Sport'Still have a way to go': Ridler passes 1000km mark in record swim attempt'It's cool to stop for a second, to pause and appreciate what we've done out here.'11 Mar 09:00 PM
New ZealandHomegrown and Beach Hop - here's what's on in WaikatoWhat events are on in Waikato?11 Mar 08:33 PM
New ZealandWitness appeal: Police probe fatal SH5 crash near TaupōThe crash involved a green Land Rover Discovery towing two motorcycles on a trailer.11 Mar 08:26 PM
New Zealand'Leaves us grasping': Exporters hit back as live animal trade stallsIndustry says three years without exports has cost rural areas $300m a year.11 Mar 08:04 PM
New Zealand'Quick, get out': Woman jumped to safety, tenant ran through flames after arson attack David Sparks broke into his ex-partner's home and set the furniture on fire.11 Mar 08:00 PM
OpinionJacqueline RowarthDr Jacqueline Rowarth: NZ’s resource shake-up needs better dataOPINION: Lack of baseline data threatens NZ’s new, more permissive resource rules.11 Mar 07:51 PM
Ryan Bridge TODAYForeign buyers: Is there a shortage of $5m-plus homes in NZ?OneRoof data reveals slim pickings for golden visa holders lining up to buy a slice of New Zealand. OneRoof's Catherine Smith joins Herald NOW. Video / Ryan Bridge TODAYWatch11 Mar 07:51 PM
Ryan Bridge TODAYPPTA warns student attendance under threat due to lack of counsellorsSecondary school principals are urging the govt to reconsider charter schools following a report recommending more school counsellors. Video / Ryan Bridge TODAYWatch11 Mar 07:25 PM
Ryan Bridge TODAYNZ dairy sector in for another bumper season, early indicators showDairy sector outlook; NZ fertiliser supply stable amid Iran war. BusinessDesk's Riley Kennedy joins Herald NOW for a rural round-up. Video / Ryan Bridge TODAYWatch11 Mar 07:00 PM
New ZealandMissing man found dead in Auckland river after week-long searchThe man's body was located in the water by a member of the public. 11 Mar 06:59 PM
Ryan Bridge TODAYHeinz Wattie’s closure to affect 350 jobsE tū director Finn O’Dwyer-Cunliffe talks to Ryan Bridge about the Heinz Wattie’s closure. Video / Ryan Bridge, TODAYWatch11 Mar 06:46 PM
Ryan Bridge TODAY"Affordability of air travel is under a lot of pressure."Air NZ CEO Nikhil Ravishankar says they can't pass on all costs from oil issues to customers. Video / Ryan Bridge TODAYWatch11 Mar 06:26 PM
AucklandTruck full of dog food catches fire, motorway closedPallets of kibble could be seen with the contents spilled across the road.11 Mar 06:14 PM
Ryan Bridge TODAYMetService morning weather update: March 12MetService morning weather update: March 12. Video / MetServiceWatch11 Mar 05:28 PM
Ryan Bridge TODAYSport Headlines | Thursday, March 12, 2026Sport Headlines | Kalyn Ponga is set to play for New Zealand at league's World Cup and Fifa says the Iranian team will be welcome to compete in the US | Thursday, March 12, 2026Watch11 Mar 05:25 PM
New ZealandFrom leap of faith to class of 1996: Te Arawa greats hit kapa haka stage againThe iwi has the reigning Te Matatini champion and runner-up teams. 11 Mar 05:08 PM
Ryan Bridge TODAYNZ Herald Morning Headlines | Thursday, March 12, 2026Morning Headlines | International Energy Agency agrees to release oil reserves and Erica Stanford frustrated Lake Alice survivors don't have answers | Thursday, March 12, 2026Watch11 Mar 05:08 PM
New Zealand'I was going to get it no matter what': Bidder helps raise record $172kThe Rotorua Supper Club raised a record $172,000 for local family retreats.11 Mar 05:06 PM
New ZealandGrandmother of boy killed by dogs will support accused owner in court'It feels like we are all being made to relive what happened that day.'11 Mar 05:03 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'Sense of disbelief': Watch lost during fatal plane crash found in forest eight decades laterA name was engraved on the back - 'Tom’. Suddenly, the fragments aligned.11 Mar 05:00 PM
Wellington'Pretty grim': 1 in 3 NZ households struggling with food, report findsThe report found 68% of food-insecure households only started struggling in the past year.11 Mar 05:00 PM
New ZealandRotorua Supper Club 2026A record total of $172,000 was raised at the Rotorua Supper Club event. Video / Kelly MakihaWatch11 Mar 05:00 PM
New ZealandMeningococcal disease case confirmed at Otago UniversityStudents are urged to know meningococcal symptoms and seek urgent care.11 Mar 04:51 PM
New ZealandTruck Fire Closes State Highway 1 North of Silverdale, AucklandFirefighters have contained a truck fire on State Highway 1 carrying dog food supplies that caught fire north of Silverdale shortly after 1:30am. Video / Hayden WoodwardWatch11 Mar 04:18 PM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: Christopher Luxon weathered the weekend stormOPINION: Is the Prime Minister sailing into more leadership questions?11 Mar 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'I haven't read it': Chelsea Winter hits back at ribbing from Emily WritesThe columnist and author poked fun at MasterChef winner Chelsea Winter's morning routine. 11 Mar 04:00 PM
AucklandBarely faster than jogging: Auckland's 16 worst choke points revealedTraffic gridlock is tipped to cost Auckland $2.6b and drivers about 17 hours this year.11 Mar 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsLake Alice data breach: Minister ‘frustrated’ by delays completing probe'Of course I am frustrated, I am frustrated with the whole situation,' says Stanford.11 Mar 04:00 PM
WellingtonDeeper basin under Wellington CBD raises risk of stronger quake shakingEven distant quakes like Kaikōura can trap waves and badly damage CBD buildings.11 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandMorning quiz: Where was actress Nicole Kidman born?Test your brain with the Herald's morning quiz.11 Mar 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumPersonal FinanceACC stops cost bleed, avoids Govt narrowing its remitThe state injury insurer assures that claimants will continue to be supported.11 Mar 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumLetters to the EditorLetters: Our economy is still suffering from the lockdown damage, Nathan Healey part of NZ's golden athletics eraOPINION: Hopefully there are some valuable lessons from the Covid report, a reader says.11 Mar 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionJonathan AylingJonathan Ayling: Ideology has no place in Medical Council regulations OPINION: Government by the people is a farce if the people are not free to think. 11 Mar 04:00 PM
AucklandFire crews race to Auckland ferry after engine room smoke sparks emergency scareFour trucks were sent to the downtown Auckland's Ferry Building just about 8pm.11 Mar 08:14 AM