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
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
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
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
New ZealandTonight’s $12m Powerball jackpot: Are you the lucky winner?The lucky Lotto numbers have been drawn.11 Mar 07:42 AM
WorldCargo ship ablaze after being hit by projectile in Strait of HormuzThe crew is evacuating and has requested assistance.11 Mar 06:47 AM
New ZealandDeadpool T-shirt with Māori-style tattoo designs sparks backlashThe CA$5 shirt shows Deadpool covered in faux tā moko-style designs.11 Mar 06:04 AM
New ZealandSex talk: Teacher asked boarding students inappropriate questions to help them wind down at nightDiscussions included: 'Would you sleep with an absolute 10 out of 10 if she was crazy as?'11 Mar 06:00 AM
New Zealand'Disgrace to democracy': Peters demands inquiry into alleged Covid vaccine injuries for youthLabour leaders Dame Jacinda Ardern and Grant Robertson back the report.11 Mar 05:57 AM
New ZealandArmed police in tense Kāpiti Coast operation, cordons in placeThe road is closed to traffic while police negotiators speak to a person at the property.11 Mar 05:45 AM
New ZealandHow to fight back as petrol climbs past $3 and minister warns of gougingSome 95 prices jumped up to 19c this week, pushing pump costs above $3 a litre.11 Mar 05:00 AM
AucklandGrieving widow's double tragedy after fatal fire at her home while overseasThe home owner recently lost her husband and has had to deal with a second death.11 Mar 05:00 AM
WellingtonPedestrian in moderate condition after being hit by car in LevinThe collision happened on Oxford St in the late afternoon.11 Mar 04:58 AM
Wellington'Incredibly disrespectful': Cars speed around Wellington cemetery putting mourners' lives at riskPolice say a blue Ford Falcon sped through the Porirua cemetery for 15 minutes. 11 Mar 04:34 AM
CrimeFamilies fight plan to call Christchurch mosque terrorist at inquestThey argue calling him risks shattering the safe, victim-centred inquest space.11 Mar 04:20 AM
New ZealandPerson dies after February e-scooter crash in TwizelThe person passed away in hospital from their injuries.11 Mar 04:05 AM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsLabour MP Peeni Henare departing ParliamentSenior Labour MP Peeni Henare is retiring after a busy 12 years as a politician. Video / Mark MitchellWatch11 Mar 04:00 AM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsPeeni Henare’s exit interview: MP's advice for Labour, biggest regret, and why he's leaving 'You can see just how divided we are politically.'11 Mar 04:00 AM
New ZealandWho is responsible for maintenance of this neglected $70k sculpture?The 2011 work honours local voyaging traditions with its red, reed-like moving rods.11 Mar 04:00 AM
New ZealandKawerau bathers left in the cold by steam bore issuesPressure tests suggest cold water leaks are cooling the geothermal supply.11 Mar 04:00 AM
