PremiumPremiumNew ZealandFar North council backs hapū seats after 'co-governance on steroids' stormHuge support for council's embrace of Māori as Act councillor goes it alone.15 Apr 04:38 AM
PremiumPremiumCricket|Updated'Something that hurts': Will test cricket ever return to Auckland?It's been nearly 3000 days since the City of Sails hosted a cricket test.15 Apr 04:27 AM
New ZealandMetService severe weather April 15-19MetService provides an update on severe weather forecast for April 15-19. Video / MetServiceWatch15 Apr 04:13 AM
New ZealandMultiple injured, one critical after crash shuts highway near NelsonThe crash on State Highway 6 and Wakapuaka Rd happened about 2.40pm.15 Apr 04:11 AM
New ZealandNZ Herald Headlines | Wednesday April 15, 2026Afternoon Headlines | Trump's naval blockade carries into second day and recruitment drive to bring Kiwi cops back to NZ | Wednesday, April 15, 2026Watch15 Apr 03:52 AM
PoliticsPrime Minister Christopher Luxon on the delay to the departure of fuel shipmentHe wanted to reassure New Zealanders. Video / Mark MitchellWatch15 Apr 03:45 AM
New Zealand'Transformative' $1m fund: How one school's old boys plan to make a differenceThe old boys aim to grow the Chris Grinter fund to at least $1 million.15 Apr 03:41 AM
New ZealandHad your shed burgled? Police may have your stolen toolsPolice say many items were taken from garden sheds and garages in recent weeks.15 Apr 03:34 AM
CricketWhy Auckland Cricket and Auckland Rugby are exiting Eden ParkNew agreement aims to 'make better use of Auckland’s stadium assets'.15 Apr 03:08 AM
OpinionNZ Herald comments: The stories open for discussion todayWant to have your say on our stories? Here's how.15 Apr 03:03 AM
CrimeFour relatives to stand trial for death of woman found floating in plastic bagSuppression lifted today for the four defendants after a Court of Appeal decision.15 Apr 03:03 AM
New ZealandAfternoon quiz: What was the currency of Spain prior to the adoption of the Euro in 2002?Test your brain with the Herald's afternoon quiz.15 Apr 03:00 AM
New Zealand'Very rare': How one contaminated Auckland tap triggered a mass boil-water noticeAround 7800 properties were issued a boil-water notice last week.15 Apr 02:58 AM
New ZealandYouth arrested after violent back-to-back dairy robberiesPolice say they aren't ruling out further arrests. 15 Apr 02:45 AM
LivePoliticsWatch: Luxon gives update on NZ's fuel supply after stocks suffer second consecutive dropDiesel stocks in New Zealand have fallen to 20.8 days in-country.15 Apr 02:25 AM
New ZealandFour decades on: Hamilton marks sister-city milestone with WuxiThe Chinese community now makes up about 5.8% of the Waikato city’s population.15 Apr 02:19 AM
CrimePaw Patrol: Pet border collie reunited after being taken on cross-city ride in stolen carA 31-year-old man faces four charges and is due in the Auckland District Court today.15 Apr 02:10 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandChristchurch’s new stadium: The best (and worst) seats in the houseMike Thorpe sat in many different seats ahead of the stadium's opening event next weekend.15 Apr 02:08 AM
PremiumPremiumAnalysisJenée TibshraenyHigher GST and a CGT - Inland Revenue says taxes will need to riseBut politicians appear to be in a parallel universe.15 Apr 02:00 AM
CrimeAssault outside MSD office left victim with teeth knocked out after alleged name-callingThe victim suffered a second blow after she coughed and her veneers fell out and broke.15 Apr 02:00 AM
New ZealandThe Country: Meet Fonterra CEO‑designate Richard AllenOn today: Christopher Luxon, Richard Allen, Tracy Brown, Hunter McGregor and Julia Jones. 15 Apr 01:57 AM
New ZealandFar North council confirms Māori voiceOpposition at the Far North District Council meeting was limited to a lone councillor. Video / David FisherWatch15 Apr 01:55 AM
New ZealandName secrecy continued for man from religious group accused of rape, strangulationHe faces charges of assaulting three women but his name is suppressed.15 Apr 01:40 AM
PremiumPremiumPolitics|UpdatedEnergy, water, mass immigration: Why ex-All Blacks captain is joining NZ FirstNews broke of Taine Randell's candidacy while he was running a rugby training.15 Apr 01:35 AM
PoliticsSeymour hints at big tax reform eyed for this year’s Budget The Act-led policy is designed to give councils a financial incentive tied to new builds.15 Apr 01:21 AM
New ZealandWhistleblower sparks investigation into Health New Zealand’s medical scanning servicesClinicians say board chair Lester Levy promised the inquiry report be public.15 Apr 12:57 AM
New Zealand'Extra vigilant': Nine deaths in five days on mainly rural roadsSeven of nine deaths since April 10 have been on regional roads.15 Apr 12:28 AM
New ZealandXero launches misconduct probe into former boss and New Zealander of the YearXero has employed a King's Counsel to undertake a review of the events.15 Apr 12:24 AM
New ZealandResident fears Plummers Point slip could collapse ‘big time’ after cycloneAlan Whelan says the worsening slip is 'actually quite dangerous'.15 Apr 12:00 AM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand111 steps, the journey from the top of One NZ StadiumThe walk from the top of One NZ Stadium's Eastern Stand down 111 steps to the concourse – it's easier than the walk up.Watch15 Apr 12:00 AM
New Zealand‘Devastating’ scenes as wildlife lay dead on dry lakebed in ManawatūThousands of eels and other taonga species were found dead at Pukepuke Lagoon.14 Apr 11:59 PM
New ZealandHow older Dannevirke drivers can protect independence with refresher courseEliza Stapley says many have not retested their knowledge for 50 years.14 Apr 11:19 PM
New ZealandTararua family triumphs at New Zealand ShearsFour titles were won by Tararua District competitors at the New Zealand Shears.14 Apr 11:15 PM
New ZealandNZ Herald live: PM Christopher Luxon gives update on NZ's fuel supplyNZ Herald live: PM Christopher Luxon gives update on NZ's fuel supply.Watch14 Apr 11:11 PM
