New Zealand'It's ridiculous': Why schools say the teacher shortage is worse than Govt admitsOfficial data shows 835 teaching vacancies nationwide, most of them fulltime.05 Mar 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumLetters to the EditorLetters: It’s wrong to dismiss Helen Clark’s comments on IranOPINION: Why bombing Iran isn’t the answer.05 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandMorning quiz: How many eyelids do chickens have on each eye?Test your brain with the Herald's afternoon quiz.05 Mar 04:00 PM
New Zealand'Make it easy, make it fun': Disc golf course opens in TaihapeThe 18-tee course has options for beginners through to experienced players.05 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandMiddle East conflict wrap: 5 March 2026Conflict between the US, Israel and Iran doesn't look to be slowing down any time soon.Watch05 Mar 08:22 AM
WorldIran claims attack on US oil tanker in the Persian GulfIran’s paramilitary Revolutionary Guard said they struck the tanker.05 Mar 08:00 AM
New ZealandFire breaks out near Waikato chicken farmSmoke from the blaze drifted towards nearby towns.05 Mar 06:58 AM
New ZealandWoman feared she'd die in 'prolonged, unprovoked' two-hour attackHer partner then stole $1800 and never returned.05 Mar 06:00 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionAudrey Young'I may possibly have grunted': Paul Goldsmith plays down TVNZ crime coverage callOPINION: Labour MP Reuben Davidson pressed the minister on possible media interference.05 Mar 05:48 AM
New ZealandLong queues for petrol as Kiwis brace for price hikes amid Middle East conflictCompany's sales at the pump have increased by 10-15% as Kiwis anticipate price increases.05 Mar 05:34 AM
New ZealandHealth workers left unpaid after Waikato payroll glitch hits 5500 staffAbout 5500 HNZ staff in Waikato have been affected by an error in the rostering system.05 Mar 05:08 AM
New ZealandWoman admits causing crash that killed promising young jockey riding dirt bikeThe victim's family is now fighting to keep the summary of facts of the case concealed.05 Mar 05:00 AM
New Zealand'Very serious mistake': Alcohol Healthwatch ‘horrified’ after beer mislabelled alcohol-freeMore than 60,000 Steinlager bottles are being urgently recalled nationwide.05 Mar 04:54 AM
New Zealand'People want answers': Moa Point repair gear still not even orderedWellington Water says ordering key replacement gear may take months.05 Mar 04:53 AM
New ZealandLong queues for petrol amid Middle East conflictWaitomo Tinakori petrol station in Wellington today showed a massive queue of cars waiting for fuel, with vehicles spilling out onto the road.Watch05 Mar 04:51 AM
AucklandWatch: Charges after man beaten on busy Auckland street by security guards Two men, aged 24 and 36, have been jointly charged with injuring with intent.05 Mar 04:50 AM
New Zealand'This is not normal': Family in missile-hit Kuwait hopes planes bring them homeTwo New Zealand Defence Force C-130J aircraft are being sent to the Middle East.05 Mar 04:33 AM
PremiumPremiumPolitics‘Map-gate is dead’: Bishop seeks to clear up Auckland housing density talk, mayor says Seymour ‘trying to screw me’ 'The Government has not asked for maps,' the Housing Minister stressed.05 Mar 04:29 AM
New ZealandWhat NZ global supply chains are being disrupted by US-Iran conflict?Explainer: Up to 80 oil and gas tankers a day normally pass through the Hormuz Strait.05 Mar 04:21 AM
New Zealand'Disgusting': Protesters slam Govt over cancelled pay equity claimsUnions Bay of Plenty join nationwide protest calling for repeal of the new pay equity law.05 Mar 04:12 AM
New ZealandNZ lags other OECD nations in access to new medicines, report reveals; Seymour 'mostly' agreesFunding for outpatient pharmaceuticals in NZ is among the lowest in the developed world.05 Mar 04:01 AM
New Zealand'Medium smacks': Teacher hit 7-year-old students around the head with stick, guitarStudents said Patrick Tokoroa Heke used physical force against them daily.05 Mar 04:00 AM
Politics"He's trying to screw me" Mayor Wayne Brown on David Seymour and map-gateIn an interview with Newstalk ZB last night, Brown claimed the Act leader was “trying to screw me”. Video / Newstalk ZBWatch05 Mar 04:00 AM
New Zealand'People-first coach': Why Dave Rennie won the All Blacks jobThe Front Page looks at the reasons for his success, and the pressures he will face.05 Mar 04:00 AM
New ZealandHow Rennie’s people-first style could reshape the All BlacksNZ Herald senior sports journalist and rugby correspondent, Liam Napier is with The Front Page to unpack the past, present and future of the ‘man with mana’, Dave Rennie.Watch05 Mar 03:55 AM
BusinessNew fee mix: Trade Me ditches success charges as buyers face service feesBank transfers are being scrapped as Trade Me pushes buyers towards Ping.05 Mar 03:49 AM
New ZealandOrchardist’s daughter wins Golden Shears women’s titleHastings-based Mollie Moffett, 24, grew up on an apple orchard near Fernhill.05 Mar 03:49 AM
New ZealandPerson charged over Mātangi assault, more arrests likelyThe alleged assault followed noisy burnouts on Marychurch Rd about 8pm.05 Mar 03:33 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandOtago uni's Queenstown plan: Where will students live in NZ’s most expensive rental market?The university plans to house about 500 students in Queenstown by 2030.05 Mar 03:28 AM
New Zealand'Holy heck!': Gisborne woman discovers major Lotto win days after drawThe woman 'didn’t think too much about it' when she first heard someone local had won.05 Mar 02:21 AM
AucklandBig bill for rail link: Mayor backs 7.9% rates hike despite cost pressuresPublic consultation on the annual plan and rates rise closes on March 29.05 Mar 02:19 AM
AucklandUncertainty over Kaimanawa horse muster amid fears for future of herdKHH says 149 animals must be rehomed in 2026 or the herd could exceed 1000 in three years.05 Mar 02:18 AM
AucklandEx-charity boss and SkyCity Casino VIP accused of misappropriating more than $2mMatekino Marshall is accused of using forged document to maintain his high-roller status.05 Mar 02:16 AM
New ZealandAfternoon quiz: What is the surname of British singer Adele?Test your brain with the Herald's afternoon quiz.05 Mar 02:00 AM
