New ZealandMan admits drugged driving in crash that killed 2-year-oldDetails of the crash at Mamaku near Rotorua and the man's name remain secret.15 Apr 05:16 AM
New ZealandFounder of monastery where NZ monk vanished reveals theory over disappearanceJustin Evans, 24, vanished after leaving his monastic cell on Papa Stronsay.15 Apr 05:09 AM
New ZealandHow illicit tobacco quietly grew to a quarter of all cigarettes sold in NZRetail NZ says illicit tobacco sales may have risen to comprise 27% of the market.15 Apr 05:00 AM
New Zealand'Shaking with hurt': Mum pleads for answers after son's tree memorial allegedly ransackedTyler Porter’s mother Shara-Lee Porter says every item from 'Tyler's tree' was taken.15 Apr 05:00 AM
New Zealand'Calculating, deceitful': Serial con woman jailed for web of tax, loan and passport fraudsA judge said the losses Karina Knedler has caused "are truly enormous". 15 Apr 05:00 AM
New ZealandHow illicit tobacco quietly grew to a quarter of all cigarettes sold hereRetail NZ CEO Carolyn Young is with The Front Page to talk about a new report into the sale of black market cigarettes and what action we need to take now.Watch15 Apr 04:55 AM
New ZealandAlleged hammer burglar caught at South Auckland laundromat after eight raids Police say the Manurewa laundromat was burgled eight times in three weeks.15 Apr 04:52 AM
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'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
Politics|UpdatedLuxon reassures Kiwis not to be concerned by fuel shipment departure delayDiesel 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 Tibshraeny|UpdatedHigher 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
PremiumPremiumPoliticsEnergy, 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
