New ZealandAfternoon quiz: Who was the oldest member of the boy band One Direction?Test your brain with the Herald's afternoon quiz.05 Apr 03:00 AM
New ZealandWhakatāne council backtracks on two-dog limitStaff say those with multiple registered dogs rarely cause any problems.05 Apr 02:00 AM
New ZealandMotorbike rider dead after Waipu crashPolice were called to the crash just before 9.40am today.05 Apr 01:40 AM
New ZealandGang member arrested after Huntly shootoutNobody was injured when both groups began firing at each other.05 Apr 01:37 AM
New ZealandProjectiles thrown at police cars as officers shut down huge boy-racer gatheringTwo police cars were damaged near Palmerston North overnight.05 Apr 01:12 AM
SportInside life as New Zealand’s only fulltime female refTwo years in, Anna Wood is making her mark as referee “Lady Reffington”.Watch05 Apr 12:00 AM
Sport'I'm pretty much it': Meet the country’s only fulltime female wrestling refAnna Wood hopes her role inspires young girls to see a future for themselves in wrestling.05 Apr 12:00 AM
New ZealandNew subtropical low brewing north of NZ could bring heavy rain, strong windsThe wettest weather is expected on Wednesday.04 Apr 11:06 PM
New ZealandMother-son landlord duo with history of tenancy complaints under investigationA tribunal once said Donna Miers and Nick Hoogwerf have 'a history of nefarious conduct'.04 Apr 11:00 PM
New ZealandInsurer flags ‘sea surge’ risk for some homes at Napier council developmentOne of NZ’s leading insurers is refusing to provide insurance for some Parklands houses.04 Apr 10:00 PM
New ZealandNZ Herald Headlines | Sunday, April 5, 2026NZ Herald Morning News Update | US jet shot down over Iran, builders struggling amid fuel crisis, police close section of SH1 due to 'anti-social' road users. Video / NZ HeraWatch04 Apr 08:35 PM
New ZealandWhakaari White Island survivor Kelsey Waghorn on the trauma that haunted herKelsey Waghorn joins Paula Bennett on her Ask Me Anything podcast to discuss her experience.Watch04 Apr 07:55 PM
New ZealandDriver dead after car hits tree in Far NorthEmergency services were called to the Kaitāia crash at around 10.30pm.04 Apr 07:35 PM
New ZealandHow daylight saving’s one-hour shift really hits your sleep and healthExperts warn daylight saving disruption can raise the risk of heart events.04 Apr 07:33 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'Bold and unique': How a bad matcha led to an award-winning Bay of Plenty brandNomu Matcha now supplies more than 70 cafes and retailers across New Zealand. 04 Apr 06:05 PM
New ZealandUnearthing a superstar: Free singing auditions for Hawke’s Bay children in Year 6 to 9The region's next generation of voices have an opportunity to join Project Prima Volta.04 Apr 06:00 PM
New Zealand'Incredibly valuable': New GP training scheme opens doors for overseas doctorsIt comes amid a 'significant and concerning' GP shortage.04 Apr 06:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandSushi shop waits six weeks for owed money after account hackedThe owner says she was unable to contact Uber Eats while it investigated the scam.04 Apr 06:00 PM
PremiumPremiumWellingtonSecrets of the Green Parrot's 100 years in business and why it's Winston's favouriteFather and son operators on eatery's colourful history and enduring appeal. 04 Apr 05:14 PM
OpinionGlenn DwightGlenn Dwight: Let's give the V8 Supercars a proper Kiwi flavourOPINION: Swap chicanes for roadworks and a sign suggesting work will be finished in 2007.04 Apr 05:05 PM
New Zealand'Privileged' sex offender who tried to rape friend gets discount for ‘genuine remorse’Richards, then 18, assaulted his platonic friend after offering her refuge at home.04 Apr 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionHeather du Plessis-AllanHeather du Plessis-Allan: BSA like a pair of leg warmers - and not in a good way OPINION: In a rapidly expanding media universe, the BSA is clearly unfit for purpose.04 Apr 05:00 PM
New ZealandFour Square owners fined $80k for exploiting migrant workers at Taupō storeFoodstuffs North Island said it was 'shocked and deeply disappointed'.04 Apr 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Fighting over a penny an acre': Shearers' pay disputes in 1910"Sheepfarmers should receive no sympathy in this paltry squabble."04 Apr 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: There are ominous economic and military lessons from the Iran war OPINION: Global military systems are undergoing a revolution.04 Apr 05:00 PM
New ZealandMorning quiz: In cricket, what term is used when a batsman fails to score?Test your brain with the Herald's morning quiz.04 Apr 05:00 PM
OpinionKem OrmondVege tips: How to grow broad beans you’ll actually enjoyOPINION: Broad beans don't have to be grey, mushy, and lifeless; they can be fancy too.04 Apr 05:00 PM
KahuFrom 250kg to 95kg: Amputee's epic weight-loss journeyHis knee snapped under his own weight and it created a catalyst for change.04 Apr 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumLetters to the EditorLetters: Fossilised logic, drug wars and winning White FernsOPINION: More renewable solar energy is needed, not further reliance on fuel imports.04 Apr 05:00 PM
OpinionUncertain times and empty tombs: An Easter message from Auckland's church leadersChurch leaders say Easter begins in loss but ends in unexpected hope.04 Apr 05:00 PM
New ZealandEaster weather forecast: Watch lifted on parts of Canterbury; Westland still under orange watchHeavy rain is forecast for the western South Island, especially the Westland ranges.04 Apr 08:37 AM
New ZealandLotto Powerball: Two ticket holders nab half a million each - is it you?A grand prize of $8m was up for grabs this evening. 04 Apr 07:51 AM
New Zealand'Hopefully everyone is okay': Fire in derelict Dunedin building brought SH1 to standstillSH1 was shut from Union St West to St David St as crews fight the 'well-involved' blaze.04 Apr 07:02 AM
New ZealandInfluencer's fuel giveaway sparks 'chaos' at Hamilton petrol stationPolice were called after an internet personality's free fuel giveaway got out of hand. 04 Apr 06:19 AM
