LiveTennisMensik dominates Baez in straight sets to win ASB Classic titleJakub Mensik has prevailed in straight sets to win his second career title.17 Jan 02:37 AM
WorldUS Justice Department subpoenas Minnesota governor and mayorThe action focuses on whether Tim Walz and Jacob Frey impeded federal agents.17 Jan 02:29 AM
PremiumLifestyleMy ‘perfect’ marriage fell apart. These were the warning signs I missedEve Simmons found recurring red flags, from money imbalances to silent resentment.17 Jan 02:19 AM
All Blacks'A huge shock': All Black great Grant Batty diesGrant Batty played 15 tests for the All Blacks during his career.17 Jan 02:14 AM
New ZealandAfternoon quiz: What country of over 150 million people has never won an Olympic medal?Test your brains with the Herald's afternoon quiz.17 Jan 02:00 AM
PremiumNew ZealandThe Queenstown paradox: More homes are being built, but fewer are being lived in17 Jan 02:00 AM
New ZealandFishing backlash victory: Jones scraps marlin bycatch plan but wider battle looms17 Jan 02:00 AM
EntertainmentRonnie Wood’s son Jesse living on savings as speeding ban adds to woesJesse Wood told magistrates he survives on about $2300 a month from savings.17 Jan 01:46 AM
WorldUS air authority warns of ‘military activities’ over Mexico, Central AmericaThe advisory also covers airspace over parts of the Pacific and is in effect for 60 days.17 Jan 01:38 AM
WorldUS clamps down on Pacific visas with bans, bonds and suspended migrationFiji faces a halt on new US migration visas from January 21, but tourists can still go.17 Jan 01:35 AM
WorldTrump names Blair, Rubio to Gaza ‘board of peace’Former British PM joins despite anger over his backing for the 2003 Iraq invasion.17 Jan 01:26 AM
New Zealand‘He’ll probably get eaten, Tom’: Orca surround late-night Oriental Bay swimmerDepartment of Conservation says orca often hunt stingrays in Wellington Harbour.17 Jan 01:03 AM
LifestyleInside Chris Hipkins and Toni Grace’s engagement and family lifeThe former PM and his new bride-to-be share their romantic engagement and wedding plans.17 Jan 01:00 AM
PremiumPremiumEnergyEngineering marvel: The national power grid’s underground secretDeep beneath the Kaimanawa Forest Park, the Rangipō Power Station churns out 120MW. 17 Jan 01:00 AM
WorldSpanish singer Julio Iglesias says abuse allegations ‘absolutely false’Two former staff allege sexual abuse and forced labour in 2021.17 Jan 12:54 AM
WorldSouth Korean ex-leader jailed for 5 years in first martial law verdictHe also faces a separate case where prosecutors have sought the death penalty.17 Jan 12:48 AM
PropertyFashion power couple sell their art-filled villa for $3.6m - above RVWest Auckland family scoop up Dame Denise L'Estrane-Corbet and Francis Hooper's home.17 Jan 12:31 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandDonor conception gap: Why families need help long after fertility treatmentMore than 3600 New Zealanders were donor conceived as of November 2024.17 Jan 12:00 AM
New ZealandOnehunga shooting: Offenders still at large as victim fights for life in hospitalPolice urge anyone with CCTV or dashcam footage from 11am yesterday to contact them.16 Jan 11:49 PM
All Blacks'Logical choice': Wilson tips experienced coach to lead All Blacks to World CupJeff Wilson believes there is one clear candidate to succeed Scott Robertson.16 Jan 11:23 PM
SailGP'This is extreme sport': Coutts on SailGP injuries and future plansTwo sailors were injured and the Spanish team damaged their boat during practice in Perth.16 Jan 11:00 PM
New ZealandPolice seek sightings of green Honda after fatal crash near RotoruaThe crash on State Highway 30 left two people dead.16 Jan 10:47 PM
PremiumPremiumLifestyleStay-at-home sons are here – and they’re not going anywhereIn Vallejo, California, one in three people aged 25-34 live with their parents.16 Jan 10:39 PM
New ZealandFather killed on way to new job in late-night Hamilton crashFather of two Sandeep Singh had been in his new job for one week.16 Jan 10:13 PM
TalanoaYoung swimmer's final two words before Waikato River claimed his lifeHis adoptive father says the Waikato River's current trapped him in a whirlpool.16 Jan 09:48 PM
