New ZealandTrain driver on phone in near miss as report warns of nationwide safety gapThe trains missed the hi-rail vehicle at Kereone by three and a half minutes.01 Apr 07:12 PM
New ZealandNZ Herald Live: Agreement reached between NZ and Cook IslandsNZ's Foreign Minister Winston Peters and Cook Islands PM Mark Brown at signing ceremony in Cook Islands.Watch01 Apr 07:05 PM
New ZealandHospitality trading rules set to change in time for Easter | Ryan Bridge TODAYHospitality NZ CEO Kirsty Phillips says the rules were overdue for a change. Video / Ryan Bridge TODAYWatch01 Apr 07:03 PM
New ZealandWaioweka Gorge to fully open over Easter under stop/goNight closures resume on April 7.01 Apr 06:42 PM
New ZealandMetService morning weather update: April 2MetService morning weather update: April 2. Video / MetServiceWatch01 Apr 06:37 PM
CrimePolice allege man plotted to be country's 'most deadly mass shooter'Police say the 20-year-old emailed the threats to schools, police stations and Parliament.01 Apr 06:32 PM
New ZealandNZ Herald Headlines | Thursday, April 2, 2026Morning Headlines | Bill to loosen holiday alcohol laws and Luxon to unveil Cabinet reshuffle | Thursday, April 2, 2026. Video / NZ Herald, Getty Images, AFPWatch01 Apr 05:49 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandNang sellers claim they didn’t know some of the deals they were doing were illegalTwenty-six shops spoken to after rise in sales of 2-3 litre canisters of nitrious oxide. 01 Apr 05:00 PM
New ZealandFuel price pressure increasing some council costs by up to 25%Roading and transporting solid waste are among the hardest-hit services.01 Apr 05:00 PM
OpinionLNG v pumped hydro: Will NZ choose to import risk or build cleaner resilience?OPINION: Ditch LNG terminal and back Lake Onslow for true energy security.01 Apr 05:00 PM
New Zealand‘Difference between life and death’: Waikato mum faces 9‑month transplant waitShe was diagnosed with acute myeloid leukaemia just hours after a GP visit.01 Apr 05:00 PM
AucklandHow a single rural house sale turned into a $1.23m boost for disabled ridersNZRDA supports about 3000 disabled riders through more than 40 branches.01 Apr 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionJonathan AylingJonathan Ayling: Winston is many things, but a social conservative ain't one of themOPINION: The NZ First leader is a chameleon who benefits from voters' short memories.01 Apr 04:00 PM
New ZealandMorning quiz: What nationality was the surrealist artist Salvador Dali?Test your brain with the Herald's morning quiz.01 Apr 04:00 PM
New Zealand'Hopeful and encouraging': Buyer circling at-risk Kaitāia timber millsAn investment group including local business people is in talks to buy Juken.01 Apr 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumAnalysisThomas CoughlanThomas Coughlan: Christopher Luxon to reshuffle Cabinet – can he turn it around?ANALYSIS: Can Christopher Luxon pull off a reset? 01 Apr 04:00 PM
New Zealand'Pack of animals': Schoolboy beaten, forced to swim out to sea in Auckland mob attackAbout 20 young people were involved in the alleged assault at a secluded Devonport cove.01 Apr 04:00 PM
New Zealand'I'm not here to collect an ovary': Patient offered stranger’s body part in HNZ error'I just wanted what I hoped was my body part and to get out of there,' said Sarah.01 Apr 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: Better planning will help protect our communities as floods become the normOPINION: About 400 people were evacuated from their homes in north Kaitāia.01 Apr 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandGeneral on Army's bicultural policy - it will survive politicsEvidence from Army leader says bicultural approach immune to government shifts.01 Apr 04:00 PM
AnalysisAzaria HowellAzaria Howell: Is Winston Peters on the verge of a Cook Islands breakthrough? ANALYSIS: The Foreign Minister has gone to Rarotonga to meet PM Mark Brown.01 Apr 07:21 AM
New ZealandCar ignites on Auckland city waterfrontEmergency crews have responded to a car fire on Quay St in Auckland's CBD.Watch01 Apr 06:32 AM
AucklandWatch: Car catches fire in downtown Auckland near busy train stationPolice are assisting with traffic management near Waitematā Train Station in the CBD.01 Apr 06:27 AM
New ZealandSurvival of man missing from Interislander ferry 'extremely unlikely', police sayCCTV footage shows the man went into the water just after 11pm on Tuesday.01 Apr 06:19 AM
New ZealandWatch: Up-close orca encounter stuns Kiwi beachgoersOne local said the 'playful beasts of the sea' swam under the wharf.01 Apr 06:00 AM
New ZealandCoromandel beachgoers delighted by ‘surreal’ up-close orca visitPaddlers at Whangamatā Beach were left stunned after three orcas glided into the harbour during a local festival.Watch01 Apr 06:00 AM
New ZealandLimited edition Easter product recalled after mislabellingCustomers with a milk allergy are entitled to a refund.01 Apr 05:11 AM
New ZealandCouncil ‘burning money’ on January storm recovery as $16m bill mountsA 110,000cu m slip on Helena Bay hill has only been 25% cleared so far.01 Apr 05:00 AM
New ZealandFacebook car scammer used stolen vehicles to lead police on high-speed chasesRohinel Prasad used fake bank transfers to trick people into handing over their vehicles. 01 Apr 05:00 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionAudrey YoungAudrey Young: Luxon’s biggest Cabinet reshuffle problem is Attorney-GeneralOPINION: Stability is more important at this stage than impatient backbenchers. 01 Apr 04:46 AM
New ZealandCentury-old war tortoise steals the show on surprise visit to Te PapaTorty was carried from Greece in Stewart Little's rucksack in 1916.01 Apr 04:46 AM
New ZealandFailed Wellington mayoral candidate trespassed from Upper Hutt council officesPolice arrested Graham Bloxham in mid-January at a protest but laid no charges.01 Apr 04:39 AM
New ZealandBody in Cromwell lake found during search for missing FrenchmanThe 21-year-old was last seen late on March 21 at Cromwell's Victoria Arms.01 Apr 04:31 AM
New ZealandGas leak forces evacuation of central Wellington apartment blockGas was detected in the foyer and stairwell as fire crews hunted for the source.01 Apr 04:29 AM
