New ZealandWild weather hits, but Beach Hoppers stay 'resilient'Beach Hop has pulled the event's Pāuanui and Ōnemana stops.26 Mar 03:00 AM
New ZealandANZ says Middle East conflict will mean house prices fallANZ now expects house prices to end 2026 about 2% lower than this year.26 Mar 02:57 AM
New Zealand'This is a win for midwives': Court rules on 10-year legal battle over pay and conditionsHigh Court finds 'cavalier approach' by Crown to entering agreements and breaking them.26 Mar 02:26 AM
New ZealandNZ Herald Afternoon Headlines | Thursday, March 26, 2026NZ Herald Afternoon Headlines | Thursday, March 26, 2026Watch26 Mar 02:21 AM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsConcerns war could hold up crucial cancer care supplyHelium supplies are at risk.26 Mar 02:06 AM
New ZealandAfternoon quiz: Which band had a hit with their 1995 album The Bends?Test your brain with the Herald's afternoon quiz.26 Mar 02:00 AM
PoliticsHalf of NZ's most vulnerable children excluded from fuel relief packageThe tax relief comes via increases to the In-Work Tax credit.26 Mar 01:24 AM
New ZealandThe Country: How rising fuel prices are affecting farmersChris Brandolino, Mark Hooper, Pita Alexander, Chris Russell, and Andrew Pegler.26 Mar 01:10 AM
PoliticsHow a missing column made diesel supplies look far more dire than they areMBIE has updated its data showing far more diesel is in New Zealand. 26 Mar 01:02 AM
New ZealandField of dreams? $2m Rotorua sport field development delayedThe site was first earmarked for sports in 2000, but was later looked at for housing.26 Mar 01:00 AM
New ZealandCouncils of flood hit areas invest in flood barriers as extra securityEach 14.5m Ark tube replaces about 160 traditional sandbags.26 Mar 01:00 AM
New ZealandThames Coast kindergarten gets second-chance revivalThe rural centre expects about 30 children aged 2 to 5 on reopening.26 Mar 12:34 AM
New ZealandMark Mitchell and Ken Couper speak to media as severe weather hits NorthlandEmergency Management and Recovery Minister Mark Mitchell, and Whangãrei Mayor Ken Couper speak to media as severe weather hits Northland.Watch26 Mar 12:34 AM
New ZealandAir New Zealand's new 787-9 rolls out of Boeing plantAir New Zealand's 787-9 featuring an increased maximum takeoff weight rolls out of final assembly at Boeing South Carolina. Video / BoeingWatch26 Mar 12:29 AM
New ZealandDunedin concert revival? Stadium to shrink and grow to fit touring actsThe redesign targets touring acts that prefer venues of 8000 to 12,000 capacity.26 Mar 12:24 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionAudrey YoungAudrey Young: Govt's oil-crisis response slick so far – but the real test is comingOPINION: The PM's one misstep is his repeated claim that fuel stocks are 'healthy'.25 Mar 11:55 PM
New ZealandRuby Tui's autobiography brought to life with ballet showRuby Tui gave her blessing to the show, inspired by her 2022 book Straight Up.25 Mar 11:12 PM
New ZealandTāmaki Drive cordoned off after slipA slip has closed Tāmaki Drive between Mission Bay and the yacht club in Ōrākei. Video Sylvie Whinray, Corey FlemingWatch25 Mar 10:50 PM
World'No negotiations' Iran says as Trump threatens to 'unleash hell'US President's press secretary says 'Iran should not miscalculate again'.25 Mar 10:46 PM
New ZealandHow mystery food bags could cut both waste and your grocery billCustomers pay about one-third of the usual price for surplus food.25 Mar 10:44 PM
Wellington'High-trust' Covid support exploited by tax agent who forged bank statementsHe has been sentenced to home detention after submitting 18 fraudulent bank statements.25 Mar 10:29 PM
New ZealandSH1 south of Mangamuka swamped by floodwatersVideo shows SH1, south of Mangamuka in the Far North, swamped by floodwaters. The vehicle was led through by a roading crew. Video / Virginia KemWatch25 Mar 10:19 PM
New ZealandA heavy red rain warning in force for NorthlandRural postie Gabrielle Hornblow on wild Northland weather. Video / RNZ / Virginia Kem / Miranda MengelbergWatch25 Mar 10:13 PM
New ZealandHastings ratepayers asked to choose between two different rate risesThere's no 'easy option' this year, Mayor Wendy Schollum says.25 Mar 10:05 PM
WellingtonChild critically injured after falling from park treePolice said they were called to the incident at Totara Park Rd at 4.55pm.25 Mar 10:01 PM
OpinionDriving in the wrong direction: Why NZ's oil consumption is at a 5-year highOPINION: Oil now makes up 77% of NZ's fossil-fuel emissions, mostly from transport.25 Mar 09:50 PM
New Zealand'We grow people to grow food': Kiwifruit orchard wins top awardJudges praised the operation as a standout example of modern horticulture.25 Mar 09:33 PM
New ZealandHundreds of athletes peaking at the right time in Hawke's BayOne peak trailblazed last weekend, three peaks to come this weekend.25 Mar 09:26 PM
New Zealand‘We cannot afford to accept this as inevitable’: Mayors on wider risk from McCain shutdown'If we don’t get this right, we risk hollowing out industries that underpin our economy.'25 Mar 09:25 PM
New ZealandFuel prices make relievers harder to find for rural schoolsOne rural school was hit with a $970 water taxi bill for a single reliever.25 Mar 08:54 PM
ChristchurchPerson in critical condition after late-night Canterbury assaultA 36-year-old man is due in court today after the attack in Lincoln last night.25 Mar 08:53 PM
New ZealandCorrections cuts contract with ex drug lord after 'serious sexual allegations'But Billy Macfarlane says the claims against him are untrue.25 Mar 08:45 PM
New Zealand'People were surprised': Lincoln University to cut 40 jobsAll permanent staff have until April 23 to apply for enhanced exit packages.25 Mar 08:18 PM
New ZealandMagpies course set for NPC 50th anniversary seasonTasman, Manawatū, Otago, North Harbour and Taranaki head to the home of the Magpies.25 Mar 08:10 PM
