New ZealandFast-track green light for $610m Takitimu North Link highway extensionThe 7.7km Takitimu North Link – Stage 2 will run between Te Puna and Ōmokoroa.20 Mar 12:02 AM
New ZealandGorge slip repairs allow SH2 to stay open without convoysNZ Transport Agency warns the gorge may still close at short notice if conditions change.20 Mar 12:01 AM
New ZealandHamilton Zoo snaps up land opportunity Zoo director Baird Fleming says the land will expand herds, not add new species.20 Mar 12:00 AM
Wellington'I'm really sorry': Former Wellington Mayor admits to losing licence 'It's so easy in a Tesla to put your foot down', she said.19 Mar 11:26 PM
New Zealand'No regrets': District's biggest election spender explains her strategyShe missed out on the mayoralty, but is happy her almost $20k was money well spent.19 Mar 11:01 PM
New Zealand$250m snub: Beachfront home owners call for flooding protection ‘fair go’Ann Redstone wants coastal communities to get 'same consideration as inland communities'.19 Mar 11:00 PM
New ZealandAkl councillor bitten by 'big, aggro, muscly' dog while protecting own pet during attackJosephine Bartley was left bleeding and needed a tetanus shot at A&E.19 Mar 10:35 PM
New Zealand'Powder into my musket': Teen Māori leader primed for big futureHe fears vital mātauranga could be lost as kaumātua and elders age.19 Mar 10:30 PM
CrimeDefendant foiled her home detention bracelet prior to killing of Auckland businessmanShe should have been at home serving her sentence when she hatched the robbery plan.19 Mar 10:26 PM
New Zealand'Success-driven' couple win farm environment award The Clodes of Te Hou Farms take a highly strategic approach to land stewardship.19 Mar 10:18 PM
New ZealandRotorua council pushes for changes to 'restrictive' dog control laws'There is reason for concern about the ability we have to help manage this.'19 Mar 10:03 PM
WorldHong Kong's deadliest blaze in decades kills 168The fire engulfed seven of the eight residential towers in the complex, which were undergoing renovations and covered in bamboo scaffolding, protective netting and foam boards.Watch19 Mar 10:02 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandHawke’s Bay retail theft downA dedicated HB retail crime unit has arrested 151 people and laid 592 related charges.19 Mar 09:51 PM
ChristchurchWoman seriously injured after suspected stabbing in central ChristchurchThe woman was rushed to Christchurch Hospital and underwent surgery.19 Mar 09:39 PM
New Zealand'Killing baby snapper': Proposed rules remove fish size limits for commercial fishingRecreational fishers would still face size rules and daily snapper limits.19 Mar 09:27 PM
New ZealandNew Plymouth brewery buys iconic Gisborne Gold brandThree Sisters Brewery will keep Sunshine’s Gisborne taproom and core beers open.19 Mar 09:19 PM
New ZealandFamily's anger after killer strikes again, 27 years laterTina Maulolo was at home when she heard a knock at the door. It was two police officers.19 Mar 09:15 PM
New Zealand‘Unmitigated disaster’: Weeds 'suffocating' council’s native planting, resident saysThe council says the dense planting of roughly 4000 plants will outgrow kikuyu.19 Mar 08:54 PM
New Zealand'Red flags': Family confronts key figure in missing teacher mysteryFamily reveals their next steps in the search for Jayleb: 'We just want him back'.19 Mar 08:44 PM
New ZealandBullying allegations see senior Corrections staffer under investigationLeigh Marsh, a top prison boss, now faces an external bullying probe.19 Mar 08:31 PM
New ZealandFamily vow to rebuild 46-year business after huge fireThe blaze on John F Kennedy Drive took about 11 hours to contain. 19 Mar 08:28 PM
New ZealandDriver dies after truck crash on Queenstown ski field road Police say the driver was the only person in the vehicle and died at the scene.19 Mar 08:22 PM
WorldRussia state TV crew wounded in strike on LebanonAn RT reporter wearing a "Press" vest and his cameraman were in the middle of an on-air report when an Israeli strike happened metres behind them. Video / AFPWatch19 Mar 07:59 PM
WorldWild possum shelters with plush toys in Australian airport shopA wild possum joined stuffed furry friends in an Australian airport gift shop this week, surprising travellers in an adorable case of hide and squeak. Video / AFPWatch19 Mar 07:50 PM
New ZealandIs it just me, or is everyone sick? Be warned, a new 'super' flu strain is loomingDoctors are seeing a 'stream' of respiratory sicknesses and it's not even winter yet.19 Mar 07:19 PM
Ryan Bridge TODAYShould we store more fuel at Marsden Point? National vs Labour | Ryan Bridge TODAYPaul Goldsmith and Willie Jackson battle it out on the politics panel with Ryan Bridge. Video / Ryan Bridge TODAYWatch19 Mar 07:06 PM
Auckland'We could have died': Woman and grandson fall down bus stairs after driver jerks forwardsThe pair were left shaken, bruised and without an apology from the driver.19 Mar 07:00 PM
WorldTrump jokes about Pearl Harbour during meeting with Japan's PMJapan's Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi appeared visibly uncomfortable after the US President's remark about surprises.Watch19 Mar 06:45 PM
PremiumPremiumWellingtonTensions brew over WCC's new HQ as execs get top views, mayor has carpark outlookThe council’s senior officers have harbour views, while politicians are down on level one.19 Mar 06:40 PM
New ZealandNZ Herald Morning Headlines | Friday, March 20, 2026NZ Herald Morning Headlines | The Finance Minister will meet with fuel importers today and relief could be on the way for households - as the petrol panic continues.Watch19 Mar 06:29 PM
Business300 million litres: Inside Marsden Point's fuel storage terminalMarsden Point stores 300 million litres of imported petrol, diesel and jet fuel. Madison Malone goes inside the storage compound with Channel Infrastructure's CEO. Video / MM MediaWatch19 Mar 06:24 PM
Ryan Bridge TODAYFuel crisis: 'Govt isn't fully preparing Kiwis for what's next'| Ryan Bridge TODAYDavid Keat, former Marsden Point refinery manager, says the Govt needs to prepare us for what's to come. Video / Ryan Bridge TODAYWatch19 Mar 06:22 PM
AucklandCar flips in 3-vehicle smash on Auckland motorway near harbour bridge during morning rush Two blocked lanes have since reopened but motorists have been told to expect delays.19 Mar 05:54 PM
New ZealandMetService morning weather update: March 20MetService morning weather update: March 20.Watch19 Mar 05:09 PM
