New ZealandLabelling loophole: Allergy group warns of risks with in-store bakery rulesThe lack of an allergen list on Pak'nSave hot cross buns is sparking a call for change.19 Apr 06:00 PM
PremiumInflationCalm before the Iran war storm, inflation may have eased in first quarterEconomists expect the CPI data to show annual inflation dropping below 3.1%.19 Apr 05:00 PM
PremiumOpinionMark ListerTwo stark paths for markets as oil shock tests investors’ nerve – Mark ListerOPINION: Oil has spent much of the past week trading above US$100 a barrel.19 Apr 04:00 PM
Crime'Serious misuse of a trusted position': Teacher's aide propositioned boy on ride home19 Apr 03:00 AM
PremiumOpinionDiana ClementDiana Clement: The pros and cons of downsizing your family home18 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 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 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
