LivePoliticsWatch: Christopher Luxon and Erica Stanford front media after promised crackdown on dissentThe Prime Minister will front media after his weekly Cabinet meeting.20 Apr 03:53 AM
New Zealand|UpdatedArmed police end lockdown at Far North school after family harm incidentPolice have shut down rumours of a gunman, instead saying it was a family harm callout.20 Apr 03:31 AM
New Zealand|Updated'Grief no family should ever have to carry': Outpouring after mum, two daughters killedThe suburban homicide has shocked the Hawke’s Bay city of Hastings.20 Apr 03:19 AM
LiveNew ZealandPassengers warned to head home as state of emergency declared across WellingtonPeople using rail and bus services should act early, head home, or stay home.20 Apr 03:13 AM
New ZealandAfternoon quiz: Pope Leo XIV was born in which US city?Test your brain with the Herald's afternoon quiz.20 Apr 03:00 AM
New Zealand‘Significantly delayed diagnosis’: Retired nurse dies after cancer is missed twiceThese were missed opportunities for her to have started chemo months earlier.20 Apr 03:00 AM
New ZealandGovernment reviews RSE visa scheme, report calls for reformThe ILO warns RSE workers who complain risk blacklisting and deportation.20 Apr 02:56 AM
AucklandManhunt underway for man wearing candy-cane boxer shortsThe male is being sought in relation to a burglary in Auckland’s Glen Innes.20 Apr 02:34 AM
AucklandAuckland Transport appoints interim CEO for $574,000 roleThe appointment follows the resignation of former CEO ahead of the break-up of AT.20 Apr 02:21 AM
Wellington'Whole wall came out': Landslide crushes half of Wellington home, caves in three roomsC.J. Koshar heard a rumbling at 5am before a landslide caved his bedroom wall in.20 Apr 02:10 AM
New ZealandPain and swelling ignored: Woman left with leg burns after laser treatmentThe clinician had been qualified in laser hair removal for only three weeks.20 Apr 02:00 AM
New ZealandThe Country: David Clark on the pressures facing arable farmersOn today: Walt Cavendish, David Clark, David Seymour, Mark de Lautour and Phil Duncan.20 Apr 01:58 AM
New ZealandNZ Herald Live: Christopher Luxon holds post-Cabinet press conferenceChristopher Luxon holds post-Cabinet press conferenceWatch20 Apr 01:57 AM
New ZealandPolice enlist drone, boats to search Christchurch red zone for woman missing for eight monthsRowena Walker was last seen on August 14 on Bassett Street with an associate.20 Apr 01:27 AM
New ZealandTeen girl seriously burned pulling 6-year-old brother from car after fiery fatal crashBike rider died and teenage girl burned saving her young brother in Coast crash.20 Apr 01:24 AM
PoliticsCountry’s petrol, diesel stocks dip but overall fuel stocks remain stableConflict in Iran is having an intense pressure of fuel prices. 20 Apr 01:21 AM
New ZealandOld drug charge or 'too many Green Cards'? Kiwi held by ICE still doesn't know whyHer lawyer was told they need to petition the court to see what she's been charged with.20 Apr 01:16 AM
New ZealandWellington brothers broke windows to escape flooded houseThe brothers were forced to smash windows to alleviate the pressure before climbing onto the roof to escape. Video / Marty MelvilleWatch20 Apr 01:14 AM
New ZealandNZ Herald Headlines | Monday April 20, 2026Afternoon Headlines | Unprecedented downpour in Wellington and China's concerns over New Zealand Defence Force operations in North Asia | Monday April 20, 2026Watch20 Apr 01:00 AM
New Zealand‘So far from the sea’: Seal takes a morning shuffle through TaradaleDoC has put up signs in the area and is monitoring for further seal sightings.20 Apr 12:55 AM
New Zealand'Unimaginable loss': Father killed in SH1 crash leaves young family behindKeelan Breeze McCann, 30, died at the scene of the SH1 crash.20 Apr 12:50 AM
New ZealandAir NZ plane hit by lightningTwo flights were cancelled as a result of the lightning strike.20 Apr 12:21 AM
PoliticsNational’s former Attorney-General prospect to contest Tāmaki for Act Act's new candidate could play a pivotal role in selling its proposed Treaty reform.20 Apr 12:18 AM
New Zealand'Extensive damage' after fire at historic hallFire and Emergency crews responded to the fire at the 115-year-old hall about 2am Monday.20 Apr 12:09 AM
New ZealandWas it a red? Auckland FC stamped on by Central Coast Mariners defenderCentral Coast defender James Donachie avoided a red card in Sunday’s 1-0 win over Auckland FC. Video / Sky SportWatch20 Apr 12:05 AM
New Zealand'We can do better': Mayor questions Ōhura flood-warning system'It's difficult sometimes, particularly during the night, to ascertain what’s going on.'20 Apr 12:00 AM
New Zealand'A showman to the end': Tributes for Māori showband legendRonnie Te Rongopai Ransfield died on March 6 on the Gold Coast, aged 82.20 Apr 12:00 AM
New Zealand'Anyone involved should be ashamed': Mohaka River safety system stolen during cycloneThe river monitoring system was stolen from the Mohaka River's Raupunga site. 19 Apr 11:44 PM
New ZealandHeavy rain forecast for Hawke’s Bay and TararuaHeavy rain is expected south of Cape Kidnappers tonight and on Tuesday.19 Apr 11:34 PM
New ZealandBrooklyn flat damaged by overnight landslipC.J. Koshar's home suffered extensive damage after a landslide hit the property in the severe weather event last night. Video / Janhavi GosaviWatch19 Apr 10:55 PM
New ZealandWatch: More than 1000 lightning strikes over BoP, flooding causes school closureThe severe weather follows a tornado that tore roofs off homes in Tauranga.19 Apr 10:54 PM
New ZealandChristopher Luxon arrives at Wellington airportLuxon refused to answer questions amid speculation about his leadership. Video / NZ HeraldWatch19 Apr 10:47 PM
New ZealandDragon fruit a sweet choice for storm-scarred Northland?Researchers in Kerikeri are trialling three new Northland-grown cultivars.19 Apr 09:41 PM
PremiumPremiumAucklandLife-saving calls or 'woke' weather fears? Inside MetService's Cyclone Vaianu warningsCritics worry about 'warning fatigue' but agency insists cyclone messages were justified.19 Apr 09:34 PM
