New ZealandOne dead, others injured in serious crash in TairāwhitiPart of SH35 near Whāngārā is closed while the Serious Crash Unit looks at the scene.19 Apr 08:33 AM
New ZealandShocking aerial footage shows extent of flooding in Ruapehu DistrictShocking aerial footage shows the extent of flooding in the Ruapehu District. Video / SuppliedWatch19 Apr 08:19 AM
New Zealand|UpdatedState of emergency remains for Whanganui and Ōhura as more heavy rain expected tomorrowA line of heavy showers is moving across the upper North Island this afternoon.19 Apr 07:37 AM
New Zealand'It was a marae': Ex-Mob boss fights to keep 'gang pad', claims it was for 'everyone'The Crown says the property was used for criminal purposes and is trying to seize it.19 Apr 07:00 AM
WellingtonAnyone missing a goldfish? Man finds battered pet washed up in flash floodsNo owner has come forward yet, despite Rempala posting about the missing pet online.19 Apr 06:20 AM
PoliticsPoll: Coalition would lose power if election held todayThe next few days are seen as crucial by insiders. 19 Apr 06:18 AM
New ZealandWelcome Bay Road reopens following closure due to cyclone and weather damageWelcome Bay Road has reopened following closures due to cyclone and weather damage. Video / NZ HeraldWatch19 Apr 06:02 AM
New ZealandLightning strike hits Penrose house, causing fireThe fire started in an upstairs bedroom and spread to the roof space.19 Apr 05:58 AM
CrimePartner of slain gang member's time on the run ends behind bars after involvement in his deathJade Oldridge asked her uncle to 'smash' her partner. He was instead shot five times.19 Apr 05:00 AM
PoliticsExclusive: Government quietly agrees to repeal number of Treaty references in lawsMinisters made the decision but until now hadn't told the public.19 Apr 05:00 AM
WellingtonMan missing at Shelly Beach, KaiparaEmergency services were called at 1pm but the man is still unaccounted for.19 Apr 04:50 AM
New ZealandWelcome Bay ward councillor helps clean up Maungatapu Marae following cyclone damageWelcome Bay ward councillor Hautapu Baker helps clean up Maungatapu Marae following the recent cyclone damage. Video / NZ HeraldWatch19 Apr 04:09 AM
New ZealandKerikeri Salvation Army store fire likely deliberately lit, investigator saysA 90kg gas bottle caught fire and forced the Kerikeri Bakehouse to shut.19 Apr 03:42 AM
New Zealand'Horrific' triple homicide will 'ripple through community', Hastings' mayor saysOne person died at the scene and two others died shortly afterwards in hospital.19 Apr 03:04 AM
PoliticsGreens call for mass electrification after Iran war chokes fuel supplies 'Sun, wind, water and geothermal energy ... don’t come through the Strait of Hormuz.'19 Apr 03:01 AM
New ZealandAfternoon quiz: What instrument did the future King Charles III play in his university's orchestra?Test your brain with the Herald's afternoon quiz.19 Apr 03:00 AM
Crime'Serious misuse of a trusted position': Teacher's aide propositioned boy on ride homeHe avoided the sex offender registry but was told: 'This should never have happened.'19 Apr 03:00 AM
New ZealandRiver levels monitored after heavy rain hits Lower HuttMetService says storms can dump 10-25mm of rain in just one hour.19 Apr 01:57 AM
New ZealandNZTA receives 800 submissions on dropping highway speed near LevinSpeldhurst village's 720 residents fear near misses at their highway entrance.19 Apr 01:43 AM
New ZealandNZ Herald Afternoon News Update | State of Emergency declared, doubts for Iran-US resolutionNZ Herald Afternoon News Update | State of Emergency declared, doubts for Iran-US resolution, anxiety over increasing weather events in NZ. Video / NZ HeraldWatch19 Apr 01:16 AM
New ZealandSerial shoplifter went to extreme lengths to steal, including claiming she had cancerAnna Salari also picked up discarded receipts and then used them to claim refunds.19 Apr 12:00 AM
New ZealandCorinna Road residents describe cabin lifted off foundations during tornadoCorinna Road, Welcome Bay residents describe the moment Cory Moss' cabin was lifted off foundations during tornado. Video / Rosalie Liddle CrawfordWatch18 Apr 11:51 PM
New ZealandHomes damaged after 'one or more' tornadoes rip through TaurangaMetService suspects the tornadoes hit Tauranga about 1.30am today.18 Apr 11:49 PM
Politics‘Lead us into the election’: Bishop adamant he doesn't want to be leader, Luxon man for jobThe National MP's comments come amid reports of party discontent.18 Apr 11:31 PM
New ZealandOne person found dead after Napier house fire, police investigatingEmergency services were called to Main North Rd in Bay View at 5am.18 Apr 10:50 PM
New ZealandDriver flees after hitting pedestrian in Auckland, turns up at police stationEmergency services rushed to Roscommon Rd shortly before 10pm.18 Apr 10:21 PM
New ZealandJudge blasts mum who was dealing drugs with her daughter'You and your daughter are part of an insidious industry.'18 Apr 10:00 PM
New ZealandChinese complaint over aircraft could be sign of other concerns, experts sayProfessor says issue could be sign of something else 'irritating the Chinese leadership'.18 Apr 09:58 PM
New ZealandHouse damaged by tornado on Te Hono Street, MaungatapuHotu Frew describes the damage taken by her house, which was struck by a tornado during the evening's wild weather. Video / Rosalie Liddle CrawfordWatch18 Apr 09:34 PM
New ZealandNZ Herald Morning News Update | More severe weather in North Island, hopes for Middle East dealNZ Herald Morning News Update | More severe weather in North Island, hopes for Middle East deal, warning about purchasing flights during geopolitical conflict. Video / NZ HeraldWatch18 Apr 09:14 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'Everybody wants a piece': Is this southern town on its way to becoming Wānaka 2.0?Ben Tomsett reports on the latest South Island town on the up. 18 Apr 09:00 PM
BusinessGucci, Cartier, superyachts and the war; luxury brands are finding out what conflict costsGucci, Cartier, superyachts and the war; luxury brands are finding out what conflict costs. Video / Herald NOW BusinessWatch18 Apr 09:00 PM
New ZealandIs the quarter-acre Kiwi dream gone? And which region is the 'naked' gardening capitalMore than half of Kiwis surveyed say their backyard is now smaller than in childhood.18 Apr 08:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'White-collar drug': Why this region is NZ's cocaine hotspotIt comes as the country hits a record high for the drug’s consumption.18 Apr 07:00 PM
