Articles by NZ Herald
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World
Why the Pope is staying off Trump’s Gaza peace board
Thursday, 19 February 2026, 2:44pmThe Pope will not participate in US President Donald Trump’s Board of Peace, the Vatican’s top diplomat has confirmed. Pope...
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Crime
Police charge three men in Dunedin in organised crime and drug supply case
Thursday, 19 February 2026, 2:21pmThree men have been arrested as part of a crackdown on organised crime in Dunedin. Police carried out a search warrant at...
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National
Person dies after being pulled from water at popular Dunedin beach
Thursday, 19 February 2026, 2:10pmOne person has died after being pulled from the water at a popular Dunedin beach. Emergency services were called to St Clair...
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National
Pedestrian suffers serious injuries after hit by truck in South Auckland
Wednesday, 18 February 2026, 2:28pmPolice are at a serious crash in South Auckland where a truck has hit a pedestrian. The incident at the intersection of Savill...
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Auckland
Blown truck tyre leaves one person injured in Auckland motorway crash
Wednesday, 18 February 2026, 1:23pmOne person is injured after a truck blew a tyre along Auckland’s Northwestern Motorway, causing massive delays in both directions. The...
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National
Person airlifted to hospital after serious crash near Otago tourist beauty spot
Monday, 16 February 2026, 1:51pmOne person has been airlifted to hospital in a serious condition after a crash near a picturesque Otago tourist beauty spot. Emergency...
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Business
A2 Milk on track to hit $2 billion in revenue
Monday, 16 February 2026, 1:24pmThe a2 Milk Company is confident it will hit a long-held goal of $2 billion in revenue this year. Back in 2021, when it had...
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Wellington
Union calls for urgent welfare check on crew stuck on former ferry Aratere
Thursday, 12 February 2026, 4:23pmA union is raising concerns for the welfare of foreign crew aboard a former Cook Strait ferry, who have been stuck off the...
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World
'How quickly people forget': Trump touts black stars after racist video row
Thursday, 12 February 2026, 3:17pmUnited States President Donald Trump has seemingly hit back at allegations of racism, showcasing his friendships with high-profile...
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National
AirTag helps track stolen scooter after alleged assault in east Auckland
Thursday, 12 February 2026, 2:41pmA person had their scooter taken during an alleged assault, and it was tracked down with the help of an AirTag. Police said...
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National
‘Reshape getting around Auckland’: Final funding confirmed for major transport project
Thursday, 12 February 2026, 1:59pmThe Transport Minister has confirmed funding for the final stretch of the Eastern Busway in Auckland, a project expected...
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National
Body found in search for missing Bay of Plenty father
Tuesday, 10 February 2026, 4:33pmA body has been recovered from the Waioweka River in the search for a missing Bay of Plenty man. David Roe, 52, had been...
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World
Runaway horses charge down quiet street in surprise suburban stampede
Monday, 9 February 2026, 3:55pmVideo has emerged of the moment a herd of horses busted out of their stable and galloped down a suburban street. The Jumanji-esque...
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Sport
Full Super Rugby draw and results for 2026
Monday, 9 February 2026, 3:41pmThe Super Rugby Pacific season is underway, with Kiwi sides in action ahead of a fascinating All Blacks season. Home sides...
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National
'Beautiful, clever beyond words': Family starts scholarship in memory of son run over on rural road
Monday, 9 February 2026, 1:18pmThe family of an “amazingly kind” young boy who died after being run over on a Canterbury rural road is fundraising to start...
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National
Locals hear explosions from 'huge' Taupō school fire as crews scramble on roof to put out flames
Sunday, 8 February 2026, 3:44pmFire crews have rushed to the scene of a blaze at a Taupō high school which is spewing black smoke across the skyline. A...
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National
'Essential travel only': Convoys to escort traffic as wrecked section of highway partially reopens
Sunday, 8 February 2026, 1:50pmAfter weeks of severe rainfall and multiple slips causing extensive damage to State Highway 2 through the Waioweka Gorge,...
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National
Person seriously injured in Napier assault
Sunday, 8 February 2026, 9:52amOne person has been taken to hospital seriously injured following a late-night assault in Napier. Police were called to Massey...
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National
Christchurch coastal road closed after reports of rockfall from hillside
Wednesday, 4 February 2026, 2:51pmThe Main Rd to Sumner in Christchurch has been closed after a reported rockfall from the Clifton hillside. Christchurch City...
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Travel
Thai Airways to resume direct flights between Auckland and Bangkok in late 2026
Tuesday, 3 February 2026, 3:42pmTravellers itching to get to Thailand will soon be able to travel there faster, with Thai Airways confirming the return of...
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National
Weather: NZ’s summer of discontent continues as 'unusual' snow falls
Tuesday, 3 February 2026, 2:19pmWhile New Zealand summers are typically associated with outdoor barbecues and beach trips, parts of Canterbury are experiencing...
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Business
Mount Maunganui street food restaurant Fox’s Hawker House closes, in liquidation
Tuesday, 3 February 2026, 1:18pmMount Maunganui Asian-fusion street food dining restaurant Fox’s Hawker House has closed and gone into liquidation. The restaurant...
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National
Police name victims of Paekākāriki Hill helicopter crash
Monday, 2 February 2026, 8:57pmThe two people killed in a helicopter crash in the Paekākāriki Hill area near Wellington last week have been named by police. Cole...
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National
Man wanted by police over alleged violent late-night attack
Monday, 2 February 2026, 3:15pmPolice are appealing for any information on the whereabouts of 40-year-old Hone Haunui Neal in relation to a serious assault...