New ZealandMan dies after being pulled from water at Pilot Bay BeachPolice say the victim was unconscious and could not be revived.16 Jan 09:40 PM
WorldRenee Good was shot in head and chest, new documents showHer family rejects Ice claims she tried to ram agent Jonathan Ross.16 Jan 09:25 PM
PremiumPremiumMedia Insider‘It’s reality with a capital R’: Inside the secrets of Country Calendar - a day on the set of NZ’s most popular TV show‘I think there are a lot of NZers who have a slight hankering for a life in the country.’16 Jan 09:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandYoung nurse left with permanent injury calls for support in mental health wardsCritics of the police withdrawal say assaults have become commonplace in hospitals.16 Jan 09:00 PM
PremiumPremiumEntertainment'Adam is both genders': The NZ expert who says we have the Sistine Chapel all wrongThe controversial view behind a new exhibition of Michelangelo's famous frescoes.16 Jan 09:00 PM
New Zealand40 people airlifted to safety from Waioeka Gorge in overnight rescue missionSlips and flooding cut off trapped motorists.16 Jan 08:43 PM
TennisASB Classic men's final previewNZ Herald tennis writer Michael Burgess looks ahead to the men's decider between third seed Jakub Mensik and seventh seed Sebastian Baez. Video / NZ HeraldWatch16 Jan 08:02 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionFran O'SullivanFran O'Sullivan: Bravo Breman, but where's Luxon as Trump wreaks havoc?OPINION: The Government has yet to stand up for what NZ believes is important.16 Jan 08:00 PM
New ZealandNew police investigation into death of toddler Lachie Jones 'near completion'Senior detectives from the North Island are leading the new probe.16 Jan 08:00 PM
Motorsport'Black ice': Hayden Paddon heading into unknown in WRC returnThe Kiwi rally driver is without recent pace notes as icy asphalt awaits.16 Jan 08:00 PM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsTough medicine: Nicola Willis eyes scalpel for health spending in 2026 BudgetThe Finance Minister also explains her thinking on fossil fuel imports and asset sales.16 Jan 07:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionLiving in London on an OE: Learning to love friendships with an expiry dateOPINION: Friendship doesn't need permanence to be real, writes Lillie Rohan. 16 Jan 07:00 PM
WorldNZ Herald Headlines | Saturday, January 17, 2026NZ Herald Headlines | Saturday, January 17, 2026. US and European tensions rise as Trump threatens tariffs on opposition. Soundspalsh kicks off in Raglan this weekend.Watch16 Jan 06:54 PM
WorldMachado gave her Peace Prize to Trump. Can a Nobel be gifted?There have been a handful of occasions where a Nobel Prize medal has been sold.16 Jan 06:38 PM
BusinessOpenAI introducing ads to ChatGPTAdverts will first appear in the United States for free and lower-tier users.16 Jan 06:31 PM
New Zealand'Very draining': Job hunt struggles cast shadow on London OE for KiwisSome expats say they sent hundreds of CVs before landing even one role.16 Jan 06:20 PM
WorldUkraine’s robot machine gunner held off Russia for six weeksFor 45 days, Russian front-line troops were pinned back by a remote controlled weapon.16 Jan 06:07 PM
ReviewsVarsha AnjaliEd Sheeran opens Loop tour with new tricks at first NZ showThe show contained all of the hits in all of the ways, writes Varsha Anjali.16 Jan 06:05 PM
SailGPPeter Burling reflects on finger injury as new SailGP season begins in PerthPeter Burling speaks with NZME’s Christopher Reive in Perth as SailGP gears up for its sixth season.Watch16 Jan 06:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandRock riffs, multiple sclerosis and unfinished business: Inside Push Push’s comeback‘I’ve spent my life taking care of myself’: Push Push guitarist Andy Kane on MS and music.16 Jan 06:00 PM
SailGP'Could have been worse': Burling reflects on losing tip of finger and lessons for new SailGP season Black Foils driver on why the team prioritised freshness ahead of the new season.16 Jan 06:00 PM
All BlacksSonny Bill Williams calls for All Blacks captaincy changeDual code star says changes shouldn’t end with firing of Scott Robertson.16 Jan 05:40 PM
