New Zealand2026 Auckland Easter ShowEntertainment, extreme sports, carnival rides, at the Auckland Easter Show. Video / Michael CraigWatch03 Apr 02:06 AM
New ZealandAfternoon quiz: What was Italian fascist dictator Mussolini's first name?Test your brain with the Herald's afternoon quiz.03 Apr 02:00 AM
New ZealandNew tool aims to help health workers identify elder abuseThe $95,000 MSD-funded tool is finished and ready for practitioner trials.03 Apr 01:59 AM
New ZealandSwanky auction, two-day music event to raise money for people affected by landslidesThe January 22 landslide at Mauao claimed six lives.03 Apr 01:37 AM
New ZealandRisky stretch: Gate to shut Herepuru Rd during severe weatherTwo slips hit Herepuru Rd on March 27, one while council staff were on site.03 Apr 01:00 AM
New ZealandCan you get away with using 91 petrol if your car needs 95 or 98?Drivers may first notice sluggish acceleration, rough idling and higher fuel use.03 Apr 01:00 AM
New Zealand'We are in safe hands': Hawke's Bay awards showcase best of primary sector Charles and Mandy Yule of Whakamarumaru Station named Silver Fern Farms Farmer of Year.03 Apr 12:00 AM
New ZealandChild found screaming in locked preschool van 80 minutes after class return from tripThe teachers were unaware the child had been left sleeping in the back of the van.03 Apr 12:00 AM
WellingtonArmed police respond to Petone incident, three arrestedPolice were called after a suspected firearm was sighted.02 Apr 11:58 PM
New ZealandNZ-Cook Islands deal reignites diplomatic spat with China, Peters respondsThe Foreign Minister said 'China's response is a matter for them'.02 Apr 11:32 PM
AucklandCar rams police vehicle, sparks Eagle chase and arrest at Auckland mall carparkPolice arrested a 33-year-old man in the St Lukes Mall carpark after a foot chase.02 Apr 11:12 PM
CrimeMan charged with murder after two people found dead in Hamilton EastA man has been charged with two counts of murder after two people were found dead in Hamilton, police say. The 34-year-old man will appear in the Hamilton District Court tomorrow.Watch02 Apr 11:08 PM
New ZealandEx-CRL boss quits major high-paying Dublin metro project to return to NZSpending years away from family had become 'unsustainable', Dr Sean Sweeney said. 02 Apr 10:30 PM
New ZealandKiwi rock climber suffers serious head injury after fall near Las VegasA Go Fund Me Page to raise funds for medical bills has so far raised nearly $52,500.02 Apr 10:00 PM
New Zealand'A mixed bag': Heavy rain set to lash parts of NZ while others chase Easter weekend sunshineA heavy rain watch is in place for the Westland ranges from midnight tonight.02 Apr 09:11 PM
New Zealand'Slurring his words': Man who fatally crashed into speeding motorcyclist had been at pubVictim Richard Chase had just completed a wheelstand when his bike was struck.02 Apr 09:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'Exciting': Retail shake-up as big-name stores seize opportunitiesBusinesses on the move include Heathcotes, Hunting & Fishing, Cotton On Mega and JB Hi-Fi.02 Apr 08:55 PM
New Zealand'Divided' communities brought back together after four years with new bridgeBuilt with a 90.5m steel arch, Te Rēinga Bridge spans the river with no piers.02 Apr 08:38 PM
New ZealandProperty bosses wrote support letters for 'sugar daddy' on sex charge. A judge wasn't swayedGreg Hornblow's name suppression was lifted this week.02 Apr 07:54 PM
WorldUS hits tallest bridge in IranUS President Donald Trump posted footage of the B1 bridge in Karaj being struck, boasting "the biggest bridge in Iran comes tumbling down". Video / Ariel OseranWatch02 Apr 07:14 PM
New ZealandOne dead after car veers off Central Otago road, goes down bankThe crash happened on Moa Flat Rd in Ettrick around 11.20am yesterday.02 Apr 07:11 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandHigh-country station famed for Hollywood backdrops shifts from farming to films, tourismThe previous owner is disappointed at its move away from being a working station. 02 Apr 07:09 PM
New ZealandNZ Herald Headlines | Friday, April 3, 2026NZ Herald Headlines | Friday, April 3, 2026. The Iran and the US war ramps up again after speeches and warnings from both sides. Easter trading rules apply today. Video / NZ HeraldWatch02 Apr 06:55 PM
Auckland'Beautiful, happy soul': Family remember 9yo girl killed in crash at traffic lightsThe schoolgirl was in a car struck by another vehicle while waiting for a green light.02 Apr 06:15 PM
WorldBody camera footage released of Tiger Woods' arrestThe golfer is shown taking a sobriety test and being handcuffed following his car most recent car crash. Video / Martin County Sheriff’s OfficeWatch02 Apr 05:41 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandHawke’s Bay CEOs’ biggest worry: The soaring cost of energyA June summit aims to shape a regional energy strategy for Hawke's Bay.02 Apr 05:00 PM
New ZealandNapier mayor gets onto his e-scooter as councils brace for fuel crisis'On a nice day, you can’t beat it,' Richard McGrath says.02 Apr 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandMission Concert organiser felt 'fobbed off' after Government declined funding'The New Zealand Government has an agenda that I do not understand.'02 Apr 05:00 PM
OpinionGary Hamilton-IrvineWhy Easter still matters: Learning from the squabble of 195AD - Gary Hamilton-IrvineOPINION: It is a special time, but one where the main point can sometimes get forgotten.02 Apr 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Extraordinary people': Couple humbled by foster parenting awardWhen their baby granddaughter needed a new home, the empty-nesters did not hesitate.02 Apr 05:00 PM
New ZealandNorthland man in 'excruciating' pain waits four hours for ambulanceAll ambulances in Northland were already tied up with other callouts.02 Apr 04:00 PM
New ZealandMorning quiz: Bob Dylan's first album was released in 1962 – what was it titled?Test your brain with the Herald's morning quiz.02 Apr 04:00 PM
OpinionAnne-Marie Roerink: What young Americans’ red meat revival means for NZOPINION: Beef is now both the largest and fastest-growing meat category in US retail. 02 Apr 04:00 PM
New Zealand'Make good choices': Police ramp up crackdown on unsafe driving over Easter weekendPolice will have a high level of visibility on the roads this Easter holiday weekend.02 Apr 03:59 PM
