New ZealandMountain oysters, huhu grubs, mealworms: Wild snacks on menu for Hokitika Wildfoods Festival Around 8000 people are expected to pass through the gates this Saturday.12 Mar 11:00 PM
New ZealandPenguin found on Auckland Harbour Bridge saved by motorist, has flipper amputatedNow named Bridge, he lives with another one-flippered penguin in Franz Josef.12 Mar 11:00 PM
Auckland'It was in my bag the whole time': Auckland man claims $4.5m Lotto prize weeks after drawThe unknowing man's family thought he was joking when he revealed his 'shock' win.12 Mar 10:58 PM
New ZealandTop award for 'a great farming couple working and living on the land'The Hoopers have transformed a former sheep-and-beef block into precision dairy.12 Mar 10:33 PM
New ZealandŌtorohanga remains identified as missing person Colin 'Col' HeathCol Heath, 47, was reported missing on March 19, 2022, after they were last seen Te Kūiti.12 Mar 10:30 PM
New ZealandTauranga councillors back home security funding – but will any use it?'We want a wide range of people to feel confident standing for council,' the mayor says.12 Mar 10:00 PM
AucklandInside Auckland’s rough sleeper wake-up callHow the council's compliance wardens balance homeless wake-ups with helping hands. Video / Michael CraigWatch12 Mar 09:41 PM
CrimeWatch: Chicken shop owner 'sleepless' after machete-wielding robbers strike twice in 2 daysA worker was sweeping up after a long night when two masked men stormed through shop door.12 Mar 09:22 PM
CrimeWoman allegedly abducted found injured in remote West Auckland A 49-year-old man faces charges including abduction for sex and assault.12 Mar 09:20 PM
New ZealandPrime reel estate: TV fishing legend selling Lake Tarawera homeHe planned to spend time with family, hunting and fishing while still in good health.12 Mar 08:56 PM
New ZealandMissing package worth $25,000 returned to Napier rowing-boat buildersNapier rowing-boat builder SL Racing is relieved to have found the package.12 Mar 08:40 PM
New ZealandSpeed fencing champ chasing third national title at Rural GamesTwo-time champion Tim Garrick now juggles elite sport with a booming business.12 Mar 08:35 PM
New ZealandHamilton chicken shop targeted by machete-wielding robbersTwo masked men stormed in to Chicken Wicken in Hillcrest, one armed with a machete while the other appeared to take off with the cash register. Video / SuppliedWatch12 Mar 08:05 PM
New ZealandMuslims fear hate rising as seventh anniversary of Christchurch mosque attack approachesPolice now record about three hate incidents a week, totalling over 150 last year.12 Mar 07:59 PM
WorldIran's new supreme leader vows for unrelenting war in first public messageIran's new supreme leader ordered the vital Strait of Hormuz oil shipping lane to remain closed on March 12, Video / NZ HeraldWatch12 Mar 07:57 PM
Ryan Bridge TODAYFrom celebrity chef to manu contestant: Peter Gordon in the Z Manu World ChampsInternationally acclaimed chef, Peter Gordon is popping a manu at the world champs this weekend. Video / Ryan Bridge TODAYWatch12 Mar 07:51 PM
Ryan Bridge TODAYMedia Insider: Crusaders training scuffle leads to restricted media accessEditor-at-large Shayne Currie joins herald NOW with the latest news from within the media industry. Video / Ryan Bridge TODAYWatch12 Mar 07:30 PM
Ryan Bridge TODAYOil supply disruptions yet to hit NZ, but they’re coming, plus Wattie's US owner in troubleLast tankers bound for Singapore refineries before the Gulf closed have reached port, Red Sea and Oman Gulf terminals open, Kraft Heinz in the red, and it’s not ketchup.Watch12 Mar 07:20 PM
New ZealandHumid-hit Auckland to reach 27C as two systems collide over country Just before 7am the super city was already at 21C.12 Mar 07:06 PM
New ZealandKiwiRail hopes to have stricken Kaiārahi ferry sailing by next week after technical faultAbout 1300 vehicles face disruption, with refunds and rebookings being offered.12 Mar 06:55 PM
Ryan Bridge TODAY'Will the government resurrect Muldoon-era 'car-less days' policy? Nicola Willis respondsFinance Minister Nicola Willis on the options govt is considering to bring fuel prices under control. Video / Ryan Bridge TODAYWatch12 Mar 06:55 PM
Ryan Bridge TODAYSealord CEO: Fuel crisis may cost millionsSealord CEO warns things could get bad if fuel prices keep rising. Video / Ryan Bridge, TODAYWatch12 Mar 06:29 PM
Ryan Bridge TODAYSuspect reportedly dead in active shooter incident at Michigan synagogueThe FBI has responded to an active shooter, where smoke could be seen billowing from a Michigan synagogue.Watch12 Mar 06:10 PM
New ZealandSurgeons remove shoe-sized hairball from stomach of girl who ate her own hairThe teenager had a disorder characterised by the urge to pull out and then eat her hair.12 Mar 05:58 PM
Ryan Bridge TODAYMetService morning weather update: March 13MetService morning weather update: March 13. Video / MetServiceWatch12 Mar 05:36 PM
Ryan Bridge TODAYSport Headlines | Friday, March 13, 2026Sport Headlines | Ryan Fox withdraws from The Players Championship and Formula One Bahrain, Saudi races in doubt | Friday, March 13, 2026Watch12 Mar 05:32 PM
New Zealand'That's terrible': Residents push back against Rotorua bin changesThe council says the new green bin and fortnightly rubbish pick-up will benefit the city.12 Mar 05:01 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandThe former All Black aiming to take down the Hurricanes in Napier homecomingGeorge Bridge went to high school in Hawke's Bay. He's excited to play in front of family.12 Mar 05:00 PM
New ZealandFrom heartbreak to ‘little miracle’: Hamilton foster family’s journey to home for lifeMelissa Sumner has raised foster children from infancy alongside her own four children.12 Mar 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionNeeraj Lala: Are we exporting our way into food insecurity?OPINION: Poor diets linked to pricey food now risk higher long-term health system costs.12 Mar 05:00 PM
New ZealandCouncil’s commercial arm buys building block in city centre revamp pushThe site includes Just Thai, several small businesses and flats above.12 Mar 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandThe global DJ, her wealthy Kiwi 'Manuka Doctor' boyfriend - and his secret DJ Liv Nervo and Kiwi Matt Pringle had big plans - but there were things she didn't know12 Mar 04:00 PM
New Zealand'We just wanted people to help us': One NZ defends cutting services to vulnerable customerThe woman said losing the services without a 'safe exit plan' put her household at risk. 12 Mar 04:00 PM
WellingtonRecord number of Pasifika midwives join Wellington workforceWellington used to be served by just one 'very lonely' Pasifika midwife.12 Mar 04:00 PM
