New ZealandChoosing real‑life chemistry in a world full of dating apps Many now say swiping left and right feels isolating rather than exciting.20 Mar 03:15 AM
New Zealand'Mum need doctor': 4yo hailed a hero for incredible actions 'One minute he’s Spiderman and the next he’s another superhero.'20 Mar 03:00 AM
New ZealandPolice seek witnesses after serious bar brawl in HastingsThe incident at the Common Room left several people injured and sent one to hospital.20 Mar 02:45 AM
PoliticsHatchet buried over China deal? Not yet, say Cook Islands and New Zealand A deal last year sparked controversy and concern over China's presence in the Pacific. 20 Mar 02:40 AM
AucklandPolice urgently searching for missing 15-year-old girlTracey was last seen in Conifer Grove, South Auckland, on February 27.20 Mar 02:26 AM
New ZealandFuel discounts stay as some supermarket stations run dryFinance Minister Nicola Willis says New Zealand has 41 days of petrol in reserve stocks.20 Mar 02:22 AM
WellingtonLikely cause of Moa Point sewage plant disaster revealed in new reportA new hydraulic report points to trapped air causing sewage to backflow.20 Mar 02:21 AM
Auckland'Luckily no one was inside': Med clinic to close temporarily after BB gun fired at windowAnother resident said his parked car was shot at in a drive-by a few streets away.20 Mar 02:15 AM
New ZealandTen smart ways to cut your food bill as supermarket prices keep climbingFood prices are up 4.5% in a year, with beef mince now $24.46 a kilo.20 Mar 02:07 AM
New ZealandAs gouda as it gets: Boutique Hawke's Bay cheeses win national trophiesThis was Craggy Range's first year producing all its cheese on farm in Tukituki Valley.20 Mar 02:00 AM
New ZealandAfternoon quiz: How many toes does an emu possess on each foot?Test your brain with the Herald's afternoon quiz.20 Mar 02:00 AM
New Zealand'Not strong enough': Call to tighten alcohol ad rules around childrenThree-quarters of ads near schools sit where children regularly gather.20 Mar 02:00 AM
New ZealandGang associate chatted calmly with businessman before killing him with a single punchJay Aranui later told police his victim looked like a good fella but he felt like a fight.20 Mar 02:00 AM
New ZealandMike Casey, NZ Sustainability Leader of the Year on The CountryToday: Wayne Langford, Mike Casey, Dom Jones, Emma Poole, Tim Dangen, Chris Brandolino. 20 Mar 01:44 AM
New ZealandShark at Bowentown beachA shark was seen swimming just beyond the breakers at the Bay of Plenty beach. Video / The TravellerWatch20 Mar 01:38 AM
PremiumPremiumKahuWatch: 'I want wild fights' - Meet brawler who won Dan Hooker's $100K fight night'What I want on Saturday is three massive wild fights that push me to the limit' he said.20 Mar 01:33 AM
New Zealand'Didn’t feel real': Sister heartbroken after brother's memorial disappearsHandcrafted tributes, including a diamante bear and named bangle, were taken.20 Mar 01:30 AM
New ZealandSH2 reopened near Gisborne six hours after fatal crashNZ Transport Agency and police said State Highway 2 near Te Karaka reopened after 1pm.20 Mar 01:27 AM
New ZealandRideshare giant announces fuel surcharge in NZ as drivers hit hard by rising pricesA surcharge of 5c per km will take effect from March 25 as drivers bear a 'big cost'.20 Mar 01:25 AM
PremiumPremiumWellingtonTory Whanau rejects claim she helped design council's new HQ layout, Little 'fuming' over new officeFrustration builds as execs get top floor while politicians are left on level one.20 Mar 01:06 AM
New ZealandNZ Herald Afternoon Headlines | Friday, March 20, 2026NZ Herald Afternoon Headlines | Friday, March 20, 2026Watch20 Mar 12:59 AM
New ZealandTwinning: The school with 13 sets of twins - and more to comeTwins make up 5% of the school's roll and 2.4% of babies born worldwide.20 Mar 12:39 AM
New ZealandPolice investigate after man's body found at construction sitePolice are working to identify the man, who was not an employee at the site.20 Mar 12:12 AM
New ZealandFormer international sports star charged with obstructing police after Homegrown festivalThe man allegedly tried to interfere with police as they dealt with a matter.20 Mar 12:04 AM
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
