Hannoversche Allgemeine Zeitung (abbreviated HAZ) is a German newspaper with a circulation of 158.000 (as of 2009) and a widespread resonance all over Germany. It is distributed in Hanover and in all Lower Saxony.
Hannoversche Allgemeine Zeitung was founded in 1949, preceded by the Hannoverscher Anzeiger (founded in 1893 by August Madsack). Ulrich Neufert leads the HAZ as chief journalist.
HAZ is part of the Madsack group.