Crime'Serious misuse of a trusted position': Teacher's aide propositioned boy on ride homeHe avoided the sex offender registry but was told: 'This should never have happened.'19 Apr 03:00 AM
SportSupercars Ruapuna: Payne, Kostecki, Allen share wins in three racesMatthew Payne stormed to victory in the Saturday afternoon race at Ruapuna.19 Apr 02:55 AM
PremiumOpinionDiana ClementDiana Clement: The pros and cons of downsizing your family homeOn average, the downsizing windfall will cover just 3.3 years of costs.18 Apr 09:00 PM
PremiumNew Zealand'Everybody wants a piece': Is this southern town on its way to becoming Wānaka 2.0?18 Apr 09:00 PM
New ZealandIs the quarter-acre Kiwi dream gone? And which region is the 'naked' gardening capital18 Apr 08:00 PM
PremiumOpinionLiam DannLiam Dann: Why our leaders cling to growth dreams while the debt clock keeps ticking18 Apr 05:00 PM
PremiumAuckland'I know I'm going to die': Bucket lists, hard truths and a final message from Paige Suisted18 Apr 05:00 PM
New Zealand'The big new thing': Unregulated ‘grey market’ of drugs contains hidden risks for gym junkies18 Apr 04:59 PM
New ZealandFlash flooding hits Lower HuttSevere flooding on a street in Stokes Valley, Lower Hutt, at about 9am. Video / SuppliedWatch18 Apr 04:06 AM
New ZealandPolice hunt man with 'gothic or Irish clover' neck tattoo after home intrusionOccupants woke about 4.30am to find an unknown man inside their home.18 Apr 02:20 AM
CrimeGrieving man attacked at cemetery while leaning over wife's graveThe man in his 70s was left 'extremely shaken' but has forgiven attacker Anthony Archbold.18 Apr 12:05 AM
New ZealandPolice probe link between fatal house fire and fatal crash near RuapehuBoth deceased are yet to be formally identified by police.17 Apr 11:57 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionCecilia RobinsonCecilia Robinson: Education reform is underway, now comes the hard partOPINION: The next test for our schools starts in the classroom.17 Apr 11:00 PM
New ZealandTeacher boasted she wouldn't be fired if students reported her behaviourThe woman swore at students, made inappropriate comments and spoke about her sex life.17 Apr 11:00 PM
New ZealandSevere thunderstorm warning lifted, but flooding closes highwaysTorrential rain and damaging wind gusts are possible for the lower North Island.17 Apr 09:51 PM
PremiumPremiumSportThe decline and fall of premier club rugby: Struggle to field top-flight sidesAt least six premier club competitions have shrunk going into the 2026 season.17 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