New ZealandWoman stranded for 15 hours after Air NZ flight diverted She paid for a new ticket home after being told flights were full for the next two days.16 Jan 05:37 PM
WorldTrump threatens tariffs for countries opposing Greenland takeover Denmark continues to insist the semi-autonomous territory is not for sale.16 Jan 05:29 PM
Property‘You should all move down here’: What you can get for $739K in NZ’s most affordable cityAgent says stock is running out: “We’ve sold everything.”16 Jan 05:15 PM
PremiumPremiumAnalysisGregor PaulGregor Paul: Inside the All Blacks review – why Robertson's exit was not a player mutinyANALYSIS: Player power didn't get rid of Scott Robertson; proper process and scrutiny did.16 Jan 05:01 PM
New Zealand'Extremely rare' twist in toddler's recovery journey Zavier Hull has six dialysis sessions a week, each lasting nearly 10 hours.16 Jan 05:00 PM
New Zealand‘He fought every day’: 33yo father dies after aggressive melanoma spreads to brain'He understands Dad’s gone, but can’t quite grasp that he won’t be back.'16 Jan 05:00 PM
New Zealand'They have taken over': CBD grapples with growing homelessness issuesOwners report aggressive acts, damage, daily clean-ups and frustration.16 Jan 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'Very sad': Tower Insurance to close Rotorua office, 50 jobs affectedSome staff to chose redundancy or Auckland; other affected roles change to work-from-home.16 Jan 05:00 PM
New ZealandTicket sales booming for Warriors pre-season game in NapierOrganisers say they're 'tracking towards a sellout' for the NRL pre-season game in Napier.16 Jan 05:00 PM
LifestyleWhat’s on this summer in Auckland: Festivals, concerts and free family funFrom free Waitangi whānau days to open-air opera, this season is packed with choice.16 Jan 04:36 PM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: Teen parties can be fun but they can also be incredibly dangerous OPINION: Recent incidents are a chance for parents to remind teens about party safety.16 Jan 04:14 PM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: Scott Robertson's exit says more about us than the All Blacks auraScott Robertson won 74% of his tests yet still lost the All Blacks job.16 Jan 04:01 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandWatch: Far North police pitch roles to waitlisted recruitsPolice say Canterbury is so full they are not taking any new recruits.16 Jan 04:00 PM
RacingMoney man Marsh taking huge momentum into Thorndon MileCambridge trainer tops money list as New Zealand racing enters most lucrative period.16 Jan 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumLetters to the EditorLetters: Is All Blacks rugby in decline?OPINION: Time is running out ahead of the World Cup, one reader fears.16 Jan 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionMary HolmMary Holm: How to create good spending habits and avoid keeping up with the JonesesOPINION: It's important to understand the psychology of spending.16 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandCoro bike park built by local legend now a drawcard for hidden gem tracksThe park now offers more than 6km of tracks, jumps and BMX runs.16 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandThe real story behind Michelangelo's Sistine Chapel frescoesVatican expert Christopher Longhurst goes behind the scenes of a new exhibition in Wellington. Video / SuppliedWatch16 Jan 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionThomas CoughlanThomas Coughlan: National MPs' angst over housing crash as Luxon and Hipkins mull reshufflesOPINION: PM appears to have few Cabinet positions to play with.16 Jan 04:00 PM
LifestyleHow to turn simple roast potatoes into a nutrient-packed green saladPack some extra goodness into your potato salad.16 Jan 04:00 PM
