PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'Unacceptable': 125 teachers in inappropriate relationships with students over last 20 yearsThe cases involve pregnancies, marriage, sexting, and grooming. 29 Mar 06:37 PM
New ZealandWeather clearing for North Island as low moves away, all rain watches liftedIt comes after a week of extreme weather wreaking havoc across the country.29 Mar 06:05 PM
PremiumPremiumSmall BusinessHow a superyacht career sparked a growing holiday-home venture on the Tutukākā CoastBianca Farrell talks to Tom Raynel about her small property management business Ula Stays.29 Mar 06:00 PM
PremiumPremiumEnergyDiesel dithering: Labour and coalition Govts fail to ensure stockholdingHow an unloved plan to store more diesel storage was kicked down the road – until now.29 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandNorthland flooding: More than 24,000 living in high flood-risk zonesAbout 17% of roads and 45% of stormwater pipes in Northland at flood risk now.29 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandDozens of Kiwis $14k richer after Lotto draw – where lucky tickets were soldFour players also won Powerball Second Division, taking their total winnings to $20,746.29 Mar 07:00 AM
New Zealand'Potentially saved lives': Kaitāia flood scheme holds in extraordinary delugeAwanui River flows peaked at 410cu m a second, almost double the 1958 flood.29 Mar 02:30 AM
CrimeWedding ends in chaos with allegations groom slammed into table, bridesmaid chokedJudge Thomas Evangelos said conflicting, alcohol‑blurred memories clouded events.28 Mar 11:00 PM
New ZealandIllegal nets, car batteries and busted rules: Inside NZ's summer fishing crackdown Officers seized illegal set nets, including one anchored with a dumped car battery.28 Mar 03:00 AM
New ZealandMonth’s rain in days: MetService reviews storm's impact, warns more is comingKaitaia recorded 231mm in two days, more than double its usual March rainfall.28 Mar 12:44 AM
New ZealandFresh food frustrations: Northlanders hit out as veges spoil within daysKiwi households throw out $1364 of food each year, much of it from bad storage.27 Mar 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: Petrol prices are going up, but drug prices are coming downOPINION: Meth prices dropped 55% in eight years, and that should concern us all.27 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandFar North mayor urges whānau to seek help after floods hit districtMore rain on the way for Far North as fragile roads struggle after floods.27 Mar 07:01 AM
LiveNew ZealandKaikohe at serious risk of running out of water tonightResidents asked to 'immediately reduce' water consumption.27 Mar 05:30 AM
PremiumPremiumRetail'We’re really worried about what they call blank sailings': Warehouse boss eyes Iran conflict threat to stock, costsMark Stirton is already scenario planning for shipping delays and surcharges.27 Mar 04:00 AM
New Zealand‘Holy heck, there’s water all around the houses’: Residents caught by surpriseMetService said Kaitāia received more than double its monthly rain in two days.27 Mar 04:00 AM
New Zealand'Overwhelming': Northland residents wrangle flooding, cleanup underway500 people evacuated in last night's deluge, state of emergency remains for Far North.27 Mar 03:58 AM
New Zealand‘It was not as bad’: Northland's Ōakura spared repeat of January stormsLocals say early warnings and pumps meant only one or two homes flooded.27 Mar 01:14 AM
New ZealandHow a late-night darts match ended with a frozen chicken and no way homeThe darts match ended about 10.30pm, but it was too late for the winner to get home.26 Mar 11:16 PM
New Zealand'River down our street': Evacuated Kaitāia locals on moment floods swamped them at midnightMetService says the Far North town had over double its monthly rain in two days.26 Mar 10:27 PM
RetailWarehouse Group profit jumps 34% but warns outlook is under pressureThe result comes as the business trims head office staff and paused its marketing spend.26 Mar 09:00 PM
New ZealandHamilton farmers’ market marks 20 years of local food and communityWeekly market draws over 2000 Sunday visitors in peak season.26 Mar 08:00 PM
Ryan Bridge TODAY'Wouldn't wish it on anybody': Kaitāia locals describe the flooding overnight | Ryan Bridge TODAYRobyn Shackleton and Dave Arrell describe what the past 24 hours have been like.Watch26 Mar 07:51 PM
New ZealandNZ Herald Morning Headlines | Friday, March 27, 2026NZ Herald Morning Headlines | Weather conditions have eased in Northland, Trump insists Iran is engaged in negotiations.Watch26 Mar 06:18 PM
Ryan Bridge TODAYEmergency Management Minister Mark Mitchell on Northland evacuations | Ryan Bridge TODAYHundreds evacuated in Far North after wild weather overnight. Emergency Management Minister Mark Mitchell updates Ryan Bridge TODAY.Watch26 Mar 06:11 PM
Project AucklandInside Auckland’s push to turn big data into a truly ‘smart’ citySolar-powered SmartBeam shelters already give late-night commuters phone charging.26 Mar 03:59 PM
Project AucklandAuckland Council maps bold plan for a global innovation hubAuckland's koru-shaped innovation district links Wynyard Quarter to Newmarket.26 Mar 03:59 PM
Project AucklandNew resilience index reveals weakest links in Auckland infrastructureMurray Robertson urges more user-pays funding so critical projects can proceed.26 Mar 03:59 PM
New ZealandWhich regions could be hit next as red rain warnings loom?Tauranga, Coromandel and Tasman face likely upgrades to red rain warnings.26 Mar 08:52 AM
New Zealand'Multi-hazard event' continues over next few days; 'Significant' heavy rain and gales for many regionsDownpours, flooding, and slips are possible tonight and Friday.26 Mar 08:36 AM
New ZealandMen rescued from car trapped in floodwaters near WhangāreiStates of Emergency cover Whangārei and the Far North for seven days.26 Mar 05:38 AM
New Zealand'We grow people to grow food': Kiwifruit orchard wins top awardJudges praised the operation as a standout example of modern horticulture.25 Mar 09:33 PM
PremiumPremiumSchool Rugby'They just get on and play': CNI schools embrace cameras as Auckland holds outAll 54 CNI First XV games will stream free on Māori+ YouTube this season.25 Mar 05:01 PM
New ZealandPenlink bridge takes shape as final push begins on major new coastal routeCritical bridge taking shape for new 7km highway between SH1 and Whangaparāoa. 25 Mar 05:00 PM
