New Zealand‘Outdated’: Govt launches review of dog control powers after fatal attacksCouncils say outdated dog laws leave them unable to prevent serious attacks.20 Mar 09:54 PM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
New Zealand‘The silence is deafening’: Mariameno Kapa-Kingi yet to speak with Te Pāti Māori leadersShe wants party members to consider a special general meeting on the High Court findings.20 Mar 06:44 AM
New Zealand'I'm sick of men who hit women': Judge lambasts 'thug' who repeatedly attacked partner'Your behaviour was cowardly ... it was utter gratuitous violence.'20 Mar 06:03 AM
New ZealandMetService afternoon weather update: March 20MetService afternoon weather update: March 20. Video / MetServiceWatch20 Mar 05:02 AM
