New ZealandPolice investigate alleged assault at council offices involving councillorThe 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
LivePoliticsWatch: Hipkins challenges Luxon on whether National MPs still back him National leader faces further questioning about his leadership in Question Time.21 Apr 02:20 AM
EntertainmentKing Charles leads Queen Elizabeth 100th birthday tributeKing Charles III has led the tributes on what would have been the Queen’s 100th birthday. Video / Royal Family ChannelWatch21 Apr 02:20 AM
PoliticsLuxon survives confidence votePolitical analysis as Prime Minister Christopher Luxon gets a vote of confidence from National’s caucus. Video / NZ HeraldWatch21 Apr 02:15 AM
New Zealand'Bit of a money-go-round': Benefit fraudster to pay back MSD using benefitThe 34-year-old mother of four defrauded MSD of nearly $25,000 over 12 months.21 Apr 02:00 AM
New Zealand'Flood alarm' triggered on Tararua river, coastal campground told to prepare for evacuationRoads blocked by both flooding and landslips, and power and cell coverage is out to some.21 Apr 01:59 AM
New ZealandPolice search Manawatū River after report of person in fast moving waterPolice said they received a report about 9.30am from someone who believed they saw a person in the Manawatū River, near Fitzherbert Bridge. Video / SuppliedWatch21 Apr 01:30 AM
New ZealandNZ Herald Headlines | Tuesday April 21, 2026Afternoon Headlines | Inflation remains unchanged in March quarter and Wellington's heavy red rain warning has been reduced | Tuesday April 21, 2026Watch21 Apr 01:22 AM
New ZealandNew podcast goes inside the Long Range Desert Group, using their own words - Desert PiratesComing 23rd April 2026, a new four-part podcast series and feature video reveals what life was like for the secret Kiwi unit operating behind enemy lines.Watch21 Apr 01:03 AM
New ZealandPolice search Manawatū River after report of person in fast-moving waterPolice inquiries are continuing.21 Apr 01:00 AM
New ZealandCalls to revisit fishing limits as Northland community touts kaimoana boomSome locals want tuatua limits at Tauroa eased, citing abundance due to good management.21 Apr 01:00 AM
New ZealandHerald Now: Prime Minister Christopher Luxon speaks to mediaHerald Now: Prime Minister Christopher Luxon speaks to mediaWatch21 Apr 12:57 AM
New ZealandWhat's changed: Tsunami evacuation zones redrawn in Tauranga, Western BaySome communities have bigger evacuation zones, while others have reduced ones.21 Apr 12:42 AM
New Zealand'Just a joy': Tributes for pregnant Napier mum hit by bus while walking to her new jobWande Braimoh was an 'amazing person doing well for herself and family', friends say.21 Apr 12:25 AM
New ZealandThe New Zealand wool that went around the moonIt’s one small step for man, one giant leap for New Zealand wool. 21 Apr 12:25 AM
New ZealandPolice seek CCTV of man missing from Motueka for more than a weekNathan Green, 52, was last seen in the Herring Stream Rd area on April 14.21 Apr 12:21 AM
New ZealandHow free te reo books are helping thousands of tamariki fall in love with readingMum-of-five Tracey Hudson now reads with her children most nights at home.21 Apr 12:00 AM
New ZealandNew $50 million Te Atatū supermarketGN Construction is nearing completion of the makeover of the ex-Woolworths, turning it into New World Te Atatū.Watch21 Apr 12:00 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionRichard PrebbleRichard Prebble: Could a leadership coup be National's only way to avoid a wipeout?OPINION: Modelling suggests a 9% swing could cost National up to 18 electorate seats.20 Apr 11:54 PM
New ZealandDouble murder-accused allegedly suffered injuries during attackName suppression continues for the accused and both victims.20 Apr 11:32 PM
PoliticsSenior National minister Mark Mitchell speaks to media before caucus meetingMitchell insists caucus meeting will be "normal" despite media reports on Luxon's leadership. Video / Mark MitchellWatch20 Apr 10:37 PM
New ZealandNZ Herald: Christopher Luxon speaks to media post-caucus meetingChristopher Luxon speaks to the media after National caucus meetingWatch20 Apr 10:34 PM
New ZealandFamily at centre of Hastings triple homicide was unknown to Oranga TamarikiA man in Wellington Hospital with stab wounds is a police person of interest.20 Apr 10:25 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandHow Bruce the kea landed atop the pecking order, without a beakNew York Times: How a beakless kea invented a new way to fight – and became the alpha.20 Apr 10:23 PM
New ZealandMissing Wellington man, Philip Sutton's residence in South KaroriA home was battered and buried in debris after flash flooding swept through South Karori Rd in Wellington yesterday. Video / Billy PaineWatch20 Apr 10:18 PM
CrimeProminent NZ broadcaster Duncan Garner appears in court for criminal chargeThe ex-AM Show host could face up to three months' imprisonment if found guilty.20 Apr 10:09 PM
LiveNew ZealandRed heavy rain warning for Wairarapa and Wellington lifted; Police speaking with family of missing manHundreds of homes have no power while a state highway is closed due to flooding.20 Apr 09:58 PM
New ZealandFiji police confirm murder investigation launched into death of man in military custodyThe military said Jone Vakarisi died during questioning after a 'sudden emergency'.20 Apr 09:57 PM
New Zealand'There are no excuses': Police sting catches North Island shops selling nangs Those charged face fines up to $500,000 or up to two years' imprisonment.20 Apr 09:35 PM
New ZealandCould Northland be NZ's coffee-growing capital?MPI is investing up to $486,000 into the feasibility of growing coffee in Northland.20 Apr 09:26 PM
OpinionNZ Herald comments: The stories open for discussion todayWant to have your say on our stories? Here's how.20 Apr 09:16 PM
