PoliticsLatest fuel stock numbers revealed, jet fuel sees biggest dropThe second update of the week shows jet fuel down more than others.31 Mar 11:31 PM
Sport'New Zealanders are right behind Jono': Threats fail to derail record swim attemptRidler has swum 1325km over 87 days, spending 455 hours in the water.31 Mar 11:13 PM
New Zealand'Intergenerational vision': Tapanui dairy farm wins environment awardLuke and Nicole Kane run a 700-cow dairy on their nearly 100-year-old family farm.31 Mar 10:57 PM
Crime'All our own doing': In recorded call, chatty prisoner admitted bloody robbery plotOne supermarket carpark victim was wounded with machete blows. Another was shot at.31 Mar 10:54 PM
America's CupNew America's Cup challenges lodged as late entry deadline passesThe late entry deadline was extended by two months to allow hopeful challengers to enter.31 Mar 10:54 PM
New Zealand'Incredibly high level of brutality': Dunedin murderer jailed for lifeRajinder, 35, must serve at least 17.5 years before seeking parole.31 Mar 10:42 PM
New ZealandTrucking firm's fuel bill up 110% due to Middle East conflict'A nightmare': Diesel now averages $3.51 a litre, overtaking unleaded 91 at $3.43.31 Mar 10:32 PM
PoliticsPair guilty of illegally exporting pounamu as Ngāi Tahu’s patience wears thin Two people have been found guilty of trying to export pounamu illegally.31 Mar 10:24 PM
New Zealand'Needed more than ever': Living wage rises to $29.90 per hourThe new living wage sits $6 above the $23.95 minimum wage.31 Mar 10:17 PM
New ZealandRestrictions on Good Friday, Easter Sunday alcohol sales could be gone by weekendThe change would only apply to on-licence venues already open on those days.31 Mar 10:15 PM
New ZealandAuckland townhouse developer fined $35k for concrete runoffSediment-laden water flowed from the building site into Auckland’s drains.31 Mar 09:34 PM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsDelegate defends National Party Papakura candidate selection amid claims of unfair process The seat offers a rare opportunity of running in a safe electorate for National. 31 Mar 09:00 PM
PoliticsNational MP Erica Stanford questioned on involvement in Papakura selectionShe denied involvement. Video / Mark MitchellWatch31 Mar 09:00 PM
New ZealandBar brawl manhunt: Wanted men believed to be hiding in Hawke's BayMasyn Ratima, Christopher Wirihana and two women sought over violence.31 Mar 08:54 PM
New ZealandSilver Fern Farms halts Middle East exportsSFF boss says production will slowly resume when supply chains into sector are secure. 31 Mar 08:23 PM
New ZealandTararua District Council chooses rate increase of 4.83%This year, the council decided not to undertake formal consultation.31 Mar 08:04 PM
New ZealandSport and cultural events – here's what's on in WaikatoWhat events are on in Waikato?31 Mar 08:00 PM
New ZealandStorm relief funds dished out in Thames-Coromandel and HaurakiOver 80% of the National Emergency Management Agency’s $100,000 aids roads.31 Mar 07:52 PM
New ZealandSteep rise in sepsis hospital admissions over past two decades, research revealsHospital sepsis admissions rose 78% between 2000 and 2019 in New Zealand.31 Mar 07:29 PM
EnvironmentKiwi seen in Pureora forest for first time in 25 yearsA trail camera filmed the young kiwi just after 4am on February 25.31 Mar 07:00 PM
PremiumPremiumCartoonsRod EmmersonRod Emmerson’s cartoons: Week of March 30 - April 5Rod Emmerson's take on the week.31 Mar 06:53 PM
New Zealand'Devastated with worry': Family's plea as search for missing man continuesAntoine Richard, 21, was last seen at Cromwell's Victoria Arms Hotel on March 21. 31 Mar 06:47 PM
New ZealandMetService morning weather update: April 1MetService morning weather update: April 1. Video / MetServiceWatch31 Mar 06:41 PM
New ZealandHow Christchurch’s new stadium could help change attitudes to family violenceHarm can increase around large gatherings like festivals and major sports games.31 Mar 06:37 PM
AucklandMotorway crash causes peak-hour delays between North Shore and West AucklandNZTA is warning eastbound motorists of delays during their commute. 31 Mar 06:17 PM
New ZealandNZ Herald Headlines | Wednesday, April 1, 2026Morning Headlines | Business confidence plunges, 'Get your own oil' says Trump | Wednesday, April 1, 2026. Video / NZ Herald, Getty Images, AFPWatch31 Mar 06:15 PM
New ZealandFormer Manukau City mayor Sir Barry Curtis has died, aged 87Councillor Alf Filipaina said Sir Barry's 'Manukau Way' united diverse communities.31 Mar 05:12 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandSkyline Rotorua to close mountain bike park, hints at new developmentThe gondola-access bike park will close the trails on March 25 next year.31 Mar 05:01 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionTerry Middlemost: The loneliness crisis retirement planning ignoresOPINION: An Age Concern study found 59% of Kiwis aged over-65 recently felt lonely.31 Mar 05:00 PM
New ZealandStop off, pay extra: New SH2 toll labelled 'unfair' to locals, businessesDrivers exiting and re-entering the TEL at Pāpāmoa East will be charged two tolls.31 Mar 05:00 PM
New ZealandPrescription maze: ADHD medication shortages to drag onPharmacists say the situation has become an ongoing saga.31 Mar 05:00 PM
New ZealandFrom Barnsley youth to Rovers centurion: Schofield’s journey to 150 gamesLiam Schofield has won the Central League and Chatham Cup with Napier City Rovers.31 Mar 04:00 PM
PoliticsGovt missed its own deadline on Māori-medium curriculum overhaulFurther work was required so it could be released in a "complete and coherent" form.31 Mar 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumLetters to the EditorLetters: We would be better off with a publicly-owned power systemOPINION: Bring back the Electricity Department, and the Ministry of Works.31 Mar 04:00 PM
