PremiumPremiumOpinionTerry Middlemost: The loneliness crisis retirement planning ignoresOPINION: An Age Concern study found 59% of Kiwis aged over-65 recently felt lonely.31 Mar 05:00 PM
AucklandGraphic content warning: Mt Albert party spirals into violenceDozens of police officers, ambulance staff and firefighters rushed to the incident on Friday, which spread across a number of streets in Mt Albert as up to 100 people gathered.Watch31 Mar 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionCarrick Graham: Northland can help solve New Zealand’s fuel security problemBrazil now produces ethanol equal to over 30 billion litres of gasoline a year.31 Mar 06:03 AM
TalanoaPacific-bound flights turned around over aircraft problemsAt least three recent flights to Rarotonga, Samoa and Fiji were turned back to Auckland.31 Mar 06:01 AM
New ZealandTeacher in a rush to start the holidays marked entire class with the same gradeHe also passed NCEA students who hadn't submitted work and bumped up others' grades.31 Mar 06:00 AM
PremiumPremiumAgribusinessFonterra-Lactalis deal: New boss says Kiwi dairy will remain ‘local’ and French want to learn from expertsLactalis says the $4.2 billion acquisition is a major expansion for the French group.31 Mar 04:36 AM
New ZealandCould working from home be the answer to rising fuel prices?Big employers like ANZ, Spark and 2degrees already offer flexible work setups.31 Mar 04:00 AM
New ZealandDunedin woman sentenced over false TikTok claim midwife was 'un-aliving babies'Elana Jane Robins livestreamed the false claims to about 68,000 followers.31 Mar 03:42 AM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsCompensation? What it would take for Tamihere to get millions for 20 years behind barsIf no retrial is pursued, David Tamihere will be able to seek wrongful jail compensation.31 Mar 03:00 AM
Auckland FCAll White de Vries out for rest of A-League regular season with calf injuryThe defender was substituted just before halftime in the 2-0 loss to Finland.31 Mar 02:56 AM
New ZealandFirefighters battle well-involved house fire in South AucklandTwo fire trucks are at the scene and a fire investigator is on the way.31 Mar 01:36 AM
EconomyBusiness confidence dives as war shock and fuel costs hit firms' outlookANZ's Business Outlook survey captures the reaction to the March oil shock.31 Mar 01:00 AM
CrimeSupreme Court quashes David Tamihere’s convictionsIn a landmark ruling, the Supreme Court has quashed David Tamihere’s convictions for the murders of Swedish backpackers Sven Urban Hoglin and Heidi Paakkonen. Video / NZ HeraldWatch31 Mar 01:00 AM
New ZealandNew study to examine inhalation risk of asbestos found in kids' play sand The study follows the discovery of tremolite asbestos in coloured play sand last year.30 Mar 11:29 PM
New ZealandHipkins says he 'absolutely reads everything' as he defends second Covid jab mandate for teens A Cabinet paper, in Hipkins’ name, from 2022 includes advice on the teen vaccine mandate.30 Mar 11:02 PM
New ZealandPay before you pump: Police advise petrol stations after concerns of fuel theftMeasures include pre-pay, high staffing visibility, lighting, CCTV and security. 30 Mar 10:01 PM
Crime'Only supposed to rob him': Man admits killing while on home detentionHe was present when an Auckland businessman was stabbed and run over by his own car.30 Mar 09:37 PM
TravelHoliday home-swapping could save you $2000 a week. Here's how to do itHow to do it, both in NZ and overseas, and the rules to beware of.30 Mar 09:30 PM
New ZealandChristchurch firm probed over suspected pyramid scheme promising fast wealthSFCVIBE Rating markets itself as an internet advertising service.30 Mar 09:08 PM
New ZealandWoman admits dumping shoes tied to husband's murder caseForensic tests found glass in the soles, matching shards from the murder scene.30 Mar 09:05 PM
Ryan Bridge TODAYDaily panel: Should the Government roll out free public transport? | Ryan Bridge TODAYThe daily panel with Maxim Institute's Tim Wilson and former Labour MP Louisa Wall. Video / Ryan Bridge TODAYWatch30 Mar 07:49 PM
New ZealandCare workers’ unions take Health NZ to court over travel costs as petrol prices soarHealth NZ denies employing carers and says fuel costs are providers' responsibility.30 Mar 06:45 PM
Ryan Bridge TODAYNZ vs Aus - who's handling the crisis better? | Ryan Bridge TODAYFinance Minister Nicola Willis joins Herald NOW to discuss the latest fuel supply data. Video / Ryan Bridge TODAYWatch30 Mar 06:44 PM
New ZealandMetService morning weather update: March 31MetService morning weather update: March 31. Video / MetServiceWatch30 Mar 06:08 PM
New ZealandNZ Herald Headlines | Monday, March 31, 2026Morning Headlines | Rising fuel costs may hit economy hard, and call for boarding house register | Monday, March 31, 2026. Video / NZ Herald, Getty ImagesWatch30 Mar 05:38 PM
New ZealandMaritime NZ detains Bluebridge's Connemara ferry in Wellington after inspectionRepairs must be approved by Bahamas and inspectors before sailings resume.30 Mar 05:33 PM
New ZealandDresses for rent: Hawke’s Bay mother builds a business from her wardrobeNina Woodham's friends always used to borrow her dresses. Now anyone can.30 Mar 05:00 PM
OpinionCan NZ's new T20 cricket franchise attract the dollars, players and fans it will need?Board member Dion Nash quit after the contentious NZ20 move was endorsed.30 Mar 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumAll WhitesWhy historic win over Chile raises All Whites hopes heading into Fifa World CupIt was a big turnaround in the space of four days, after last Friday's loss to Finland. 30 Mar 04:55 PM
Politics'Departments have been slow': Act MP presses Collins on English-first branding as Minister 'concerned' at costsJudith Collins has asked for detailed advice on agency rebranding costs. 30 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandFamily speak of 'incalculable' grief after mother's cafe crash deathSarah Clark, 44, died after a car mounted the kerb at the Auckland cafe she was at.30 Mar 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumBusinessWinter downturn: Economic recovery now ‘unlikely’ until 2027 - ASBASB now sees GDP shrinking 0.3% in the second quarter and barely growing after.30 Mar 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionAnne GibsonProperty Insider: From Drury to Southland - the quiet giant betting billions on wind power and future freightCalder Stewart has built 750,000sq m of new buildings for $1.5b-plus in last three years.30 Mar 04:00 PM
All WhitesAll Whites get Fifa World Cup boost with emphatic Chile victoryThe All Whites had never beaten a South American nation across 19 previous matches.30 Mar 07:52 AM