New Zealand‘Life-threatening’: Cyclone Alfred’s impact prompts urgent evacuationsMany are changing flights; officials are opening 12 evacuation centres.05 Mar 12:24 AM
New ZealandPyes Pa Road reduced to one lane after crash, minor injuries reported'A car hit a bank and the driver sustained minor to moderate injuries,' police said.05 Mar 12:10 AM
New ZealandString of suspicious fires south of Auckland under investigationThe fires were lit across the first three months of this year. 05 Mar 12:01 AM
New ZealandConcrete mixer rolls off Christchurch off ramp; driver seriously injuredThe Christchurch Southern Motorway is closed near Curletts Rd following the crash. 04 Mar 11:36 PM
New ZealandUS Stocks plummet as Trump’s tariffs take effectUS stocks have suffered significant losses after President Donald Trump’s tariffs on Mexico and Canada came into effect.Watch04 Mar 11:33 PM
New Zealand‘Hang on a minute’: Couple wins $10.5m on a whim'It just doesn’t feel real', the winner says.04 Mar 11:21 PM
New ZealandSociopath teen rapist named in rare suppression liftThe teen would normally have kept suppression but his case was sent to the adult court.04 Mar 11:09 PM
New ZealandSurfers tackle the rising swell as Tropical Cyclone Alfred nearsGold Coast beaches have been closed to swimmers, but some surfers are still going into the swell. Video / Surfing AustraliaWatch04 Mar 10:47 PM
Kahu‘We have changed our family’s future forever’: An inspiring whānau journey to home ownershipThey moved from renting where they paid $611 weekly for a rundown home.04 Mar 10:38 PM
New ZealandShort showers, limit sprinklers: Auckland on drought alert, water saving encouragedThe region's dams are lower than normal, prompting Watercare to activate plans. 04 Mar 10:37 PM
New ZealandTeen gang shooter avoids jail due to ‘worst’ childhood judge has seenThe teen fired five shots at rival gang utes in Rotorua.04 Mar 10:27 PM
New ZealandThunder on track: Motorsport park plannedDetails of a new motorsport and driver training facility have been revealed.04 Mar 10:20 PM
New ZealandDashcam footage shows moment car crashed into median barrierA truck driver captured the moment a car crashed into a median barrier on a main highway in Christchurch, March 4, 2025.Watch04 Mar 10:19 PM
SportCanterbury Rams appoint 26-year-old head coach in quest for three-peat Quinn Clinton ready to embrace challenge and knows other teams will be gunning for them. 04 Mar 09:24 PM
PoliticsSimeon Brown announces measures to boost nursing workforceHealth Minister Simeon Brown announces measures to boost our nursing workforce that will deliver immediate benefits to people seeking care. Video / Mark MitchellWatch04 Mar 09:10 PM
WarriorsHappily Ever Wahfter: Lance O’Sullivan marries doctor fiancee in Vegas after game proposalThe Warriors lost on the pitch but the Northland pair came home winners.04 Mar 09:04 PM
New ZealandCause of Waipoua River fire to be announced as cleanup continuesHalf of the evacuated residents returned home yesterday.04 Mar 09:04 PM
New ZealandTeacher disguised himself, swapped drugs for oral sex with studentThe girl didn't realise it was her teacher as his face was partially covered.04 Mar 08:58 PM
New ZealandGangs running the jails: Expert calls for segregated prison wings for patched membersGangs 'create place of fear' and push inmates towards joining them for security - report.04 Mar 08:57 PM
New ZealandCar and rail maintenance vehicle collide in MatamataPolice say the collision between two vehicles on a railway crossing happened at 8.50am.04 Mar 08:54 PM
New Zealand600 athletes, 300 crew: Crankworx kicks off in RotoruaThe festival returns to Rotorua for the 11th year. 04 Mar 08:51 PM
New ZealandRoad now open after car rolls on expressway bridgeOne person in a moderate condition was transported to Hawke’s Bay Hospital.04 Mar 08:49 PM
New ZealandGreyhound adoption dispute over ‘gag clause’ sparks legal questionsA new owner criticised the racing industry on Facebook, leading to a legal dispute.04 Mar 08:45 PM
New ZealandAnother slip in the global dairy trade auctionThis follows a 0.6% decline from the previous event two weeks ago.04 Mar 08:18 PM
PoliticsHealth Minister Simeon Brown announces nurse training, tertiary education funding boostBoost includes $34.2m for 120 nurse practitioner training places in primary care.04 Mar 08:15 PM
New ZealandCar crashes into small Napier medical centre'This was not in any way deliberate and we are very thankful that no one was injured.'04 Mar 08:13 PM
New ZealandPak’nSave following law by demanding personal details for $1000-plus shopping bills - IRDThe little-known rule has caught multiple people out.04 Mar 08:11 PM
New ZealandMan ‘arbitrarily detained’ by military police rejects ‘insulting’ compo offerIt agreed to pay the man but refused to make a formal apology. 04 Mar 07:31 PM
KahuHow Witi Ihimaera is nurturing the next generation of Māori writersTe Kaituhi Māori opened 2025 applications for its mentorship programmes.04 Mar 06:48 PM
New ZealandZelenskyy Seeks US Talks, Prison Gangs, & Auckland Traffic | NZ Herald News UpdateZelensky wants US talks, prison gangs take over, and Auckland traffic costs $2.6B.Watch04 Mar 06:15 PM
New ZealandRush-hour delays on Auckland’s Northwestern Motorway city-bound after crashTraffic is backed up to the Upper Harbour Highway on-ramp.04 Mar 06:03 PM
New ZealandEarly morning blaze at Tauranga Marina destroys two boatsFive fire trucks and three support vehicles attended the scene.04 Mar 05:27 PM
New Zealand‘Devoted’ Kiwi grandfather killed on UK motorwayCliff Tamou's truck broke down on the M6 before he was struck by another vehicle. 04 Mar 05:03 PM
New Zealand‘It’s a safety issue’: Horse riders challenge new horse manure bylawClaire Ganantchian opposes a bylaw requiring riders to remove horse manure.04 Mar 05:00 PM
