ZAQS.ORG

Thursday, August 20, 2026 3:14 AM ET

NZ Herald - Top Stories

Man's discovery of couple having sex in toilet led to offending against teen

11 minutes ago

Ranfurly Shield on the line as Canterbury host Northland

11 minutes ago

Victoria, Canada, blends British charm with Pacific adventure

11 minutes ago

All New Zealand

8 months ago

The Great NZ Road Trip

8 months ago

Letters to the editor

8 months ago

The Selection - Shop the trends

8 months ago

Shop home & living

8 months ago

All Bay of Plenty

8 months ago

All Manawatū - Whanganui

8 months ago

All Nelson & Tasman

8 months ago

Today's Paper - E-editions

8 months ago

'A sanitised view': School history curriculum criticised for NZ Wars, Treaty omissions

4 hours ago

Is it the flu, a cold or Covid? How to know what virus you have

2 hours ago

NZFW Day 4: What does fashion's future look like? These emerging designers have the answer

1 hour ago

The sponsored child whose schooling put him on a path to a new life in Hawke's Bay

1 day ago

Lorraine Downes' daughter's return to NZ; Richie Barnett's daughter taking on LA

14 hours ago

Writers hit the jackpot in 2026 New Zealand Book Awards for Children and Young Adults

9 hours ago

Five-star hotel cancels bookings amid receivership; customer told no refund

13 hours ago

'This industry consumes you': Vicki Taylor on surviving 27 years in NZ fashion

2 days ago

'With all my heart, Natalie': Trump's most devoted aide emerges

11 hours ago

Food & Drink

1 year ago

Jesse Mulligan: Hamilton Hotel's menu plays it safe, but its cooking is far from boring

1 day ago

'Terrifying ordeal': Woman, child assaulted in armed robbery

1 hour ago

Police exploring body camera technology, Cabinet approval needed

1 hour ago

Two Canterbury bouncers face court over alleged assault on teen patron

1 hour ago

Ex-political candidate told to stop hassling neighbours, or go to jail

1 hour ago

Govt's new RMA laws put Waitākere Ranges at serious risk of development

1 hour ago

'Every month of uncertainty': Gisborne groups urge Govt action following meeting

1 hour ago

Rod Emmerson's cartoons: Week of August 17-23

1 day ago

'I apologise': NSW Premier wrongly said missing teen hiker was found alive

3 hours ago

'A parent's worst nightmare': Family sue over 6yo girl's death

1 hour ago

Trump vows 'tremendous' economic costs on Iran partners

1 hour ago

Afternoon quiz: In the television series The X-Files, what is Agent Mulder's first name?

4 hours ago

Herald Hat-trick sports quiz: August 20

13 hours ago

The Mount Maunganui landslide risk was known, but the system failed to act

2 hours ago

What does NZ's birthrate decline mean for our future workforce?

1 day ago

Why are we waiting? Will Auckland ever get another harbour crossing?

1 day ago

Market close: Skellerup gives earnings a boot amid mixed messages from companies

33 minutes ago

'Keep all of the plates spinning': Airport chief on its juggle during $5.7b upgrade

4 hours ago

Infrastructure deficit grows as policy churn raises project costs

4 hours ago

Banking and finance

1 year ago

Kiwibank profit falls to $174m as fierce competition squeezes margins

5 hours ago

Newstalk ZB, Mike Hosking extend ratings lead; music stations in renewed battle for second spot

6 hours ago

Drone rule changes could put public safety, environment at risk, aviation group warns

5 hours ago

Fletcher Building records profit and reduces debt through asset sales

12 hours ago

My Food Bag investors left waiting for review update

12 hours ago

Business of Tech: Wayne Brown's tech plan: look to Asia, ditch AI fluff

12 hours ago

The Employment Leave Act explained: Lawyers weigh in on what's changing

12 hours ago

Dileepa Fonseka: Economic strategy is not NZ's Got Talent

12 hours ago

From the Chatham Cup to Saudi Arabia: Isa Prins' rapid Auckland FC rise

2 hours ago

'I'd be in tears': Warriors fans dreaming big in quest for maiden NRL premiership

4 hours ago

Silver Ferns shooter finds new home at Sunshine Coast Lightning

5 hours ago

Black Ferns rookie to make test debut after hat-trick in hit-out

7 hours ago

Off The Back Seat: Matt Gibb's Ultimate Warrior obsession

6 hours ago

'Scrum & bass': The push to keep rugby crowds filling Christchurch's new stadium

14 hours ago

'Enhance rather than mask': Makeup tips from Viva NZFW Guest Editor Liz Hyun

1 hour ago

NZFW Day 3: Thomasin McKenzie and Benee walk in Karen Walker's 'chaotic Grand Tour'

19 hours ago

Six days, 10 shows: Insider views from Fashion Week's most in-demand model

23 hours ago

'I'm not the easiest customer': Mike Pero selling up after island property swap

12 hours ago

Bidding war for House of the Year contender after fire slashes price in half

13 hours ago

European family who've never set foot in NZ buy Auckland home for over $3m

1 day ago

Avocado pioneer sells dream home - 'I love planting trees, and we've planted a lot'

1 day ago

Many treatments promise relief from tinnitus. Here's what actually helps

1 hour ago

Post Malone celebrates engagement to stylist partner

2 hours ago

Cancer treatment could face landmark moment with promising vaccine

5 hours ago

New NZ study targets inflammation linked to Parkinson's and Alzheimer's

12 hours ago

Leah McFall: What the hell, Karori?

12 hours ago

Book of the day: Offshore Service and Other Stories by Craig Cliff

13 hours ago

Biggest-ever monthly shipment for BYD NZ includes hybrid Atto 2 and new Atto 3 Evo

1 hour ago

Zeekr On Ice: we slide on over into Chinese brand's first NZ snow driving event

3 days ago

Ford NZ and dealers support fundraising for Vintage Car Club Daffodil Day

2 hours ago

40 OF THE BEST RAINY-DAY ACTIVITIES AROUND THE COUNTRY

12 hours ago

Is this Fiji's most reasonably priced resort for Kiwis?

1 day ago

Wonderfully strange experiences in the Maldives

2 days ago

How this Peter Pan became New Zealand's bok choy king

3 days ago

From saving to spending: building a retirement plan that works

16 days ago

Your Journey to the United States begins with Air New Zealand

28 days ago

Step inside NZ's biggest ever project

28 days ago

Book your classified ad online

1 year ago

Read the daily e-edition

1 year ago

Daily puzzles & quizzes

8 months ago

Manage your digital subscription

8 months ago

Manage your print subscription

8 months ago

Subscribe to the NZ Herald newspaper

8 months ago

Subscribe to Herald Premium

8 months ago

Gift a subscription

8 months ago

Subscription terms & conditions

8 months ago

Promotions and subscriber benefits

8 months ago