Auckland'Thoughtless, risks lives': Police probe after tyres slashed on six ambulancesSt John staff first noticed the damage when trying to respond to a priority job.14 Apr 03:26 AM
AucklandInside the final timetable testing for Auckland's City Rail Link Trains ran every four to five minutes in a simulated peak hour at Te Waihorotiu.14 Apr 03:16 AM
New ZealandAxle Reid signs off shearing season with Oxford A&P Show winThe Oxford event was one of 56 Shearing Sports New Zealand shows in 2025–26.14 Apr 03:04 AM
New ZealandCyclone Vaianu Whakatāne evacuations praised as 'well‑founded' after stormAbout 270 Ōhope and Thornton homes were evacuated ahead of peak tides. 14 Apr 03:00 AM
New ZealandAfternoon quiz: Some 12 tonnes of KitKat chocolate were recently stolen – about how many bars went missing?Test your brain with the Herald's afternoon quiz.14 Apr 03:00 AM
AucklandFire crew battle shed blaze at Auckland mushroom farmThe shed is well alight and crew remain at the scene. 14 Apr 02:39 AM
WellingtonPolice name Wellington dad as homicide victimPolice named the man as 29-year-old Nathaniel 'Geroc' Sturmey. 14 Apr 02:35 AM
New ZealandMystery surrounds whereabouts of Kiwi monk missing from remote Scottish monasteryJustin Evans, 24, vanished from Papa Stronsay's Golgotha Monastery late on Saturday night.14 Apr 02:27 AM
New Zealand'Terrible consequences': Police Eagle helicopter crew allegedly targeted in repeated laser attack Police say the laser caused cockpit glare and flash blindness for the crew.14 Apr 02:18 AM
New ZealandThe Country: Why Shane Jones opposes an FTA with IndiaJamie Mackay talks to Shane Jones, Peter McBride, Lucas Smith, and Todd Clark.14 Apr 02:09 AM
CrimeMother admits she fatally starved toddler, who weighed just 6.23kgThe child was eating Weet-Bix, yoghurt and one bottle a day, she later told police. 14 Apr 01:48 AM
New ZealandSecond person dies in hospital overnight after Hamilton truck crash One person died at the scene while three were taken to Waikato Hospital.14 Apr 01:32 AM
ChristchurchOne dead after two-vehicle crash closed SH1 near ChristchurchFire crews freed two people who were trapped in separate vehicles.14 Apr 01:13 AM
New ZealandWatch: CCTV captures high-speed roundabout skid before youth arrestsPolice said road spikes were used to stop the fleeing car at about 7.20am.14 Apr 12:55 AM
AucklandFormer SPQR owner banned from running companies for eight-and-a-half yearsSPQR’s debts include $1.07m owed to Inland Revenue in tax arrears.14 Apr 12:44 AM
New ZealandBarbara Dreaver on reporting ‘without fear’ and the future of journalism'Our job is to report without fear or favour. As a reporter, that's what you do.'14 Apr 12:43 AM
New ZealandMan faces charges after ditching axe in botched mall jewellery store heist The man allegedly concealed his face with a T-shirt and had an axe in his backpack.14 Apr 12:11 AM
AucklandCity Rail Link: Crews test train timetable, remain tight-lipped on opening dateThe Herald was granted access to Te Waihorotiu Station platform during tests for the peak morning commute. Video / Michael CraigWatch14 Apr 12:05 AM
WellingtonConsultants flown in to fix 'in strife' Wellington sludge project after budget blows out to $500mA review of the project, which climbed from $200m to $500m, saw new managers called in.14 Apr 12:00 AM
New Zealand'Not just a job': GP honoured for 'lifelong commitment' to rural healthDr Jo Scott-Jones has had an 'incredibly satisfying working life' based at Ōpōtiki.14 Apr 12:00 AM
New ZealandStolen car spins out at Gisborne roundabout in early morning police pursuitPolice said road spikes were used to stop the fleeing car at about 7.20am. Video / Kevin Hollis Glass & AluminiumWatch13 Apr 11:34 PM
New Zealand'Extremely lucky': Driver survives 100m cliff plunge in dramatic four-hour rescue Remarkably, the motorist only suffered moderate injuries in the overnight ordeal. 13 Apr 11:29 PM
New ZealandFinance manager found guilty for role in collapsed multimillion-dollar Ponzi schemeThe giant Ponzi scheme came to light in 2019, when principal Masatomo Ashikaga died.13 Apr 11:17 PM
New ZealandWoman mistakenly declined benefit as carer for son with celiac disease and diabetesThe ministry did not consider medical advice for the boy's life-threatening condition.13 Apr 11:17 PM
Opinion|UpdatedNZ Herald comments: The stories open for discussion todayWant to have your say on our stories? Here's how.13 Apr 11:04 PM
BusinessAuckland woman found guilty of overseeing $53m East Wind Ponzi schemeThe Ponzi scheme targeted mainly Japanese nationals and immigrants to New Zealand.13 Apr 10:53 PM
New ZealandTravel Tuesday: Why Sweden is 'giving away' entire islands | Ryan Bridge TODAYTripNotes podcast host Lorna Riley with the latest travel news. Video / Ryan Bridge TODAYWatch13 Apr 10:49 PM
New Zealand'Every woman's worst nightmare': Man jailed for breaking into home, assaulting teenJames Tatham-Tahere broke in through an open window while the family slept.13 Apr 10:38 PM
New ZealandStats NZ weighs fines for failure to complete the CensusJoin Alf Filipaina and Trish Sherson as they talk today's headlines on Herald NOW. Video / Ryan Bridge TODAYWatch13 Apr 10:36 PM
Christchurch‘A decision that really hurts’: Crusaders ditch horses from new stadiumThe six horses have led the Crusaders out at every home game since 1996.13 Apr 10:32 PM
New ZealandKiwifruit growers endured Cyclone Vaianu without major damageAbout five million trays of red kiwifruit have already been packed and shipped.13 Apr 10:29 PM
New ZealandPolice probe woman's death on Qantas flight from US bound for AucklandQantas said crew and doctors onboard tried to save the passenger.13 Apr 10:28 PM
New ZealandTokoroa man sent to prison for distributing ‘illegal and harmful’ contentRiver Nathanile Foster admitted 15 charges over more than 8000 illegal files.13 Apr 10:22 PM
PremiumPremiumWellingtonNew Wellington water entity defends 'generous' hike in salariesBoard members at Tiaki Wai are set to earn twice as much as their predecessors.13 Apr 10:21 PM
