New Zealand'Slaughterhouse' silenced: Abattoir on wheels shut down after 'carnage' complaintNeighbour Kevin Bell claims hundreds of animals were killed just metres from his fence.21 Apr 05:00 PM
New ZealandHealth course enrolments hit decade-high but workforce gaps remainMinistry data shows 51,845 people studied health last year, a 10-year high.21 Apr 05:00 PM
New ZealandNorth Star on his shin: The tattoo driving pro football hopeful Aston HurdThe 22-year-old striker carries a sacred tā moko on his right shin for whānau.21 Apr 05:00 PM
New ZealandMorning quiz: What does the musical term 'tenuto' mean?Test your brain with the Herald's morning quiz.21 Apr 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: Disgruntled Nats had their chance, now they're left with one path to the electionOPINION: Christopher Luxon's failed to show the ruthlessness of previous Prime Ministers.21 Apr 05:00 PM
Christchurch‘We’re here to help you’: The woman offering free haircutsMelissa Aitken now wants to expand her services nationwide. 21 Apr 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Preventable tragedy': Meth blamed for Gisborne free diver’s death, coroner findsAn autopsy found toxic levels of methamphetamine in Benjamin Murray's blood.21 Apr 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumEducation'Burden': Union seeks OIA law change after student's mass request to 2400 schoolsLaw student Regan Cunliffe sent the same OIA request to 2422 schools. 21 Apr 05:00 PM
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
