New ZealandMan faces charges after ditching axe in botched mall jewellery store heist The man allegedly concealed his face with a T-shirt and had an axe in his backpack.14 Apr 12:11 AM
AucklandCity Rail Link: Crews test train timetable, remain tight-lipped on opening dateThe Herald was granted access to Te Waihorotiu Station platform during tests for the peak morning commute. Video / Michael CraigWatch14 Apr 12:05 AM
WellingtonConsultants flown in to fix 'in strife' Wellington sludge project after budget blows out to $500mA review of the project, which climbed from $200m to $500m, saw new managers called in.14 Apr 12:00 AM
New Zealand'Not just a job': GP honoured for 'lifelong commitment' to rural healthDr Jo Scott-Jones has had an 'incredibly satisfying working life' based at Ōpōtiki.14 Apr 12:00 AM
New ZealandStolen car spins out at Gisborne roundabout in early morning police pursuitPolice said road spikes were used to stop the fleeing car at about 7.20am. Video / Kevin Hollis Glass & AluminiumWatch13 Apr 11:34 PM
New Zealand'Extremely lucky': Driver survives 100m cliff plunge in dramatic four-hour rescue Remarkably, the motorist only suffered moderate injuries in the overnight ordeal. 13 Apr 11:29 PM
New ZealandFinance manager found guilty for role in collapsed multimillion-dollar Ponzi schemeThe giant Ponzi scheme came to light in 2019, when principal Masatomo Ashikaga died.13 Apr 11:17 PM
New ZealandWoman mistakenly declined benefit as carer for son with celiac disease and diabetesThe ministry did not consider medical advice for the boy's life-threatening condition.13 Apr 11:17 PM
OpinionNZ Herald comments: The stories open for discussion todayWant to have your say on our stories? Here's how.13 Apr 11:04 PM
BusinessAuckland woman found guilty of overseeing $53m East Wind Ponzi schemeThe Ponzi scheme targeted mainly Japanese nationals and immigrants to New Zealand.13 Apr 10:53 PM
New ZealandTravel Tuesday: Why Sweden is 'giving away' entire islands | Ryan Bridge TODAYTripNotes podcast host Lorna Riley with the latest travel news. Video / Ryan Bridge TODAYWatch13 Apr 10:49 PM
New Zealand'Every woman's worst nightmare': Man jailed for breaking into home, assaulting teenJames Tatham-Tahere broke in through an open window while the family slept.13 Apr 10:38 PM
New ZealandStats NZ weighs fines for failure to complete the CensusJoin Alf Filipaina and Trish Sherson as they talk today's headlines on Herald NOW. Video / Ryan Bridge TODAYWatch13 Apr 10:36 PM
Christchurch‘A decision that really hurts’: Crusaders ditch horses from new stadiumThe six horses have led the Crusaders out at every home game since 1996.13 Apr 10:32 PM
New ZealandKiwifruit growers endured Cyclone Vaianu without major damageAbout five million trays of red kiwifruit have already been packed and shipped.13 Apr 10:29 PM
New ZealandPolice probe woman's death on Qantas flight from US bound for AucklandQantas said crew and doctors onboard tried to save the passenger.13 Apr 10:28 PM
New ZealandTokoroa man sent to prison for distributing ‘illegal and harmful’ contentRiver Nathanile Foster admitted 15 charges over more than 8000 illegal files.13 Apr 10:22 PM
PremiumPremiumWellingtonNew Wellington water entity defends 'generous' hike in salariesBoard members at Tiaki Wai are set to earn twice as much as their predecessors.13 Apr 10:21 PM
New Zealand4x4 finals wow crowds in rural Hastings: 'It wouldn’t be a trial if there wasn’t some drama'More than 40 teams tackled 33 steep and muddy courses at speed.13 Apr 10:18 PM
New ZealandFonterra farmers’ $400,000 paydayHow will Fonterra's farmer-shareholders spend their $400,000 Mainland payments?13 Apr 09:48 PM
New ZealandNo ‘peace of mind’ until managed retreat from vulnerable areas - iwi leaderIwi leader Willie Te Aho says two marae near Te Karaka will move to safer land.13 Apr 09:40 PM
New Zealand'I've lost Ivy': Bereaved mum recalls floodwaters sweeping daughter away after 'no warning'Family awoke to ankle-deep water in their home. Within 30 minutes it was at chest height.13 Apr 09:19 PM
WellingtonAt least six cars damaged in morning crash, WellingtonTow trucks had removed the vehicles but motorists still faced long delays. 13 Apr 08:58 PM
New Zealand'No ability to cap international students' - Hipkins on Indian FTA | Ryan Bridge TODAYLabour leader Chris Hipkins says he needs more information on international visas in relation to the Indian free trade agreement. Video / Ryan Bridge TODAYWatch13 Apr 08:52 PM
New ZealandTrump's Hormuz blockade: How will it actually affect ships passing through? | Ryan Bridge TODAYVespucci Maritime CEO Lars Jensen joins the show from Copenhagen. Video / Ryan Bridge TODAYWatch13 Apr 08:24 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandOperator of Northland's Rāwene Hospital seeks financial survival planThe trust swung from a $2.8m profit in 2023 to a $2.3m loss in 2025.13 Apr 08:20 PM
PremiumPremiumCartoonsDaron Parton’s cartoons: April 1 - 30Our cartoonist Daron Parton shares his view on current events.13 Apr 08:01 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionAlex PowellAlex Powell: Picking an All Blacks XV, ineligible to represent New ZealandOPINION: What would a side made up entirely of overseas Kiwis look like?13 Apr 08:01 PM
New ZealandFirefighters, police clash over cliff rescue of woman trapped in ‘extremely precarious position’Police waited 30 minutes to alert Fire and Emergency, which arrived long before SAR.13 Apr 07:57 PM
New ZealandWell-known Mount Maunganui restaurant company owes $650k to IRDThe Italian eatery has been a fixture of Maunganui Rd for years.13 Apr 07:53 PM
New ZealandA family asked to adopt a rescued dog three times. But council put it down anyway'I feel deeply sad that she wasn’t given a chance.'13 Apr 07:50 PM
New ZealandANZ predicts OCR hikes from July | Ryan Bridge TODAYANZ chief economist Sharon Zollner says we left monetary policy too loose during Covid, so the Reserve Bank is likely to start lifting the OCR from July. Video / Ryan Bridge TODAYWatch13 Apr 07:47 PM
New ZealandFake blood, ‘dying’ patients: Kids traumatised after St John exercise at wildlife parkOne parent said screams and fake entrails left their young child distressed.13 Apr 07:34 PM
New ZealandMetService weather update: April 14MetService weather update: April 14. Video / MetServiceWatch13 Apr 07:26 PM
