PremiumPremiumNew ZealandReturning 1700ha hectares of Banks Peninsula farmland to native forestAt 91, botanist Hugh Wilson has spent decades transforming degraded farmland into thriving native bush at Hinewai Reserve, Banks Peninsula. Video \ Jason DordayWatch20 Apr 07:00 AM
CrimeTreasurer blows whistle on thieving coach of youth marching teamThe theft by Jodie Wastney meant the under-13 team missed planned championships.20 Apr 07:00 AM
PoliticsPM Luxon walks back claim five National MPs ‘frustrated’ at his leadershipLuxon claims he was reacting to the Herald's report on Friday.20 Apr 06:49 AM
Wellington'Too dangerous': Search for missing Karori man halted for daySearch teams spent hours clearing debris at the rural property in Karori.20 Apr 06:24 AM
New ZealandMajor power cut hits East Auckland as crews hunt cause of faultThe outage stems from a network or equipment fault north of Whitford.20 Apr 06:13 AM
New Zealand'The science just isn't there yet': Why the severe North Island floods came with little warningMany Wellington residents fled flooded homes and slips with little warning.20 Apr 06:00 AM
New Zealand‘Beacon of hope’: Whangārei mourns tireless advocate for homelessCarrie Kake helped create Open Arms in 2018, a day shelter for Whangārei rough sleepers.20 Apr 06:00 AM
New ZealandHorse meat pies back on the menuPakūranga Bakery now sources horse meat from New Zealand's only approved processor.20 Apr 05:48 AM
LiveNew Zealand'Prepare for the worst': Minister warns more severe weather expected this eveningMetService says there's a 'threat to life' from dangerous river conditions and flooding.20 Apr 05:05 AM
New Zealand'Change an icon': L&P fans divided as it ditches iconic brown bottleCoca-Cola says the new packaging makes each bottle easier to recycle.20 Apr 05:00 AM
New ZealandWhat the Government’s Treaty rewrite could actually changeCritics fear repeals of Treaty clauses could trigger fresh court battles.20 Apr 04:59 AM
New ZealandMan missing after flood damageA man in his 60s is missing after flood damage to his South Karori Rd home.Watch20 Apr 04:56 AM
New ZealandGovernment quietly moves to cut Treaty principles from some lawsNZ Herald chief political reporter Jamie Ensor joins The Front Page to discuss the recently revealed plans.Watch20 Apr 04:55 AM
New ZealandPolice lay 13 new charges over alleged sex offending linked to Hastings manPolice have laid the new charges in relation to alleged offending near Tūrangi on March 7.20 Apr 04:52 AM
New Zealand'It is devastating': Community shocked by fatal house firePolice are still working to establish the circumstances of the fire.20 Apr 04:26 AM
New ZealandArmed 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 03:58 AM
New ZealandMetService afternoon weather update: April 20 – April 22MetService afternoon weather update: April 20 – April 22. Video / MetServiceWatch20 Apr 03:56 AM
PoliticsLuxon and Stanford boost school fuel crisis support; address caucus dissentThe Prime Minister will front media after his weekly Cabinet meeting.20 Apr 03:53 AM
New Zealand'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
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
