New Zealand|UpdatedLocal state of emergency ends for Hutt City Council, residents urged to remain alertThe state of emergency remains for Wellington City and Wairarapa.22 Apr 03:57 AM
WellingtonBody found in search for Wellington man missing after extreme weatherNZ Post worker Philip Sutton had been missing after flooding destroyed his home on Monday.22 Apr 03:51 AM
OpinionAn ‘ordinary’ storm with outsize impacts – what made Wellington’s deluge so intense?More than 70mm of rain fell in just an hour in southern Wellington.22 Apr 03:00 AM
New ZealandMan charged with murder of Hastings mother and young girls, remanded to secure facility'Violence has taken three beautiful lives far too soon,' family statement says.22 Apr 12:34 AM
PremiumPremiumPropertyLower rents without the frills: 297 new Auckland units finishedA four-piece band has already formed at the pavilion. No swimming pool or gym is offered.22 Apr 12:00 AM
New ZealandPolice looking into reports of man waving for help in river find no sign of person near water21 Apr 10:23 PM
PremiumOpinionGregor PaulFrom Taylor Swift to Codie Taylor: Why NZ needs to plan for better stadiums21 Apr 06:01 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionGregor PaulFrom Taylor Swift to Codie Taylor: Why NZ needs to plan for better stadiumsOPINION: What Christchurch's new stadium tells us about NZ's infrastructure woes. 21 Apr 06:01 PM
New ZealandNorth Star on his shin: The tattoo driving pro football hopeful Aston HurdThe 22-year-old striker carries a sacred tā moko on his right shin for whānau.21 Apr 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumSchool RugbyFirst XV rugby: Is this the Auckland 1A team to beat in 2026?First XV contenders are starting to emerge ahead of the 2026 season.20 Apr 12:00 AM
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
PremiumPremiumSport'Toxic' state of water polo: Chair abruptly resigns, two days after clubs call for her to step down Chair's resignation follows clubs' concerns about governance and SIC bullying inquiry.17 Apr 03:51 AM
PremiumPremiumPolitics'You know exactly what you were meaning': Willis confronts Hipkins over commentNicola Willis highlighted recent runs with overseas finance chiefs to rebut the remark.22 Apr 05:33 AM
PoliticsThe unlikely MP who flipped a safe Labour seat blue for first time in 27 yearsVanessa Weenink watched her dad’s arrest and nearly died aged 8. Now she’s an MP.22 Apr 03:26 AM
PoliticsWatch: National whip speaks regarding Herald report he tried to contact PM about flagging supportStuart Smith said he didn't feel it was appropriate to correct the story he claims was inaccurate. Video / Mark MitchellWatch22 Apr 02:57 AM
PoliticsNational whip stands by denial he tried to contact Christopher Luxon over flagging supportThe Herald published a report last week saying Stuart Smith had tried to contact Luxon.22 Apr 02:52 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionRyan BridgeOpinion: Luxon wins the moment. What comes next decides his fate - Ryan BridgeOPINION: Decisive move lifts his base. Sustained polling and policy will decide his future22 Apr 01:58 AM
PoliticsLatest fuel numbers: Dip in stock levels normal, says MBIEThe ministry's data shows 51.2 days of petrol and 41.6 days of diesel as of April 19.22 Apr 01:17 AM
Today11°C8°CMostly cloudy with showers, possibly heavy with hail this evening. Southerlies, strong and gusty at times.
Thursday13°C7°CCloudy periods with the odd shower, more frequent and heavier before dawn. Gusty southerlies, easing in the afternoon.
New ZealandEmergency mobile alert issued to Herbertville; Evacuations in CartertonPolice are helping evacuate people in Gladstone.21 Apr 08:49 AM
New Zealand'A life sentence': Kim Dotcom still fighting extradition, citing 150-year jail risk in USDotcom’s lawyer: Decisions are being made that should 'shake the conscience of us all'. 21 Apr 08:00 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionThomas CoughlanThomas Coughlan: Christopher Luxon fires his shot – can he save his leadership?OPINION: National's leader has stared down his doubters.21 Apr 07:23 AM
Wellington'Really good chance of more slips': What Wellingtonians need to watch out forAn expert says there are three reasons more slips could occur in the capital.21 Apr 06:31 AM
AucklandSerious crash closes central Auckland road, person critically injuredDiversions are in place at Littlejohn St and Olsen Ave, Melrose Rd, and Stamford Park Rd.21 Apr 05:41 AM
CrimeMan who crept into young girl's bedroom and filmed sexual assaults faces deportationMehul Kathri Chethri is likely to be deported after serving jail time.21 Apr 04:00 AM
New ZealandWellington early childhood centre contaminated by floodwatersEverything inside the South Wellington Montessori School is contaminated.21 Apr 03:48 AM
Politics'I have the support of my caucus': Luxon says after winning vote of confidenceLuxon called a confidence vote after weeks of leadership speculation.21 Apr 03:22 AM
New ZealandWellington man 'dumbstruck' to find car on fence after floodFloodwaters lifted David Fraser’s car onto a 1.2m corrugated iron fence.21 Apr 03:08 AM
New ZealandThe Country: Grant McCallum on Shane Jones' India FTA commentGrant McCallum, George Dodson, Hugh Jackson, Tom Martin, Elizabeth Heeg, Damien O'Connor.21 Apr 02:33 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionRichard PrebbleRichard Prebble: Could a leadership coup be National's only way to avoid a wipeout?OPINION: Modelling suggests a 9% swing could cost National up to 18 electorate seats.20 Apr 11:54 PM
CrimeProminent NZ broadcaster Duncan Garner appears in court for criminal chargeThe ex-AM Show host could face up to three months' imprisonment if found guilty.20 Apr 10:09 PM
Lifestyle'I asked her to marry me mid-performance. Thank goodness she said yes'How actors and singers Awhimai Fraser and James Tito make their marriage work. 20 Apr 09:00 PM
PremiumPremiumBusinessAI could add $102 billion annually to New Zealand’s economy by 2038 – new Microsoft NZ bossAs its CEO comes to town, Microsoft NZ says it supports close to 50,000 jobs.20 Apr 05:00 PM
