Super Rugby'You take the rap': Cops find $12k in stolen Highlanders mouthguards in Auckland flatThe devices, worth nearly $12,000, were part of a $40,000 haul from a van.23 Mar 04:00 PM
WellingtonUS, Israel flags on restaurant floor: Lower Hutt eatery owner claims death threat, abusePersian restaurant in Lower Hutt the scene of tense altercation amid war in Middle East.23 Mar 05:32 AM
New ZealandTwo dead after truck crash near Levin that closed state highway, following horror weekendEmergency services were called to the double-fatal crash about 2.30am.23 Mar 04:07 AM
New Zealand'I braced for an impact': Invercargill woman heard speeding car moments before fatal crashThe resident heard 'two massive bangs' before the crash involving a 'fleeing vehicle'.23 Mar 02:00 AM
WellingtonRadiocarbon dating reveals origin of human remains found in WellingtonRadiocarbon dating shows the skull likely dates back to the 1600s-1700s.23 Mar 01:57 AM
WellingtonCocaine use across NZ leaps to record-breaking highThe Drug Foundation says the data shows our approach to drug use is not working.22 Mar 10:23 PM
New ZealandMany injured in multiple-vehicle crash that blocked lanes on Auckland motorwayThe injured motorists were taken to hospital with moderate injuries.22 Mar 10:20 PM
ChristchurchStudents injured after flat parties wage bottle-throwing warOne student is now avoiding campus and has ongoing effects from her head injury. 22 Mar 09:00 PM
WorldMan in UK accused of freezing mother's corpse and spending from her bank accountsThe businessman is charged with preventing the burial of his 89yo mum.22 Mar 08:07 PM
New ZealandSerious two-truck crash near Levin closes state highway after horror weekendEmergency services were called to the serious crash around 2.30am.22 Mar 05:20 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandFresh details emerge about fatal Muriwai skydive, cause of death confirmedThe Auckland skydiving firm has agreed to pay the victim's family $100,000 in reparation.22 Mar 04:05 PM
New ZealandHorror weekend on NZ roads sees six dead in six separate crashesPolice most recently confirmed a death in a Bay of Plenty crash this afternoon. 22 Mar 06:50 AM
New ZealandWatch: Motorcyclists flee Auckland crash as police head to higher priority jobThere were at least six bikes in a convoy that appeared to try to box the police car in.22 Mar 06:31 AM
New ZealandMotorcyclists flee South Auckland crashA group of motorcyclists flee after crashing into a car in South Auckland. Video / SuppliedWatch22 Mar 05:14 AM
AucklandOne dead after early morning Auckland motorway crashPolice said inquiries into the circumstances of the crash are continuing.22 Mar 12:12 AM
AucklandPolice car involved in crash on main central Auckland roadSix people were injured in earlier crashes on Auckland's motorway network today.21 Mar 11:10 PM
New ZealandTwo dead in separate Southland crashes, police seek CCTV of vehicle that fledThe Serious Crash Unit is investigating both single-vehicle collisions.21 Mar 11:04 PM
CrimePerson hospitalised after assault at Taranaki park, police launch investigationPolice believe a woman walking her schnauzer-type dog at the time may be able to help. 21 Mar 01:01 AM
WorldFalse trail: Bone at new search site for missing Australian 'not human'The 1969 kidnap case was the UK's first murder conviction without a body.20 Mar 09:44 PM
New Zealand'Mum need doctor': 4yo hailed a hero for incredible actions 'One minute he’s Spiderman and the next he’s another superhero.'20 Mar 03:00 AM
New ZealandPolice seek witnesses after serious bar brawl in HastingsThe incident at the Common Room left several people injured and sent one to hospital.20 Mar 02:45 AM
AucklandPolice urgently searching for missing 15-year-old girlTracey was last seen in Conifer Grove, South Auckland, on February 27.20 Mar 02:26 AM
New ZealandFormer international sports star charged with obstructing police after Homegrown festivalThe man allegedly tried to interfere with police as they dealt with a matter.20 Mar 12:04 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandHawke’s Bay retail theft downA dedicated HB retail crime unit has arrested 151 people and laid 592 related charges.19 Mar 09:51 PM
ChristchurchWoman seriously injured after suspected stabbing in central ChristchurchThe woman was rushed to Christchurch Hospital and underwent surgery.19 Mar 09:39 PM
New Zealand'Red flags': Family confronts key figure in missing teacher mysteryFamily reveals their next steps in the search for Jayleb: 'We just want him back'.19 Mar 08:44 PM
CrimeBailed for stomping, coward-punching, he shot another stranger in the backThe judge said she was especially disturbed that Declan Vaikele had a homemade gun.19 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandMum forgives teen driver who killed her 11-year-old ‘guardian angel’Staci Walkley, 11, died after the teenager ran a stop sign in Kaikohe.19 Mar 04:00 AM
New ZealandTwo injured, one critical, after serious Canterbury crashEmergency services were called to the scene at 1.46pm.19 Mar 03:04 AM
New ZealandBody found in search for man missing after falling overboard on Fiordland lakeThe man was reported overboard about 1km offshore on Lake Manapōuri.18 Mar 11:51 PM
New ZealandMcSkimming fallout: Firearms Safety Authority head Angela Brazier cleared of misconductBrazier says the probe hurt her health and career and was a waste of taxpayers' money.18 Mar 06:40 PM
New ZealandNZ Herald Morning Headlines | Thursday, March 19, 2026NZ Herald Morning Headlines | 2024 Christchurch airport accident and Strait of Hormuz in chokehold.Watch18 Mar 06:00 PM
New ZealandOne fine every minute: Police dish out skyrocketing number of speeding fines AA says tougher policing has coincided with the lowest road death rate on record.18 Mar 04:00 PM
New Zealand'Disturbing dynamics': Inside the private groups helping cult leavers rebuild their livesGroups in Christchurch and Auckland now meet fortnightly in secret venues.18 Mar 04:00 PM
