New ZealandLucky Lotto player wins $1m as Powerball jackpot grows The $4m Powerball prize was not struck and will rise to $5m on Wednesday.18 Apr 08:04 AM
CrimeHealth woes, sick mum and scams: Why judge kept a serial swindler behind barsHealth issues have been a frequent theme at the fraudster's hearings throughout the years.18 Apr 05:00 AM
PoliticsChina furious with NZ, alleges 'harassment' by military planeThe NZDF says its plane was on a routine mission, China accuses it of reckless flying.18 Apr 04:37 AM
New ZealandPolice hunt man with 'gothic or Irish clover' neck tattoo after home intrusion18 Apr 02:20 AM
PremiumOpinionCecilia RobinsonCecilia Robinson: Education reform is underway, now comes the hard part17 Apr 11:00 PM
PremiumSportThe decline and fall of premier club rugby: Struggle to field top-flight sides17 Apr 09:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew 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
PremiumPremiumNew 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
PremiumPremiumAucklandLife-saving calls or 'woke' weather fears? Inside MetService's Cyclone Vaianu warningsCritics worry about 'warning fatigue' but agency insists cyclone messages were justified.17 Apr 05:00 PM
New ZealandPolice warn of dodgy gardeners after elderly man billed $3500 for two hours' work The alleged scammers drove the man in his 70s to the bank to get the cash.17 Apr 07:01 AM
PremiumPremiumLifestyleSewing patterns cut from NZ: What gets lost with the paper and pins?OPINION: I understand that 'haberdashery' is not a Harry Potter spell.17 Apr 07:00 AM
New ZealandWellington Zoo’s Sumatran tiger Bashii diesBashii, aged 18, was euthanised after a rapid decline in his health.17 Apr 06:10 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionMike ThorpeIs Christchurch set to become the sporting capital of NZ?OPINION: Ahead of the new stadium opening, Mike Thorpe says Chch can't be beat for sport.17 Apr 06:00 AM
New ZealandCommunity win keeps Ōpua post services running after NZ Post rethinkThe Ōpua General Store is one of only 10 partner stores to keep postal services.17 Apr 04:59 AM
New ZealandMetService severe weather April 17-22MetService's severe weather update for April 17-22. Video / MetServiceWatch17 Apr 03:32 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
BusinessKiwi 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
