PoliticsGreens fear ‘exodus’ could get worse as public sector grad jobs declineRoles have dropped significantly across recent years, sparking concern from the Greens.06 Apr 05:00 PM
New ZealandJapan opposes Auckland statue to honour wartime sex slavery victimsThe statue would stand in the Korean cultural garden at Takapuna's Barrys Point Reserve.06 Apr 05:00 PM
New ZealandEx-NZ athlete and sex offender removed from primary school staff listThe man was discharged without conviction and granted permanent name suppression.06 Apr 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumAucklandStretched Auckland schools fear being swamped by mega housing projectAt least 4000 homes are planned on 39.7ha beside the Unitec campus.06 Apr 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumLetters to the EditorLetters: Shane Christie’s story highlights need for rugby rule changesOPINION: Tragedy signals a time for changes to rugby’s rules.06 Apr 05:00 PM
New ZealandBay of Plenty on alert as heavy rain, landslide risk and Cyclone Vaianu line-upMetService now expects 100mm to 140mm of rain west of Whakatāne.06 Apr 05:00 PM
New ZealandFree period products here to stay in NZ schools, but what about universities?About 95% of schools now offer free pads and tampons, reaching 98% of students.06 Apr 04:53 PM
ChristchurchTwo workers injured in armed robberies minutes apart in ChristchurchPolice are probing if the attacks are linked.06 Apr 10:02 AM
AucklandE. coli alert: Watercare issues boil water notice for multiple Auckland suburbsPublic water tankers have been set up for people to access.06 Apr 08:22 AM
New ZealandHastings man who stabbed father-in-law three times gets home detentionThe pair faced off with a flagpole and a baseball bat before one pulled out a knife.06 Apr 07:00 AM
Auckland'Mass rescue' at popular Auckland west coast beach, swimmer in hospitalOne person was taken to Middlemore Hospital in a serious condition.06 Apr 06:33 AM
BusinessRecord number of mum-and-dad landlords plan sell-offs as costs bite and outlook darkensA survey of 200 landlords found 38% now plan to sell their rentals.06 Apr 05:59 AM
New ZealandNZ Herald afternoon Headlines | Monday, April 6, 2026Fuel supplies remain healthy in NZ, Trump's deadlines & terms discussed for potential 45-day ceasefire.Watch06 Apr 05:07 AM
New ZealandMan kicked out of social housing complex after hospitalising neighbour asking for a cigaretteThe man, who lives with long-term disabilities, has fought against the eviction.06 Apr 05:00 AM
CrimeCar fleeing police over alleged meat theft stopped on Remutaka Hill RoadPolice say a bag of meat was allegedly stolen from a Masterton shop.06 Apr 04:43 AM
New ZealandDelays on Auckland’s Southern Motorway after car bursts into flamesPolice said they responded to the vehicle fire near the Papakura on-ramp just after 11.10am. Video / SuppliedWatch06 Apr 03:44 AM
New ZealandSubtropical low set to lash NZ with heavy rain and gales as cyclones trackedForecasters are watching tropical cyclones Maila and Vaianu in the Pacific.06 Apr 03:20 AM
New ZealandAfternoon quiz: Which country has the only flag that is not rectangular or square?Test your brain with the Herald's afternoon quiz.06 Apr 03:00 AM
New ZealandWestern Bay revaluations: How your area did, and looking aheadA local valuer explains how the fuel crisis could impact the property market recovery.06 Apr 02:54 AM
New ZealandGPs worry about patients missing appointments, low medicine stocks as fuel prices soarMedicine shortages are a growing nuisance, with little warning about unavailability.06 Apr 02:49 AM
New ZealandFinance manager fights for ACC compensation after brutal workplace assaultThe man was tasered and punched up to 20 times by two people who stormed his office. 06 Apr 02:00 AM
PoliticsFinance Minister Nicola Willis speaks to media following fuel stock updateFinance Minister Nicola Willis spoke to the media following a fuel stock update. Video / NZ HeraldWatch06 Apr 01:57 AM
New ZealandMetService severe weather update: April 6MetService severe weather update: Tropical Cyclone Vaianu.Watch06 Apr 12:59 AM
AucklandWatch: Thick black smoke, long delays after Southern Motorway car fireFire crews got multiple calls from 11.07am before putting out the blaze.06 Apr 12:35 AM
New Zealand'Deeply disappointed': Auckland Mayor Wayne Brown slams Kaitāia flood protection workBrown says Kaitāia’s NorthPark has suffered millions in flood damage.06 Apr 12:07 AM
New Zealand'It's bonkers': Business owners blindsided as decade-old rule resurfacesOperators given 14 days to act as costs raise fears for lake businesses.05 Apr 11:58 PM
New ZealandOfficer injured as unmarked police car badly damaged in Auckland crashNewton Rd was closed after the 8.50pm crash and reopened at around midnight.05 Apr 11:47 PM
New ZealandWinston Peters to meet US Secretary of State Marco Rubio as Middle East war continuesThe Foreign Minister will travel to Washington DC today and return to NZ on April 10. 05 Apr 11:22 PM
New ZealandNorthland on alert again with 18-hour rain warning and gale-force windsNorthland faces 18 hours of heavy rain from 10pm tonight to 4pm tomorrow.05 Apr 10:14 PM
New ZealandSchool social worker shared sexual fantasies, intimate photos with teen studentShe said she was vulnerable at the time and the student made her feel good about herself.05 Apr 10:00 PM
New Zealand'There will be consequences,' Horowhenua mayor warns street racersFour people were arrested after about 200 cars gathered on Sunday.05 Apr 09:20 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandThe NZ city grappling with a lawyer shortage as junior staff flock to AustraliaOnly 7.2% of new lawyers this year are working in regional New Zealand.05 Apr 08:43 PM
PremiumPremiumCartoonsGuy Body’s cartoons: April 1 - 30Our cartoonist Guy Body shares his view on current events.05 Apr 07:25 PM
New ZealandNZ Herald Headlines | Monday, April 6, 2026NZ Herald Headlines | Monday, April 6, 2026. Trump sends fresh warning to Iran, US fighter pilot rescued from mountains, NZ Police call for crackdown on boy racers.Watch05 Apr 07:09 PM
