New Zealand|UpdatedWeekend flooding risk: Heavy rain and squally thunderstorms to pummel much of NZAn earlier severe thunderstorm warning has been lifted.17 Apr 07:41 PM
PremiumNew Zealand'Betrayed': Electric vehicle user shocked after Meridian hikes his overnight power prices by 60%John Crook feels he's being 'beaten over the head' for trying to save on energy costs.17 Apr 06:00 PM
PremiumNew Zealand'Best I've seen': Winemakers call 2026 a dream year for Hawke's Bay redsThree Hawke's Bay wineries are picking 2026 to be their best vintage yet.17 Apr 06:00 PM
PremiumAucklandLife-saving calls or 'woke' weather fears? Inside MetService's Cyclone Vaianu warnings17 Apr 05:00 PM
New ZealandPolice warn of dodgy gardeners after elderly man billed $3500 for two hours' work 17 Apr 07:01 AM
New Zealand|UpdatedCommunity win keeps Ōpua post services running after NZ Post rethink17 Apr 04:59 AM
New ZealandNZ Herald Headlines | Friday April 17, 2026Afternoon Headlines | Claims the Prime Minister’s leadership is on the rocks and police are in the early stages of reviewing Auckland's DNA database| Friday April 17, 2026Watch17 Apr 03:15 AM
New Zealand'They were really good boys': Kawerau mourns 'precious' river victimsWhānau for one of the boys have shared a tribute, describing him as having a gentle soul.17 Apr 02:38 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandCan I refuse to go to work during a state of emergency? What the experts say'I’m lucky my boss values our safety, but not everyone is in that position.'17 Apr 02:21 AM
PremiumPremiumRetail'Not a finale': Period care brand to close online store after eight yearsThe period underwear company was bought by Somedays in January 2025.17 Apr 02:00 AM
New ZealandFresh weather warnings as weekend storm rolls inAlready-saturated regions are at risk of more slips and surface flooding.17 Apr 01:30 AM
EnergyChannel's 'no comment' on ExxonMobil NZ speculation Channel Infrastructure would not comment on the reported $500m deal.17 Apr 12:57 AM
PremiumPremiumBusinessKiwi start-up linking AI giants to real help for people in crisisGoogle, ChatGPT maker OpenAI and Claude maker Anthropic are among those on board.17 Apr 12:00 AM
BusinessGrim forecast: Economist joins ANZ in triple rate rise call, warns of May hikeThe forecaster also predicts inflation will peak at 4.8% this quarter on fuel costs.16 Apr 11:15 PM
Crime'Young woman's nightmare': NZ's most notorious rapist sentenced againMalcolm Rewa was confronted in court by a woman who was 16 when he targeted her in 1988.16 Apr 10:56 PM
PremiumPremiumMedia Insider$1.6m boost: David Lomas' new quest for TV3 - finding viewers; NZ media firms the left and right trust most, leastJudge orders removal of news story over attacker’s ‘emotional distress’; Hosking on BSA.16 Apr 10:00 PM
PremiumPremiumStock takesWhat Iran's fuel shock and weak dollar could mean for big listed Kiwi companiesStock Takes: Westpac flags higher inflation, rates and a weaker Kiwi dollar as risks.16 Apr 09:00 PM
BusinessBuilding industry will get ‘tanked’: Crisis is looming as construction costs soar, experts sayOil output damage of 22% could push construction costs up by 25% or more.16 Apr 08:06 PM
OpinionMiddle East crisis exposes NZ to global fertiliser shock: Where is the plan?Gulf states now supply 36% of global urea exports, led by Iran, Qatar and Saudi Arabia.16 Apr 06:00 PM
New ZealandBody ideals and banned drugs: Sport NZ warns of new risks for young athletesSport New Zealand warns youth doping is rising, partly fuelled by social media ideals.16 Apr 05:00 PM
PoliticsGovt agency feedback revealed on Brian Tamaki's bid to halve number of MPs Government agencies gave feedback on the indicative referendum's proposed wording.16 Apr 05:00 PM
New ZealandUnion says police memo on pay bargaining a bid to ‘intimidate members’The 'Repay the Risk' push seeks pay that reflects dangers faced on duty.16 Apr 06:49 AM
Crime'He's trying to stab me!' Neighbours recall haunting last minutes of family violence victim's lifeCharlie Watson had a plan to leave the abusive relationship but feared it could end badly.16 Apr 06:00 AM
New ZealandTwo people dead after ‘water-related incident’ at Tarawera RiverTwo people have died after a water-related incident in Kawerau’s Tarawera River near Boyce Park late this morning. Video / Annabel ReidWatch16 Apr 03:41 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionAlice SoperOpinion: Charlisse Leger-Walker’s WNBA leap crowns a Kiwi hoops dynastyHer mum Leanne Walker captained the Tall Ferns and helped run a family basketball academy.16 Apr 03:01 AM
PremiumPremiumPersonal FinanceRelationship property: Why an outdated law helped fuel a $6m legal bill Incoming Law Commission president Judith Collins will inherit a backlog of law reform. 16 Apr 03:00 AM
New ZealandNZ Herald Headlines | Thursday April 16, 2026Afternoon Headlines | Pakistan tries to convince Iran to join negotiations and Australia’s Geelong oil refinery is engulfed in flames | Thursday April 16, 2026Watch16 Apr 01:30 AM
New Zealand'Tragically taken': Hunter shot in bush near Dannevirke was 44-year-old fatherPolice say the fatal shooting was accidental and an investigation is underway.16 Apr 01:12 AM
New Zealand756 lightning bursts light up night sky as cold blast lashes lower South IslandWind gusts in Invercargill reached 100km/h as the system swept through.16 Apr 12:06 AM
