PremiumPremiumNew ZealandUniversity of Auckland professor faces trespass order after workplace investigationStudents were given a security presentation after Sperry's departure was announced.25 Feb 05:33 AM
New Zealand‘My father, my role model, my hero’: Son rallies to support dad through stage four cancerKeith Hartley, 68, was diagnosed with stage 4 blood cancer in October 2025.25 Feb 05:00 AM
New ZealandMetService weather: February 26, 2026MetService weather: February 26, 2026. Video / MetServiceWatch25 Feb 04:03 AM
New ZealandChild who was allegedly unable to eat was seen 'searching for food off the floor'A woman is charged with mistreating her child while the child was getting medical care.25 Feb 04:00 AM
New ZealandMan admits assault and weapon charges over Rotorua deathTemutu Ehau, 41, died at the scene of an incident on Trigg Ave on August 20 last year.25 Feb 04:00 AM
PremiumPremiumRetailKiwis turn away from beer and wine as alcohol consumption hits all-time lowNew Zealanders now average 1.6 standard drinks per adult per day.25 Feb 04:00 AM
New ZealandWhy the Reserve Bank wants to reverse the rush towards a cashless societyThe Reserve Bank says better cash access would add $2.83b in benefits a year.25 Feb 04:00 AM
New ZealandIs it time for New Zealand to go cashless? The Reserve Bank says noNZ Herald Wellington business editor Jenée Tibshraeny joins The Front Page to discuss why cash might be here to stay.Watch25 Feb 03:55 AM
New ZealandEvacuations, road closures and damaged buildings after Central Otago grass fireAbout 20 hectares have burned, with the fire now contained and suppressed.25 Feb 03:42 AM
New Zealand'Two-edged sword': Fears new police move-on powers target homeless, not causesNew police powers to move on beggars and rough sleepers sparks alarm from social agencies.25 Feb 03:37 AM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsRevealed: Police handbook covers dealing with 'sovereign citizens' – including if they invoke the Magna Carta 'Not all SovCits are a threat to national security,' officers are told.25 Feb 03:30 AM
New ZealandWho wants to be Napier's deputy mayor now? Five say 'no thanks'Mayor Richard McGrath dumped his deputy after a full council meeting bust-up on Tuesday.25 Feb 03:20 AM
Wellington'Mudslide of hell': Human faeces found in central Wellington liftThe faeces were found mere metres away from the city's new $2.3 million toilet block.25 Feb 03:00 AM
New ZealandFour injured after bus and car crash at notorious Grafton intersectionThere have been more than 20 reported crashes at the same intersection since 2020.25 Feb 02:37 AM
Crime‘Moral weapon’: Health worker snoops through ex and his new girlfriend’s medical recordsJudge says the woman wanted ammunition in a hostile dispute with her ex-partner. 25 Feb 02:26 AM
New ZealandUnexplained: Police officer finds body near vehicle north of Franz JosefThe discovery was made near a vehicle close to Parkers Creek at 4pm yesterday.25 Feb 02:11 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionRichard PrebbleRichard Prebble: How I would fix the NZ Super cost blow-out problemOPINION: NZ Superannuation costs around $25 billion a year.25 Feb 02:00 AM
New ZealandAfternoon quiz: What fashion house did Yves Saint Laurent work for before founding his own brand?Test your brain with the Herald's afternoon quiz.25 Feb 02:00 AM
Auckland'Pretty beat up': Injured e-biker has no contact with family for two days after crashHis e-bike has been recovered while his mobile phone remains missing.25 Feb 01:56 AM
PoliticsIran blasts NZ for 'misinformation', says Govt has no 'moral standing’ on human rights'This measure is politically motivated,' Iran said of New Zealand's actions.25 Feb 01:24 AM
New ZealandKilled woman's phone and bag likely thrown from car before body dumpedA white car that could hold the key to solving a homicide did a circuit of Hawke's Bay.25 Feb 01:03 AM
WellingtonThief steals wood meant to cover storm damage costs for small rural school Ōpiki School is a rural primary school of 113 students near Manawatū.25 Feb 01:00 AM
New ZealandBurglary spree ends with cries for help after woman wedged between wall and earthworksResidents heard the female's desperate pleas ring out about 2.30am.25 Feb 12:59 AM
Christchurch'He’s a miracle': Boy escapes with bumps and bruises after being hit and trapped under carLittle Niko, 5, was scootering to school in Christchurch when he was hit by a car.25 Feb 12:41 AM
New ZealandThe PM ponders Trump, tariffs and ex-prince Andrew on The CountryJamie Mackay talks to Christopher Luxon, Hunter McGregor and Stephen Guerin.25 Feb 12:37 AM
New ZealandHawke’s Bay claim national women’s softball title for first timeThere's no women's softball competition in Hawke's Bay, but the side still won the trophy.25 Feb 12:35 AM
New ZealandTower to redistribute work to Auckland, Fiji as Rotorua office closesUnion slams move to 'ship work overseas'; insurer says it's proudly Kiwi/Pacific.25 Feb 12:28 AM
New ZealandMetService afternoon weather update: February 25 - March 2MetService afternoon weather update: February 25 - March 2. Video / MetServiceWatch25 Feb 12:20 AM
New Zealand'Disgusting': Serial abuser jailed for life after killing ex in front of her kidsNathan Boulter stabbed Chantal McDonald 55 times in the driveway of her Christchurch home.25 Feb 12:10 AM
New ZealandMediMap seeks injunction to stop sharing of stolen health data after cyber breachSome live patient records were altered to show them as dead or renamed in the hack.25 Feb 12:05 AM
New ZealandNZ Herald Afternoon Headlines | Wednesday, February 25, 2026NZ Herald Afternoon Headlines | Government weighs response to cyber attacks and Greens co-leader rules out Winston Peters | Wednesday, February 25, 2026Watch25 Feb 12:01 AM
WellingtonWatch: Wellington Mayor Andrew Little swims at Lyall BayThe mayor took a swim to prove it was safe to go back in the water after a catastrophic sewage spill. Video / Janhavi GosaviWatch24 Feb 11:59 PM
PoliticsGovernment quietly ditches quarterly actions plans that committed it to 'raise energy', 'take decisions'Prime Minister Luxon previously said they helped focus the public service.24 Feb 11:59 PM
ChristchurchPolice swarm quiet Chch street after early morning drive-by shootingIt comes a week after a man was shot in a gang-related fight in the city. 24 Feb 11:54 PM
