New Zealand‘The house is totalled’: Fire rips through Te Puke home in minutesBottom floor overrun by flames in about two minutes.25 Mar 01:22 AM
New ZealandNZ Herald Afternoon Headlines | Wednesday, March 25, 2026NZ Herald Afternoon Headlines | Wednesday, March 25, 2026Watch25 Mar 01:21 AM
New ZealandRotorua authorities brace for fuel crunchSome Covid-19 lockdown lessons may come back into play.25 Mar 01:18 AM
New ZealandFirst victim named after six killed in 'devastating' weekend on the roadsMurray Kevin Levers, 71, was killed in a three-vehicle crash on Sunday.25 Mar 01:16 AM
New ZealandCraig Piggott talks Halter on The CountryChris Luxon, Craig Piggott, Stefan Vogel, Chloe Butcher-Herries, George Dodson, J Rowarth.25 Mar 12:51 AM
New ZealandMetService weather update: Heavy rain warnings and severe wind riskHeather Keats from MetService issued a heavy weather update, warning of severe storms. The storms are expected to bring heavy rain and strong winds across the region.Watch25 Mar 12:40 AM
WellingtonCall for ex-mayor to resign from ambulance board after losing licence from speeding finesDame Kerry Prendergast has admitted losing her licence after multiple speeding offences.25 Mar 12:00 AM
New ZealandFuel shortage fears: Firefighters warn over risky petrol storage Petrol should only be stored in approved containers and filled to up to 95% capacity.24 Mar 11:39 PM
New ZealandCentral Hawke's Bay brothers take hat-tricks two weeks apartIt was a classic case of anything you can do, I can do better.24 Mar 11:28 PM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsGovt says thousands more eligible for temporary tax credits thanks to changes. Are you one of them?See how much you can get from the Government's cost of living relief with our calculator. 24 Mar 11:19 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'Crisis': Devastated McCain growers want an overhaul of food value chain'The question we have to ask is, why can't they make money?'24 Mar 11:16 PM
New ZealandFarmers urged to adopt saving measures as fuel prices biteFarmers and growers reminded that they don't always have to use the biggest tractor.24 Mar 11:09 PM
New ZealandEmbattled Dunedin councillor reads from Kafka before being censured, urged to resignBenedict Ong lost his deputy technology role and museum posts, cutting his pay package.24 Mar 11:02 PM
New ZealandNZ-born US Marine facing deportation’s last hope: Will Congress or President Trump step in?Paul Canton spoke to the Herald about his case and how his options are running out. 24 Mar 11:00 PM
AucklandHow two faulty vehicles sparked $1.4m Tongariro fires a month apartThe two SH47 fires were sparked by faulty vehicles a month and a few hundred metres apart.24 Mar 10:54 PM
CrimeMan accused of violent home invasion rape extradited from Asia to stand trialHe has pleaded not guilty to all 12 charges. 24 Mar 10:49 PM
New ZealandDunedin councillor Ong censured, mayor calls for resignationBenedict Ong has been stripped of roles and faces a pay cut following a “very serious” breach of the council code of conduct.Watch24 Mar 10:49 PM
Wellington'No more possums, rats, stoats': Govt announces plans for Wellington to become first predator-free city'People aren’t coming to New Zealand to see feral cats or possums,' Tama Potaka says.24 Mar 10:23 PM
PoliticsSpeaker Gerry Brownlee asks judge to 'recall' and reconsider expelled Te Pāti Māori MP rulingMariameno Kapa-Kingi is the MP for the Māori seat of Te Tai Tokerau.24 Mar 10:17 PM
New ZealandPod of common dolphins sighted on Whanganui coastA pod of common dolphins swam alongside a Whanganui fisherman's boat on Monday morning between Kai Iwi and Ototoka Beach.Watch24 Mar 10:07 PM
New Zealand'Perfect storm': Diesel, shipping costs put logging operators under pressureForest Management's group director says remote forests may soon be uneconomic to harvest.24 Mar 10:01 PM
New ZealandDog mauling leaves family pet fighting for life, sparks call for tougher lawsThe 11-year-old dog suffered extreme injuries and has already had two surgeries.24 Mar 09:56 PM
New Zealand'An exciting time': Te Arawa buys iconic Rotorua Duck Tours businessTe Arawa Lakes Trust said the strategic move will create jobs for descendants.24 Mar 09:55 PM
New ZealandOne critical after car hits tree on Rotorua's Fenton StPolice tape remains around the car and tree on the Fenton St median.24 Mar 09:55 PM
WellingtonCar flips upside down into stream in rural WellingtonPolice say Mākara Beach Rd will stay closed until at least 11.30am.24 Mar 09:26 PM
CompaniesQantas cuts some Jetstar services to NZ amid rising jet fuel pricesMore than 55 flights have reportedly been cut from the route.24 Mar 09:18 PM
New ZealandHouse fire in Bay of PlentyFire ripped through this Te Puke house. Video / SuppliedWatch24 Mar 09:14 PM
New ZealandWaipawa to get $100,000 town centre refresh with park, library and sign upgrades'Welcome to Waipawa' signs will be refreshed and relocated as part of town improvements. 24 Mar 09:07 PM
New Zealand'I've got to drive': The towns with little choice amid fuel crisis'I think people are going to have to look at car-sharing, or going without a car.'24 Mar 08:50 PM
New ZealandVehicle 'stolen at gunpoint' in dangerous dash across city before being spiked, crashing - policePolice officers found two handguns and a large amount of live ammunition in the car.24 Mar 08:41 PM
Ryan Bridge TODAYRyan Bridge: Why you're paying $5600 a year | Ryan Bridge TODAYOff the back of National's fuel-relief package, Ryan Bridge asks what $50 a week will cost us in the long run. Video / Ryan Bridge TODAYWatch24 Mar 08:39 PM
New ZealandBoard accused of interfering in Columba College, accuses ministry of ‘overstepping’ in turnStaff told officials they feared retribution if they raised concerns.24 Mar 08:29 PM
Ryan Bridge TODAYHerald NOW Panel: Grant Schofield and Sarah Sparks | Ryan Bridge TODAYFuel packages, lotto and check your lumps. Video / Ryan Bridge TODAYWatch24 Mar 07:54 PM
Ryan Bridge TODAYHow to win $60 million on Lotto | Ryan Bridge TODAYLotto NZ CEO Jason Delamore says there will be more winners, and a bigger Powerball jackpot, but it will be harder to win. Video / Ryan Bridge TODAYWatch24 Mar 07:17 PM
