Auckland'We could have died': Woman and grandson fall down bus stairs after driver jerks forwardsThe pair were left shaken, bruised and without an apology from the driver.19 Mar 07:00 PM
New ZealandNZ Herald Morning Headlines | Friday, March 20, 2026NZ Herald Morning Headlines | The Finance Minister will meet with fuel importers today and relief could be on the way for households - as the petrol panic continues.Watch19 Mar 06:29 PM
AucklandCar flips in 3-vehicle smash on Auckland motorway near harbour bridge during morning rush Two blocked lanes have since reopened but motorists have been told to expect delays.19 Mar 05:54 PM
CrimeBailed for stomping, coward-punching, he shot another stranger in the backThe judge said she was especially disturbed that Declan Vaikele had a homemade gun.19 Mar 04:00 PM
Auckland'I lost my rag': Akl resident blames 'deafening' night works for disastrous sleepless weekHe said the noise was so extreme he binned his daughter's medication by mistake.19 Mar 04:00 PM
BusinessFrom Xero to zero emissions: New Zealander of the year Sir Rod Drury's power play for Aotearoa's futureDrury is backing massive solar, data centre and fusion power projects.19 Mar 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumLifestyleI've cared for 100 dying people. This is what I want people to know about deathThere are similarities in what the dying share, Pamela Shennan says.19 Mar 05:01 AM
New ZealandMan laundered $25k in bank scam he was drawn into by 'trusted' church memberJustin Ponga claimed to have no idea that what he was doing was wrong. 19 Mar 04:00 AM
New ZealandHow ketamine has become the party drug of choice for studentsThe survey of more than 8800 people shows ketamine use surging nationwide.19 Mar 04:00 AM
New Zealand'Struggling': Mother pleads council for 'modest memorial' for sonThe woman was told if she had a large community backing, council may 'reassess'.19 Mar 03:46 AM
New ZealandActivist guilty after suitcase bomb scare at council buildingJudge Paul Geoghegan ruled Gordon Dickson intended to waste police resources.19 Mar 03:00 AM
PremiumPremiumManufacturing$100m Waikato steel manufacturing plant wins fast-track consent'The ultimate goal is to reduce the need to import steel' – expert panel on fast-tracking.19 Mar 01:51 AM
New Zealand'Dripping liquid': Major blaze near petrol station started after car fireThe fire is burning close to the Z Energy petrol station in Ponsonby.19 Mar 01:17 AM
New ZealandPolice called in after PM's electorate office targeted in protest with Trump images, US flagsGreenpeace says it is behind the protest against a proposed minerals deal with the US.19 Mar 12:45 AM
BusinessAuckland bakery in liquidation allegedly owes $620k in taxThe Asian-fusion French bakery Luna All Day ran two cafes in Takapuna and Newmarket.19 Mar 12:02 AM
New Zealand'Miracle' twins celebrate 80th birthday'They didn’t think we would live more than a few minutes.'19 Mar 12:00 AM
Super Rugby'Pretty easy decision': Laidlaw signs on for fourth Hurricanes seasonClark Laidlaw has signed a contract extension with the Wellington-based franchise.18 Mar 11:58 PM
New Zealand'Frightening reality of stalking': New series exposes Kiwi women's harrowing ordeals Jazz Thornton, Nortessa Montgomerie and Zeni Gibson share their personal stories.18 Mar 11:00 PM
New ZealandVigilantes racially profiling Asian community at Auckland rockpoolsSix groups have so far been stopped and warned, but no one has been fined.18 Mar 10:28 PM
Super RugbySon of All Blacks great to make Blues debut: All you need to know about Super Rugby round sixEverything you need to know for the weekend's action with several players slated to debut.18 Mar 09:55 PM
AucklandThree hurt, one seriously, after driver loses control, smashes into parked cars at supermarketThe injured were taken to Middlemore and North Shore hospitals for treatment.18 Mar 09:53 PM
New ZealandBrace for more pain at the pump: Minister warns petrol prices will continue to rise Kiwis should prepare to pay more for fuel 'through no fault of our own': minister.18 Mar 09:02 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionEric Crampton: We need to learn how to make liveable citiesOPINION: Alain Bertaud has spent five decades planning cities from Bangkok to Paris.18 Mar 08:00 PM
New Zealand'It breaks your heart': Dad faces losing wife to cancer, son to kidney diseaseMelissa Tarawa: 'We’re always hopeful, because at the end of the day it’s all I’ve got.'18 Mar 07:16 PM
OpinionIran oil crisis: Why NZ’s car dependence is now a strategic liabilityOPINION: The crisis underlines how reliance on cars could become a strategic liability.18 Mar 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumAuckland'Massive security threat': Defence Force pays $4.2m for church overlooking naval base, warshipsAll parties to the July sale have signed non-disclosure 'gag' agreements.18 Mar 04:59 PM
RacingPromising filly being lined up for shot at elite-level raceSummer Schemer will be chasing a second win at Pukekohe over 1200m on Friday.18 Mar 04:01 PM
New Zealand'Disturbing dynamics': Inside the private groups helping cult leavers rebuild their livesGroups in Christchurch and Auckland now meet fortnightly in secret venues.18 Mar 04:00 PM
RacingMagic beach test: Habana out to revive stalled career at PukekoheThe 7-year-old bay gelding has not won since the Rich Hill Mile at Pukekohe in 2024.18 Mar 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumLifestyleSociety Insider: 'A new lens on life' – How hospo legend Tony Stewart is turning brain injury into purposeAfter a 2023 sand surfing accident, the former Clooney owner was left unable to walk.18 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandGrieving mum calls out rural drink-driving culture after daughter killed in crashTeenager Ani died shortly after jumping into a moving car to try to stop a drunk driver.18 Mar 04:00 PM
OpinionOpinion: How NZ can turn climate disasters into a resilient futureDr Laura Robichaux grew up evacuating from major US hurricanes before moving Downunder.18 Mar 03:00 PM
TravelMaximise New York: How to make the most of 72 hours in the cityCovers three boroughs, nine parks and four museums in New York over three days.18 Mar 06:00 AM
AucklandMan knocked out, run over by car after fight erupted over broken urnA spade, machete and hammer were allegedly used in the fight in South Auckland.18 Mar 05:09 AM
