New ZealandNZ Herald Evening Headlines | Thursday, March 19, 2026NZ Herald Evening Headlines | Thursday, March 19, 2026Watch19 Mar 05:52 AM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'Worst I've ever seen it': Nurse calls out lack of support staffTaupō Hospital 'like a poor neighbour' to Rotorua Hospital, says fed-up nurse.19 Mar 05:00 AM
Crime'It just went haywire': Husband loses control of car, crashes, killing wifeThe 54-year-old will fight for a discharge without conviction next month.19 Mar 05:00 AM
New ZealandDiesel prices spike by 90 cents per litre since Iran conflict, report findsA fuel monitoring report shows retail prices have risen by around 55c per litre.19 Mar 04:30 AM
New ZealandDilworth abuse survivor says $90,000 redress offer ‘insultingly small’He says the offer devalues decades of trauma and loss.19 Mar 04:25 AM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsSpend less, tax more, sell assets – Treasury strategist's tough prescription The official warned that New Zealand was on its own.19 Mar 04:09 AM
New ZealandMum forgives teen driver who killed her 11-year-old ‘guardian angel’Staci Walkley, 11, died after the teenager ran a stop sign in Kaikohe.19 Mar 04:00 AM
New ZealandHow ketamine has become the party drug of choice for studentsThe survey of more than 8800 people shows ketamine use surging nationwide.19 Mar 04:00 AM
New ZealandMan laundered $25k in bank scam he was drawn into by 'trusted' church memberJustin Ponga claimed to have no idea that what he was doing was wrong. 19 Mar 04:00 AM
New Zealand'In my blood': How a mum swapped law for tools in male-dominated fieldKerley left a 12-year law career and three kids at home to pursue the tools.19 Mar 04:00 AM
New ZealandHow ketamine has become the new party drug of choice for studentsProfessor Chris Wilkins is with The Front Page to unpack what’s behind this trend and what it means for New Zealand.Watch19 Mar 03:55 AM
New Zealand'Struggling': Mother pleads council for 'modest memorial' for sonThe woman was told if she had a large community backing, council may 'reassess'.19 Mar 03:46 AM
PremiumPremiumAnalysisAnalysis: Willis hints at who'll get targeted fuel support – and who'll miss outANALYSIS: Nicola Willis has made her focus for support clear.19 Mar 03:30 AM
New ZealandWaipawa Lotto ticket wins $333k First Division share in midweek drawThe BP Waipawa ticket is one of three sharing $1m First Division.19 Mar 03:11 AM
New ZealandTwo injured, one critical, after serious Canterbury crashEmergency services were called to the scene at 1.46pm.19 Mar 03:04 AM
New ZealandActivist guilty after suitcase bomb scare at council buildingJudge Paul Geoghegan ruled Gordon Dickson intended to waste police resources.19 Mar 03:00 AM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsWhat could the Government's targeted support be amid fuel price increases?Finance Minister Nicola Willis and Prime Minister Christopher Luxon spoke to journalists on Thursday. Video / Mark MitchellWatch19 Mar 02:53 AM
New ZealandCouncil wants to change how ratepayers pay for Napier's roads'We want those who put the most wear and tear on our roads to pay more.'19 Mar 02:51 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandHawke's Bay premier club rugby to kick off with eight teamsAotea and Central Hawke’s Bay have both decided to play in a lower grade.19 Mar 02:29 AM
PoliticsPM and Finance Minister provide update on fuel supply amid Middle East conflictChristopher Luxon and Nicola Willis said they were preparing for the “worst-case scenario”. Video / Mark MitchellWatch19 Mar 02:15 AM
New ZealandAfternoon quiz: What was the real first name of fashion designer Coco Chanel?Test your brain with the Herald's afternoon quiz.19 Mar 02:00 AM
New ZealandWatch: Woman uses car to disrupt suspected burglaryA video of the incident has reached nearly 300,000 views online, and commenters approve.19 Mar 01:57 AM
New ZealandOn-farm cost inflation now structural, says reportANZ’s Agri Insights report says farm operating costs are now 27% higher than before Covid.19 Mar 01:36 AM
PoliticsGovt preparing NZ for 'worst-case scenario' amid war, fuel prices to rise furtherChristopher Luxon said things could get worse before they get better.19 Mar 01:20 AM
New ZealandFire breaks out next to Z petrol station in PonsonbyThick smoke and flames could be seen billowing from an automotive mechanic workshop next to the Z petrol station in Ponsonby. Video / SuppliedWatch19 Mar 01:18 AM
New Zealand'Dripping liquid': Major blaze near petrol station started after car fireThe fire is burning close to the Z Energy petrol station in Ponsonby.19 Mar 01:17 AM
CrimeWoman disrupts suspected burglary with carMelissa Mackey-Huriwai decided to intervene when she saw what appeared to be an attempted burglary at her martial arts club gym.Watch19 Mar 01:11 AM
New ZealandGovt calls for bids to restore and run historic Chateau Tongariro'The Chateau is a landmark many New Zealanders have visited.'19 Mar 12:52 AM
New ZealandPolice called in after PM's electorate office targeted in protest with Trump images, US flagsGreenpeace says it is behind the protest against a proposed minerals deal with the US.19 Mar 12:45 AM
New ZealandThe Country: Does Winston Peters want to be Prime Minister?Jamie Mackay talks to Winston Peters, Jane Smith, Peter Newbold, and Chris Russell. 19 Mar 12:42 AM
New Zealand'Sugar hit' or solid savings? Rates rise cut after tense budget debateThe council keeps asking people with 'nothing' for more money, one councillor says.19 Mar 12:04 AM
New Zealand‘Not for the faint-hearted’: Inside Tauranga’s dog control frontlineFrom bailing up barkers to investigating attacks - and a 'dead/missing' dog that wasn't.19 Mar 12:03 AM
New Zealand'Miracle' twins celebrate 80th birthday'They didn’t think we would live more than a few minutes.'19 Mar 12:00 AM
New ZealandBody found in search for man missing after falling overboard on Fiordland lakeThe man was reported overboard about 1km offshore on Lake Manapōuri.18 Mar 11:51 PM
