New ZealandMuch-loved waterfront businesses lose wharf homeThe sportfishing club will be relocated behind the new $2m floodwall.20 Mar 11:00 PM
EducationHow are New Zealand schools coping with the rise of AI?The explosion of generative artificial intelligence is reshaping the way students are taught, assessed, and even how they cheat.Watch20 Mar 11:00 PM
New ZealandProbation officer stabbed in head and chest in NZ's worst attack of its kindTaylor Broughton had a flick knife in his pocket when he met with his probation officer.20 Mar 10:00 PM
New Zealand‘Outdated’: Govt launches review of dog control powers after fatal attacksCouncils say outdated dog laws leave them unable to prevent serious attacks.20 Mar 09:54 PM
AucklandFiji flight returns to Auckland after engineering trouble mid-airPassengers have been rebooked on flights departing this morning.20 Mar 08:48 PM
PremiumPremiumSportThe position that's killing club rugby: Grassroots footy under threat as big men disappearSome clubs are having to bring front-rowers in from overseas.20 Mar 08:01 PM
New ZealandMarket family: Two decades of community, organics and fresh local foodThe weekly Hamilton market now hosts up to 50 stalls at Claudelands.20 Mar 08:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionFran O'SullivanFran O'Sullivan: Willis faces fuel crisis budget reckoning as diesel pain spreadsOPINION: Diesel prices have jumped about 45%, hitting food, freight and farm costs.20 Mar 08:00 PM
New Zealand'High household debt': Credit ratings agency downgrades NZ's outlook to negativeFitch still rates New Zealand AA+ but is concerned about stubborn debt.20 Mar 07:59 PM
New ZealandNZ Herald Morning Headlines | Saturday, March 21, 2026NZ Herald Morning Headlines | Saturday, March 21, 2026. Rural contractors struggle with rising gas prices. Chuck Norris has passed away in Hawaii, aged 86. Video / NZ HeraldWatch20 Mar 07:43 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'Lesser of two evils': Support for law change to allow kids to bike on footpathsNapier mum Christina Johnson didn't know it was illegal for kids to ride on the footpath. 20 Mar 05:00 PM
New ZealandHawke's Bay tramper saw a zebra in the bush and knew he was in troubleJohn Sharpe could feel he was close to collapsing, but he had a way out.20 Mar 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Fun-loving' boy faces 'uncertain' future after seizures, brain bleedHe has been in hospital two weeks so far, and has had two brain surgeries. 20 Mar 05:00 PM
New Zealand115-year-old Hawke's Bay cottage sold for just $57,000It was the third-cheapest freestanding home sale nationwide in 2025.20 Mar 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandShe took up painting late in life - now she's got her first solo exhibition at age 73'It’s good for older people to know that you can still be good as you get older.'20 Mar 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Worst I’ve seen in 15 years': Cemetery 'mess' disappoints bereaved mumRotorua Lakes Council says there has been no change to budgets for cemetery maintenance.20 Mar 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumLetters to the EditorLetters: I am increasingly frustrated by the performance of Auckland CouncilOPINION: We need to address the pending Super crisis, argues one reader.20 Mar 04:03 PM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: People may hate speed cameras but we need more of them OPINION: They play a key role in helping motorists stick to the posted limits.20 Mar 04:01 PM
New ZealandMorning quiz: In what decade was Queen Elizabeth II born?Test your brain with the Herald's morning quiz.20 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandThree tolls, one trip: What new Northland charges could mean for motoristsThe 26km Warkworth–Te Hana link is due to open by 2034 under a PPP deal.20 Mar 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionThomas CoughlanThomas Coughlan: As war comes for Luxon, scandal arrives at Hipkins' doorOPINION: Both major party leaders have found themselves hostages to ill fortune this week.20 Mar 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand500 schools ranked: New NCEA hotspots list – where top marks meet affordable housingAnalysis reveals schools with highest academic results and cheaper houses.20 Mar 04:00 PM
BusinessStupid Rules: Liam Dann on new book about red tapeLiam Dann sits down with author Natasha Hamilton-Hart to discuss her new book, Stupid Rules.Watch20 Mar 04:00 PM
New Zealand‘Outrageous and crazy’: Fishing host slams plan to scrap commercial minimum fish sizesThe bill would scrap minimum size limits for 'almost all' commercial species.20 Mar 04:00 PM
OpinionMarcus MussonMarcus Musson: Fuel shock and tariffs threaten to end log export price stabilityOPINION: Higher fuel and shipping costs strip up to $8 a tonne from forest owners.20 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandFishing host Matt Watson blasts plan to remove commercial fishing legal size limitsThe bill would scrap minimum size limits for "almost all" commercial QMS species.Watch20 Mar 04:00 PM
New Zealand'Crucial step': A lifeline for salmon as Rakaia River wetlands restoredThe Glenariffe Stream produces about 18% of the wild Chinook salmon in the Rakaia.20 Mar 04:00 PM
New Zealand'Something to interest everyone' at the Farming Like Grandad fairVisitors can see vintage tractors, cars and a 100-year-old shearing plant.20 Mar 04:00 PM
Christchurch'Massive explosion': Two seriously injured after house fire in Christchurch suburbEmergency services found the home engulfed by flames.20 Mar 08:34 AM
New Zealand‘Vicious cycle’: Study finds multiple illnesses compounding Māori health inequitiesInfectious diseases still make up over 25% of acute hospital admissions.20 Mar 08:09 AM
WorldUS launches aerial offensive to reopen Strait of HormuzLow-flying jets, helicopters used to strike Iranian vessels, drones near shipping lane.20 Mar 08:05 AM
New Zealand'Not good enough': Fire engine suffers 'fault' at large Auckland blazeFirefighters were left waiting as a large Ponsonby fire burned after equipment failure. 20 Mar 07:23 AM
BusinessFor sale Slipper Island expected to fetch more than $10 millionIt comes with an old style lodge, three chalets and two safari tents.20 Mar 07:15 AM
CrimeGrieving parents divided as drunk-driver nephew sentenced over teen’s death“This is costing me my family, not just my baby.”20 Mar 07:00 AM
