Cricket'We need to be listening to our fans': New CEO on future of NZ CricketChief executive Geoff Allott knows emphasises balance between T20 and internationals.29 Apr 06:05 AM
New Zealand'Incredibly grateful': Pub owners praise police after armed standoffThree people sheltered in remote pub as armed police appealed to man seen with gun nearby.29 Apr 06:00 AM
New ZealandHousing development allowed to go ahead by urupā site The court kept the authority but cut the housing area to under half the site.29 Apr 06:00 AM
New ZealandKey Arthur Allan Thomas campaigner Pat Vesey dies, family 'incredibly proud' of fight for justiceHe was a pivotal figure in securing a retrial and then a pardon for Arthur Thomas.29 Apr 05:17 AM
New Zealand‘Formidable’ El Niño could flip NZ’s winter on its headWinter’s on the way, but it might not follow the script.29 Apr 05:00 AM
New ZealandEl Niño is back – what it means for NZ winterEarth Sciences New Zealand and MetService meteorologist Jon Tunster is with The Front Page to make sense of it all.Watch29 Apr 04:55 AM
New ZealandIdentity and financial details leaked in Lower Hutt council cyber attackA further 732 people may have had financial data taken from council emails.29 Apr 04:43 AM
New ZealandHomicide victim 'armed and dangerous' – or alone and vulnerable, court hearsTwo of the four men who attacked Boy Taylor received injuries from broken glass.29 Apr 04:05 AM
New ZealandTeen tells court she felt safe before alleged rape by stranger she met on streetDonny Moses' defence says sex was consensual and the young woman later regretted it.29 Apr 04:00 AM
AucklandPlans for proposed Japanese 'comfort women' statue in Auckland garden deniedThe votes were 4-2 against the statue, labelled as a 'political statement'.29 Apr 03:13 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionRichard PrebbleRichard Prebble: Why energy policy needs less panic and more honest arithmeticOPINION: When the Māui gas platform closes this year, dry-year power shortages may loom.29 Apr 03:00 AM
New ZealandAfternoon quiz: In computing, how many bits are there in a byte?Test your brain with the Herald's afternoon quiz.29 Apr 03:00 AM
New ZealandNZ Herald Afternoon Headlines | Wednesday, April 29, 2026NZ Herald Afternoon Headlines | Government cracks down on sales of nangs, cheaper cannabis and more frequent use in NZ, Electricity Authority probes power price hikes.Watch29 Apr 02:57 AM
New ZealandMetService afternoon weather update: April 29, 2026MetService afternoon weather update: April 29, 2026. Video / MetServiceWatch29 Apr 02:41 AM
New ZealandPolice aware of online posts targeting Whanganui Treaty signingOnline posts urge people to bring shotguns and block the road to Kaiwhaiki Marae.29 Apr 02:38 AM
New Zealand'Would mean everything to me': Te Puke jet sport racer eyes world finalsThe 23-year-old Mainfreight worker has clinched major jet sport titles.29 Apr 02:04 AM
New ZealandThe Country: Christopher Luxon on his approach to the mediaOn today's show: Christopher Luxon, Mike Petersen, Matt Keyte and Hunter McGregor. 29 Apr 01:59 AM
WellingtonWoman had baby with 14yo cousin two decades ago. She's just faced justice'You were, at all times, aware of the victim’s age,' judge tells offender at sentencing.29 Apr 01:37 AM
PoliticsFuel update: Latest stock levels revealed amid stalled efforts to end Iran warThe ministry said levels remain well above the minimum requirements.29 Apr 01:29 AM
New Zealand'We need to do more': Govt cracks down on nang sales'Loophole' closed that allowed purchases of 3.3 litre canisters from dairies, vape stores.29 Apr 12:55 AM
New ZealandLecture room fire at Massey Albany campus forces evacuation of students and staffThe fire is in Quad B, with Quad A and B buildings fully evacuated.29 Apr 12:42 AM
New ZealandRural GP fears services could 'disappear overnight' under funding shake-upPatients would have to travel about 40 minutes to Tauranga in some circumstances.29 Apr 12:21 AM
New ZealandGlobal poll finds Kiwis strongly against Iran war, anxious about falloutNearly 75% of Kiwis now see the United States as a negative force globally.29 Apr 12:19 AM
New ZealandTop girls' school introduces specialised health course after shocking sexual harassment surveyIn the survey, more than 20 students said they had been raped.29 Apr 12:00 AM
New ZealandWhy spider silk has covered Hawke's BayYoung spiders release silk threads to ride the wind to new homes en masse.28 Apr 10:36 PM
New ZealandCost of Govt diesel deal to stay secret until it’s paidBut Nicola Willis says the Budget was tweaked to pay for the extra fuel.28 Apr 10:35 PM
New ZealandPerson airlifted to hospital after large Timaru shed fireTen fire crews are tackling the 30 x 40 metre shed blaze on High St.28 Apr 10:14 PM
Herald NOW BusinessThe race is on. Will AI edge make the difference? 2Degrees wrap - Garth Bray | Herald NOW BusinessThis week the elite runners in the AI and tech race are heading to a time check with 42% of the S&P500 reporting quarterly earnings. Video | Herald NOW BusinessWatch28 Apr 09:54 PM
New ZealandNZ Winegrowers joins global call for white wine emojiNZ Winegrowers says 95% of NZ’s $2.1 billion wine export industry is of the white variety.28 Apr 09:52 PM
Herald NOW BusinessCompany behind ChatGPT misses targets for growth and revenue | Herald NOWA sea of red across screens as investors check their confidence in companies like Nvidia, Oracle and CoreWeave. Garth Bray - 2 Degrees wrap. Video |Herald NOW BusinessWatch28 Apr 09:47 PM
New ZealandStudent hit by car at pedestrian crossing fundraises for new wheelchair Jamie Stillwell was hit on a South Dunedin crossing on April 14.28 Apr 09:22 PM
New Zealand'Disturbing': Police probe after baby suffers serious, unexplained injuriesDetectives are speaking to family members to work out what has happened. 28 Apr 09:13 PM
New Zealand'Full panic': Woman mistaken for male boss almost loses homeAn auction sign was nailed to her fence. She now plans to change her legal name.28 Apr 08:48 PM
Ryan Bridge TODAYCan Geoff Allott revive domestic cricket in NZ? | Ryan Bridge TODAYNew NZ Cricket CEO Geoff Allott says he's there to unite the game in New Zealand and embrace the global cricket landscape, including the NZ20 competition.Watch28 Apr 08:39 PM
