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
LiveNew ZealandBody found in search for missing man after 'ferocious' floodwaters hit WellingtonPhilip Sutton went missing from Karori amid the severe weather that hit the region.22 Apr 02:12 AM
PremiumPropertyLower 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
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
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
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
