Manawatū River, near Fitzherbert Bridge. Video / SuppliedWatch21 Apr 01:30 AM
New ZealandNZ Herald Headlines | Tuesday April 21, 2026Afternoon Headlines | Inflation remains unchanged in March quarter and Wellington's heavy red rain warning has been reduced | Tuesday April 21, 2026Watch21 Apr 01:22 AM
New ZealandNew podcast goes inside the Long Range Desert Group, using their own words - Desert PiratesComing 23rd April 2026, a new four-part podcast series and feature video reveals what life was like for the secret Kiwi unit operating behind enemy lines.Watch21 Apr 01:03 AM
New ZealandCalls to revisit fishing limits as Northland community touts kaimoana boomSome locals want tuatua limits at Tauroa eased, citing abundance due to good management.21 Apr 01:00 AM
New ZealandWhat's changed: Tsunami evacuation zones redrawn in Tauranga, Western BaySome communities have bigger evacuation zones, while others have reduced ones.21 Apr 12:42 AM
New Zealand'Just a joy': Tributes for pregnant Napier mum hit by bus while walking to her new jobWande Braimoh was an 'amazing person doing well for herself and family', friends say.21 Apr 12:25 AM
New ZealandThe New Zealand wool that went around the moonIt’s one small step for man, one giant leap for New Zealand wool. 21 Apr 12:25 AM
New ZealandPolice seek CCTV of man missing from Motueka for more than a weekNathan Green, 52, was last seen in the Herring Stream Rd area on April 14.21 Apr 12:21 AM
New ZealandHow free te reo books are helping thousands of tamariki fall in love with readingMum-of-five Tracey Hudson now reads with her children most nights at home.21 Apr 12:00 AM
