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Onehunga shooting: Offenders still at large as victim fights for life in hospital

Police urge anyone with CCTV or dashcam footage from 11am yesterday to contact them.

'Logical choice': Wilson tips experienced coach to lead All Blacks to World Cup

Jeff Wilson believes there is one clear candidate to succeed Scott Robertson.

'This is extreme sport': Coutts on SailGP injuries and future plans

Two sailors were injured and the Spanish team damaged their boat during practice in Perth.

Police seek sightings of green Honda after fatal crash near Rotorua

The crash on State Highway 30 left two people dead.

Man dies after being pulled from water at Pilot Bay Beach

Police say the victim was unconscious and could not be revived.

Renee Good was shot in head and chest, new documents show

Her family rejects Ice claims she tried to ram agent Jonathan Ross.

‘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.’

Young nurse left with permanent injury calls for support in mental health wards

Critics of the police withdrawal say assaults have become commonplace in hospitals.

Fran 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.

New police investigation into death of toddler Lachie Jones 'near completion'

Senior detectives from the North Island are leading the new probe.

'Black ice': Hayden Paddon heading into unknown in WRC return

The Kiwi rally driver is without recent pace notes as icy asphalt awaits.

Tough medicine: Nicola Willis eyes scalpel for health spending in 2026 Budget

The Finance Minister also explains her thinking on fossil fuel imports and asset sales.

Living in London on an OE: Learning to love friendships with an expiry date

OPINION: Friendship doesn't need permanence to be real, writes Lillie Rohan.

NZ Herald Headlines | Saturday, January 17, 2026

NZ Herald Headlines | Saturday, January 17, 2026. US and European tensions rise as Trump threatens tariffs on opposition. Soundspalsh kicks off in Raglan this weekend.

Machado 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.

OpenAI introducing ads to ChatGPT

Adverts will first appear in the United States for free and lower-tier users.

'Very draining': Job hunt struggles cast shadow on London OE for Kiwis

Some expats say they sent hundreds of CVs before landing even one role.

Ukraine’s robot machine gunner held off Russia for six weeks

For 45 days, Russian front-line troops were pinned back by a remote controlled weapon.

Ed Sheeran opens Loop tour with new tricks at first NZ show

The show contained all of the hits in all of the ways, writes Varsha Anjali.

Peter Burling reflects on finger injury as new SailGP season begins in Perth

Peter Burling speaks with NZME’s Christopher Reive in Perth as SailGP gears up for its sixth season.

Rock 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.

'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.

Sonny Bill Williams calls for All Blacks captaincy change

Dual code star says changes shouldn’t end with firing of Scott Robertson.

Woman 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.

Trump threatens tariffs for countries opposing Greenland takeover

Denmark continues to insist the semi-autonomous territory is not for sale.

‘You should all move down here’: What you can get for $739K in NZ’s most affordable city

Agent says stock is running out: “We’ve sold everything.”

Gregor Paul: Inside the All Blacks review – why Robertson's exit was not a player mutiny

ANALYSIS: Player power didn't get rid of Scott Robertson; proper process and scrutiny did.

'Extremely rare' twist in toddler's recovery journey

Zavier Hull has six dialysis sessions a week, each lasting nearly 10 hours.

‘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.'

'They have taken over': CBD grapples with growing homelessness issues

Owners report aggressive acts, damage, daily clean-ups and frustration.

'Very sad': Tower Insurance to close Rotorua office, 50 jobs affected

Some staff to chose redundancy or Auckland; other affected roles change to work-from-home.

Ticket sales booming for Warriors pre-season game in Napier

Organisers say they're 'tracking towards a sellout' for the NRL pre-season game in Napier.

What’s on this summer in Auckland: Festivals, concerts and free family fun

From free Waitangi whānau days to open-air opera, this season is packed with choice.

Editorial: 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.

Editorial: Scott Robertson's exit says more about us than the All Blacks aura

Scott Robertson won 74% of his tests yet still lost the All Blacks job.

Watch: Far North police pitch roles to waitlisted recruits

Police say Canterbury is so full they are not taking any new recruits.

