Articles by NZ Herald
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National
Twin jolts: Quakes off East Coast felt by thousands
Tuesday, 5 May 2026, 8:31pmTwo earthquakes, felt by thousands, have struck off the East Coast of the North Island within minutes of each other this...
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Business
How generative AI could spell end to entry-level creative roles - study
Tuesday, 5 May 2026, 4:12pmWorkers in the creative sector could be “cheated” out of valuable entry-level employment experience as generative artificial...
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National
Weather whiplash: Drier than usual next few months as El Nino pattern nears
Tuesday, 5 May 2026, 4:09pmMeteorologists are predicting an earlier-than-usual El Nino weather pattern will bring “quite striking” drier and cooler...
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Sport
Persistence pays off as Nicholas one of new stars of jockeys' ranks
Tuesday, 5 May 2026, 2:45pmCambridge apprentice jockey Elen Nicholas has been riding in New Zealand for the last nine seasons, but it hasn’t been until...
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National
Three alleged robbers caught with drugs while ‘smashing up’ old Auckland building
Tuesday, 5 May 2026, 1:18pmThree men have been charged with burglary after allegedly rummaging through and smashing up an old Auckland building. Police...
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National
Highway blocked after three-vehicle crash on busy Southland route
Monday, 4 May 2026, 9:00pmA main Southland highway has been blocked in both directions after a three-vehicle crash this evening. State Highway 6/Winton-Lorneville...
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National
Third measles case confirmed in Wellington linked to Newtown restaurant visit
Monday, 4 May 2026, 3:55pmA third case of highly infectious measles has been confirmed in Wellington. Health New Zealand Te Whatu Ora said this new...
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Politics
Wayne Brown says Christopher Luxon a dog with 'two tails wagging' him
Sunday, 3 May 2026, 2:26pmAuckland Mayor Wayne Brown has described Prime Minister Christopher Luxon as a dog that has “two tails wagging” him, as National’s...
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National
Armed police swarm Waihi as man allegedly fires at car during standoff
Sunday, 3 May 2026, 10:17amArmed police descended on Waihi last night after a man allegedly fired a gun, with one shot striking a nearby vehicle. Superintendent...
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National
Christchurch road rage attack leaves man seriously injured, two charged
Sunday, 3 May 2026, 9:10amTwo men have been charged after an alleged road rage incident left one person seriously injured in Christchurch. Police were...
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Politics
$6 daily fee, social welfare ban, overstayer taskforce: Act releases immigration policies for election
Sunday, 3 May 2026, 8:43amAct will campaign on barring new residence class visa migrants from accessing social welfare during their first five years...
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Auckland
Search warrant sends armed police and lab staff to Mt Albert property, one arrested
Friday, 1 May 2026, 4:04pmA person has been arrested after a search warrant was executed at a property in Auckland’s Mt Albert. Police told the Herald...
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National
Police seek dashcam footage after Kinleith double fatal
Friday, 1 May 2026, 3:50pmPolice are appealing to the public for information as they investigate a deadly crash in Kinleith, south of Tokoroa. Two...
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Auckland
Council unaware Poppies removed from North Shore war graves around Anzac Day
Friday, 1 May 2026, 3:32pmAuckland Council were unaware of poppies laid in a cemetery on Auckland’s North Shore being removed from gravestones around...
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Crime
Man arrested after 'military-style' weapons intended for gangsters found in home
Friday, 1 May 2026, 3:18pmA West Auckland man has been arrested and charged after police found military-style firearms in his home. Police said they...
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National
Police warn informal Auckland bike rides will face crackdown this weekend
Thursday, 30 April 2026, 8:53pmPolice warn they will take action against those who plan to join informal bike rides across Auckland. Several of these rides...
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National
App's new energy bill estimates stun Powershop customers
Thursday, 30 April 2026, 4:03pmElectricity prices will rise, but not as much as some confused Powershop customers believed after they checked out the company’s...
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Politics
Labour leader Chris Hipkins open to idea of means-testing superannuation
Thursday, 30 April 2026, 1:38pmLabour leader Chris Hipkins says he is open to discussing whether New Zealand’s superannuation should be means-tested. Hipkins...
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Sport
White Ferns greats confirm retirements after T20 World Cup
Wednesday, 29 April 2026, 1:20pmOff-spinning allrounder Nensi Patel and batter Izzy Sharp have earned their maiden World Cup call-ups as part of a White...
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Business
Iconic K-Road bar Verona in liquidation after 34 years
Tuesday, 28 April 2026, 4:15pmIconic Karangahape Road cafe and bar Verona is in liquidation after 34 years in business. Liquidators Kristal Pihama and...
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National
53yo man named as victim of fatal Southland crash as police seek witnesses, video
Tuesday, 28 April 2026, 2:54pmPolice have named a man who died in a crash in Southland as they continue to appeal for witnesses. Logan John Cahill, 53,...
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National
'Shocking': Video of alleged abuse of dogs at South Auckland property leads to arrest
Tuesday, 28 April 2026, 2:40pmA man has been charged after video emerged online allegedly showing the ill-treatment of a dog and puppies. Police allege...
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National
Motorcyclist killed in South Canterbury crash named as 35-year-old local
Tuesday, 28 April 2026, 1:10pmPolice have named the man killed in a motorcycle crash in a South Canterbury town last week. He was Adrian John Lester, 35,...
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Sport
Ex-Black Cap named NZ Cricket's new CEO
Tuesday, 28 April 2026, 11:29amFormer Black Caps fast bowler Geoff Allott has been announced the new chief executive of New Zealand Cricket. Allott, 54,...