New ZealandPreventable? Coroner to examine murder of Christchurch mother by mental health patientAn inquest comes after a damning 2025 report into Canterbury mental health failings.16 Mar 09:00 PM
New ZealandMysterious object thought to be space junk over Hawke's BayThe meteor, filmed here by fishermen in Awatoto, was seen from Napier and Wairoa. Video / Codey MontgomerieWatch16 Mar 08:56 PM
New ZealandDriver who killed teen in speeding crash caught again at 190km/h in 'dangerous pattern'Kevin Bishell caused the Taranaki crash that killed Olivia Keightley-Trigg, 18, in 2018.16 Mar 08:12 PM
New ZealandMissing 65-year-old Auckland woman found after police appeal for informationJane will be taken to hospital after being assessed by paramedics. 16 Mar 08:07 PM
New ZealandOne man, two brutal killings two decades apart: How the mental health system ‘failed everybody’Health NZ admits failings in Parr’s care.16 Mar 08:00 PM
New ZealandMore beds and staff as $25m injected into health to ease winter pressure in hospitalsThe investment hopes to deliver 378 extra staff and 71 extra winter hospital beds.16 Mar 07:44 PM
Ryan Bridge TODAYMedia Insider: Chris Hipkins' ex-wife makes allegationsEditor-at-Large Shayne Currie joins Ryan Bridge to discuss allegations made against Chris Hipkins by his ex-wife. Video / Ryan Bridge TODAYWatch16 Mar 07:35 PM
New Zealand'Out of their comfort zones': Local 'heroes' to kick off for a good causeLast year's event saw the street 'filled with cars' and the sidelines 'packed out'.16 Mar 07:03 PM
Ryan Bridge TODAYSpending ‘bazookas’ on support will add fuel to inflation fire: Nicola Willis | Ryan Bridge TODAYFinance Minister Nicola Willis says support needs to be temporary, timely and targeted. Video / Ryan Bridge TODAYWatch16 Mar 06:52 PM
Ryan Bridge TODAYFonterra boss steps down: What's next for the dairy giant?| Ryan Bridge TODAYFonterra Co-operative Council chair John Stevenson joins Ryan Bridge to discuss Miles Hurrell resigning after 25 years at the dairy co-op. Video / Ryan Bridge, TODAYWatch16 Mar 06:36 PM
WellingtonPolice plea to friends, family of Afghan refugee killers to come forward to help solve caseThe offenders, who stole only Abdulhassan Nabizadah's car keys, are still being sought.16 Mar 06:35 PM
New ZealandMetService morning weather update: March 17MetService morning weather update: March 17.Watch16 Mar 06:27 PM
Ryan Bridge TODAYAs fuel prices climb, how will Kiwi businesses cope?| Ryan Bridge TODAYBusiness NZ chief executive Katherine Rich says businesses already face tight supply chains. Video / Ryan Bridge TODAYWatch16 Mar 06:26 PM
New ZealandNZ Herald Morning News Update | Sharp swings in fuel prices and share prices fallingNZ Herald Morning News Update | Sharp swings in fuel prices, share prices falling and a smoother process for venues to serve alcohol.Watch16 Mar 06:13 PM
AucklandDramatic rescue in West Auckland church blaze, trapped person critically injured'We could hear a person inside calling for help'.16 Mar 05:30 PM
New ZealandUnidentified young man praised for acts to save people trapped in surf at notorious beach 'The young man deserves a commendation; he risked his life.'16 Mar 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'Banned from our boats': The 10 stranded vessels and council’s pontoon solution'To be banned from our boats ... it is really frustrating.'16 Mar 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionKatrina Colombié: The social media debate is missing the most important voicesMany students want clearer guidance from parents and support from schools.16 Mar 05:00 PM
New ZealandSuspicious fire at Salvation Army in HendersonPolice investigate a suspicious fire at the Salvation Army on View Road, Henderson, after firefighters rescue a person from inside.Video / Hayden WoodwardWatch16 Mar 04:55 PM
PremiumPremiumPolitics'Inappropriate, ineffective': Govt shuns plea to exempt rough sleeping from 'move-on' plansGovernment departments said the proposals risked further harming our most vulnerable.16 Mar 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: The conversation you have to have if you live in a beachfront propertyOPINION: New Zealand has never, in modern times, experienced a devastating tsunami.16 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandPrice breakdown shows if it is cheaper to use public transportSeveral petrol stations have run dry while 91 octane has pushed past $3 a litre.16 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandSouth chills, north basks: Split week of rain, single-digit temperatures and sun on wayInvercargill is forecast to plunge to 4C overnight on Wednesday.16 Mar 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandInside Rocket Lab's $17m quest to find life above VenusThe Nasa-supported Rocket Lab project will be the first-ever private mission to Venus16 Mar 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumLetters to the EditorLetters: It's time we seriously re-evaluate which countries we align withOPINION: Is it time New Zealand opted for non-alignment?16 Mar 04:00 PM
TalanoaChief Tui Luxon, To’osavili Key: Who are the other world leaders bestowed Samoan titlesTuisinavemaulumoto'otua is PM Christopher Luxon's new Samoan chiefly name.16 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandFed-up shopper says supermarket prices are soaring as fresh food rots fastJared Bettridge says watermelons, apples and potatoes have rotted within days.16 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandMorning quiz: In which modern-day country was Soviet leader Joseph Stalin born?Test your brain with the Herald's morning quiz.16 Mar 04:00 PM
PoliticsTom Phillips inquiry documents: Retired judge on $1680 daily rate, why the Family Court is excludedThe Honourable Justice Simon Moore KC is the sole member of the inquiry.16 Mar 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandMore than 70 Kiwis in overseas jails, true total unknownMany do not tell MFAT they are arrested, so the actual numbers could be much higher.16 Mar 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionOpinion: Why every distant war seems to hit your local petrol pumpOPINION: How conflicts from Ukraine to the Middle East fuel price shocks.16 Mar 03:00 PM
WorldUK doesn’t want to be ‘protagonist’ in Iran war, minister saysAllies are resisting Trump’s request for a ‘team effort’ to help reopen Strait of Hormuz.16 Mar 08:11 AM
PoliticsSamoa’s PM tells Luxon to ignore negativity on social media over matai titleThe two PMs attended a state dinner in Apia. 16 Mar 07:31 AM
Politics‘Today I have had enough’: Hipkins’ ex-wife Jade Paul on decision to post allegations to FacebookChris Hipkins' ex-wife has defended her decision to make the allegations. 16 Mar 07:25 AM