New ZealandClarke Gayford reacts to documentary Prime Minister gaining two Emmy nominationsBroadcaster and husband of former Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern said he was bewildered and baffled by news the documentary he co-produced has been nominated for two Emmy awards.Watch07 Apr 11:56 PM
AucklandCatamaran damaged after breaking away from mooring, punctured by seawall rocksA witness saw the vessel holed on rocks lining Tāmaki Drive.07 Apr 11:51 PM
New ZealandNew chief takes helm at Ōtāne volunteer fire brigadeNew Ōtāne fire chief Rob Grayson says community and volunteer recruitment is his priority.07 Apr 11:44 PM
New ZealandNapier's MTG museum to be renamed'Each building will have its own name gifted by mana whenua.'07 Apr 11:23 PM
WellingtonSpark services in Wellington restored after 'outage' cuts mobile, broadbandSpark said it experienced 'an issue' that impacted some cell sites in the capital. 07 Apr 11:12 PM
New Zealand‘Suspicious’ overnight farm fuel takesAlerts for unusual fuel withdrawals between 10pm and 4am are up 11%.07 Apr 10:39 PM
AucklandBoil-water notice lifted as faulty test tap blamed for E. coli scareFurther testing across affected and neighbouring zones found no traces of E. coli. 07 Apr 10:19 PM
New ZealandTeen faces driving and assault charges after out-of-control Auckland house party A 17-year-old male will appear in the Auckland Youth Court on April 9.07 Apr 09:56 PM
New ZealandOCR update from the Reserve BankOCR update from the Reserve Bank Te Pūtea MatuaWatch07 Apr 09:45 PM
New ZealandChristopher Luxon and Nicola Willis speak to the mediaChristopher Luxon and Nicola Willis update the Fuel stocks and OCRWatch07 Apr 09:39 PM
CrimeFresh details emerge in alleged Botany kidnapping, $2000 and shoes stolenPolice allege the accused women robbed the victim of $2000 and a pair of shoes.07 Apr 09:10 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandNearly 900 people sign petition to save NZ Post branch in suburban HastingsThe Raureka NZ Post service has operated from the local pharmacy for a decade.07 Apr 09:01 PM
PremiumPremiumBusinessThe council telco business that could sell for $1bThe sale could fund expansion of Lyttleton Port.07 Apr 09:00 PM
New ZealandGlobal dairy prices fall for first time this yearThe GDT index dropped 3.4% to US$4228 ($7378) a tonne.07 Apr 08:59 PM
PoliticsWinston Peters says US open to supplying fuel to Pacific if Iran war continues Peters met with the US Secretary of State Marco Rubio this morning [NZT]. 07 Apr 08:50 PM
New ZealandCatamaran holes on rocks off Tamaki DriveA catamaran is stuck on rocks by Tamaki Drive, opposite the boating club. Video / Jane PhareWatch07 Apr 08:49 PM
New ZealandMetService morning weather update: April 8MetService morning weather update: April 8. Video / MetServiceWatch07 Apr 07:12 PM
PremiumPremiumCartoonsRod EmmersonRod Emmerson’s cartoons: Week of April 6 - 12Rod Emmerson's take on the week.07 Apr 07:07 PM
New ZealandNZ Herald Headlines | Wednesday, April 8, 2026Morning Headlines | 'A whole civilisation will die tonight', Trump threatens, interest rates rise ahead of OCR decision | Wednesday, April 8, 2026. Video / NZ Herald, Getty ImagesWatch07 Apr 06:50 PM
New ZealandHow two councils formed an uneasy water partnershipOne voted 6-4 to proceed with the partnership as councillors raised concerns about trust.07 Apr 06:37 PM
New ZealandEaster blunder: Shops told to close despite being allowed to open'It’s not good for Rotorua … the economy’s tough enough as it is.'07 Apr 06:37 PM
New Zealand Eight injured as helicopters, multiple crews sent to BoP crashInjuries range from critical to minor. 07 Apr 06:33 PM
New Zealand'The fuel bill is our biggest hurt': Transport companies warn of price pain ahead'This is always going to revert back to the person going to the supermarket.'07 Apr 06:00 PM
PoliticsPM’s reshuffle marks historic first but cuts number of Nat Māori MPs in Cabinet to oneChristopher Luxon’s revision of roles brings the first female Leader of the House. 07 Apr 05:00 PM
New ZealandIncoming: Direct cyclone threat looms as North Island faces wild week of rain and windNiwa warns most scenarios indicate landfall somewhere in the upper North Island.07 Apr 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumLetters to the EditorLetters: My special connection with the Artemis II missionOPINION: A boarding pass on a special mission to space.07 Apr 05:00 PM
SportHow a tattoo and a title chase brought the 'Great Dane' back to NapierThe 26-year-old Dane has returned for a second stint with Napier City Rovers.07 Apr 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandJailed IRD tax agent Suren Sharma struck off as JP after laundering $1.8m in scam proceedsBut the country's first-ever jailed money mule had a partial win in the High Court. 07 Apr 05:00 PM
New ZealandMorning quiz: Which sea separates China from the west coast of Korea?Test your brain with the Herald's morning quiz.07 Apr 05:00 PM
New ZealandGenerator fumes killed Invercargill businessman on Fiordland fishing trip - coronerTests showed fumes entered the cabin through a wire loom access hole.07 Apr 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'I am scared for my partner's life': Staff suffer head injuries at new mental health unitSix staff were injured within the first two months of the unit opening.07 Apr 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandFrom property to politics? Why Matthew Horncastle says he may have to run for PMThe ambitious 32-year-old developer has given politics serious thought.07 Apr 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: This was one of the great NZ sporting achievementsOPINION: Winning a NCAA title is one of sport's great accomplishments. 07 Apr 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandStaff suffer head injuries at new mental health unitA source whose family member worked there feared someone would be killed.Watch07 Apr 05:00 PM
