New ZealandNZ Herald Headlines | Thursday, April 2, 2026Morning Headlines | Bill to loosen holiday alcohol laws and Luxon to unveil Cabinet reshuffle | Thursday, April 2, 2026. Video / NZ Herald, Getty Images, AFPWatch01 Apr 05:49 PM
OpinionLNG v pumped hydro: Will NZ choose to import risk or build cleaner resilience?OPINION: Ditch LNG terminal and back Lake Onslow for true energy security.01 Apr 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionJonathan AylingJonathan Ayling: Winston is many things, but a social conservative ain't one of themOPINION: The NZ First leader is a chameleon who benefits from voters' short memories.01 Apr 04:00 PM
New Zealand'Hopeful and encouraging': Buyer circling at-risk Kaitāia timber millsAn investment group including local business people is in talks to buy Juken.01 Apr 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumLifestyleSociety Insider: Entrepreneur Charlotte Devereux rebuilding after loss; Auckland FC and Blues' sporting dynastiesPlus, Payton Spencer follows in dad Carlos' Blues boot-steps.01 Apr 04:00 PM
New Zealand'Pack of animals': Schoolboy beaten, forced to swim out to sea in Auckland mob attackAbout 20 young people were involved in the alleged assault at a secluded Devonport cove.01 Apr 04:00 PM
PoliticsGood Friday drinks rules could change this week as MPs vote on alcohol billKieran McAnulty’s bill could be law by Thursday, in time for Good Friday.01 Apr 07:26 AM
AucklandWatch: Car catches fire in downtown Auckland near busy train stationPolice are assisting with traffic management near Waitematā Train Station in the CBD.01 Apr 06:27 AM
New ZealandSurvival of man missing from Interislander ferry 'extremely unlikely', police sayCCTV footage shows the man went into the water just after 11pm on Tuesday.01 Apr 06:19 AM
PremiumPremiumSharesWall Street surges but local market slips as Infratil and a2 Milk slideThe S&P/NZX 50 Index fell 0.67% to close at 12,825.87 after an early rally.01 Apr 05:29 AM
White FernsKerr’s 179 powers White Ferns to world record chaseNew Zealand reached 347 with two wickets in hand in a tense final over.01 Apr 05:25 AM
New ZealandFacebook car scammer used stolen vehicles to lead police on high-speed chasesRohinel Prasad used fake bank transfers to trick people into handing over their vehicles. 01 Apr 05:00 AM
New ZealandCentury-old war tortoise steals the show on surprise visit to Te PapaTorty was carried from Greece in Stewart Little's rucksack in 1916.01 Apr 04:46 AM
New ZealandBody in Cromwell lake found during search for missing FrenchmanThe 21-year-old was last seen late on March 21 at Cromwell's Victoria Arms.01 Apr 04:31 AM
New ZealandCocaine use doubles in New Zealand as wastewater data shows record highsPolice say weekly cocaine use now costs $3.5 million in social harm across NZ.01 Apr 04:19 AM
Entertainment'There is hope for humanity': Stranger returns $1300 cash to grateful coupleWestpac’s Blenheim branch thanked the man with a king-size block of chocolate.01 Apr 03:16 AM
BusinessRules of attraction: Auckland's AI-savvy Dexibit sells to UK-listed firm for $21mThe start-up, laid low by Covid, completes its comeback.01 Apr 03:00 AM
All BlacksMike Blair hints at new All Blacks attack blueprint and coaching philosophyMike Blair joins Dave Rennie's staff as the new All Blacks attack coach.01 Apr 02:00 AM
PremiumPremiumAnalysisLiam DannInside Economics: RBNZ flying blind as Iran war and oil shock upend outlookANALYSIS: Liam Dann takes a deeper dive into the week's economic news.01 Apr 01:20 AM
New ZealandNetsafe warns of emerging wave of sophisticated, hard-to-detect online scamsNetsafe says unauthorised billing scams have already cost $58,744 this year.01 Apr 01:09 AM
OpinionOn borrowed time: How long can NZ keep bird flu strain at bay?H5N1 on the march; H7N6 poultry outbreak here showed how fast strains can escalate.01 Apr 01:08 AM
New ZealandWatch: Rotorua cafes' tip jar thefts caught on cameraThe same person is suspected of taking the tip jars at two different Rotorua eateries. Videos / SuppliedWatch31 Mar 11:53 PM
PremiumPremiumPropertyAuckland leading housing recovery in latest building consentsWhere are some of Auckland's biggest projects? Two lists here show a huge intensity push.31 Mar 11:13 PM
Sport'New Zealanders are right behind Jono': Threats fail to derail record swim attemptRidler has swum 1325km over 87 days, spending 455 hours in the water.31 Mar 11:13 PM
Crime'All our own doing': In recorded call, chatty prisoner admitted bloody robbery plotOne supermarket carpark victim was wounded with machete blows. Another was shot at.31 Mar 10:54 PM
New Zealand'Incredibly high level of brutality': Dunedin murderer jailed for lifeRajinder, 35, must serve at least 17.5 years before seeking parole.31 Mar 10:42 PM
New ZealandTrucking firm's fuel bill up 110% due to Middle East conflict'A nightmare': Diesel now averages $3.51 a litre, overtaking unleaded 91 at $3.43.31 Mar 10:32 PM
Ryan Bridge TODAYCarmen Vicelich and Dileepa Fonseka on the daily panel | Ryan Bridge TODAYCarmen Vicelich and Dileepa Fonseka discuss the issues of the day. Video / Ryan Bridge TODAYWatch31 Mar 08:22 PM
New ZealandSteep rise in sepsis hospital admissions over past two decades, research revealsHospital sepsis admissions rose 78% between 2000 and 2019 in New Zealand.31 Mar 07:29 PM
Ryan Bridge TODAYChristchurch's new stadium sparks safety concerns | Ryan Bridge TODAYNewstalk ZB South Island news director Claire Sherwood reveals the latest from the south. Video / Ryan Bridge TODAYWatch31 Mar 07:13 PM
Ryan Bridge TODAYPetrol watch: The cheapest fuel stations today| Ryan Bridge TODAYYour daily petrol watch with Gaspy director Mike Newton. Video / Ryan Bridge TODAYWatch31 Mar 06:57 PM
New Zealand'Devastated with worry': Family's plea as search for missing man continuesAntoine Richard, 21, was last seen at Cromwell's Victoria Arms Hotel on March 21. 31 Mar 06:47 PM
New ZealandMetService morning weather update: April 1MetService morning weather update: April 1. Video / MetServiceWatch31 Mar 06:41 PM
New ZealandNZ Herald Headlines | Wednesday, April 1, 2026Morning Headlines | Business confidence plunges, 'Get your own oil' says Trump | Wednesday, April 1, 2026. Video / NZ Herald, Getty Images, AFPWatch31 Mar 06:15 PM
