New Zealand|Updated'Deliberately lit': Police launch homicide inquiry after Rangataua house firePolice have named the man found dead in the house.21 Apr 09:38 AM
New ZealandEmergency mobile alert issued to Herbertville; Evacuations in CartertonPolice are helping evacuate people in Gladstone.21 Apr 08:49 AM
New Zealand'Limited, consensual relationship': NZer of the Year Sir Rod Drury denies misconduct claimsThe Xero founder has released a statement to 'set the record straight'.21 Apr 08:17 AM
New Zealand'A life sentence': Kim Dotcom still fighting extradition, citing 150-year jail risk in USDotcom’s lawyer: Decisions are being made that should 'shake the conscience of us all'. 21 Apr 08:00 AM
PremiumPremiumCricketEx-Black Cap front-runner to be new NZ Cricket chief executiveGeoff Allott is understood to be the last candidate leftfrom a three-person shortlist.21 Apr 07:27 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionThomas CoughlanThomas Coughlan: Christopher Luxon fires his shot – can he save his leadership?OPINION: National's leader has stared down his doubters.21 Apr 07:23 AM
New ZealandMan fatally shot, house and body torched in alleged 'wild west' neighbour disputeStefan Hannon-McGinn and Ethan Howe are accused of murdering Sidney Ross Bridson.21 Apr 07:00 AM
New ZealandPihama Hall blaze: Eight South Taranaki fire crews battle major blazeMultiple South Taranaki fire crews battled a fire at Pihama Hall overnight. Video / SuppliedWatch21 Apr 06:49 AM
Wellington'Really good chance of more slips': What Wellingtonians need to watch out forAn expert says there are three reasons more slips could occur in the capital.21 Apr 06:31 AM
New ZealandLuxon survives vote but stops short of claiming 'full' backingDetails of the secret ballot result remain unclear after today's lengthy caucus meeting.21 Apr 06:08 AM
AucklandSerious crash closes central Auckland road, person critically injuredDiversions are in place at Littlejohn St and Olsen Ave, Melrose Rd, and Stamford Park Rd.21 Apr 05:41 AM
New Zealand'It was so unreal': Rookie stars' surprise visit delights Waikato cafe staffMelissa O’Neil and Lisseth Chavez dropped into Ōtorohanga’s Fat Kiwi Cafe.21 Apr 05:17 AM
New Zealand'Senseless street violence': Homeless man died with multiple skull fractures after sustained assaultFour men took turns kicking and punching Boy Taylor for two minutes.21 Apr 05:00 AM
New ZealandWellington man ‘dumbstruck’ to find car on fence after floodA Wellington man says finding his car perched on top of a chest-high fence after Monday’s flash flooding was surreal. Video / Billy Paine / Finn LittleWatch21 Apr 04:42 AM
New ZealandPolice hunt culprit after 18 pet goats shot dead in PōkenoInvestigators believe those responsible would have had a dog with them.21 Apr 04:37 AM
New Zealand‘Good people doing the right thing’: Two men rescue woman from floodwaters “If she’d been there a bit longer, it might not have been the best situation.”21 Apr 04:18 AM
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
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 assaults 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
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
Politics'I have the support of my caucus': Luxon says after winning vote of confidenceLuxon 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
