New ZealandItalian tourists’ campervan broken into days after they purchased itItalian couple Elisa Raso and Andrea Pelizzaro lost laptops, cash and copies of documents in the theft. Video / NZ HeraldWatch28 Feb 05:00 AM
CrimeKava ban sought for notorious Melbourne rapist after new victim groped in PonsonbyJamie MacArthur offended again within two weeks of his deportation to New Zealand.28 Feb 05:00 AM
New ZealandFive leatherback turtles gather off the MountDoC says seeing five leatherbacks together is almost unheard of in the area.28 Feb 01:00 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionLisa Asher: Tougher supermarket rules needed to tackle grocery price squeezeOPINION: Expert sounds warning over supermarket power and grocery prices.28 Feb 01:00 AM
New ZealandPossums gone, rats plunging: Russell predator project hits key milestoneBut the end of Predator Free 2050 funding means ongoing success is uncertain.28 Feb 12:00 AM
New Zealand'I wrote it to grieve for my dad': Hone Kouka on reviving landmark playThree decades on, the play has returned for the festival stage.27 Feb 11:00 PM
PremiumPremiumBusinessTesco walked away from talks to take on supermarket duopoly, documents showAldi and Lidl also declined to engage, leaving the supermarket duopoly intact.27 Feb 11:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionBruce CotterillBruce Cotterill: Why prices never really fall and $7 coffee is here to stayLabour productivity has grown by under 1% a year, while wages rose by about 6% a year.27 Feb 10:00 PM
CrimeMillie Elder-Holmes to fight latest casino advert finesThe social media influencer paid $5000 last year. Now she's fighting a new $10k fine.27 Feb 09:00 PM
New ZealandNZ Herald Morning News Update | Bill Clinton's ties to Epstein, KiwiSaver rates changeNZ Herald Morning News Update | Bill Clinton's ties to Epstein, KiwiSaver rates change, child poverty stats show no improvement. Video / NZ HeraldWatch27 Feb 07:18 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandDeadly surge: Councils warn more deaths likely under weak dog lawsA woman mauled by pig dogs in Tairua said councils are impotent and 'don't have power'.27 Feb 04:00 PM
LifestyleWhat to do in Auckland this weekend: Pride parties, opera nights and ocean delightsFood festivals and opera headline Auckland’s autumn line-up.27 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandSummer ends calm, but colder, wetter blast to hit as autumn arrivesA cold, rain-bearing front will sweep north, reaching Palmerston North on Sunday.27 Feb 04:00 PM
CrimeWoman arrested after $75k necklace theft attempt and smashed $20k cabinetPolice say the woman entered the Galway St store carrying a metal pole.27 Feb 08:11 AM
Wellington PhoenixPlayers learned of Italiano exit from mum after 5-0 derby thrashingInterim coach Chris Greenacre now leads a side with two points from its last five games.27 Feb 07:04 AM
RacingSpending spree on New Zealand’s best racehorses continuesThat's Gold will have new owners in next Saturday's New Zealand Derby.27 Feb 07:04 AM
Football FernsFootball Ferns crush Samoa 8-0 in World Cup qualifying openerKelli Brown scored a first-half hat-trick in her breakout Ferns performance.27 Feb 05:49 AM
New ZealandDisciplined performance: Kiwirail profit surges on higher freight, lower costsRevenue grew 4% to $537m while operating costs dropped 6% to $464.4m.27 Feb 04:48 AM
New ZealandMeat Industry Association chief resignsSirma Karapeeva has led the voice for NZ's red meat processors since 2020.27 Feb 04:09 AM
New ZealandSummer to single digits: Cold blast brings autumn in with a 'bang''It’s autumn coming in with a bit of a bang', said a MetService meteorologist. 27 Feb 02:53 AM
New Zealand'Well-involved' house fire in Pakūranga Heights, 12 firefighters tackle blaze Three fire crews and 12 firefighters are working to bring the blaze under control.27 Feb 02:22 AM
New ZealandHamilton road-rage assault leaves victim in serious condition, police hunt offendersPolice say at least two offenders fled in a vehicle.27 Feb 01:39 AM
New ZealandImmigration adviser duped Chinese migrants with fake NZ construction jobsEach migrant paid large fees to Tzu Tong Ma before learning the jobs did not exist.27 Feb 12:55 AM
New ZealandFive rescued after boat capsizes in choppy Lyttelton HarbourVolunteers from Coastguard Sumner and Coastguard Canterbury led the rescue.27 Feb 12:52 AM
Freight and logisticsWeak market conditions dampen Move Logistics resultMove Logistics cut its net loss to $900,000, an $8m improvement on last year.27 Feb 12:24 AM
New Zealand‘We will be jumping off the boat’: Tour guide describes surviving inferno at sea ‘All right guys’ I said. ‘Bad news is, we will be jumping off the boat' - fire survivor.27 Feb 12:00 AM
New ZealandNZ Herald Afternoon Headlines | Friday, February 27, 2026Afternoon Headlines | Mismatch in supply of teachers and US Democrats call for Trump to testify on his relationship with Jeffrey Epstein | Friday, February 27, 2026Watch26 Feb 11:50 PM
PremiumPremiumInflation‘Not exactly gung-ho’: Consumer confidence slumps in FebruaryConfidence dropped sharply in Auckland and Wellington but rose elsewhere.26 Feb 10:53 PM
New Zealand‘Just like a cheeseburger’: Is this NZ’s best sausage? Inside the 'Sausage Capital' of NZ's competition to find our best snag.26 Feb 10:40 PM
CrimePack rape defendant says backpacker was happy, thankful after 90-second intercourseHe told jurors the woman asked for sex while sitting next to his still-naked friend.26 Feb 10:39 PM
New ZealandNewly formed Bioeconomy Science Institute to cut 134 jobsThe cuts affect 86 science and 48 professional services roles nationwide.26 Feb 10:33 PM
Ryan Bridge TODAY'Pop a manu': World champs take centre stage on Auckland Viaduct'It's not as easy as it looks,' Katie Oliver reports. Video / Ryan Bridge TODAYWatch26 Feb 08:44 PM
Freight and logisticsResilient trade pays off: Port of Tauranga beats profit forecastsThe port raised its full-year profit forecast to between $142m and $152m.26 Feb 08:27 PM
BusinessKiwiSaver withdrawal funded ‘life-saving’ weight-loss surgeryBiddy Tai Ahmu used KiwiSaver for life-saving bariatric surgery in Turkey.26 Feb 07:55 PM