CrimePaedophile revealed: How an ex-Māori Party candidate ended up with rare indefinite sentenceKelvin Martin can finally be named following a two-year bid for secrecy.16 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandMorning quiz: Which of Henry VIII's wives was married to him for the shortest time?Test your brains with the Herald's morning quiz.16 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandA date with Country CalendarNZ's longest-running show this year celebrates its 60th birthday - it invited the Herald behind the cameras for a day on the farm. Video / Annaleise Shortland / TVNZWatch16 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandFar North police pitch roles to waitlisted recruitsPolice say Canterbury is so full they are not taking any new recruits.Watch16 Jan 04:00 PM
OpinionHunter WellsHunter Wells: City boy’s tractor lesson ends in surprise hugOPINION: "I had never seen him hug his own kids, so I felt kind of proud and privileged." 16 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandWarm, mostly calm weekend ahead before northern rain moves in MondayAuckland, Hamilton and Kaitāia are forecast to reach warm highs of 26C.16 Jan 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumMedia Insider'I began shaking trees': How Irish reporter nailed Razor scoop 20,000km away; 'Nothing made in China' advertising storm'Superpower in decline' - world media reacts to AB coach sacking; Mag editors step down.16 Jan 08:49 AM
Auckland FCSecond half stumble: Auckland FC lose from in front for first time in A-League, Sakai injuredAuckland FC stay top of the A-League, though Sydney FC have games in hand.16 Jan 08:25 AM
WorldAustralia warns of floods, fires after cars washed awayOne child was injured in the deluge and airlifted to hospital from a campsite.16 Jan 07:58 AM
TennisFinalist Jakub Mensik joins Nadal, del Potro in ASB Classic historyThird seed Jakub Mensik will face seventh seed Sebastian Baez on Saturday.16 Jan 07:14 AM
AucklandMost Auckland beaches unsafe to swim due to faecal contaminationHeavy rain has put many of Auckland's beaches off-limits to swimmers. 16 Jan 07:00 AM
New ZealandManawatū mourns classic motorcycle club president killed in crashClub president John Rushton died in a two-bike accident east of Woodville.16 Jan 07:00 AM
WorldUS strikes deal with Taiwan to cut tariffs, boost chip investmentTaiwan projects it will still produce about 80% of AI chips globally by 2036.16 Jan 06:50 AM
New ZealandDeath of Bay of Islands kiwis investigation continues with two dogs seizedAround 20 kiwi have been killed in one Bay of Islands hotspot since 2023.16 Jan 06:29 AM
New ZealandLauren Dickason’s ex-husband remarries as he rebuilds life in South AfricaGraham Dickason quietly remarried in South Africa several months ago.16 Jan 06:00 AM
New Zealand'Of the most appalling nature': Judge gives home detention to man who exported child abuse materialA 21-year-old had a six-year addiction to child exploitation material.16 Jan 06:00 AM
SailGPOutteridge's SailGP return and how it works with role as Team NZ skipperThis weekend's SailGP in Perth will be Outteridge's first competitive sailing since 2024.16 Jan 06:00 AM
New ZealandTears, protest, and pointed shots: Sir Tim farewelled in proper Shadbolt fashionMourners give Sir Tim a standing ovation as a video let him have the last word.16 Jan 05:59 AM
SportRacing Bulls' 2026 Formula One car revealedKiwi Liam Lawson will drive the VCARB03 during this year's campaign. Video / Red BullWatch16 Jan 05:46 AM
New ZealandRescue under way for motorists trapped by slips in Waioeka Gorge stormPolice urge worried relatives to call 105 and quote event number P065149924.16 Jan 05:44 AM
PremiumPremiumSharesMarket close: NZ sharemarket up 1.3% for the year The S&P/NZX 50 Index closed at 13,718.1, up 58.31 points or 0.43%.16 Jan 05:12 AM
Auckland'Structural damage': Brian Tamaki-backed march across Harbour Bridge blocked over safety riskPolice warn that any attempted march will be considered 'unlawful activity'.16 Jan 05:00 AM
New ZealandHeavy downpour brings 'knee-high' flooding to Flaxmere streetsHastings District Council is adding a 900mm pipe and detention pond by April.16 Jan 05:00 AM
PremiumPremiumLifestyleThe science behind an herbal remedy that has worked for thousands of yearsWashington Post: How to use ginger and when it works best.16 Jan 05:00 AM
New Zealand'Disingenuous': The IT worker, his company credit card, and overseas 'escorts'The 54-year-old's expenses were approved by his then-manager.16 Jan 05:00 AM