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
LiveNew ZealandDead cow washes up on Wellington coastline; fresh warnings for already-sodden North IslandHeavy rain is easing, with cold, gusty southerlies moving in.21 Apr 11:06 PM
New ZealandPolice looking into reports of man waving for help in river find no sign of person near waterPolice were alerted about 9.30am of the sighting at the Manawatū River.21 Apr 10:23 PM
PremiumOpinionGregor PaulFrom Taylor Swift to Codie Taylor: Why NZ needs to plan for better stadiums21 Apr 06:01 PM
New Zealand'A life sentence': Kim Dotcom still fighting extradition, citing 150-year jail risk in US21 Apr 08:00 AM
PremiumOpinionThomas CoughlanThomas Coughlan: Christopher Luxon fires his shot – can he save his leadership?21 Apr 07:23 AM
Wellington'Really good chance of more slips': What Wellingtonians need to watch out for21 Apr 06:31 AM
New ZealandWellington man ‘dumbstruck’ to find car on fence after floodA Wellington man says finding his car perched on top of a chest-high fence after Monday’s flash flooding was surreal. Video / Billy Paine / Finn LittleWatch21 Apr 04:42 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
New ZealandMissing Wellington man, Philip Sutton's residence in South KaroriA home was battered and buried in debris after flash flooding swept through South Karori Rd in Wellington yesterday. Video / Billy PaineWatch20 Apr 10:18 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
Ryan Bridge TODAYMayor Andrew Little speaks on Wellington's state of emergency | Ryan Bridge TODAYAndrew Little explains the extent of the flood damage and what residents can expect today. Video / Ryan Bridge TODAYWatch20 Apr 08:07 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
New ZealandWellington state of emergency: 'Evolving situation' with more severe weather on wayMetService says there's a 'threat to life' from dangerous river conditions and flooding.20 Apr 07:13 AM
PoliticsPM Luxon walks back claim five National MPs ‘frustrated’ at his leadershipLuxon claims he was reacting to the Herald's report on Friday.20 Apr 06:49 AM
Wellington'Too dangerous': Search for missing Karori man halted for daySearch teams spent hours clearing debris at the rural property in Karori.20 Apr 06:24 AM
New Zealand'The science just isn't there yet': Why the severe North Island floods came with little warningMany Wellington residents fled flooded homes and slips with little warning.20 Apr 06:00 AM
New ZealandMan missing after flood damageA man in his 60s is missing after flood damage to his South Karori Rd home.Watch20 Apr 04:56 AM
PoliticsLuxon and Stanford boost school fuel crisis support; address caucus dissentThe Prime Minister will front media after his weekly Cabinet meeting.20 Apr 03:53 AM
PhotosIn photos: Wellington region struck by severe weatherA state of emergency has been declared for the Wellington region amid flash flooding and slips. 20 Apr 03:04 AM
Wellington'Whole wall came out': Landslide crushes half of Wellington home, caves in three roomsC.J. Koshar heard a rumbling at 5am before a landslide caved his bedroom wall in.20 Apr 02:10 AM
New ZealandWellington brothers broke windows to escape flooded houseThe brothers were forced to smash windows to alleviate the pressure before climbing onto the roof to escape. Video / Marty MelvilleWatch20 Apr 01:14 AM
New ZealandNZ Herald Headlines | Monday April 20, 2026Afternoon Headlines | Unprecedented downpour in Wellington and China's concerns over New Zealand Defence Force operations in North Asia | Monday April 20, 2026Watch20 Apr 01:00 AM
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
