PoliticsGreen MPs suffer drops in draft list, Paul ranked high as party hypes Māori candidates Many existing members are in spots that would put their return to Parliament at risk.12 Mar 03:00 AM
WellingtonWellington cocktail bar to close after 14 yearsCrumpet's last day of trading will be March 28.12 Mar 02:52 AM
New ZealandMore than 1000 kids give it heaps at Hastings triathlonThe Weet-Bix Tryathlon is in its 33rd year and has become a staple event for Kiwi kids.12 Mar 02:46 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandKiller’s dark past under another name exposed – what the jury never heardRodger's past crimes include exploiting a 14-year-old girl in prostitution and drugs.12 Mar 02:32 AM
New ZealandHawke’s Bay human trafficker Joseph Matamata loses sentence bidThe Court of Appeal upheld Joseph Matamata’s full 11-year jail term.12 Mar 02:07 AM
New Zealand'Health hazard': Anger at delay in removal of dumped asbestos near city water sourceA resident is furious about a delay in removing asbestos from near a Tauranga stream.12 Mar 02:06 AM
PremiumPremiumTaxDebt or taxable income? Govt watering down look into the billions companies lend shareholdersNicola Willis details the Government's response to controversial Inland Revenue proposals.12 Mar 02:04 AM
New ZealandFrom Feilding to Whanganui: Where $2m homes are starting to appearAnalyst Nick Goodall says these top-end homes act as their own market.12 Mar 02:00 AM
New ZealandWaikato mourns civic and academic leader Asad MohsinMohsin guided Hamilton through grief after the 2019 Christchurch mosque attack.12 Mar 02:00 AM
New ZealandAfternoon quiz: In which US state was the popular series Breaking Bad predominantly set?Test your brain with the Herald's afternoon quiz.12 Mar 02:00 AM
Auckland'Motionless': Residents rush to help after body foundWitness Peter Huang said police told him the man, in his 50s, had a heart attack.12 Mar 01:48 AM
New ZealandWelcome to Wairoa – this new training hub aims to attract frontline health staff'People are dying out of town, families are imploding trying to look after loved ones.'12 Mar 01:41 AM
New ZealandFree e-bike lock-and-charge hubs roll out on Hawke’s Bay trailsLocky Dock initiative costs ratepayers nothing and gives e-bikers a worry-free ride.12 Mar 01:34 AM
WellingtonInvestigators appointed over Wellington sewage disaster, answers months awayThe public have still not been told what caused the catastrophic failure.12 Mar 01:15 AM
New ZealandThe Country: Chris Hipkins's rural credentialsOn today: Ben Picton, Chris Hipkins, Tracy Brown, Jamie Cunningham and Chris Russell.12 Mar 01:09 AM
WellingtonWatchdog finds ex-MP misled probe into his council role, 'excessive' spending on house renoAn investigation found the ex-council CEO made misleading docs. He said he 'panicked'. 12 Mar 01:08 AM
New Zealand'Body in the boot' trial: Man guilty of murdering, dismembering Christchurch fatherThe trial for Michael Rodger, accused of murdering Richard Leman in 2023, has finished. 12 Mar 01:02 AM
New ZealandForecast wet weather halts Ngongotahā highway worksThe road is closed for work from 9am on Mondays to 2.30pm on Fridays, for about six weeks.12 Mar 01:00 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionAudrey YoungAudrey Young: Govt need to start being realistic about possibility of fuel shortagesOPINION: Govt's line on 'healthy' fuel supply risk leaving public unready for shortages.12 Mar 12:40 AM
New ZealandWeather squeeze: Two systems set to collide for howling wet end to weekWeather warnings have been issued for both ends of the country.12 Mar 12:17 AM
New ZealandNZ Herald Headlines | Thursday March 12, 2026Afternoon Headlines | Talleys caught up in Middle East shipping disruptions and unprecedented times for aviation | Thursday March 12, 2026Watch12 Mar 12:14 AM
PoliticsMariameno Kapa-Kingi questions whether her own party can be trustedThe Te Tai Tokerau MP was reinstated this week by Te Pāti Māori. 12 Mar 12:02 AM
New Zealand'A lot of long nights': Hawke's Bay students prepare for shot at global robotics stardomWe stand on the precipice of a robot-reliant future. These are the kids who'll build them.12 Mar 12:00 AM
New ZealandTe Tai Tokerau MP Mariameno Kapa-Kingi speaks to mediaTe Tai Tokerau MP Mariameno Kapa-Kingi speaks to media. Video / RNZWatch11 Mar 11:09 PM
New ZealandImages: High-flying day one at Crankworx RotoruaRyan Gilchrist claimed a third straight Rotorua Air DH title on Mr Black.11 Mar 10:49 PM
New ZealandMetService severe weather update: March 12MetService severe weather update: Heavy rain watches and risk of thunderstorms. Video / MetServiceWatch11 Mar 10:25 PM
New ZealandGang tangi focus: Police step up presence for BoP funeral processionPolice expect large numbers of gang members travelling from across New Zealand.11 Mar 10:05 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandHometown hero excited to hear Napier crowd's Super roarWith Dave Rennie now in charge of the ABs, Devan Flanders knows there’s an opportunity.11 Mar 10:00 PM
New ZealandShopkeeper chases masked teens after K Rd superette raid attempt, 12yo in getaway carTwo 17yos fled police after getting out of the car, which was driven off by a youngster.11 Mar 09:58 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionAnnette Brosnan: Napier council leadership breakdown extraordinary, deeply concerningOPINION: These are far from normal political theatrics, or the mayor 'just doing his job'.11 Mar 09:45 PM
Auckland'Deeply sad day': Church mourns beloved leader killed in Auckland cafe crashSarah Clark had served on Windsor Park Baptist Church staff for seven years.11 Mar 09:42 PM
New Zealand'We’re proud': Couple win Greater Wellington farm environment awardClarence and Elise Stolte say nothing is more important to their business than people.11 Mar 09:39 PM
New ZealandAnxiety rises over Ruapehu's water plan costsWater charges could nearly double in Ruapehu under the two-council model with Whanganui.11 Mar 09:09 PM
New Zealand'Ready to go for another 75 years': How a community saved its beloved theatre 'I think the cultural heart of a community just has to keep throbbing.'11 Mar 09:02 PM