Money man Marsh taking huge momentum into Thorndon Mile

Cambridge trainer tops money list as New Zealand racing enters most lucrative period.

Letters: Is All Blacks rugby in decline?

OPINION: Time is running out ahead of the World Cup, one reader fears.

Mary Holm: How to create good spending habits and avoid keeping up with the Joneses

OPINION: It's important to understand the psychology of spending.

Coro bike park built by local legend now a drawcard for hidden gem tracks

The park now offers more than 6km of tracks, jumps and BMX runs.

The real story behind Michelangelo's Sistine Chapel frescoes

Vatican expert Christopher Longhurst goes behind the scenes of a new exhibition in Wellington. Video / Supplied

Thomas Coughlan: National MPs' angst over housing crash as Luxon and Hipkins mull reshuffles

OPINION: PM appears to have few Cabinet positions to play with.

How to turn simple roast potatoes into a nutrient-packed green salad

Pack some extra goodness into your potato salad.

Paedophile revealed: How an ex-Māori Party candidate ended up with rare indefinite sentence

Kelvin Martin can finally be named following a two-year bid for secrecy.

Morning quiz: Which of Henry VIII's wives was married to him for the shortest time?

Test your brains with the Herald's morning quiz.

A date with Country Calendar

NZ'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 / TVNZ

Far North police pitch roles to waitlisted recruits

Police say Canterbury is so full they are not taking any new recruits.

Hunter Wells: City boy’s tractor lesson ends in surprise hug

OPINION: "I had never seen him hug his own kids, so I felt kind of proud and privileged."

Warm, mostly calm weekend ahead before northern rain moves in Monday

Auckland, Hamilton and Kaitāia are forecast to reach warm highs of 26C.

'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.

Second half stumble: Auckland FC lose from in front for first time in A-League, Sakai injured

Auckland FC stay top of the A-League, though Sydney FC have games in hand.

Australia warns of floods, fires after cars washed away

One child was injured in the deluge and airlifted to hospital from a campsite.

Finalist Jakub Mensik joins Nadal, del Potro in ASB Classic history

Third seed Jakub Mensik will face seventh seed Sebastian Baez on Saturday.

Most Auckland beaches unsafe to swim due to faecal contamination

Heavy rain has put many of Auckland's beaches off-limits to swimmers.

Manawatū mourns classic motorcycle club president killed in crash

Club president John Rushton died in a two-bike accident east of Woodville.

US strikes deal with Taiwan to cut tariffs, boost chip investment

Taiwan projects it will still produce about 80% of AI chips globally by 2036.

Death of Bay of Islands kiwis investigation continues with two dogs seized

Around 20 kiwi have been killed in one Bay of Islands hotspot since 2023.

Lauren Dickason’s ex-husband remarries as he rebuilds life in South Africa

Graham Dickason quietly remarried in South Africa several months ago.

'Of the most appalling nature': Judge gives home detention to man who exported child abuse material

A 21-year-old had a six-year addiction to child exploitation material.

Outteridge's SailGP return and how it works with role as Team NZ skipper

This weekend's SailGP in Perth will be Outteridge's first competitive sailing since 2024.

Tears, protest, and pointed shots: Sir Tim farewelled in proper Shadbolt fashion

Mourners give Sir Tim a standing ovation as a video let him have the last word.

Racing Bulls' 2026 Formula One car revealed

Kiwi Liam Lawson will drive the VCARB03 during this year's campaign. Video / Red Bull

Rescue under way for motorists trapped by slips in Waioeka Gorge storm

Police urge worried relatives to call 105 and quote event number P065149924.

Market 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%.

'Structural damage': Brian Tamaki-backed march across Harbour Bridge blocked over safety risk

Police warn that any attempted march will be considered 'unlawful activity'.

Heavy downpour brings 'knee-high' flooding to Flaxmere streets

Hastings District Council is adding a 900mm pipe and detention pond by April.

The science behind an herbal remedy that has worked for thousands of years

Washington Post: How to use ginger and when it works best.

'Disingenuous': The IT worker, his company credit card, and overseas 'escorts'

The 54-year-old's expenses were approved by his then-manager.