LiveNew ZealandEvacuations as heavy rain continues; major slip closes SH3 in Taranaki; Moutoa floodgates openedHeavy rain is easing, with cold, gusty southerlies moving in.21 Apr 07:18 PM
New ZealandCold, wet blast eases for Wellington as chill spreads to rest of countrySnow may fall on the Kaikōura Ranges and Christchurch may drop to 5C tonight.21 Apr 06:50 PM
PremiumOpinionGregor 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 Zealand'A life sentence': Kim Dotcom still fighting extradition, citing 150-year jail risk in US21 Apr 08:00 AM
PremiumOpinionThomas Coughlan|UpdatedThomas 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
CrimeMan who crept into young girl's bedroom and filmed sexual assaults faces deportation21 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 Zealand'Waving his arms out': Witness describes seeing man in Manawatū River, search ongoingPolice were alerted about 9.30am of the sighting near Fitzherbert Bridge.21 Apr 02:53 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
New Zealand'Massive flooding' as severe thunderstorms hit Wellington, MetService issues ‘top priority’ warningsStates of local emergency remain in place for Whanganui and Ōhura Ward.19 Apr 06:02 PM
