New ZealandPerson dies after being pulled from Taupō waterPolice said the death has been referred to the Coroner.06 Apr 10:01 PM
New ZealandAir NZ cuts flights as jet fuel costs biteCivic leaders in Nelson and Tauranga have confirmed their cities are affected. 06 Apr 09:50 PM
New ZealandFour farmers, a forgotten grain and the pasta-maker bringing it to the plateTheir pasta now reaches about 40 outlets nationwide as demand grows.06 Apr 09:46 PM
New Zealand'It’s a menace': Roaming dog attack leaves Welcome Bay retiree injured, fearful'I just hope it’s found quickly before it attacks someone else,' the victim says.06 Apr 09:19 PM
New ZealandConfusion as families hit with extra rest home surcharges despite subsidiesNot-for-profit homes provide about 60% of care but are adding more premiums.06 Apr 09:09 PM
New ZealandBiggest NZ dam since Clyde gets $18m Govt loan to test its viabilityBackers say the dam could support more than 1800 new permanent jobs in Hawke's Bay.06 Apr 09:07 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandFunder reveals it had pageant concerns before founder's fraud revealedKharl WiRepa has recently been convicted of defrauding pageant contestants.06 Apr 08:23 PM
New ZealandAuckland Mayor Wayne Brown to axe ratepayer-funded lunches at council meetingsLunches for governing body meetings rose as high as $18,439 in FY2023.06 Apr 08:04 PM
New ZealandFrom rescue to recovery: Inside the first 48 hours at Mt MaunganuiThe landslide hit about 30 campsites and buried the campground amenities.06 Apr 08:01 PM
New ZealandPM says no risk to NZ's future oil orders as Trump threatens to ‘take out’ IranLuxon's deputy, Nicola Willis, says New Zealand is facing a 'tough time'.06 Apr 07:27 PM
New ZealandMetService morning weather update: April 7MetService morning weather update: April 7. Video / MetServiceWatch06 Apr 07:12 PM
New ZealandNZ Herald Headlines | Tuesday, April 7, 2026Morning Headlines | Payments for low-income families, and meth convictions reach highest point in a decade | Tuesday, April 7, 2026. Video / NZ Herald, Getty Images, AFPWatch06 Apr 06:54 PM
New ZealandResident questions $250k seawall spend near closed Hastings campgroundHastings District Council will spend $250,000 maintaining the Clifton Rd wall.06 Apr 06:00 PM
New Zealand'Everyone came out of the woodwork': Auto extravaganza boosts St John trainingFunds raised will support St John cadets and services from Mahia to Dannevirke.06 Apr 06:00 PM
New ZealandYoung Napier footballer eyes trip to BarcelonaOscar and his dad are considering a Barca Academy clinic to further the 7yo's skills.06 Apr 05:00 PM
New ZealandMorning quiz: What do the 13 stripes on the US flag represent?Test your brain with the Herald's morning quiz.06 Apr 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: Liam Lawson deserves a Formula 1 commentary team that knows he existsOPINION: In Japan, he gained more places than any other driver. Not that you'd have known.06 Apr 05:00 PM
KahuFather’s fury: Former detective says system failed his coward-punch victim sonFormer detective TeUraura Nganeko says police framing decides justice.06 Apr 05:00 PM
PoliticsGreens fear ‘exodus’ could get worse as public sector grad jobs declineRoles have dropped significantly across recent years, sparking concern from the Greens.06 Apr 05:00 PM
New ZealandJapan opposes Auckland statue to honour wartime sex slavery victimsThe statue would stand in the Korean cultural garden at Takapuna's Barrys Point Reserve.06 Apr 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumLetters to the EditorLetters: Shane Christie’s story highlights need for rugby rule changesOPINION: Tragedy signals a time for changes to rugby’s rules.06 Apr 05:00 PM
New ZealandBay of Plenty on alert as heavy rain, landslide risk and Cyclone Vaianu line-upMetService now expects 100mm to 140mm of rain west of Whakatāne.06 Apr 05:00 PM
New ZealandEx-NZ athlete and sex offender removed from primary school staff listThe man was discharged without conviction and granted permanent name suppression.06 Apr 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumAucklandStretched Auckland schools fear being swamped by mega housing projectAt least 4000 homes are planned on 39.7ha beside the Unitec campus.06 Apr 05:00 PM
New ZealandFree period products here to stay in NZ schools, but what about universities?About 95% of schools now offer free pads and tampons, reaching 98% of students.06 Apr 04:53 PM
ChristchurchTwo workers injured in armed robberies minutes apart in ChristchurchPolice are probing if the attacks are linked.06 Apr 10:02 AM
AucklandE. coli alert: Watercare issues boil water notice for multiple Auckland suburbsPublic water tankers have been set up for people to access.06 Apr 08:22 AM
New ZealandHastings man who stabbed father-in-law three times gets home detentionThe pair faced off with a flagpole and a baseball bat before one pulled out a knife.06 Apr 07:00 AM
Auckland'Mass rescue' at popular Auckland west coast beach, swimmer in hospitalOne person was taken to Middlemore Hospital in a serious condition.06 Apr 06:33 AM
BusinessRecord number of mum-and-dad landlords plan sell-offs as costs bite and outlook darkensA survey of 200 landlords found 38% now plan to sell their rentals.06 Apr 05:59 AM
New ZealandNZ Herald afternoon Headlines | Monday, April 6, 2026Fuel supplies remain healthy in NZ, Trump's deadlines & terms discussed for potential 45-day ceasefire.Watch06 Apr 05:07 AM
New ZealandMan kicked out of social housing complex after hospitalising neighbour asking for a cigaretteThe man, who lives with long-term disabilities, has fought against the eviction.06 Apr 05:00 AM
CrimeCar fleeing police over alleged meat theft stopped on Remutaka Hill RoadPolice say a bag of meat was allegedly stolen from a Masterton shop.06 Apr 04:43 AM
New ZealandDelays on Auckland’s Southern Motorway after car bursts into flamesPolice said they responded to the vehicle fire near the Papakura on-ramp just after 11.10am. Video / SuppliedWatch06 Apr 03:44 AM
