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MetService Severe Weather Update: January 15

MetService Severe Weather Update: January 15. Video / MetService

Bus crashes into power pole in West Auckland, driver escapes serious injury

The pole is now leaning against a building on Portage Rd.

Christchurch police arrest four in operation targeting gang-related funeral

Police seized a motorcycle, a vehicle, and airguns with ammunition.

Woolworths to use Google AI to personalise online grocery shopping

The virtual shopping assistant will plan meals and write shopping lists.

Rescue mission: Three pulled from water, airlifted to hospital after Tolaga Bay boat capsize

Coastguard Gisborne, Surf Life Saving and a rescue helicopter joined the search.

Want to advertise with an F-word? With this decision, it now seems okay

Gin maker says it has been using F-words for five years, with only one complaint.

Talent and takeovers: Which media giants face year of sales, mergers and battles

Shayne Currie talks media predictions, takeovers, Sky TV sale talk and TVNZ's future.

Hosking, Bridge, O’Brien, Campbell: Who will win the battle for breakfast?

Media Insider Shayne Currie joins The Front Page to share his predictions for NZ media in 2026.

Chicken and duck parfait recalled over food safety control failure

The recall applies only to the 100g parfait with a use-by date of August 24, 2026.

'Last straw': Auckland brewery to close after losing licence as international retailer snaps up site

The venue will mark its final day of trading on January 26.

Southland man accused of driving 4x speed limit, burnouts in $160k Corvette

The $160,000 sports car was seized and impounded for 28 days by police.

'So tremendously grateful': Timothee Chalamet celebrates first Golden Globe

He beat Leonardo DiCaprio and George Clooney in a 'stacked' category.

Trump hints at Iran decision as advisers meet to prepare strike options

An open-ended commitment in Venezuela hangs over deliberations and any new military raid.

Former financial adviser David McEwen sends message from Lithuania, tells court he has no money

'What’s he actually doing at the moment?' Judge asks as letter from Lithuania presented.

Police involved after women complain about public servant's post-Christmas party conduct

The staff member at the centre of the complaints has since resigned.

How an early start gave top-seed Ben Shelton an edge at the ASB Classic

Shelton requested the rare 11.30am slot to avoid Auckland’s tricky sun.

One children's author sweeps Gisborne's most-borrowed books list

Dav Pilkey wrote all five of Gisborne’s most-borrowed library books last year.

'You can't be hungover with a 9-month-old': Jennifer Lawrence on quiet mum life

The 35yo actor credits organised husband Cooke Maroney with keeping the family calm.

Kendall Jenner to break family tradition with baby name choice

The 30-year-old reality star said she plans to give her children 'beautiful normal names'.

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Ed Sheeran takes over Go Media Stadium: First look at massive Loop Tour stage

Kiwi fans will be first to see the massive new stage and NZ's biggest video screen build.

Surprising products Kiwis splurged on over New Year period

Typically, Kiwis buy activewear and gym memberships in the new year.

Inside Ed Sheeran's massive NZ stage setup

From NZ's largest screen build to crystal clear sound, Ed Sheeran's technical team discuss why his Loop Tour is one of the most impressive yet.

Afternoon quiz: Yellowstone National Park is located in which US state?

Test your brains with the Herald's afternoon quiz.

Richard Prebble: Why this election will be unlike any other

OPINION: Labour’s reliance on allies and unions' claims make it a big target.

Ardie Savea's All Blacks future in doubt as pressure mounts on coaches

Ardie Savea is understood to be weighing a move to Europe instead of returning to ABs.

'Stay in her NZ lane': Peters takes aim at Reserve Bank Governor for commenting on US figure

The Finance Minister is keeping silent on the matter.

Takapau reserve: Council seeks feedback on 33-year land lease proposal

The Trust wants to build a community services hub and medical centre on the land.

'Tragic family incident': One dead, three critical after Waitārere Beach shooting

A 60-year-old man is dead and a woman and two young men in critical condition.

Return of the Stylebender: Adesanya back in UFC octagon in March

The former middleweight champion will take on No 15-ranked Joe Pyfer in Seattle.

Liquidations hit 15-year high as 2025 proves worst year since GFC

Construction, hospitality, retail and transport firms take biggest knock.

Savaglee’s return delayed as Te Rapa favoured over Ellerslie super sprint

Savaglee to miss Group 1 next week and wait for Te Rapa test.

The Country: How weight loss medication affects farming

Hamish McKay talks to Hamish Marr, Stefan Vogel, Tracy Brown, and Eden Carson.

Serious injuries after vehicle flips on Southern Motorway

Police said the crash involved a car and a truck, which was reported at 10.50am.

Former media exec assaulted: 36yo man arrested over attack at Whananaki store

Police: 'No one should have to experience aggression or violence in their place of work.'

Advice: The ex who broke my heart wants to go on a date

Telegraph: Is it ever a good idea to rekindle a past love?

Wellington set to lose another hospo business after owner closes third establishment in two years

The capital's hospitality scene has struggled over the past couple of years.

'Smashed up': Car flips in crash with truck on Southern Motorway

One person was taken to Middlemore Hospital in a serious condition.

Claudette Colvin, unsung civil rights pioneer, dies at 86

At age 15 in 1955, Claudette Colvin refused to surrender her bus seat.

Clintons vs Congress: Inside the power couple's refusal to testify on Epstein

New York Times: Rep James Comer has threatened to hold them in contempt of Congress.

Ryman miscalculated staff holiday pay, makes $24m provision in accounts

Retirement village company one of many that miscalculated holiday pay.

Iranian man to be executed tomorrow will have 10 minutes to say goodbye to his family

The 26-year-old Erfan Soltani will be hanged for participating in the protests.

On the up: Multi-unit dwellings push residential consents ahead

Almost 36,000 homes consented in year to November.

'A tragedy': Road worker died after being hit by truck on Napier-Taihape Rd

The fatal incident involved a road worker and a truck on the Hawke's Bay road.

Havelock North: 200 homes planned for former mushroom farm

Plans to turn the closed mushroom farm into housing will go through a fast-track process.

Couple get married in airplane ceremony blocking bathroom access

The other 136 passengers were asked to remain seated during the high-altitude ceremony.

NZ Reserve Bank Governor backs US counterpart against Trump

Anna Breman has joined 13 other central bank chiefs in backing Jerome Powell.

Winston Peters recovering from pre-Christmas operation

When asked if he was still riding horses, he said he was having to take it easy.

West Wing actor Timothy Busfield surrenders over child sex abuse allegations

'I’m going to confront these lies, they’re horrible,' Busfield says.

The countries wielding internet blackouts to muzzle dissent

There were a record 296 deliberate internet shutdowns in 54 countries in 2024.

Police at Waitārere Beach property after fatal shooting

A property on Waitārere Beach Rd cordoned off on January 14, 2026, after a shooting in which one person died and three others were left critical. Video: Mark Mitchell

Electricity Authority to get tougher fines as power company penalties soar

From next year, big breaches could cost power firms up to $10m or more.

Trump blasts Fed’s Powell in speech on economy

‘That jerk will be gone soon,’ the US President said in Detroit.

On The Up: Farmers revive Hororātā Hall’s historic paddock to fund community’s future

The 5ha block was gifted by Sir John Hall in 1890 to fund the Hororātā Hall.

Shackles and beatings: Inside the office where scamming the world was the business

NY Times: A rare look inside a compound where the online fraud industry makes billions.

Summer questions: 'Tight' 2026 – bank boss says margins are under pressure

The Co-op Bank's Mark Wilkshire on the impacts of rising wholesale interest rates.

Michael Carrick named Man United interim boss in bid to salvage Champions League push

United sit seventh, three points off fourth-placed Liverpool in the table.

Home Alone star Daniel Stern cited for soliciting prostitution

Daniel Stern, 68, was cited at a Camarillo motel and then released.

Trial begins for husband accused of killing wife in double-murder plot with au pair

Brendan Banfield is accused of luring Joseph Ryan to his home in 'rape fantasy' plot.

Rambo III and Riders star dead at 67

He was once tipped for James Bond before the role went to Timothy Dalton.

'Incredible insult': Italian Olympic heroes rage over Games torch snub

Silvio Fauner says Olympic greats were passed over for TV celebrities.

Australian author Craig Silvey charged over alleged child exploitation material

WA schools have been told to stop using his books from the 2026 year.

‘A bit of a yellow card’: Beer veteran’s wake-up call sparks sober success

State of Play Brewing CEO made the switch to non-alcoholic beer and says others are too.

Israeli forces arrest jewel thieves posing as soldiers in West Bank

The suspects were wearing ‘uniforms, protective vests, helmets, and carrying firearms’.

Syrian army tells Kurdish forces to withdraw from area east of Aleppo

Syria has declared a vast Kurdish-held zone east of the city a closed area.

‘Sheer panic’: Dual-citizenship NZ Brits have to get UK passport to return

Travel agents fear airport chaos as many expats still have no idea.

'What just hit us?': North Sea crash captain caused 'avoidable death'

Jury shown video and audio CCTV of the moments after the collision.

Job confidence edges up as unemployment peaks at 5.3%

Westpac's confidence index rose 3.9 points to 93.8 in the December quarter.