New ZealandOne seriously injured after explosion on steam train in AucklandThe incident happened at a vintage railway station in southern Auckland just before 4pm.22 Mar 05:52 AM
New ZealandMotorcyclists flee South Auckland crashA group of motorcyclists flee after crashing into a car in South Auckland. Video / SuppliedWatch22 Mar 05:14 AM
New ZealandGangster's use of stolen gift cards leads police to drugs and loaded firearmsHead Hunter with more than 125 convictions serving more jail time over drugs and firearms.22 Mar 05:00 AM
PoliticsWinston Peters and Alfred Ngaro speak to media following State of the Nation speechThe NZ First leader and his new candidate addressed the media in Tauranga. Video / NZ HeraldWatch22 Mar 04:34 AM
PoliticsWinston Peters delivers State of the Nation speech in TaurangaNZ First leader Winston Peters delivers his full State of the Nation speech in Tauranga. Video / NZ HeraldWatch22 Mar 03:33 AM
New ZealandFinance Minister Nicola Willis and Channel Infrastructure's Rob Buchanan speak to mediaFinance Minister Nicola Willis and Channel Infrastructure's Rob Buchanan speak to media from the Marsden Point oil refinery. Video / NZ HeraldWatch22 Mar 03:13 AM
PoliticsFormer National MP to run as NZ First candidate as Peters delivers State of the Nation speechWinston Peters confirmed the party would campaign on splitting up the energy gentailers.22 Mar 02:48 AM
New ZealandAfternoon quiz: What film won Best Picture at the 2026 Oscars?Test your brain with the Herald's afternoon quiz.22 Mar 02:00 AM
New ZealandKiwi return to ancestral forest after 30-year effortThe first 10 of 40 western brown kiwi have been returned to Ngāti Rangi whenua.22 Mar 01:01 AM
AucklandOne dead after early morning Auckland motorway crashPolice said inquiries into the circumstances of the crash are continuing.22 Mar 12:12 AM
New ZealandDeep subtropical low threatens heavy rain, strong winds for parts of NZSevere gale northeasterlies are possible for Northland, Auckland and Coromandel.22 Mar 12:08 AM
SportJellyfish, dolphins and support from Kelly Slater as Ridler's epic swim nears endJono Ridler is now more than 1100km into his swim down the North Island's east coast. 22 Mar 12:00 AM
BusinessPhilanthropist and early childhood champion Wayne Wright snr diesWayne Wright snr co-founded Best Start Educare, now with about 260 centres around NZ.21 Mar 11:13 PM
AucklandPolice car involved in crash on main central Auckland roadSix people were injured in earlier crashes on Auckland's motorway network today.21 Mar 11:10 PM
New ZealandTwo dead in separate Southland crashes, police seek CCTV of vehicle that fledThe Serious Crash Unit is investigating both single-vehicle collisions.21 Mar 11:04 PM
New ZealandKarl Truell, the prolific graffiti tagger "Pork" outedKarl Truell, aka ‘Pork’ talks to court reporter Craig Kapitan outside the Auckland District Court after his sentencing. Video / Jason DordayWatch21 Mar 11:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandRural retreats chase booming wellness tourism dollar in BayMore tourists are seeking unplugged, nature-based getaways.21 Mar 10:02 PM
New Zealand‘It never ends’: Farm murder victim’s family devastated as killer wins appeal, continues fightJacob Ramsay was beaten, chained by his ankle to a car, and dragged to his death.21 Mar 10:00 PM
New ZealandShort mosque shooting video was a teen's entry ticket to a world of sickening extremism onlineBeing an 'edge lord' online gave Ronndog Keefe a status he could not find in real life.21 Mar 09:06 PM
New ZealandGaspy moves to tighten fuel-cost reporting amid petrol price panicThe cost of premium petrol has hit $4 a litre for the first time in parts of Auckland.21 Mar 09:04 PM
New ZealandPerson dies after crash in Hamilton suburbEmergency services were called to Howden Rd at about 8.40pm on Saturday.21 Mar 09:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'Only rich people can afford pets': Do vet bills mean owning a dog or cat is now a luxury?Pet lovers warn that having a companion animal can cost thousands in vet bills.21 Mar 09:00 PM
New ZealandNZ Herald Morning News Update | Robert Mueller dead at 81, mixed messages on length of Iran warRobert Mueller dead at 81, mixed messages on length of Iran war, Winston Peters to deliver State of the Nation. Video / NZ HeraldWatch21 Mar 08:42 PM
AucklandSix injured as second serious motorway crash blocks lanes in AucklandPolice said the accident near Ōtara has blocked multiple lanes.21 Mar 08:09 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandHigh-stakes battle over billion-dollar gold mine at NZ beauty spotThe plans have divided Central Otago, with arguments on both sides. 21 Mar 08:00 PM
New ZealandAdopted son with 'mixed-up' life left out of mother's will, court rules it a moral breachThe man has been awarded a share of the estate, which had been mostly left to his uncle.21 Mar 05:02 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'Barbering saved my life': Meet the young business owner making a big differenceThe 21-year-old's chair is a safe space where clients open up about mental health. 21 Mar 05:02 PM
New ZealandEleven Ōmāhu home owners get green light to stay after Gabrielle flooding'For close to two years, we couldn’t come home because of the uncertainty.'21 Mar 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Struggling' families to move into 24 new homesMother describes new home as ‘lifesaver’ after years living off-grid.21 Mar 04:57 PM
PremiumPremiumLetters to the EditorLetters: Why so many proposals to toll roads north of Auckland?OPINION: It’s a matter of a fair go for all, regardless of where you live.21 Mar 04:32 PM
New Zealand'Lagged behind': When NZ farmers were urged to employ women"An effort is to be made to encourage farmers to make more use of women workers."21 Mar 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandHow hypnotherapist helps those addicted to sexCaroline Cranshaw says her clients range from 18 to 86.21 Mar 04:00 PM
OpinionKem OrmondKem Ormond: Why my vege garden is good for my mental healthOPINION: My vegetable garden is great to hang out in if the day has been a bit stressful.21 Mar 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionHeather du Plessis-AllanHeather du Plessis-Allan: None of the allegations against Hipkins are valuable to votersOpinion: Why voters should be wary of taking sides in Hipkins' ugly divorce saga.21 Mar 04:00 PM
