EducationProgress but pressure: Early childcare quality better yet still falling shortOnly 53% of services met or exceeded the quality threshold, ERO data has found. 09 Apr 06:41 AM
New Zealand'It's an arms race': AI scams are getting harder to spot, but simple habits still offer protectionNetsafe says Kiwis lost nearly $65,000 to scams in the first three months of 2026. 09 Apr 05:59 AM
AucklandLabour candidate leads rerun after court found irregularities affected Papatoetoe resultThe rerun saw Vi Hausia top the provisional poll with 2788 votes.09 Apr 05:27 AM
New Zealand‘I couldn’t wait that long’: Mum's battle for son’s vital feeding tubeThe Mic-Key will replace the nasogastric tube her son relies on.09 Apr 05:02 AM
Wellington'A disease that can kill your dog': Virus outbreak in Wellington Four-week-old puppies in one Porirua litter all had to be euthanised.09 Apr 05:00 AM
New ZealandCyclone Vaianu downgrade doesn’t lessen threat, experts warnCategory shift means little as flooding, slips and power cuts loom for New Zealand.09 Apr 05:00 AM
New ZealandRotorua Boys' First XV learn from 'one of the greats' ahead of Japan tournamentThe team will depart on April 25 for the Sanix World Rugby Youth Tournament.09 Apr 05:00 AM
New Zealand'I liked your hair': Teacher messaged young students on TikTok to be 'relatable'The girls said the teacher's messages made them feel sick.09 Apr 05:00 AM
AucklandOrganisers begin to postpone events because of Cyclone VaianuDecisions are being made before the cyclone hits parts of the North Island this weekend.09 Apr 05:00 AM
New ZealandCyclone Vaianu: Why category downgrade could be misleadingMeteorologist for Earth Sciences NZ, Chester Lampkin talks to Richard Martin on The Front Page about how bad things could get and how prepared we should be.Watch09 Apr 04:55 AM
New Zealand'Could be very impactful': Cyclone Vaianu tracks towards Hawke’s BayMetService has issued heavy rain and strong wind watches for Sunday.09 Apr 04:26 AM
New Zealand'There’s a growing need here': Charities brace as child poverty climbs in NorthlandThe Salvation Army warns child hardship has hit a 10-year high across New Zealand.09 Apr 04:00 AM
WellingtonArmed police, forensic tent in Lower Hutt after man’s sudden deathPolice were called at 8.15am after a man was found on the ground.09 Apr 03:47 AM
WarriorsWarriors deny interest in Kiwis international, despite depleted centre stocksCanberra Raiders' Matt Timoko has been linked with a move back across the Ditch.09 Apr 03:22 AM
New ZealandTop cop Chambers told Tom Phillips doco producer he’d ‘love to catch up’ before starting jobPolice omitted the emails from an earlier document release and later apologised.09 Apr 03:17 AM
WellingtonPolice dog team tracks teens after early morning Wellington ram raidFour young men aged 16 to 19 have been bailed on burglary and vehicle charges.09 Apr 03:15 AM
New ZealandAfternoon quiz: What was legendary stunt performer Evel Knievel's real first name?Test your brain with the Herald's afternoon quiz.09 Apr 03:00 AM
New ZealandElderly man rescued from steep ravine after becoming trapped overnightNeighbours raised the alarm after hearing his shout while putting out rubbish.09 Apr 03:00 AM
New ZealandHopes Mount charity auction will help community heal Two laps in a $4.2m Aston Martin Vulcan is one of the items going under the hammer.09 Apr 02:55 AM
New ZealandCyclone-wary Hawke’s Bay prepares for another potential hitMetService says Hawke’s Bay could experience wind gusts of about 110km/h. 09 Apr 02:14 AM
New ZealandLost at sea: Search called off for crew member knocked overboard off Auckland IslandsThe Mariner crew member went overboard 215 nautical miles east of the Auckland Islands.09 Apr 02:12 AM
New ZealandMetService severe weather update: April 9MetService severe weather weather update: April 9. Video / MetServiceWatch09 Apr 02:10 AM
New ZealandThe Country: NZ Shears preview with Sir David FaganSir David Fagan, J Rowarth, Adam Thompson, Rhys Roberts, Grant Nordstrom, Chris Russell.09 Apr 02:05 AM
New ZealandCyclone Vaianu: Weekend of extreme weather aheadMetService's head of weather news Heather Keats tells us what to expect as Cyclone Vaianu approaches. Video / Cameron Pitney, MetServiceWatch09 Apr 01:44 AM
New ZealandLife-threatening storm looms: When Vaianu is expected to hit North IslandAuckland has activated its Emergency Co-ordination Centre as NZ braces for the cyclone.09 Apr 01:32 AM
New Zealand'Miraculous' survival: Local farmers rescue driver after car plunges into chasm 'I saw the two tyres sticking out of the water ... How does someone survive that?'09 Apr 01:19 AM
New ZealandBoil-water alert: What residents in Bell Block and The Links must do nowA water sample near New Plymouth Airport tested positive for E. coli.09 Apr 01:15 AM
ChristchurchDeath at Christchurch home not being treated as suspicious, police sayPolice found the person in critical condition at the Papanui home yesterday afternoon.09 Apr 01:14 AM
Wellington'No questions asked': Man offers $5k reward for return of missing dog Locky was last seen on owner Judd Baker’s property in Mākara, Wellington. 09 Apr 01:00 AM
OpinionNZ Herald comments: The stories open for discussion todayWant to have your say on our stories? Here's how.09 Apr 12:58 AM
New ZealandOceanic phenomenon could supercharge Cyclone Vaianu's impact on NZThe inverse barometer effect can lift sea levels and intensify storm surges on the coast.09 Apr 12:56 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionAudrey YoungAudrey Young: Who really deserves credit for NZ First poll surge (spoiler: it's not Winston)OPINION: On current polling, both major parties would need NZ First to form a Government.09 Apr 12:34 AM
New ZealandEmergency grab bag: Essentials you need before Cyclone Vaianu hitsUnlike emergency supplies, a grab bag contains essentials you’ll need to take with you.09 Apr 12:33 AM
New ZealandThis NZ community plans to be solar-powered by ChristmasThe island's 480 residents still rely entirely on diesel for their electricity.09 Apr 12:18 AM
