New ZealandPolice probe three suspicious fires in Manurewa overnightPolice were called to the first house fire on Deveron Road about 9pm.11 Apr 03:13 AM
New ZealandHer fight goes on: Fund backs families of kids with deadly lung diseaseThe new fund honours Esther-Jordan Muriwai who was 24 when she died of bronchiectasis.11 Apr 03:00 AM
New ZealandAfternoon quiz: Capybaras are native to which continent?Test your brain with the Herald's afternoon quiz.11 Apr 03:00 AM
New ZealandMarried man uses photo he took of teen during sex act to prove she consented, looked olderKuljinder Singh, 39, met up with the 13-year-old after connecting on Snapchat.11 Apr 03:00 AM
New ZealandStrait of Hormuz tolls threat to freedom of navigation – law expertChristopher Luxon says any new sea taxes could hit key export routes for New Zealand.11 Apr 02:44 AM
WorldWatch: The moment Artemis II touched down on Earth and the crew was pulled to safetyFour astronauts have returned to Earth after becoming the first humans to fly to the moon in more than 50 years. Video / AFPWatch11 Apr 02:08 AM
New Zealand'Ruin the vibe': Move to install bright yellow warning signs in CBD street slammedThe newly revamped area was part of a multimillion‑dollar Auckland Council project.11 Apr 02:00 AM
New ZealandNZ Herald Afternoon Headlines | Saturday April 11, 2026NZ Herald Afternoon Headlines | Saturday April 11, 2026. President Trump sends another warning to Iran. The Artemis II mission successfully touches down safely back on Earth.Watch11 Apr 01:54 AM
LiveNew ZealandState of emergency warnings spread - Northland, Waikato, Hawke's Bay, Whakatāne, Western Bay of PlentyTargeted evacuations in beachfront areas are expected to begin this afternoon. 11 Apr 01:01 AM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsPeters' 'disavowed' comment and claims of political mischief laid bare in court rulingJudith Collins’ letter tied Winston Peters to a claim he later denied making.11 Apr 01:01 AM
New ZealandHungover teacher took bottle of cider to work, covertly drank while caring for pre-schoolersThe 'impulse decision' ended the Alexandra ECE teacher's 25-year career. 11 Apr 12:00 AM
New ZealandEducation 'gap': Trainer teaching children dog safety after spate of attacks 'It’s all about prevention and making everyday situations safer.'11 Apr 12:00 AM
New Zealand'It happens constantly': Kerikeri businesses call for action on crime spreeAll Good Petfood owner Luanne Vacy-Lyle says police never followed up on CCTV footage.11 Apr 12:00 AM
Auckland‘Less deserving of empathy’: Akl mum wins privacy fight after son’s school ordealThe school unlawfully held an 11-page file on the mother’s past medical history. 10 Apr 11:00 PM
New ZealandWeather worsens as Cyclone Vaianu approaches north coastWeather conditions are already deteriorating at the top of the country, ahead of the arrival of Cyclone Vaianu. Ōakura Bay, 60km south-east of Paihia. Video / Raewin WoodhouseWatch10 Apr 10:05 PM
New Zealand'Soul mates:' Irishman wins fight for residency after finding love with Kiwi woman who has since diedImmigration declined his application, saying it wasn't supported by an 'eligible' partner.10 Apr 10:00 PM
New ZealandTorrential rain, 140km/h winds, 8m waves: Cyclone Vaianu set to hit North IslandThe 'multi-hazard, potentially life-threatening event' is set to make landfall on Sunday.10 Apr 08:59 PM
New ZealandTeens spend night on youth justice facility roof, standoff continuesPolice remain on site as Oranga Tamariki staff try to bring the young people down safely.10 Apr 08:26 PM
New ZealandNZ Herald Morning Headlines | Saturday April 11, 2026NZ Herald Morning Headlines | Saturday April 11, 2026. Wellington Zoo turns 120 years old this weekend, US VP JD Vance heads to Pakistan for US-Iran peace talks.Watch10 Apr 08:18 PM
New Zealand‘Tired, anxious, still hurting’: Cyclone Vaianu bears down on storm-scarred NorthlandWhirinaki still has six displaced whānau after March's devastating floods.10 Apr 07:00 PM
New ZealandCalm before the storm: Retail rush expected as Cyclone Vaianu approaches Bay of PlentyMetService warns Western Bay of Plenty could experience winds of up to 130km/h. 10 Apr 07:00 PM
New ZealandEmergency grab bag: Essentials you need before Cyclone Vaianu hitsUnlike emergency supplies, a grab bag contains essentials you’ll need to take with you.10 Apr 06:49 PM
New ZealandThe first since Gabrielle: Nervous Hawke’s Bay braces again for a cyclone'Having children involved in your emergency planning gives them a sense of control.'10 Apr 06:00 PM
New Zealand'It makes me feel hopeless': More than 700 still wait for gynaecology care in Hawke's BayCerys James takes codeine 'just to function'. It's been four years without a solution.10 Apr 06:00 PM
New ZealandOne shot at a time: Guy Harrison’s journey to national golf titleDoctors said I needed to prepare for a life in a wheelchair - my parents never did.10 Apr 06:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandTauranga down thousands of homes, housing register climbsTauranga is short by an estimated 4950 to 5950 dwellings.10 Apr 06:00 PM
New Zealand‘Most horrific content I have ever viewed’: The case that made a detective quitA man has been jailed after police found his collection of 2575 objectionable images.10 Apr 06:00 PM
WellingtonTwo siblings died 17 years apart. One could do so at home thanks to these NZ doctorsWith no national paediatric palliative care service, 75% of Kiwi kids die in hospital.10 Apr 05:53 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionThomas CoughlanThomas Coughlan: Labour's lack of policy risks making party look lightweightOPINION: Labour has announced almost no policy, despite the election being months away.10 Apr 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandDisgraced teacher Timothy Fisher worked at 12 public schools after indecency convictionsA police vet once carried a 'red stamp' warning he must not be left alone with kids. 10 Apr 05:00 PM
PoliticsMinister Erica Stanford on Charlotte's ChangeStanford recalls the moment a survivor of abuse approached her at an event. Video / Mark MitchellWatch10 Apr 05:00 PM
Politics‘Heartbreaking and unjust’: How a woman abused by a nurse as a teenager changed the lawThe redress system for abuse in care survivors has been expanded. 10 Apr 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumLetters to the EditorLetters: As Anzac Day nears, let’s not forget those who suffered horrors of war OPINION: Ardern divided the country in a way no modern leader has done, a reader says.10 Apr 05:00 PM
New ZealandAuckland school unlawfully used mum and son's medical fileA Human Rights Review Tribunal found the school misused confidential files causing harm and awarded $29,100 in damages. Video / Mike ScottWatch10 Apr 05:00 PM
