New Zealand'Towering wall of black smoke': Witness describes dramatic blaze near RotoruaResidents were told to stay indoors and shut windows due to thick smoke. 15 Mar 11:29 PM
Crime'Do not approach': Police hunt dangerous man after South Auckland firearms incidentPolice say 41-year-old Nigel Edwards is avoiding arrest.15 Mar 11:22 PM
New ZealandMama Hooch rapists lose majority of appeal bid, but three minor convictions quashedThe brothers’ offending over three-and-a-half years targeted 27 women.15 Mar 11:13 PM
New ZealandOne child dead, four people injured in East Tamaki crashA child died and four other people were injured in an East Tamaki three-vehicle collision last night. Video / NZ HeraldWatch15 Mar 11:02 PM
New ZealandTauranga college team headed for world robotics champsŌtūmoetai College’s Mecha Squad 2941H will face 2400 teams from 60 countries.15 Mar 11:00 PM
New ZealandShane Jordan claims Timbersports national title over brother JackShane Jordan, 39, clinched the title in the final hot saw event in Palmerston North.15 Mar 10:48 PM
New ZealandNZ Herald Live: David Seymour makes alcohol reform announcementDavid Seymour makes alcohol reform announcementWatch15 Mar 10:22 PM
New Zealand'I really enjoyed the day': Puketoi local wins East Coast Young Farmer titleEdwin Laver scored 306 points, edging Tararua rivals James Fox and Kaden van Gaalen.15 Mar 10:16 PM
CrimeWoman, 23, charged with wounding person in family harm incidentThe incident happened in the early hours of Sunday morning.15 Mar 10:03 PM
New ZealandRotorua car wreckers fireDrone footage of several cars engulfed in flames at a car wreckers yard near Rotorua. Video / @danilotravel / InstagramWatch15 Mar 09:43 PM
New ZealandNZ Herald Live: Nicola Willis to provide update on Iran economic responseFinance Minister Nicola Willis will this afternoon hold a press conference to update the country on the Government’s response to the economic turmoil spilling out of the conflict.Watch15 Mar 09:31 PM
PoliticsPM’s matai title ceremony kicks off with eyes on relationship with Samoa’s new leader Christopher Luxon is visiting Samoa and Tonga this week. 15 Mar 08:45 PM
New ZealandACC spied on man with traumatic brain injuryHe says the hardest battle wasn’t recovery. It was fighting the system meant to help him.15 Mar 08:43 PM
New ZealandCommunal harvest kicks off at small Martinborough wineryHarvest time at Big Sky Wines begins or ends with friends and neighbours in the vineyard.15 Mar 08:05 PM
Ryan Bridge TODAYUniversal Studios shifts into turbo mode with new Fast and Furious themed rollercoasterThe new ride reaches speeds of 120km/h, and features cars that drift. Driven's David Linklater joins Herald NOW. Video / Ryan Bridge TODAYWatch15 Mar 07:51 PM
Ryan Bridge TODAY‘People are frazzled’: Acting PM David Seymour on our economic recovery | Ryan Bridge TODAYActing PM David Seymour joins Herald NOW to talk inflation, greyhound racing ban, and the war in Iran. Video / Ryan Bridge TODAYWatch15 Mar 07:25 PM
Ryan Bridge TODAYOscars 2026: Why are there snipers watching the red carpet? | Ryan Bridge TODAYDean McArthy joins Ryan Bridge TODAY live from Hollywood. Video / Ryan Bridge TODAYWatch15 Mar 07:08 PM
New ZealandCop stole $68k from vulnerable pensioner he was meant to help after another crimeThe officer has been sentenced but is appealing against a ruling to lift name suppression.15 Mar 07:00 PM
Ryan Bridge TODAYNew numbers reveal an updated outlook on New Zealand's economic recovery | Ryan Bridge TODAYWestpac chief economist Kelly Eckhold tells Herald NOW that NZ's long-awaited economic recovery is delayed, but not cancelled, as Iran conflict continues. Video / Ryan Bridge TODAYWatch15 Mar 06:43 PM
PremiumPremiumCartoonsGuy Body’s cartoons: March 1 - 31 Our cartoonist Guy Body shares his view on current events.15 Mar 06:40 PM
Herald NOW BusinessStew Hamilton CEO Mercury NZ | Herald NOW BusinessMercury Energy powered up its new geothermal generator near Taupo. Video / Herald NOW BusinessWatch15 Mar 06:14 PM
New ZealandSkyline Queenstown opens new Bob’s Peak building in $300m upgradeThe major revamp comes as Queenstown visitors exceed pre-Covid levels.15 Mar 06:13 PM
New ZealandNZ Herald Morning News Update | Why are NZ fuel prices increasing so much?Headlines: Grocery items increase, new gift card rules: minimum expiry date 3 years, and why are NZ fuel prices increasing so much?Watch15 Mar 06:06 PM
Herald NOW BusinessBridgewest Ventures' $100 million tech fund | Herald NOW BusinessBridgewest Ventures CEO has secured $55m of $100m fund to invest in Kiwi deep tech. Video / Herald NOW BusinessWatch15 Mar 05:47 PM
Ryan Bridge TODAYMetService morning weather update: March 16MetService morning weather update: March 16. Video / MetServiceWatch15 Mar 05:25 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandSilver boom: Millions spent on retirement units and expansionsHowever, 'new supply is still not keeping up with the projected need'.15 Mar 05:01 PM
New ZealandThey can swim, but can they survive? The skill gap putting kids at riskInstructors say many kids swim pool lengths but cannot cope in the surf.15 Mar 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionTaran Wiseman: First-home buyers and 'mums and dads' – the seismic shift in the property marketOPINION: First-home buyers hit a record 27% share of property sales in 2025.15 Mar 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: What a load of rubbishOPINION: Rubbish – and what to do with it – never fails to draw ire.15 Mar 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumLetters to the EditorLetters: This year's Six Nations is showing us how rugby should be playedOPINION: Several readers supported Bruce Cotterill's opinion that there is a TVNZ bias.15 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandMorning quiz: What is the largest of New York City's five boroughs by land area?Test your brain with the Herald's morning quiz.15 Mar 04:00 PM
New Zealand'The legislation is getting in the way': Medicinal cannabis patients face shortagesIndustry leaders warn strict rules are pushing local cannabis firms under.15 Mar 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionAudrey YoungAudrey Young: Who could replace Luxon as PM and National Party leader?OPINION: There are two clear frontrunners but neither is the complete package.15 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandBuy now, pay later debt driving more families to food banks and mentorsFinCap says people are seeking help from January, not just a February rush.15 Mar 04:00 PM
