New ZealandLeslie Parr revealed as man twice ruled insane after committing two separate killingsLeslie Raymond Parr killed partner Fiona Maulolo in Naenae in April 1997.16 Mar 02:57 AM
PoliticsFinance Minister delivers Iran economic response updateNicola Willis discusses "worst case scenario" inflation forecasts from Treasury. Video / Mark MitchellWatch16 Mar 02:36 AM
Politics'Superhighway for drugs': NZ, Samoa bolster crackdown amid 'Pacific tsunami' of crimeCrime was a key agenda topic for the PMs' Cabinet meeting. 16 Mar 02:27 AM
New ZealandJacinda Ardern's book burnt at Makotuku pubA copy of Jacinda Ardern's autobiography A Different Kind of Power was burnt at the Black Dog Tavern in Makotuku. Video / FacebookWatch16 Mar 02:16 AM
New ZealandNZ Herald Live: Barbara Edmonds speaks to mediaBarbara Edmonds speaks to mediaWatch16 Mar 02:02 AM
New ZealandAfternoon quiz: In which country would you find Kakadu National Park, a Unesco World Heritage Site?Test your brain with the Herald's afternoon quiz.16 Mar 02:00 AM
New ZealandTwo men charged for alleged murder of Gisborne man last yearA 25-year-old and 28-year-old man have been charged in relation to the alleged murder.16 Mar 01:54 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandCommonwealth Games hopes on line for Central Hawke's Bay heptathleteBriana Stephenson won the hurdles and the long jump at the national championships.16 Mar 01:46 AM
New ZealandDelayed care: First-time mum loses IVF baby born in ‘poor’ condition after c-section delayHDC finds an urgent caesarean may have saved the baby who died after 22 hours.16 Mar 01:38 AM
New ZealandShellfish firm fined $20k after illegally receiving 259,000kg of green-lipped musselsThe Christchurch company pleaded guilty to nine Biosecurity Act charges.16 Mar 01:35 AM
PoliticsChris Hipkins rejects social media allegations from his ex-wifeLabour leader's ex-wife said Hipkins' actions contradicted the party's electioneering. 16 Mar 01:29 AM
New ZealandHazel Sorensen, 9, steals show with giant pumpkin at Hawke's Bay country market dayShe grew one very chunky pumpkin to take the crown from her older sister, who won in 2025.16 Mar 01:12 AM
New ZealandNZ Herald Live: Christopher Luxon speaks to mediaChristopher Luxon Speaks to the media from Samoa Video / RNZWatch16 Mar 01:07 AM
New Zealand‘Not one acre more’: Trustees fight to protect urupā landBurials resumed at the historic urupā in 2003 after stopping in 1936.16 Mar 01:00 AM
New ZealandThe Country: Fonterra chairman McBride on CEO Hurrell's exitPeter McBride, David Seymour, John Fagan, Tom Young, and Phil Duncan. 16 Mar 12:54 AM
New ZealandNZ Herald Midday News Update | Wattie's restructure and Fonterra CEO Mile Hurrell resignsNZ Herald Midday News Update | Wattie's restructure result of global pressures and Fonterra CEO Miles Hurrell resigns.Watch16 Mar 12:53 AM
New ZealandMan and woman in court over fatal Katikati dog attackFour-year-old Timothy Tu’uaki Rolleston-Bryan died after a dog attack.16 Mar 12:14 AM
AucklandCar 'flew in the air' before fatal East Tāmaki crash that killed childPolice say the child was taken to hospital in a critical condition and later died.15 Mar 11:33 PM
New ZealandSocial Investment Agency deputy chief quits amid bullying investigationKylie Reiri quit the Social Investment Agency in February while under a probe.15 Mar 11:33 PM
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