New ZealandNew chief takes helm at Ōtāne volunteer fire brigadeNew Ōtāne fire chief Rob Grayson says community and volunteer recruitment is his priority.07 Apr 11:44 PM
New ZealandNapier's MTG museum to be renamed'Each building will have its own name gifted by mana whenua.'07 Apr 11:23 PM
WellingtonSpark services in Wellington restored after 'outage' cuts mobile, broadbandSpark said it experienced 'an issue' that impacted some cell sites in the capital. 07 Apr 11:12 PM
New Zealand‘Suspicious’ overnight farm fuel takesAlerts for unusual fuel withdrawals between 10pm and 4am are up 11%.07 Apr 10:39 PM
AucklandBoil-water notice lifted as faulty test tap blamed for E. coli scareFurther testing across affected and neighbouring zones found no traces of E. coli. 07 Apr 10:19 PM
New ZealandTeen faces driving and assault charges after out-of-control Auckland house party A 17-year-old male will appear in the Auckland Youth Court on April 9.07 Apr 09:56 PM
New ZealandOCR update from the Reserve BankOCR update from the Reserve Bank Te Pūtea MatuaWatch07 Apr 09:45 PM
New ZealandChristopher Luxon and Nicola Willis speak to the mediaChristopher Luxon and Nicola Willis update the Fuel stocks and OCRWatch07 Apr 09:39 PM
CrimeFresh details emerge in alleged Botany kidnapping, $2000 and shoes stolenPolice allege the accused women robbed the victim of $2000 and a pair of shoes.07 Apr 09:10 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandNearly 900 people sign petition to save NZ Post branch in suburban HastingsThe Raureka NZ Post service has operated from the local pharmacy for a decade.07 Apr 09:01 PM
PremiumPremiumBusinessThe council telco business that could sell for $1bThe sale could fund expansion of Lyttleton Port.07 Apr 09:00 PM
New ZealandGlobal dairy prices fall for first time this yearThe GDT index dropped 3.4% to US$4228 ($7378) a tonne.07 Apr 08:59 PM
PoliticsWinston Peters says US open to supplying fuel to Pacific if Iran war continues Peters met with the US Secretary of State Marco Rubio this morning [NZT]. 07 Apr 08:50 PM
New ZealandCatamaran holes on rocks off Tamaki DriveA catamaran is stuck on rocks by Tamaki Drive, opposite the boating club. Video / Jane PhareWatch07 Apr 08:49 PM
New ZealandMetService morning weather update: April 8MetService morning weather update: April 8. Video / MetServiceWatch07 Apr 07:12 PM
PremiumPremiumCartoonsRod EmmersonRod Emmerson’s cartoons: Week of April 6 - 12Rod Emmerson's take on the week.07 Apr 07:07 PM
New ZealandNZ Herald Headlines | Wednesday, April 8, 2026Morning Headlines | 'A whole civilisation will die tonight', Trump threatens, interest rates rise ahead of OCR decision | Wednesday, April 8, 2026. Video / NZ Herald, Getty ImagesWatch07 Apr 06:50 PM
New ZealandHow two councils formed an uneasy water partnershipOne voted 6-4 to proceed with the partnership as councillors raised concerns about trust.07 Apr 06:37 PM
New ZealandEaster blunder: Shops told to close despite being allowed to open'It’s not good for Rotorua … the economy’s tough enough as it is.'07 Apr 06:37 PM
New Zealand Eight injured as helicopters, multiple crews sent to BoP crashInjuries range from critical to minor. 07 Apr 06:33 PM
New Zealand'The fuel bill is our biggest hurt': Transport companies warn of price pain ahead'This is always going to revert back to the person going to the supermarket.'07 Apr 06:00 PM
PoliticsPM’s reshuffle marks historic first but cuts number of Nat Māori MPs in Cabinet to oneChristopher Luxon’s revision of roles brings the first female Leader of the House. 07 Apr 05:00 PM
New ZealandIncoming: Direct cyclone threat looms as North Island faces wild week of rain and windNiwa warns most scenarios indicate landfall somewhere in the upper North Island.07 Apr 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumLetters to the EditorLetters: My special connection with the Artemis II missionOPINION: A boarding pass on a special mission to space.07 Apr 05:00 PM
SportHow a tattoo and a title chase brought the 'Great Dane' back to NapierThe 26-year-old Dane has returned for a second stint with Napier City Rovers.07 Apr 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandJailed IRD tax agent Suren Sharma struck off as JP after laundering $1.8m in scam proceedsBut the country's first-ever jailed money mule had a partial win in the High Court. 07 Apr 05:00 PM
New ZealandMorning quiz: Which sea separates China from the west coast of Korea?Test your brain with the Herald's morning quiz.07 Apr 05:00 PM
New ZealandGenerator fumes killed Invercargill businessman on Fiordland fishing trip - coronerTests showed fumes entered the cabin through a wire loom access hole.07 Apr 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'I am scared for my partner's life': Staff suffer head injuries at new mental health unitSix staff were injured within the first two months of the unit opening.07 Apr 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandFrom property to politics? Why Matthew Horncastle says he may have to run for PMThe ambitious 32-year-old developer has given politics serious thought.07 Apr 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: This was one of the great NZ sporting achievementsOPINION: Winning a NCAA title is one of sport's great accomplishments. 07 Apr 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandStaff suffer head injuries at new mental health unitA source whose family member worked there feared someone would be killed.Watch07 Apr 05:00 PM
New ZealandWho helped Tom Phillips stay hidden for years? Police probe continuesPolice told the Herald they have spoken to several people. 07 Apr 05:00 PM
WellingtonHelp find Brayden: Police concerned for missing teen with health issuesHe was wearing a blue basketball singlet and shorts.07 Apr 09:00 AM
