CrimeDNA breakthrough links serial rapist to horrific 1988 teen attackRewa pleaded guilty this month after a swab matched him to the attack on the 16-year-old. 27 Feb 12:18 AM
New Zealand‘We will be jumping off the boat’: Tour guide describes surviving inferno at sea ‘All right guys’ I said. ‘Bad news is, we will be jumping off the boat' - fire survivor.27 Feb 12:00 AM
New ZealandNZ Herald Afternoon Headlines | Friday, February 27, 2026Afternoon Headlines | Mismatch in supply of teachers and US Democrats call for Trump to testify on his relationship with Jeffrey Epstein | Friday, February 27, 2026Watch26 Feb 11:50 PM
New ZealandHamilton councillors vow shake-up after audit finds 'significant areas of concern'Councillors now face 35 procurement reforms to roll out over three years.26 Feb 11:39 PM
WellingtonTeaching gaps: Colleges predicted to be 710 teachers short this yearPrimary teacher numbers, meanwhile, are expected to stabilise over the next few years.26 Feb 11:37 PM
WellingtonRescue operation for man missing in Manawatū River scaled back, patrols continueSearches were conducted on the river, Foxton estuary and in surrounding areas.26 Feb 11:11 PM
New Zealand'We can move on': Napier Mayor names his new deputy after sacking previous oneRichard McGrath says he has no problem with his Deputy Mayor challenging his decisions.26 Feb 11:08 PM
New ZealandMan arrested and charged after Cannons Creek shootingThe man is due to appear in Porirua District Court today.26 Feb 11:08 PM
New ZealandFirefighters' Union raises concerns about lack of staff answering 111 fire callsThe claim comes as firefighters walk off the job again today.26 Feb 10:59 PM
New ZealandDoggy death row: Staff shattered as dog they looked after for 3 years destroyedA quarter of dogs in Auckland shelters are waiting for a court to decide their fate.26 Feb 10:57 PM
New Zealand‘Just like a cheeseburger’: Is this NZ’s best sausage? Inside the 'Sausage Capital' of NZ's competition to find our best snag.26 Feb 10:40 PM
CrimePack rape defendant says backpacker was happy, thankful after 90-second intercourseHe told jurors the woman asked for sex while sitting next to his still-naked friend.26 Feb 10:39 PM
New ZealandNewly formed Bioeconomy Science Institute to cut 134 jobsThe cuts affect 86 science and 48 professional services roles nationwide.26 Feb 10:33 PM
New Zealand'Protecting assets': Regional council proposes $3b portfolio shake-up and 4% rates riseThe 4% rise is half the 8.2% increase originally forecast for 2026/27.26 Feb 10:28 PM
New ZealandFiordland hunters make big push for venison meat processing plantThe planned Te Anau abattoir would turn culled wild deer into venison for sale.26 Feb 10:28 PM
New ZealandTuatapere crowns New Zealand’s best sausage at New World showdownThe self-declared “Sausage Capital of New Zealand”, Tuatapere, has hosted New World’s nationwide Sausage Showdown. Thomas Ramage of New World Alexandra took out the top honour.Watch26 Feb 10:14 PM
WellingtonPerson hit by bus in central Wellington Willis St is blocked after a pedestrian was injured this morning.26 Feb 10:13 PM
Banking and finance'Highly sophisticated' fraudsters posing as bank staff in cold calls to customersThe scammers are described as persistent and credible.26 Feb 09:56 PM
New ZealandHow a farmer's accident helped bring a helipad to Fairlie“I felt Fairlie needed something better than just a piece of grass to land on.”26 Feb 09:48 PM
Auckland'Significantly large' wasp nest closes Auckland school and preschoolThe nest was discovered in the playground.26 Feb 09:43 PM
New ZealandDogs destroyed after father, teen son seriously hurt in Christchurch attackThe attack happened days after a Northland grandmother was killed by dogs.26 Feb 09:30 PM
New Zealand600 competitors, 6000 sheep: Golden Shears world champs return to MastertonThe championships will be held on March 4-7 at the town’s War Memorial Stadium. 26 Feb 09:18 PM
New Zealand'Much loved': Family mourns man who died after gang-linked Christchurch attackPolice say the clash involved two gangs but was not gang-motivated.26 Feb 09:05 PM
Auckland‘Victim of red tape’: Home owner can't sell townhouse, blames decade-old flood warning on LIMBen Gumbrell cut his Kumeū home’s asking price to $698,000 due to lack of interest.26 Feb 08:56 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandThird Woolworths supermarket announced for Napier in large precinct developmentState-of-the-art new Woolworths is coming, two side-by-side CBD supermarkets to remain.26 Feb 08:56 PM
Ryan Bridge TODAY'I was amazed': Photographer captures stunning shots of giant rare turtles in Bay of PlentyThe leatherbacks are not often seen in the region. Nathan Pettigrew spotted five of them.Watch26 Feb 08:49 PM
New ZealandFarmers call for 'level playing field' for porkImported pork can be raised in sow stalls and tighter crates that are banned in NZ.26 Feb 08:39 PM
New ZealandHawke’s Bay woman turns family heartbreak into life-saving missionChristina Hansen lost her first husband to a cardiac arrest when he was 38.26 Feb 08:21 PM
New ZealandDaily panel: Gang crackdown; domestic flight prices and manu cultureRyan Bridges and Chelsea Daniels discuss the topical issues of the day.Watch26 Feb 08:02 PM
New ZealandBlack Power member calls for calm, urges rethink in gang debate after deadly Chch shootingHe warns transnational crime groups are increasingly exploiting vulnerable Kiwi youth. 26 Feb 07:56 PM
New ZealandSevere thunderstorm watch issued as temperatures set to plungeThundery Friday on the cards for some North Islanders, as chilly start greets southerners.26 Feb 07:42 PM
New ZealandFrom BOP start-up to 2100 schools: Hands-on science kits set to scale upHouse of Science aims to grow its reach from 50,000 to 500,000 students.26 Feb 07:36 PM
PremiumPremiumCartoonsRod EmmersonRod Emmerson’s cartoons: Week of February 23 - March 1Rod Emmerson's take on the week.26 Feb 07:35 PM
New ZealandAir NZ reset: Forsyth Barr's Andy Bowley explains the multimillion-dollar lossThe airline has reported a multimillion-dollar first-half loss.Watch26 Feb 07:25 PM
