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
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
