New ZealandAir NZ plane hit by lightningTwo flights were cancelled as a result of the lightning strike.20 Apr 12:21 AM
PoliticsNational’s former Attorney-General prospect to contest Tāmaki for Act Act's new candidate could play a pivotal role in selling its proposed Treaty reform.20 Apr 12:18 AM
New Zealand'Extensive damage' after fire at historic hallFire and Emergency crews responded to the fire at the 115-year-old hall about 2am Monday.20 Apr 12:09 AM
New ZealandWas it a red? Auckland FC stamped on by Central Coast Mariners defenderCentral Coast defender James Donachie avoided a red card in Sunday’s 1-0 win over Auckland FC. Video / Sky SportWatch20 Apr 12:05 AM
New Zealand'We can do better': Mayor questions Ōhura flood-warning system'It's difficult sometimes, particularly during the night, to ascertain what’s going on.'20 Apr 12:00 AM
New Zealand'A showman to the end': Tributes for Māori showband legendRonnie Te Rongopai Ransfield died on March 6 on the Gold Coast, aged 82.20 Apr 12:00 AM
New Zealand'Anyone involved should be ashamed': Mohaka River safety system stolen during cycloneThe river monitoring system was stolen from the Mohaka River's Raupunga site. 19 Apr 11:44 PM
New ZealandHeavy rain forecast for Hawke’s Bay and TararuaHeavy rain is expected south of Cape Kidnappers tonight and on Tuesday.19 Apr 11:34 PM
New ZealandBrooklyn flat damaged by overnight landslipC.J. Koshar's home suffered extensive damage after a landslide hit the property in the severe weather event last night. Video / Janhavi GosaviWatch19 Apr 10:55 PM
New ZealandWatch: More than 1000 lightning strikes over BoP, flooding causes school closureThe severe weather follows a tornado that tore roofs off homes in Tauranga.19 Apr 10:54 PM
New ZealandChristopher Luxon arrives at Wellington airportLuxon refused to answer questions amid speculation about his leadership. Video / NZ HeraldWatch19 Apr 10:47 PM
New ZealandDragon fruit a sweet choice for storm-scarred Northland?Researchers in Kerikeri are trialling three new Northland-grown cultivars.19 Apr 09:41 PM
PremiumPremiumAucklandLife-saving calls or 'woke' weather fears? Inside MetService's Cyclone Vaianu warningsCritics worry about 'warning fatigue' but agency insists cyclone messages were justified.19 Apr 09:34 PM
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PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'Perfect for developers': Major Rotorua hotel hits market as tourism reboundsKāinga Ora is also hoping to recoup money after spending millions on a motel now for sale.19 Apr 08:46 PM
New Zealand Man, 30, named as victim in fatal SH1 collisionAnother person was seriously injured and remains in hospital in a stable condition.19 Apr 08:29 PM
New ZealandOne dead, others injured in serious crash in TairāwhitiPart of SH35 near Whāngārā is closed while the Serious Crash Unit looks at the scene.19 Apr 08:18 PM
New ZealandTauranga tornado clean-up continuesFifteen properties were affected by Sunday's wild weather.19 Apr 08:14 PM
Politics'Moaning and frustrated': Luxon says five disgruntled National MPs behind leaksMPs have arrived in Wellington for another sitting week.19 Apr 07:55 PM
New ZealandWoman and children believed killed in Hastings incidentA man is in hospital and police say there is no risk to the wider public.19 Apr 07:47 PM
PremiumPremiumCartoonsRod EmmersonRod Emmerson’s cartoons: Week of April 13 - 19Rod Emmerson's take on the week.19 Apr 07:05 PM
New ZealandMetService weather update: April 20MetService weather update: April 20. Video / MetServiceWatch19 Apr 07:05 PM
New ZealandFlooding in WellingtonStreets are flooded in Wellington as thunderstorms batter the capital. Video / Odette Van Schalkwyk Geyer, Danaan Freya Hunter, CJ Kochar, Tobias Macintosh, Tate HollisWatch19 Apr 06:50 PM
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New ZealandLive: Mike Hosking talks to Prime Minister Christopher LuxonPrime Minister Christopher Luxon joins Mike Hosking in the studio on the Mike Hosking Breakfast, April 20, 2026. Video / Newstalk ZBWatch19 Apr 06:16 PM
New Zealand'Massive flooding' as severe thunderstorms hit Wellington, MetService issues ‘top priority’ warningsStates of local emergency remain in place for Whanganui and Ōhura Ward.19 Apr 06:02 PM
New ZealandLabelling loophole: Allergy group warns of risks with in-store bakery rulesThe lack of an allergen list on Pak'nSave hot cross buns is sparking a call for change.19 Apr 06:00 PM
OpinionOut of sight but not out of trouble: Contaminated groundwater a legacy of human pressureOPINION: Nearly half of New Zealanders rely on groundwater for drinking water.19 Apr 06:00 PM
AucklandKiwi woman on Green Card arrested by ICE after New Zealand holidayEverlee Wihongi's whānau say she has a valid Green Card and should not have been detained.19 Apr 05:56 PM
New ZealandMorning quiz: Which 'gift' is traditionally associated with 15 years of marriage?Test your brain with the Herald's morning quiz.19 Apr 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Doom spiral': Auckland's poorest now can't afford petrol to pick up food parcelsVinnies Tāmaki Makaurau saw 87 families unable to pick up food parcels in March.19 Apr 05:00 PM
New ZealandCharities see ‘heart wrenching’ dip in food parcel pick upsSt Vincent de Paul Onehunga GM Delphina Soti says the fuel crisis has seen families increasingly unable to travel to pick up food parcels. Video / Michael CraigWatch19 Apr 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumEducationNZ's biggest cheats: NCEA exam breach probes triple since 2019, stumping officialsNZQA says 168 potential exam breaches involved AI use.19 Apr 05:00 PM
