New ZealandWoman's 'unfailing devotion' to dead sister's kids rewarded with residencyShe has 'unfailingly devoted herself to raising these five young children'.12 Apr 02:00 AM
TalanoaPassengers on disrupted Pacific-bound flights may be up for refundAir NZ has apologised to affected passengers and said safety was a priority.02 Apr 06:33 AM
TalanoaHow heavily fuel-reliant Pacific Islands are handling the Iran war crisisAbout 80% of Pacific energy use relies on imported oil products.01 Apr 10:28 PM
New ZealandEpileptic man who had a seizure while driving, causing a fatal crash, had been told not to drive30 Mar 06:00 AM
Travel newsAutumn and spring escapes: Rail deals, garden festival tour and scenic cruises23 Mar 04:00 PM
AnalysisJulia GabelInside Christopher Luxon’s Pacific trip: Michael Jones, visas, dancing, and what really happened with his matai title21 Mar 02:35 AM
New ZealandPacific power shift: Whangārei company’s electric ferries win PM’s support Luxon viewed the E-Alia boats during his Pacific visit.18 Mar 10:00 PM
New ZealandSamoa's PM says he asked All Blacks legend to calm Christopher Luxon's nerves over matai ceremonyThe ceremony to bestow Luxon with a chiefly title has dogged the PM's Samoa visit.17 Mar 05:36 AM
PoliticsLuxon refuses to address report claiming he tried to call off Samoa chiefly title ceremonyThe Prime Minister is touring Samoa and Tonga this week. 16 Mar 09:54 PM
New ZealandNZ Herald Morning News Update | Sharp swings in fuel prices and share prices fallingNZ Herald Morning News Update | Sharp swings in fuel prices, share prices falling and a smoother process for venues to serve alcohol.Watch16 Mar 06:13 PM
TalanoaChief Tui Luxon, To’osavili Key: Who are the other world leaders bestowed Samoan titlesTuisinavemaulumoto'otua is PM Christopher Luxon's new Samoan chiefly name.16 Mar 04:00 PM
PoliticsSamoa’s PM tells Luxon to ignore negativity on social media over matai titleThe two PMs attended a state dinner in Apia. 16 Mar 07:31 AM
New ZealandPrime Minister Christopher Luxon dances after receiving matai title in SamoaPrime Minister Christopher Luxon dances after receiving matai title in SamoaWatch16 Mar 03:49 AM
Politics'Superhighway for drugs': NZ, Samoa bolster crackdown amid 'Pacific tsunami' of crimeCrime was a key agenda topic for the PMs' Cabinet meeting. 16 Mar 02:27 AM
PoliticsPM’s matai title ceremony kicks off with eyes on relationship with Samoa’s new leader Christopher Luxon is visiting Samoa and Tonga this week. 15 Mar 08:45 PM
PoliticsWhy Luxon has explaining to do as he visits Samoa, Tonga for first official engagementsThe PM and a delegation of high-profile New Zealanders will visit Samoa and Tonga. 15 Mar 04:00 PM
PoliticsLuxon's office rejects claims he sought matai title ahead of Samoa tripChristopher Luxon and a delegation of high-profile Kiwis are visiting Samoa this week.15 Mar 05:11 AM
New ZealandHawke’s Bay human trafficker Joseph Matamata loses sentence bidThe Court of Appeal upheld Joseph Matamata’s full 11-year jail term.12 Mar 02:07 AM
Politics'Expanding defence partnerships': Trump's ambassador pick reveals his plans for New ZealandHe said New Zealand was aware of the 'darkening security environment in the Pacific'.09 Mar 01:00 AM
CrimeEntrepreneur who bribed Immigration NZ employees named after year-long secrecy fightShe slid cash to corrupt INZ employees, but it was the same agency that brought her down.08 Mar 07:43 AM
PremiumPremiumEntertainment'I love chasing bad people': TVNZ's Barbara Dreaver on being fearless under fire A behind-the-scenes account of reporting from the Pacific's front line.07 Mar 05:00 PM
League‘A great freight train’: Outgoing NZRL boss on what's blocking more international leaguePeters wants six to eight weeks for tests annually.03 Mar 06:30 PM
Ryan Bridge TODAYNZ Herald Morning Headlines| Tuesday, March 3, 2026Morning Headlines |Transport sector monitors fuel supply as conflict in the Middle East continues and Navy officers face jail over loss of HMNZS Manawanui | Tuesday, March 3Watch02 Mar 05:15 PM
TalanoaHorror crash that killed trio was preventable if highway barriers up to standard, coroner findsThree men died in the crash and a survivor suffered lifechanging injuries. 02 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandCommander Yvonne Gray and two other Navy officers charged over sinking of ManawanuiCharging documents include an allegation of 'negligently causing a ship to be lost'.02 Mar 04:00 AM
PremiumPremiumLifestyle'The living dead': Poet Serie Barford on slipping over the horizonThe Ockham-nominated writer faces the end of her long battle with cancer.28 Feb 07:00 AM
Football FernsFootball Ferns crush Samoa 8-0 in World Cup qualifying openerKelli Brown scored a first-half hat-trick in her breakout Ferns performance.27 Feb 05:49 AM
AirlinesSamoa airport fee increase sparks wrath of global airline groupSurge in fees from next week will impact tourists and diaspora, airlines say.23 Feb 09:51 PM
New ZealandAndy Belcher: Photographer who said ‘Yes’ to lifeObituary for The Weekend Sun on photographer Andrew Edward Belcher13 Feb 11:00 PM