New Zealand'Very loud noise': Four injured after bus and two-car crash in PonsonbyA witness says a speeding black car hit a red car, then veered into the bus.26 Feb 03:51 AM
Wellington'Not been an easy decision': Nic Smith steps down as vice-chancellor of Victoria UniversitySmith's tenure as vice-chancellor is the shortest at the Wellington uni in 25 years.26 Feb 03:23 AM
WellingtonElectricity workers claim lengthy Wellington storm outages could have been fixed fasterWorker blames understaffing as some people were left without power for five days.26 Feb 03:00 AM
New ZealandOn The Up: Three Hawke’s Bay finalists for NZer of the Year awards'I’m just carrying on a legacy that was made for me.'26 Feb 02:48 AM
New ZealandPedestrian dies after being hit by truck on Whangārei roadThe crash happened on Kamo Rd in Kensington about 9.35am today.26 Feb 02:42 AM
New Zealand'Deadly consequences': Picture sparks chilling warning over 'nangs' useThe gas gives users a short-lived high along with dissociation and hallucinations. 26 Feb 02:00 AM
New ZealandAfternoon quiz: Peter the Great ruled what country between 1682 and 1725?Test your brain with the Herald's afternoon quiz.26 Feb 02:00 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandKidnapping, stalking, assaults: A killer’s violent path to murdering an innocent mumJudges warned that years of prison and strict sanctions had not stopped Nathan Boulter.26 Feb 02:00 AM
New ZealandConfirmed: Ardern now living in Australia after reportedly being seen house-hunting in SydneyThe former Prime Minister was pictured with locals in a small town south of Sydney.26 Feb 01:59 AM
New ZealandDavid Seymour renews call to sell Govt's Air NZ shares after half-year lossThe Government owns a 51% controlling stake in the airline.26 Feb 01:21 AM
New ZealandThe Country: Farmers send open letter to the GovernmentWalt Cavendish, Don Fraser, Dr Jacqueline Rowarth, Dr Marie Elena Duter, Chris Russell.26 Feb 01:14 AM
New ZealandNZ Herald Afternoon Headlines | Thursday, February 26, 2026NZ Herald Afternoon Headlines | Iran's embassy has our Government in its sights and Air New Zealand says a reset is needed | Thursday, February 26, 2026Watch26 Feb 01:02 AM
New ZealandPolice probe after West Auckland school lockdown over student safety concernWoodlands Park School has now lifted the lockdown and classes have resumed.26 Feb 12:57 AM
New ZealandVolunteer firefighters renew calls for ACC mental health coverA 2025 petition with 36,549 signatures to extend cover was rejected.26 Feb 12:50 AM
PremiumPremiumBanking and financeBankers 'blindsided' by RBNZ's ATM proposal – what the Governor told them over lunchNicola Willis is not picking sides in the battle. 26 Feb 12:50 AM
CrimeAlleged phone scammer accused of taking $15k from elderly victimOfficers stopped a vehicle of interest on St Lukes Rd just before 1am.26 Feb 12:34 AM
New ZealandGovt crackdown finds cash wages, worker breaches at construction firmsOrganised crime groups reportedly exploit weaknesses to launder money and exploit staff.26 Feb 12:34 AM
New ZealandInside the new Waikato airbase keeping patients connected to critical careSpecialist nurses on board perform critical care at speeds above 536km/h.26 Feb 12:30 AM
CrimePM addresses latest stats showing crime victims down 49,000 The drop covers the year to October 2025, compared with the prior two years.26 Feb 12:22 AM
New ZealandNZ Herald Live: National makes law & order announcement.PM Christopher Luxon, with ministers Paul Goldsmith and Mark Mitchell, makes a law & order announcement vIdeo/NZ HeraldWatch26 Feb 12:22 AM
New ZealandPolice failings after Auckland dairy stabber ‘trying to reach heaven’ dies in custody - reportMitchell Lam died after self-harming in his cell. 26 Feb 12:06 AM
Politics'A disgrace': One in seven Kiwi kids living in material hardshipChild poverty figures remain persistently high, according to new data from Stats NZ.26 Feb 12:06 AM
New ZealandNZ Herald Live: National makes law & order announcementPM Christopher Luxon, with ministers Paul Goldsmith and Mark Mitchell, makes a law & order announcementWatch26 Feb 12:00 AM
New ZealandConstruction companies busted in Government crackdownRegulators uncovered breaches of minimum employment standards, as well as cash wage payments and poor record-keeping. Video / MBIEWatch25 Feb 11:52 PM
New ZealandFarmer behind NZ's biggest GST fraud has $16m of assets confiscatedJohn Richard Bracken, then 54, was sent to prison in 2021 on 39 charges of tax fraud.25 Feb 11:11 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandMagpies coach called in to hone attack of NZ’s best up-and-comersThe Magpies coach has been propelled into a national U20s assistant coaching role.25 Feb 11:08 PM
Politics'Thank heavens': Peters celebrates end to Luxon's beloved quarterly plansA chuckling Peters appeared happy to see the end of them.25 Feb 11:01 PM
New Zealand‘Unseen’ pollution: 10,000 litres of rubbish pulled from Rotorua waterwaysCharity's vessel removes about 2000 litres of rubbish each day in the Bay of Plenty.25 Feb 11:00 PM
PoliticsSeymour slams ‘degenerate’ owners of attacking dogs as he warns councils of knee-jerk regulationA 62-year-old woman died last week in Northland after three dogs attacked her.25 Feb 10:54 PM
OpinionJacqueline RowarthJacqueline Rowarth: Sewage, swimmability and spendingOPINION: Sewage spills and water alerts reveal the price of putting off fixes.25 Feb 10:47 PM
New ZealandMan charged after alleged clan lab found at Ōkere FallsSpecialist staff from Auckland are examining the address today.25 Feb 10:33 PM
New ZealandMoving houses? Ardern spotted inspecting Sydney beach homesDame Jacinda Ardern and Clarke Gayford were seen house-hunting in Sydney.25 Feb 10:25 PM
New ZealandNorth must not be sidelined in Govt infrastructure plan, business group says Infrastructure Minister Chris Bishop says the region is not being left off the table.25 Feb 10:00 PM
New Zealand‘Everyone can tell you a dog war story’ - Te Puna residents battle wandering dogsTe Puna School reports roaming dogs entering the playground and scaring pupils.25 Feb 10:00 PM
