LiveCrime'Young woman's nightmare': NZ's most notorious rapist sentenced againMalcolm Rewa was confronted in court by a woman who was 16 when he targeted her in 1988.16 Apr 10:15 PM
New ZealandAuckland mayor tells truckies to drive at night to save on fuelMainfreight boss Don Braid says KiwiRail is 'missing in action' on extra rail.16 Apr 10:15 PM
Ryan Bridge TODAYPolitical leanings of media outlet audiences revealed in new survey | Ryan Bridge TODAYMedia Insider's Shayne Currie joins Herald NOW. Video / Ryan Bridge TODAYWatch16 Apr 10:14 PM
PremiumPremiumAnalysisThomas Coughlan|UpdatedThomas Coughlan: PM's limited options as he stares down toughest fortnight of his leadershipMore MPs appear to be leaking caucus business over their breakfast. 16 Apr 09:54 PM
New ZealandGrowing pains for medicinal cannabisSeveral firms have closed since medicinal cannabis was legalised, then regulated in 2020. 16 Apr 09:40 PM
CrimeNZ Herald Live: Det Insp Scott Beard speaks to media following Malcolm Rewa sentencingDetective Inspector Scott Beard speaks to the media following Malcolm Rewa's sentencing at the Auckland High Court. Video / NZ HeraldWatch16 Apr 09:35 PM
New Zealand|Updated'Nasty politics': Mayor denies 'attack dog' claim after councillor walks outLee says he left after meeting became 'dysfunctional' and he couldn't ask a question.16 Apr 09:30 PM
OpinionNZ Herald comments: The stories open for discussion todayWant to have your say on our stories? Here's how.16 Apr 09:29 PM
New Zealand$30m cancer lodge planned for BoP: 'It will make a huge difference'The 40-room lodge will offer free accommodation, meals and transport to Tauranga Hospital.16 Apr 09:00 PM
New Zealand'Stay well away': Popular campground, apartments evacuated after gas leak at holiday hotspotIt could be several hours before the all-clear, fire chief says.16 Apr 08:57 PM
New Zealand'Hearts are breaking': Rugby club, mayor pay tribute to boys killed in KawerauThe boys, aged 10 and 12, died when a riverbank collapsed.16 Apr 08:32 PM
Ryan Bridge TODAYStrong winds and heavy rain ahead as Auckland gears up for a big weekend of sport |Ryan Bridge TODAYYour MetService weekend weather outlook with John Law, Friday, April 17. Video / Ryan Bridge TODAYWatch16 Apr 08:30 PM
PoliticsBishop admits ‘everyone wants us to do better’ but denies PM coup plotEXCLUSIVE: Plotters say they would prefer the PM step aside to avoid an outright coup.16 Apr 08:29 PM
Ryan Bridge TODAYSports Panel: Moana Pasifika and Chris Wood’s injury | Ryan Bridge TODAYHerald sports journalists Chris Reive and Alex Powell discuss the latest in sport. Video / Ryan Bridge TODAYWatch16 Apr 08:26 PM
New ZealandPolice still searching for missing Kiwi monk despite diocese's 'presumed death' claimJustin Evans, originally from Christchurch, vanished from the monastery on April 11. 16 Apr 08:11 PM
Ryan Bridge TODAYPolitical panel with Paul Goldsmith and Willie Jackson | Ryan Bridge TODAYNational Minister Paul Goldsmith and Labour MP Willie Jackson discuss all things politics. Video / Ryan Bridge, TODAYWatch16 Apr 08:10 PM
Ryan Bridge TODAYMark Mitchell says he's fully behind Luxon | Ryan Bridge TODAYSenior minister Mark Mitchell says there's no coup coming. Says he's looking at options for saving Moana Pasifika. Video / Ryan Bridge TODAYWatch16 Apr 07:45 PM
Ryan Bridge TODAYThomas Coughlan: Luxon facing challenges amid reports of flagging caucus support | Ryan Bridge TODAYThomas Coughlan reveals how Christopher Luxon evaded an MP who tried to tell him of flagging support - sources. Video / Ryan Bridge TODAYWatch16 Apr 07:35 PM
New ZealandSleepout fire: Crews tackle late-night blaze in RotoruaThe 4m by 3m sleepout was already well involved when crews arrived.16 Apr 07:32 PM
Black FernsWhy Hansen has avoided change for Black Ferns' Canada clashThe last time the sides met, Canada beat New Zealand in the Rugby World Cup semi-final.16 Apr 07:31 PM
New ZealandNZ Herald Morning Headlines | Friday, April 17, 2026Morning Headlines | Donald Trump says ceasefire hours away and rāhui placed on Tarawera River after tragedy | Friday, April 17, 2026Watch16 Apr 06:52 PM
New ZealandMetService weather update: April 17MetService weather update: April 17.Watch16 Apr 06:22 PM
New ZealandMount landslide aftermath: Residents feel shut out of recovery decisionsPetition launched as pressure mounts for more information, engagement and involvement.16 Apr 06:05 PM
SportSharks, stings and social media threats: Inside the record swim down the North IslandJono Ridler swam 1367km down the North Island’s east coast over 90 days.16 Apr 06:01 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandTaking the petal off the metal: Region's biggest flower supplier closing after 60 years'We hope we’ve brought some pleasure to lives with our flowers.'16 Apr 06:00 PM
New Zealand‘It gets a little addictive’: 14 runners set to notch a decade of Hawke’s Bay marathonsNext month marks the 10th anniversary of the Hawke’s Bay Marathon.16 Apr 06:00 PM
New ZealandFrom Cambridge kid to centurion: Jacobson joins elite 100-game Chiefs clubWhen current assistant coach David Hill was a player, reaching 50 games was impressive.16 Apr 06:00 PM
New Zealand'Not a black and white issue': Museum edges towards council takeoverThe council provides nearly 90% of the museum's funding. 16 Apr 06:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionMatthew HootonMatthew Hooton: Tax hikes, deep cuts or both - the ugly choices politicians keep dodgingOPINION: No political party has any serious plan to prevent ongoing debt explosion.16 Apr 05:00 PM
New ZealandAssaults on health staff surge as EDs called 'pressure cookers'Last year, 7584 assaults against Health NZ staff were reported.16 Apr 05:00 PM
New ZealandBody ideals and banned drugs: Sport NZ warns of new risks for young athletesSport New Zealand warns youth doping is rising, partly fuelled by social media ideals.16 Apr 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: Case of toddler starving to death needs further scrutinyOPINION: The mother and a system designed to protect children have both failed.16 Apr 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand‘I’m not falling into your trap’: Twice-suspended ex-lawyer defends charge over dying man’s hospital willThe invalidated will would have given Lily Li $500,000 from Frank Lane.16 Apr 05:00 PM
New ZealandBalancing dreams and demands: The quiet struggle before a young student’s deathA coroner has linked work–study pressure to Bradford Webster's death.16 Apr 05:00 PM
