New ZealandInfluencer's fuel giveaway sparks 'chaos' at Hamilton petrol stationPolice were called after an internet personality's free fuel giveaway got out of hand. 04 Apr 06:19 AM
Crime'The pain, the pain!': Shrieking stab victim had told battered woman she deserved beatingA judge had sympathy for the defendant's circumstances, but her response was uncalled for.04 Apr 05:00 AM
Sport'Very surreal feeling': Jono Ridler completes 90-day, 1367km swim Ridler arrived in Wellington at noon after swimming the length of the North Island. 04 Apr 03:52 AM
New Zealand‘Something needs to be done’: Akl Easter festival vendors face losses as backlash growsIt comes after festival-goers complained about pricing and some of the rides on offer.04 Apr 03:49 AM
New ZealandEaster surcharges: Consumer NZ says Sunday diners should not be misledEaster Sunday isn't a statutory holiday – such surcharges are unjustified, watchdog says.04 Apr 03:18 AM
New Zealand'The crown jewel': Northland oyster burger takes out top seafood gongEatery's oyster burger has been on the menu since 2019 and has become its ‘crown jewel’.04 Apr 03:00 AM
New Zealand'Chance encounter': Headlights help officer spot Mobster wearing insignia on night driveJames Te Whata was returning from a tangi, wearing a gang tee, when a cop spotted him.04 Apr 02:00 AM
New ZealandAfternoon quiz: Which historical emperor is said to have played his fiddle while Rome burned?Test your brain with the Herald's afternoon quiz.04 Apr 02:00 AM
New Zealand'Waste of money': Families slam Auckland Easter festival's prices and 'mouldy rides'Attendees reported just three bouncy castles and one mini Jeep ride on offer.04 Apr 01:06 AM
New ZealandTracing her Anzac roots takes teen all the way to TurkeyTauranga teen awarded the chance to travel to Turkey after uncovering her family history.04 Apr 01:00 AM
New ZealandAstronauts update live from Artemis II as Nasa provides mission progress reportThe first footage from on board Artemis II airs live on TV as Nasa provides a mission update. Video / AFPWatch04 Apr 12:26 AM
New ZealandTe Pāti Māori MP skips global IMF event in Washington, citing price of fuelMaipi-Clarke instead hosted an ANZ event to help wāhine Māori grow their businesses.03 Apr 11:32 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'Taonga for the region': Mayor calls for stronger protection of $3b community fundMahé Drysdale wants the investment arm 'insulated' from political direction.03 Apr 11:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'Like a switch flipped': NZ churches claim youth attendance boomChurch leaders are hailing a 'Quiet Revival'. Others say the picture is more complicated. 03 Apr 11:00 PM
New ZealandThe 'quiet revival' - three young Kiwi Christians describe how they found GodSome churches claim youth numbers are rising in New Zealand and around the world. Video / Michael Craig / Cameron PitneyWatch03 Apr 11:00 PM
New ZealandWhangārei killer who murdered teen girlfriend still too high-risk for paroleNathan Fenton remains in jail for the 2006 murder of Mairina Dunn in Whangārei.03 Apr 11:00 PM
New Zealand'The buck always stops with us': Fuel spike piles pressure on farmersSurging diesel and petrol prices are pushing up fertiliser, feed and freight costs.03 Apr 09:00 PM
Crime'Vulnerable with men': Woman who inspired ex to kill blames new beau for swindlesA judge was dubious of Sandy Younes' claims that she was merely another victim.03 Apr 08:20 PM
New ZealandNZ Herald Headlines | Saturday, April 4, 2026NZ Herald Headlines | Saturday, April 4, 2026. Iran state media claims to have shot down a US fighter jet. A reward has been offered for capturing any US personnel alive.Watch03 Apr 07:38 PM
New ZealandDaylight saving time ends: What the clock change means for your long weekendWhen it ends, why we observe it, and how it will impact your Sunday lie in.03 Apr 07:30 PM
New ZealandOne dead, one injured after two-car crash near MotuekaOne person died at the scene of the crash, police say.03 Apr 06:48 PM
New ZealandFree public transport, work from home: How NZ’s fuel response compares with other countries‘Pretty dismal’: Calls for NZ Government to adopt measures implemented overseas.03 Apr 06:00 PM
New ZealandInjured cavoodle's owners say attack dog has 'more rights' than they doTauranga City Council says privacy law stops it saying what happened next.03 Apr 05:05 PM
New Zealand‘Do they want a smelly Rotorua or what?’: Fears as homeless hub set to shutA funding squeeze is closing the free laundry, showering and second-hand clothing service.03 Apr 05:02 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandFirst Dannevirke solar farm under construction, with plans for another in 2027The project's expected capacity is 23MW, the equivalent of powering 5000 homes.03 Apr 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'Most meteoric rise I can think of': Field athletics protege joining Sam Ruthe's Kiwi teamHe didn't make the podium at the national schools champs. Four months later, he's soaring.03 Apr 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand‘You only live once’: Swapping banking for big nights out to revive Hawke’s Bay nightlifeThe 32-year-old left her banking job in December to start organising night events.03 Apr 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: There goes the sun – time to rethink putting clocks backOPINION: We’ve managed change before, we could handle it again.03 Apr 04:00 PM
New ZealandSaving ‘mega dollars’: Fuel prices pushing interest in electric transportRiding e-bikes has become more of a norm for commuting and for leisure at the weekend.03 Apr 04:00 PM
New ZealandStickers deemed a safety risk in bitter hospital industrial disputeNurses claim the sticker ban is heavy-handed.03 Apr 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandInside four secret missions where NZSAS soldiers risked everything in KabulThe Afghanistan missions are detailed in a new book by Ron Crosby about the elite force.03 Apr 04:00 PM
New Zealand'Betrayed by the Government': Pensioner's income slashed due to 'hole in the system'Barry Walker said the policy does not consider couples who cannot both receive incomes.03 Apr 04:00 PM
New ZealandMorning quiz: Where in the human body would you find the cuboid bone?Test your brain with the Herald's morning quiz.03 Apr 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandNZSAS in AfghanistanAuthor Ron Crosby and former NZSAS commander Karl Cummins on the new NZSAS book Keep Calm, We Are Coming. Video / NZ HeraldWatch03 Apr 04:00 PM