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
PoliticsNCEA to go: Govt officially confirms new qualifications – what parents, students need to knowThe changes have been signed off by Cabinet.25 Mar 08:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandWatch: 'Deliberately impregnated' - UK MP targets Kiwi businessman over DJ pregnancyMP Natalie Fleet told Westminster Hall the issue is about power - not parenthood25 Mar 08:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandWealthy Kiwi businessman named in Westminster debateManukau Dr's Matthew Pringle named in Westminster debate on reproductive coercion relating to his relationship with global DJ Liv Nervo.Watch25 Mar 08:00 PM
New ZealandNZ Herald Live: Erica Stanford makes secondary qualification updateErica Stanford makes secondary qualification updateWatch25 Mar 07:40 PM
New ZealandRough weather for commuters in AucklandCommuters face a rainy morning in Auckland. Video / Jason DordayWatch25 Mar 07:37 PM
New ZealandACT and Retail NZ claim paywave surcharge ban 'dead', but National says that's wrongAct and New Zealand First say the bill lacks the support to pass this term.25 Mar 07:30 PM
New Zealand'Will further victimise':Tauranga homeless advocates to protest proposed police powersTauranga homeless advocacy groups warn move-on orders would punish vulnerable people.25 Mar 07:30 PM
New Zealand'Genuine game-changer': Pāpāmoa East Interchange to open by Easter Some commuters say it will shave up to 15 minutes off their journeys.25 Mar 06:50 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandChild snatcher back in jail facing new charge a week after releaseTekuru was jailed in January for taking a toddler from her daycare with sexual intent.25 Mar 06:50 PM
Ryan Bridge TODAYRemote learning 'last thing we would do' amidst fuel crisis: David Seymour | Ryan Bridge TODAYAssociate Education Minister David Seymour says Government trying to avoid disrupting learning as nation grapples with fuel crisis. Video / Ryan Bridge TODAYWatch25 Mar 06:44 PM
Ryan Bridge TODAYRyan Bridge surprises David Seymour with a science pop quizDavid Seymour's science knowledge tested as Government weighs up science as a compulsory Year 11 subject.Watch25 Mar 06:35 PM
Ryan Bridge TODAYDavid Seymour on surcharge ban: It won't be happeningThe Government's proposed surcharge ban on contactless and credit card payments won't go ahead, according to David Seymour.Watch25 Mar 06:30 PM
New ZealandNZ Herald Morning Headlines | Thursday, March 26, 2026NZ Herald Morning Headlines | Ban on credit card surcharges may not proceed, severe weather battering upper North Island.Watch25 Mar 06:26 PM
New ZealandMetService morning weather update: March 26MetService morning weather update: March 26.Watch25 Mar 05:15 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'We have had everything': Small town's firefighters honoured for 50 years’ service'The hardest part is motor vehicle accidents, when you get children and fatalities.'25 Mar 05:00 PM
New ZealandHunter lives with epilepsy. He hasn’t let seizures hold him back from work'Just give everyone a go. Don’t jeopardise other people’s future.'25 Mar 05:00 PM
New ZealandPenlink bridge takes shape as final push begins on major new coastal routeCritical bridge taking shape for new 7km highway between SH1 and Whangaparāoa. 25 Mar 05:00 PM
UFC'You can never call me fake': The life and times of Israel Adesanya'Authentically expressing myself is what got me here, and I’m never going to stop.'25 Mar 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Shocking and unsafe': Nightglow fans slam bus and parking chaosMore than 55,000 people attended the revamped Nightglow event at a university site.25 Mar 05:00 PM
SportIsrael Adesanya: ‘This is a very important fight for my career’Israel Adesanya speaks to sports journalist Chris Reive ahead of his fight with Joe Pyfer in the main event of UFC Fight Night in Seattle.Watch25 Mar 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumLetters to the EditorLetters: Do Willis and Luxon think beneficiaries are undeserving of support?OPINION: Hard times are ahead for beneficiaries.25 Mar 04:09 PM
New ZealandJailed drink driver told his mum no one would listen. Hours later he was found deadThe coroner found inmates bullied, assaulted and stole from Alexander Nicholls-Braddock.25 Mar 04:00 PM
