New Zealand‘It’s not just a boys’ world' at the Methven Ute MusterThe Methven A&P show pays homage to the ute each year with its Ute Muster.12 Apr 10:45 PM
New Zealand|UpdatedOne critically injured, SH1 shut after trucks collide in North OtagoThe crash happened about 7.30am on State Highway 1 near Hampden.12 Apr 10:40 PM
PoliticsGovernment to deliver 13,000 more cancer infusions by end of yearNew community cancer services will be available. 12 Apr 10:28 PM
New Zealand|UpdatedPower outages and road closures as storm clean-up beginsCyclone Vaianu brought wind gusts up to 125km/h and waves reaching 11.4m.12 Apr 09:13 PM
New ZealandLuxon says fuel supply secure into mid-May as war and price pain drags into 7th week The PM says oil importers are confident about orders past mid-May.12 Apr 09:10 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'Last piece of the puzzle': Plans for orchard to be cleared for 75 new homesEarthworks on the 5ha-6ha kiwifruit orchard are due to start this spring.12 Apr 09:08 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'No wriggle room': Health NZ stuck to funding cap before QE Health foldedContracts with Health NZ made up about 80% of QE Health's income.12 Apr 09:07 PM
New ZealandKiwis urged to not see weather warnings as ‘crying wolf’Residents urged to be wary of cry-wolf syndrome as Northland fared better than expected.12 Apr 09:07 PM
New ZealandSimeon Brown makes cancer funding announcementMinister Simeon Brown announces a nationwide expansion of cancer infusion services.Watch12 Apr 08:50 PM
New ZealandCyclone Vaianu: Hawke’s Bay evacuees allowed to return to coastal homesAbout 337 homes were at 7.30am on Monday without power.12 Apr 08:47 PM
New ZealandViolent son used dolphin ornament to kill Miramar mother - then fled to Hong KongCoroner Andrew Schirnack found the Miramar piano tutor died from severe head trauma.12 Apr 08:33 PM
New ZealandThe trade deal with Singapore that might help fuel supply | Herald NOW BusinessHerald business commentator, Fran O'Sullivan on who needs what from the Singapore trade deal desgined to kick in at crisis time. Video / Herald NOW BusinessWatch12 Apr 08:27 PM
LiveNew ZealandClean-up begins, evacuated residents return as Cyclone Vaianu moves awayNew Zealand has been battered by the 'multi-hazard' storm.12 Apr 08:24 PM
New ZealandNZ 'getting a cyclone season': Is this now a regular thing?Two hundred and seventy households in Ōhope and Thornton had to evacuate.12 Apr 07:45 PM
New ZealandLive: Mike Hosking talks to Prime Minister Christopher LuxonPrime Minister Christopher Luxon joins Mike Hosking in the studio on the Mike Hosking Breakfast. Video / Newstalk ZBWatch12 Apr 07:35 PM
New ZealandNZ Herald Headlines | Monday, April 13, 2026Morning Headlines | Government says 'no room for complacency' in Cyclone Vaianu response, and Auckland's rail network closed for testing | Monday, April 13, 2026.Watch12 Apr 07:07 PM
New Zealand'Very welcome news': Speed limits dropping around schoolsWhanganui District Council's project has a budget of $694,000.12 Apr 07:02 PM
New ZealandMetService weather update: April 13MetService weather update: April 13. Video / MetServiceWatch12 Apr 06:50 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionJade Varney: A message to adults from someone who grew up in the social media ageOPINION: An average 14-year-old in New Zealand spends about five hours a day online.12 Apr 06:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandTrust calls for minister’s removal from Treaty role over Waikaremoana decisionTrust says it effectively reinvents grievances and sets a path for unnecessary conflict.12 Apr 06:00 PM
WellingtonInfamous former heritage ‘eyesore’ to cost $7.25m to bowl A law change allowed demolition of the previously Category 1 listed historic place.12 Apr 05:14 PM
PremiumPremiumLetters to the EditorLetters: Future All Blacks first-five hidden in plain sightOpinion: It is shocking that our government debt is growing by $60 million per day.12 Apr 05:00 PM
New ZealandMorning quiz: In Greek mythology, who killed the snake-haired Gorgon Medusa?Test your brain with the Herald's morning quiz.12 Apr 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumPolitics|UpdatedInside NZ-US work on critical minerals deal: Why ministry told Herald to destroy sensitive infoNew documents show how the proposed framework came about.12 Apr 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: Why 'well-intentioned' is not good enough for struggling Rotorua businessesOpinion: One retailer says he lost 'a lot of money' after closing his store.12 Apr 05:00 PM
New ZealandThe problem with KiwiSaver that no one is fixingIn this episode of The Prosperity Project, Nadine Higgins talks to KiwiSaver expert Mary Holm about what’s changed, who benefits, and what still isn’t working.Watch12 Apr 04:55 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionMark ListerMark Lister: The smart way to put a big payout to work in a jittery marketOPINION: Many Fonterra farmers may ponder how to best invest a windfall of up to $400,000.12 Apr 04:00 PM
New ZealandStates of emergency continue overnight as Cyclone Vaianu risk remainsGale-force winds and large coastal swells are set to continue.12 Apr 08:37 AM
New Zealand'Very emotional day': Fire crews bring 'significant' blaze under control at Te Arai LinksThe fire broke out mid-morning at the luxury golf course north of Auckland.12 Apr 08:35 AM
New ZealandProperty in Te Aroha floods as river bursts following Cyclone VaianuResidents in Te Aroha battle the aftermath of Cyclone Vaianu as the overflowing river floods. Video / SuppliedWatch12 Apr 07:12 AM
UFC'It means everything': Kiwi Ulberg reflects on winning UFC title with big KOIn his first opportunity at a UFC belt, Carlos Ulberg knew he only needed one shot.12 Apr 06:06 AM
New Zealand'Never been more scared in my life': Ōhope couple flee home as Vaianu batters Bay of PlentyKylee Kast had to evacuate as Cyclone Vaianu's winds suddenly intensified.12 Apr 06:00 AM
New Zealand'Avoid travel': Whakatāne evacuees advised to stay put, 125km/h wind gust in BoPŌhope and coastal Thornton residents were ordered to evacuate.12 Apr 05:57 AM
CrimeMan destroys furniture, cuts down tree in chainsaw rampage over ex'I let my anger get the better of me,' Ethan Phillips told a court.12 Apr 05:00 AM
