New ZealandPolice seek missing shotgun linked to double homicideThe firearm has likely been discarded in the Murumuru Rd, Parinui or Ruatiti areas.31 Mar 03:12 AM
CrimeDriver allegedly flees police in stolen car and crashes, hides in stream before arrestThe 43-year-old man is due to appear in Christchurch District Court on April 1.31 Mar 03:04 AM
New ZealandSchool principal calls out cannabis grower over 'pungent smell' on groundsTolaga Bay Area School principal says students are noticing the strong cannabis odour.31 Mar 03:03 AM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsCompensation? What it would take for Tamihere to get millions for 20 years behind barsIf no retrial is pursued, David Tamihere will be able to seek wrongful jail compensation.31 Mar 03:00 AM
New ZealandHawke's Bay's Easter forecast: A tale of two holidaysExpect Good Friday to be great. Expect Easter Monday to be anything but.31 Mar 02:34 AM
New ZealandAfternoon quiz: Which James Bond film was the last to star Roger Moore?Test your brain with the Herald's afternoon quiz.31 Mar 02:00 AM
New ZealandFirefighters battle well-involved house fire in South AucklandTwo fire trucks are at the scene and a fire investigator is on the way.31 Mar 01:36 AM
New ZealandFuel, fertiliser and freight on The CountryOn today's show: Cameron Bagrie, Jen Corkran, Hunter McGregor, Dan Boulton, and Jo Luxton.31 Mar 01:30 AM
New ZealandFuel cost crisis - passenger numbers up 5% on Hawke’s Bay busesBus use in Hawke's Bay jumped by 2460 trips in March compared with 2025.31 Mar 01:25 AM
Auckland'Good Samaritans': Police seeking family who helped teen assaulted at Auckland bus stopIf this was you or you know who this family is, police would like to hear from you.31 Mar 01:20 AM
New ZealandNZ Herald Afternoon Headlines | Tuesday, March 31, 2026NZ Herald Afternoon Headlines | Government rejects fuel tax cut, pressure grows for fuel crisis solutions and Fonterra completes Mainland sale to Lactalis | Tuesday, March 31, 2026Watch31 Mar 01:04 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandTwo missing tourists, one body, and a convicted killer's 37-year fight to clear his nameInside one of NZ's most infamous cases as Supreme Court quashes Tamihere's convictions. 31 Mar 01:00 AM
New ZealandDavid Tamihere's decades-old convictions for murdering Swedish tourists have been quashedThe Supreme Court found his 1990 trial was unfair and the evidence was partly 'concocted'.31 Mar 01:00 AM
CrimeSupreme Court quashes David Tamihere’s convictionsIn a landmark ruling, the Supreme Court has quashed David Tamihere’s convictions for the murders of Swedish backpackers Sven Urban Hoglin and Heidi Paakkonen. Video / NZ HeraldWatch31 Mar 01:00 AM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsNational reshuffle coming as grumpy selection and ministers' meeting trigger leadership speculationA series of weekend meetings have caused speculation about National's stability. 31 Mar 12:55 AM
New ZealandBridge slip stabilised but cycle path stays shutContractors carried out 'mitigation measures' over the weekend.31 Mar 12:44 AM
New Zealand'Penk panther': Minister to fight boxing bout to support 'local legend'Chris Penk will fight at The Original Kaipara Tavern on April 4.31 Mar 12:41 AM
New ZealandBroadcaster Duncan Garner charged with driving while suspendedCourt documents allege he drove in Auckland on March 10 while suspended.31 Mar 12:39 AM
New ZealandMetService afternoon weather update: March 31 - April 4MetService afternoon weather update: March 31 - April 4. Video / MetServiceWatch31 Mar 12:33 AM
New Zealand'Extra busy': Drivers warned to expect Easter delays across key highwaysMajor lane closures on the Waikato Expressway will cause peak-time delays.31 Mar 12:30 AM
New ZealandNew study to examine inhalation risk of asbestos found in kids' play sand The study follows the discovery of tremolite asbestos in coloured play sand last year.30 Mar 11:29 PM
WellingtonSearch underway after person went overboard from Cook Strait ferryPolice were called about 2.20am.30 Mar 11:27 PM
New ZealandTruck and trailer rolls, closing Napier highway lane for hoursOne person has been taken to Hawke's Bay Hospital in a serious condition.30 Mar 11:06 PM
New ZealandMolly the border collie found alive a week after 55m West Coast waterfall tumbleA chopper crew with heat detection equipment spotted her where she had fallen.30 Mar 11:03 PM
PoliticsFrom 2 million to 1.6 million to 1.4 million ... Auckland's housing plan cut again The Government has cut its housing forecast for Auckland. 30 Mar 11:03 PM
New ZealandHipkins says he 'absolutely reads everything' as he defends second Covid jab mandate for teens A Cabinet paper, in Hipkins’ name, from 2022 includes advice on the teen vaccine mandate.30 Mar 11:02 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinion'A monumental victory': Why Instagram's court loss is NZ parents' gainOPINION: Last week's jury verdict was like David v Goliath, says filmmaker Nadia Maxwell.30 Mar 11:00 PM
New ZealandMeet the 2026 Dairy Woman of the Year finalists The award recognises passion, drive, innovation and leadership in the dairy sector.30 Mar 10:50 PM
New ZealandPay before you pump: Police advise petrol stations after concerns of fuel theftMeasures include pre-pay, high staffing visibility, lighting, CCTV and security. 30 Mar 10:01 PM
New Zealand'It looks like a marina after a hurricane': Kaikohe Gliding Club break-in leaves club reelingThieves rammed vehicles through the hangar, wrecking multiple gliders.30 Mar 10:00 PM
Crime'Only supposed to rob him': Man admits killing while on home detentionHe was present when an Auckland businessman was stabbed and run over by his own car.30 Mar 09:37 PM
New ZealandUber driver admits harassment of passenger but denies sex and kidnapping chargesHe has pleaded guilty to criminal harassment and harmful digital posts.30 Mar 09:33 PM
New ZealandChristchurch firm probed over suspected pyramid scheme promising fast wealthSFCVIBE Rating markets itself as an internet advertising service.30 Mar 09:08 PM
New ZealandWoman admits dumping shoes tied to husband's murder caseForensic tests found glass in the soles, matching shards from the murder scene.30 Mar 09:05 PM
