New ZealandMurderer's son repeatedly rams police car, then threatens to shoot copsJakeem Bowman-Fenton was a toddler when he saw his teen mum and relatives kill a man.04 May 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand‘In danger of not being repairable’: Resolution sought for closed Tolaga Bay WharfThe wharf has been closed since Cyclone Hale in 2023, only reopening partway in 2024.04 May 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumLetters to the EditorLetters: We are spending billions on war that could have been used for aidOPINION: Will we come to our senses in time? a reader asks.04 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandHighway blocked after three-vehicle crash on busy Southland routeThe Winton-Lorneville stretch of SH6 is shut between Flora and Orion Roads.04 May 08:18 AM
New ZealandSchool staffer agrees 'in hindsight' fatal caving trip should have been cancelledWorried parents sent urgent emails the previous night, warning about the heavy rain.04 May 08:00 AM
New ZealandWoman had one request before surgery - but it was ignored and no one told her The anaesthetist said he didn't think it was important enough to tell her about the drug.04 May 07:00 AM
PoliticsChristopher Luxon thinks other countries may join landmark Singapore food for fuel dealThe deal stops both countries blocking exports of key goods in a crisis.04 May 06:54 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandWhy I don't regret taking the easy way out with weight loss drugsWeight loss medication has changed the way I feel about myself, says Melissa Nightingale.04 May 06:41 AM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'He dressed like a lawyer': 'Woeful' ex-litigator convicted over dying man's invalid willThe will left $500,000 to Xinfeng (Lily) Li but was later thrown out in court.04 May 06:28 AM
New ZealandNZ Herald Live: PM Christopher Luxon holds stand-up after NZ inks trade deal with SingaporeThe "first of its kind" deal bans either nation from imposing trade restrictions on essential goods during a crisis.Watch04 May 06:01 AM
Auckland'Frightening': School bus driver left fearing for life due to distracted driversHe says he has several near misses on his daily school run due to drivers.04 May 06:00 AM
New ZealandWhy planning reforms have people concerned about the Waitākere Ranges and developmentLocals fear dropping the 2008 Heritage Act from new laws weakens key safeguards.04 May 05:51 AM
CrimeSenior Sergeant Lyn Fleming murderSenior Sergeant Lyn Fleming murder: trial begins in Christchurch for man charged over policewoman’s death.Watch04 May 05:34 AM
New Zealand'Change is brewing': Wild rain and humid nights to end calm autumn spellMost regions are set to see rain by Thursday, with heavier bursts in the west.04 May 05:08 AM
New ZealandStagflation warning: Why a flat unemployment rate may still spell trouble aheadLiam Dann says underutilisation and job growth data will be crucial signs.04 May 05:01 AM
New ZealandNewborn baby died on mother's chest – midwife's attention was elsewhereThe midwife realised the baby had stopped breathing about 80 minutes after he was born.04 May 05:00 AM
New ZealandStagflation warning: Why a flat unemployment rate may still spell trouble aheadNZ Herald business editor at large Liam Dann is with The Front Page to unpack what to look for in the latest data.Watch04 May 04:55 AM
New ZealandMagpies star Devan Flanders cuts a track for JapanAt least four of the most senior 2025 Magpies won't be available this year.04 May 04:49 AM
New ZealandStar power and rock bolts: How Mangawhai surf club got back on its feetThe multimillion-dollar project was helped along with an exclusive talk by Kelly Slater.04 May 04:30 AM
New Zealand'Comfortable uncomfortable': Rotorua marathon winners share their race secretsRotorua Marathon 2026 sees Daniel Balchin deliver another win on NZ circuit04 May 04:25 AM
New ZealandJury shown CCTV footage of slain policewoman Lyn Fleming's alleged murder as trial beginsHayden Tasker is charged with murdering Nelson policewoman Senior Sergeant Lyn Fleming. 04 May 04:15 AM
New ZealandRenowned Austrian neurologist killed in late-night SH1 crashAn obituary said she significantly shaped the care of Parkinson's disease patients. 04 May 03:59 AM
New ZealandDisgraced top cop Jevon McSkimming pays back $500 for taxpayer-funded hotel stays during affairThe Police Commissioner says he is satisfied with the payment and deems the case closed.04 May 03:55 AM
New ZealandNZ Herald Afternoon Headlines | Monday, May 4, 2026NZ Herald Afternoon Headlines | Increase in diesel and jet fuel stocks, Kiwi business leaders accompany the PM to Singapore, national screening programme for prostate cancer.Watch04 May 03:53 AM
New ZealandTraffic warning: Armed police operation near Cambridge RdIt is the second armed police operation in the Ōtūmoetai area in four days.04 May 03:51 AM
New ZealandReservist platoon beats fulltime soldiers to elite army skills titleTheir win means they will represent New Zealand at the UK's Cambrian Patrol.04 May 03:49 AM
AucklandFirefighters rush to central city apartment blaze, unit gutted Fire crews say extensive damage to the Auckland apartment included a fallen ceiling.04 May 03:48 AM
New ZealandThird measles case confirmed in Wellington linked to Newtown restaurant visit The latest case visited Mediterranean Foods Trattoria & Deli while infectious.04 May 03:44 AM
New ZealandFive vehicles and $42,000 in cash seized in police raid on Gisborne propertyOperation Set is targeting drugs and money laundering in Gisborne.04 May 03:34 AM
Politics'Kneejerk' and 'populist': Stanford launches broadside at Act's immigration policyImmigration Minister says Seymour 'hasn’t thought through this very well'.04 May 03:28 AM
MarketsFMA chairman Craig Stobo resigns after KC finds he made inappropriate political commentsInvestigation finds Stobo made 'laudatory' comments about the coalition Government.04 May 03:15 AM
New ZealandFire and Emergency at a building fire on Grey’s Ave, Auckland CityFire and Emergency crews attending a building fire on Grey’s Ave, Auckland City. Video / Dean PurcellWatch04 May 03:05 AM
New ZealandAfternoon quiz: Which former US President had the nickname 'Old Rough and Ready'?Test your brain with the Herald's afternoon quiz.04 May 03:00 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandHow did your school rank? See the NZ secondary schools and students topping Cambridge examsThe schools with the most individual awards have been revealed.04 May 03:00 AM
