Crime'Young woman's nightmare': NZ's most notorious rapist sentenced againMalcolm Rewa was confronted in court by a woman who was 16 when he targeted her in 1988.16 Apr 10:56 PM
CrimeDet Insp Scott Beard speaks to media following Malcolm Rewa sentencingDetective Inspector Scott Beard and Crown prosecutor Alysha McClintock spoke to the media following Malcolm Rewa sentencing at the Auckland High Court. Video / NZ HeraldWatch16 Apr 10:44 PM
ChristchurchPolice car involved in serious Canterbury crash, SH1 closedThe two-vehicle crash happened on Main South Rd in Burnham.16 Apr 10:35 PM
New ZealandAuckland Mayor tells truckies to drive at night to save on fuelMainfreight boss Don Braid says KiwiRail is 'missing in action' on extra rail.16 Apr 10:15 PM
Ryan Bridge TODAYPolitical leanings of media outlet audiences revealed in new survey | Ryan Bridge TODAYMedia Insider's Shayne Currie joins Herald NOW. Video / Ryan Bridge TODAYWatch16 Apr 10:14 PM
New ZealandGrowing pains for medicinal cannabisSeveral firms have closed since medicinal cannabis was legalised, then regulated in 2020. 16 Apr 09:40 PM
New Zealand'Nasty politics': Mayor denies 'attack dog' claim after councillor walks outLee says he left after meeting became 'dysfunctional' and he couldn't ask a question.16 Apr 09:30 PM
OpinionNZ Herald comments: The stories open for discussion todayWant to have your say on our stories? Here's how.16 Apr 09:29 PM
New Zealand$30m cancer lodge planned for BoP: 'It will make a huge difference'The 40-room lodge will offer free accommodation, meals and transport to Tauranga Hospital.16 Apr 09:00 PM
New ZealandRoads reopen, evacuation order ends after gas leak at holiday hotspotCampground at popular beach community among areas evacuated after leak detected.16 Apr 08:57 PM
New Zealand'Hearts are breaking': Rugby club, mayor pay tribute to boys killed in KawerauThe boys, aged 10 and 12, died when a riverbank collapsed.16 Apr 08:32 PM
Ryan Bridge TODAYStrong winds and heavy rain ahead as Auckland gears up for a big weekend of sport |Ryan Bridge TODAYYour MetService weekend weather outlook with John Law, Friday, April 17. Video / Ryan Bridge TODAYWatch16 Apr 08:30 PM
PoliticsBishop admits ‘everyone wants us to do better’ but denies PM coup plotEXCLUSIVE: Plotters say they would prefer the PM step aside to avoid an outright coup.16 Apr 08:29 PM
Ryan Bridge TODAYSports Panel: Moana Pasifika and Chris Wood’s injury | Ryan Bridge TODAYHerald sports journalists Chris Reive and Alex Powell discuss the latest in sport. Video / Ryan Bridge TODAYWatch16 Apr 08:26 PM
New ZealandPolice still searching for missing Kiwi monk despite diocese's 'presumed death' claimJustin Evans, originally from Christchurch, vanished from the monastery on April 11. 16 Apr 08:11 PM
Ryan Bridge TODAYPolitical panel with Paul Goldsmith and Willie Jackson | Ryan Bridge TODAYNational Minister Paul Goldsmith and Labour MP Willie Jackson discuss all things politics. Video / Ryan Bridge, TODAYWatch16 Apr 08:10 PM
Ryan Bridge TODAYMark Mitchell says he's fully behind Luxon | Ryan Bridge TODAYSenior minister Mark Mitchell says there's no coup coming. Says he's looking at options for saving Moana Pasifika. Video / Ryan Bridge TODAYWatch16 Apr 07:45 PM
Ryan Bridge TODAYThomas Coughlan: Luxon facing challenges amid reports of flagging caucus support | Ryan Bridge TODAYThomas Coughlan reveals how Christopher Luxon evaded an MP who tried to tell him of flagging support - sources. Video / Ryan Bridge TODAYWatch16 Apr 07:35 PM
New ZealandSleepout fire: Crews tackle late-night blaze in RotoruaThe 4m by 3m sleepout was already well involved when crews arrived.16 Apr 07:32 PM
Black FernsWhy Hansen has avoided change for Black Ferns' Canada clashThe last time the sides met, Canada beat New Zealand in the Rugby World Cup semi-final.16 Apr 07:31 PM
New ZealandNZ Herald Morning Headlines | Friday, April 17, 2026Morning Headlines | Donald Trump says ceasefire hours away and rāhui placed on Tarawera River after tragedy | Friday, April 17, 2026Watch16 Apr 06:52 PM
New ZealandMetService weather update: April 17MetService weather update: April 17.Watch16 Apr 06:22 PM
New ZealandMount landslide aftermath: Residents feel shut out of recovery decisionsPetition launched as pressure mounts for more information, engagement and involvement.16 Apr 06:05 PM
SportSharks, stings and social media threats: Inside the record swim down the North IslandJono Ridler swam 1367km down the North Island’s east coast over 90 days.16 Apr 06:01 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandTaking the petal off the metal: Region's biggest flower supplier closing after 60 years'We hope we’ve brought some pleasure to lives with our flowers.'16 Apr 06:00 PM
New Zealand‘It gets a little addictive’: 14 runners set to notch a decade of Hawke’s Bay marathonsNext month marks the 10th anniversary of the Hawke’s Bay Marathon.16 Apr 06:00 PM
New ZealandFrom Cambridge kid to centurion: Jacobson joins elite 100-game Chiefs clubWhen current assistant coach David Hill was a player, reaching 50 games was impressive.16 Apr 06:00 PM
New Zealand'Not a black and white issue': Museum edges towards council takeoverThe council provides nearly 90% of the museum's funding. 16 Apr 06:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionMatthew Hooton|UpdatedMatthew Hooton: Tax hikes, deep cuts or both - the ugly choices politicians keep dodgingOPINION: No political party has any serious plan to prevent ongoing debt explosion.16 Apr 05:00 PM
New ZealandAssaults on health staff surge as EDs called 'pressure cookers'Last year, 7584 assaults against Health NZ staff were reported.16 Apr 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: Case of toddler starving to death needs further scrutinyOPINION: The mother and a system designed to protect children have both failed.16 Apr 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand‘I’m not falling into your trap’: Twice-suspended ex-lawyer defends charge over dying man’s hospital willThe invalidated will would have given Lily Li $500,000 from Frank Lane.16 Apr 05:00 PM
New ZealandBody ideals and banned drugs: Sport NZ warns of new risks for young athletesSport New Zealand warns youth doping is rising, partly fuelled by social media ideals.16 Apr 05:00 PM
New ZealandBalancing dreams and demands: The quiet struggle before a young student’s deathA coroner has linked work–study pressure to Bradford Webster's death.16 Apr 05:00 PM
