AucklandNeighbours say woman stayed in sleepout destroyed by fireA body was found inside the sleepout in Ōtāhuhu after it caught alight last night. 05 Mar 12:32 AM
New ZealandFire in Bethlehem, TaurangaEmergency services at the scene of a fire in Bethlehem, Tauranga.Watch05 Mar 12:22 AM
New ZealandFine Hawke’s Bay weekend ahead as scooter riders hit the highway to WellingtonMetService expects sun and mid-20s highs across Hawke's Bay all weekend.05 Mar 12:15 AM
New ZealandRotorua to host Super Rugby clash after Tonga funding shortfallRotorua will host the city's first Super Rugby game since 2018 in April. 05 Mar 12:09 AM
AucklandRare whale dies after being rescued from inner Auckland harbour stranding, found 18km awayTwo women spent the night in sleeping bags on rocks to be next to the dead whale. 04 Mar 11:58 PM
New ZealandPolice probe cause of fatal Ōtāhuhu sleepout firePolice are working to establish the cause of a fatal sleepout fire at a South Auckland property. Video \ Anna HeathWatch04 Mar 11:51 PM
AucklandMan runs from Ponsonby house as fire breaks out in spate of destructive blazesThe first fire broke out in an Ōtāhuhu home at 9pm. 04 Mar 11:45 PM
New ZealandMultisport athlete who survived Mt Cook fall dies after Christchurch bike crashThe keen cyclist was hit by a car while riding on Evans Pass Rd, Sumner.04 Mar 11:41 PM
New ZealandWhat Northlanders need to know about this week’s mystery shakesESNZ manually logged six small quakes in Northland between March 1 and March 4. 04 Mar 11:37 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionAudrey YoungAudrey Young: Winston Peters can't resist crack at PM over Iran fumbleOPINION: 'Why didn't you call [me], then no one will have misspoken?'04 Mar 11:33 PM
New Zealand'Very high risk of imminent offending': Court keeps sex offender detainedDouglas-Finch has lived under detention at Matawhāiti Residence for nine years.04 Mar 11:26 PM
New ZealandFire and police at house fire in Auckland's PonsonbySenior station officer Michael Manning talks to the Herald about a house fire in Tawariki St, Ponsonby. Video \ Jason DordayWatch04 Mar 11:19 PM
Crime'Appalling scenes': Charges laid after passengers hang out of car windows in Auckland gang funeralFour women aged 27 to 37 now face dangerous driving charges in court.04 Mar 11:04 PM
New ZealandNew animal rules: Tougher dog limits and new chook licence but cats untouchedDog owners face new leash requirements for pets and no-go areas in Tauranga.04 Mar 11:02 PM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsDid Nicola Willis promise to reduce food prices? Labour says soThe debate continued on Wednesday with both parties far from common ground. 04 Mar 10:41 PM
New ZealandKiwi's narrow escape from Dubai before Iran missile hit his hotelAirspace across much of the Middle East has since been closed or restricted.04 Mar 10:26 PM
New ZealandTāiko Critical Minerals debuts on NZXTāiko plans to start commercial production on the West Coast in 2028.04 Mar 10:04 PM
ChristchurchGreat white shark scare: Fears of apex predator off Canterbury unfounded after tag washes ashoreTracker came off 2.8m female near Stewart Island and drifted hundreds of kilometres.04 Mar 10:00 PM
CrimeMan, woman charged over South Auckland shooting after police come across man with gunshot wound Police were patrolling when they heard what sounded like gunfire on Saturday.04 Mar 09:45 PM
New ZealandLarge fire breaks out in PonsonbyVideo of the fire just after 10am showed a large plume of grey smoke coming from a property. Video / SuppliedWatch04 Mar 09:38 PM
New ZealandSeniors stranded in Doha amid outbreak of war feel ‘on holiday’ after Kiwi steps inThe trio, aged 78, 79 and 83, were stranded in Doha en route to Oslo, as airspaces shut.04 Mar 09:28 PM
New ZealandSecond man charged after granddad gunned down in courier van 18 months agoA 35-year-old man is due to appear in Manukau District Court today. 04 Mar 09:24 PM
New Zealand'We just want to help': Couple’s $30 dinners gain an online followingJodie and David Turner share affordable family dinners on TikTok and Facebook.04 Mar 09:13 PM
Auckland'Bureaucracy gone mad': Titirangi resident in council stand-off over sewage leakCouncillor Ken Turner has taken up the case, calling it a systemic failure.04 Mar 09:00 PM
New ZealandBig stink in TitirangiRoc Brady has a hangover from the 2023 floods – fined for repairs to a driveway, and still waiting for a sewer pipe fix. Video / Ken TurnerWatch04 Mar 09:00 PM
New ZealandLiam Lawson's anxiety over 2026 F1 changesRacing Bulls' Kiwi driver sat down with the Herald before the season opener in Melbourne.Watch04 Mar 08:34 PM
New ZealandGovernment considering scrapping entire clean car standardIf that happened, NZ would join Russia as the only OECD nations without such rules.04 Mar 08:26 PM
New ZealandInternational trio take charge on day one of Golden ShearsThe international impact was felt early at the 2026 Golden Shears in Masterton.04 Mar 08:11 PM
New ZealandStalker who brutally killed Christchurch mum follows in uncle’s murderous footstepsNathan Boulter follows his Uncle Warren down a shocking path. 04 Mar 08:00 PM
Ryan Bridge TODAYPanel: All Blacks, portable pools and suspected drug moneyMedia specialist Carmen Parahi and BBM Motivation founder Dave Letele discuss today's issues. Video / Ryan Bridge TODAYWatch04 Mar 07:53 PM
Ryan Bridge TODAYMetService morning weather update: March 5MetService morning weather update: March 5. Video / MetServiceWatch04 Mar 07:46 PM
Ryan Bridge TODAYConstruction on Auckland's Seascape Tower in limbo after developer goes underProperty editor Anne Gibson joins Herald NOW to explore what will happen to Seascape Tower after developer Shundi Customs goes into receivership. Video / Ryan Bridge TODAYWatch04 Mar 07:33 PM
New ZealandFire breaks out at Auckland CBD retail buildingFive crews from Fire and Emergency have responded the fire during the city's morning commute.Watch04 Mar 07:18 PM
Ryan Bridge TODAYShould portable pools be banned?Water Safety NZ's Gavin Walker discusses a proposed ban on portable above-ground pools. Video / Ryan Bridge TODAYWatch04 Mar 07:09 PM