New ZealandAfternoon quiz: Which actor voiced Kitt in the TV series Knight Rider?Test your brain with the Herald's afternoon quiz.08 Apr 03:00 AM
New ZealandReserve Bank decision: OCR stays on hold at 2.25%Liam Dann, Business Editor at Large, talks about the latest OCR update.Watch08 Apr 02:57 AM
New ZealandChristopher Luxon: “Stock up on supplies”Christopher Luxon acknowledges Cyclone Vaianu and its likely severity in the coming days.Watch08 Apr 02:49 AM
CrimePolice link two late-night assaults in Christchurch, including park stabbingWitnesses or anyone with CCTV or dashcam footage are urged to contact police on 105.08 Apr 01:53 AM
CrimeEarly morning fuel siphoning in two cities highlight worrying theft trend, police sayPolice say both early-morning incidents show a rise in diesel thefts.08 Apr 01:41 AM
New ZealandThe Country: How have markets reacted to US-Iran ceasefire?Cameron Bagrie, Christopher Luxon, Emma Higgins, Ross Sommerville, and Steve Wyn-Harris.08 Apr 01:41 AM
New ZealandNZ Herald Headlines | Wednesday April 8, 2026Afternoon Headlines | Trump backs down on Iran threats and Air NZ's jet fuel bill more than doubles | Wednesday April 8, 2026Watch08 Apr 01:30 AM
Politics'Wait and see': PM cautious on Iran ceasefire as fuel shock fears lingerFuel prices have risen with the war, but there is talk a key shipping route will reopen.08 Apr 01:20 AM
New Zealand'Where's the defendant?': Former sportsman fails to appear in courtThe man plans to fight the charge of obstructing police.08 Apr 01:15 AM
New Zealand‘It just suckers people in’: Afterpay’s grip on a struggling townSome Kaikohe residents are now using Afterpay to cover basics like petrol.08 Apr 01:00 AM
SportMaadi Cup scandal: 3 Christchurch school rowing coaches sent home from regatta The men were ordered home after complaints about their conduct.07 Apr 11:59 PM
New ZealandSouthland meatworks evacuated after fire triggers toxic gas scareCrews found elevated hydrogen sulphide levels after the fire was contained.07 Apr 11:56 PM
AucklandCatamaran damaged after breaking away from mooring, punctured by seawall rocksA witness saw the vessel holed on rocks lining Tāmaki Drive.07 Apr 11:51 PM
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
