New ZealandLarge fire breaks out in West AucklandFire and Emergency is at the scene of the Massey blaze.Watch23 Mar 06:51 AM
CrimeJailed drug boss gets extra 18 years for $15m meth operation run from behind barsHe used smuggled phones to send meth-soaked book pages and drugs in car parts.23 Mar 06:00 AM
WellingtonUS, Israel flags on restaurant floor: Lower Hutt eatery owner claims death threat, abusePersian restaurant in Lower Hutt the scene of tense altercation amid war in Middle East.23 Mar 05:32 AM
Politics‘We’re not the Govt’: Hipkins not offering ideas to help Kiwis amid fuel price rises The Labour leader's reticence contrasts heavily with the Green Party's policy offerings.23 Mar 05:18 AM
PoliticsGovernment considering rapid law change after concerns fuel restrictions not currently legalPlans to implement fuel restrictions may require bespoke legislation. 23 Mar 04:53 AM
PoliticsGovernment ponders updating old legislation to bring new fuel alert level system inThe Government has sought advice from officials. Video / Mark MitchellWatch23 Mar 04:38 AM
New ZealandDishonest private ambo operators avoid jail due to 'devastating impact' it would have on their kidsThe pair claimed they were injecting drugs into fruit for training purposes.23 Mar 04:09 AM
New ZealandNZ Herald Afternoon Headlines | Monday, March 23, 2026NZ Herald Afternoon Headlines | Monday, March 23, 2026Watch23 Mar 04:08 AM
New ZealandTwo dead after truck crash near Levin that closed state highway, following horror weekendEmergency services were called to the double-fatal crash about 2.30am.23 Mar 04:07 AM
New ZealandCould NZ be drawn in as Iran, US and Israel edge closer to regional conflict?Trump has vowed to 'obliterate' Iranian power plants if his demands are defied.23 Mar 04:01 AM
New ZealandCould NZ be dragged into a war over the Strait of Hormuz?Waikato University international law professor, Al Gillespie, is with The Front Page to take us through what could happen next with the war in Iran.Watch23 Mar 03:55 AM
World Luxon says 'no discussion' on NZ helping break Strait of Hormuz blockagePrime Minister says there had been 'no proposal, no debate' on the issue.23 Mar 03:51 AM
New ZealandMemory of young Hawke’s Bay cricketer who died of brain cancer to live on in medalThe young cricketer tragically died in 2024 at his family home in Waipukurau.23 Mar 03:12 AM
New ZealandWinedogs festival back with new location, new wines and plenty of walkiesYou don't have to own a dog to go, but there will be plenty around you.23 Mar 03:01 AM
AucklandRail closure 'rough patch' as $4 petrol pushes more Aucklanders onto trainsRecord patronage comes as petrol prices spike to $4 a litre and some pumps run dry.23 Mar 03:00 AM
New ZealandAuckland Airport check-in overhaulThe new temporary Zone T check-in zone opens this Thursday, and traditional check-in counter desks are making way for self-service kiosks and bag drops. Video / Auckland AirportWatch23 Mar 03:00 AM
PoliticsGovt announces major fuel import step at post-Cabinet press conferencePressures are being felt at the pump over the effective closure of the Strait of Hormuz.23 Mar 02:46 AM
America's CupAmerica's Cup experience: What it's like going full speed on Team NZ's AC75Christopher Reive went on board with the America's Cup defenders to see how things work. 23 Mar 02:30 AM
New ZealandFrom Rotorua to the bench: Two local lawyers step up as District Court judgesPrue McGuire returns to Palmerston North, where she began law in 1992.23 Mar 02:20 AM
New ZealandEnergy crisis: How to max your fuel efficiency when drivingExperts say smarter driving habits can cut your fuel use by up to 20%.23 Mar 02:10 AM
New ZealandUnclaimed haul: Police want to return stolen jewellery and handbags in RotoruaThe items were taken in Glenholme and industrial area burglaries since mid-2023.23 Mar 02:04 AM
New ZealandAfternoon quiz: What country has the highest per capita consumption of beer?Test your brain with the Herald's afternoon quiz.23 Mar 02:00 AM
New Zealand'I braced for an impact': Invercargill woman heard speeding car moments before fatal crashThe resident heard 'two massive bangs' before the crash involving a 'fleeing vehicle'.23 Mar 02:00 AM
WellingtonRadiocarbon dating reveals origin of human remains found in WellingtonRadiocarbon dating shows the skull likely dates back to the 1600s-1700s.23 Mar 01:57 AM
New ZealandSome dual British citizens get border exemption from new passportsEU dual nationals with UK settlement can now enter Britain on EU ID cards.23 Mar 01:39 AM
New Zealand'Significant concerns' raised about surgeon's competence after patient's deathThe woman suffered a severe brain haemorrhage just hours after her operation.23 Mar 01:00 AM
New ZealandChristopher Luxon holds post-Cabinet press conferenceThe Government will allow fuel that meets Australian criteria for import into the New Zealand market as pressures are being felt at the pumpWatch23 Mar 12:59 AM
PoliticsHow much fuel does NZ have left? Government reveals latest figuresThe Government is moving to a twice-weekly update on the nation's fuel stocks.23 Mar 12:14 AM
BusinessFonterra CEO Miles Hurrell gives their half-year updateFonterra CEO Miles Hurrell, Chairman Peter McBride, and Chief Financial Officer Andrew Murray at the half-year announcement.Watch22 Mar 11:53 PM
New ZealandMetService severe weather: March 23-28, 2026MetService severe weather: March 23-28. Video / MetServiceWatch22 Mar 11:26 PM
New Zealand'I hope I’m wrong': The next NZ shortage could be electric and hybrid vehiclesLocal dealers say EV and hybrid sales surged in February, with worries about stock.22 Mar 11:14 PM
New ZealandRising bills, later babies: How money is changing family plans in the BayBay of Plenty births rose 6.7% in a decade, but population jumped 16.6%.22 Mar 11:00 PM
New ZealandFirst alerts issued for two days of stormy weather starting in northThe upper North Island is set for a lengthy period of heavy rain and strong wind this week22 Mar 10:53 PM
WellingtonCocaine use across NZ leaps to record-breaking highThe Drug Foundation says the data shows our approach to drug use is not working.22 Mar 10:23 PM
