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|Updated'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
LiveNew Zealand'High-risk of slips, rivers likely to rise': Residents in low-lying Wellington areas told to evacuateThere’s a further risk of thunderstorms and more rain to fall today and tomorrow.20 Apr 12:21 AM
Politics|UpdatedNational’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 Coast 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 ZealandWoman and two children aged under 3 killed in Hastings incident were relatedA car in the driveway has been towed away as police probe of duplex property continues.19 Apr 11:53 PM
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 / Melissa NightingaleWatch19 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
OpinionNZ Herald comments: The stories open for discussion todayWant to have your say on our stories? Here's how.19 Apr 09:01 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'Perfect for developers': Major Rotorua hotel hits market as tourism reboundsKāinga Ora is also hoping to recoup money after spending millions on a motel now for sale.19 Apr 08:46 PM
New Zealand Man, 30, named as victim in fatal SH1 collisionAnother person was seriously injured and remains in hospital in a stable condition.19 Apr 08:29 PM
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 08:18 PM
New ZealandTauranga tornado clean-up continuesFifteen properties were affected by Sunday's wild weather.19 Apr 08:14 PM
Politics'Moaning and frustrated': Luxon says five disgruntled National MPs behind leaksMPs have arrived in Wellington for another sitting week.19 Apr 07:55 PM
New ZealandWoman and children believed killed in Hastings incidentA man is in hospital and police say there is no risk to the wider public.19 Apr 07:47 PM
PremiumPremiumCartoonsRod EmmersonRod Emmerson’s cartoons: Week of April 13 - 19Rod Emmerson's take on the week.19 Apr 07:05 PM
New ZealandMetService weather update: April 20MetService weather update: April 20. Video / MetServiceWatch19 Apr 07:05 PM
New ZealandFlooding in WellingtonStreets are flooded in Wellington as thunderstorms batter the capital. Video / Odette Van Schalkwyk Geyer, Danaan Freya Hunter, CJ Kochar, Tobias Macintosh, Tate HollisWatch19 Apr 06:50 PM
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New ZealandLive: Mike Hosking talks to Prime Minister Christopher LuxonPrime Minister Christopher Luxon joins Mike Hosking in the studio on the Mike Hosking Breakfast, April 20, 2026. Video / Newstalk ZBWatch19 Apr 06:16 PM
New Zealand'Massive flooding' as severe thunderstorms hit Wellington, MetService issues ‘top priority’ warningsStates of local emergency remain in place for Whanganui and Ōhura Ward.19 Apr 06:02 PM
New ZealandLabelling loophole: Allergy group warns of risks with in-store bakery rulesThe lack of an allergen list on Pak'nSave hot cross buns is sparking a call for change.19 Apr 06:00 PM
OpinionOut of sight but not out of trouble: Contaminated groundwater a legacy of human pressureOPINION: Nearly half of New Zealanders rely on groundwater for drinking water.19 Apr 06:00 PM
AucklandKiwi woman on Green Card arrested by ICE after New Zealand holidayEverlee Wihongi's whānau say she has a valid Green Card and should not have been detained.19 Apr 05:56 PM
