Auckland'I lost my rag': Akl resident blames 'deafening' night works for disastrous sleepless weekHe said the noise was so extreme he binned his daughter's medication by mistake.19 Mar 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumLetters to the EditorLetters: Wars are a big contributor to greenhouse gases and lead to environmental disasterOPINION: Conflicts are waging war on the planet.19 Mar 04:00 PM
Kahu'He can rest now': Treaty-signing chief’s bust back with whānauThe taonga is now back in Aotearoa after decades circulating in Europe.19 Mar 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionOpinion: Why a rushed Māori seats referendum risks damaging our democracyOPINION: This may seem like a simple democratic choice. It is not. 19 Mar 03:00 PM
WorldIran targets Saudi Arabia oil refinery as prices surge to NZ$189 a barrelThe prices soared after Iran struck Qatar's largest gas facility.19 Mar 07:21 AM
Wellington'Absolute idiocy': Tennis player runs in front of train to retrieve ballA witness said his heart was in his mouth watching the incident unfold.19 Mar 07:00 AM
PremiumPremiumAnalysisJenée TibshraenyJenée Tibshraeny: What can the Govt really do to shield us from this oil shock? ANALYSIS: Securing supply is the first line of defence.19 Mar 07:00 AM
New ZealandMetService evening weather update: March 19MetService evening weather update: March 19. Video / MetServiceWatch19 Mar 06:08 AM
New ZealandA grandmother left a window open so her granddaughter's abuser could come inThe man, in his 20s, would climb in through a window to have a sex with the pre-teen girl.19 Mar 06:00 AM
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
