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'Stalled': Too much TMO, kicking – Richie McCaw on the state of rugby ... and the ABs

Inside the All Blacks' mystique: NZR brings out its trump card in US to help build brand.

NZ Herald Afternoon Headlines | Tuesday, January 13, 2026

Afternoon Headlines | Police find bodies in Waikato River and renewed concerns grow over graduate jobs | Tuesday, January 13, 2026

Shelton targets Sinner and Alcaraz as he bids to close grand slam gap

The 23-year-old cracked the world's top five in 2025 and won his first ATP 1000 title.

'We Belong Together' - Harry Styles signals new music era

The singer is rumoured to be starting a New York residency later this year.

Minnesota sues Trump administration over immigration crackdown

Minnesota and Illinois have both filed lawsuits challenging the crackdown.

From trams to buses: Inside Sydney’s living transport museums

At its peak, Sydney’s tram fleet ran nearly 1700 wooden-framed rattlers.

Australian writers' festival director quits, Ardern and others boycott, after Palestinian author barred

Louise Adler quit after the board cancelled Randa Abdel-Fattah's event.

Watch: Former media exec injured after brutal shove off own shop verandah

Dallas Gurney called out bad behaviour of customers. He did not see the response coming.

How to tackle Northland’s coast-to-coast cycling adventure this summer

The 87km ride links Northland’s Pacific and Tasman coasts in scenic style.

5 surprising ways to lower your colorectal cancer risk, according to a gastroenterologist

Washington Post: As cases rise in young people, new clues are emerging about the risks.

Cousins named as men who died at Northland beach

They were pulled from the surf between Mahuta Gap and Glinks Gully.

Hell's Angels central Auckland headquarters swarmed by Police

A heavy police presence was seen around the Mt Eden gang headquarters on Tuesday morning. Video / NZ Herald

'Homophobia kept me on the bench': Josh Cavallo on Adelaide United exit

Cavallo says new Adelaide United bosses benched him due to his sexuality.

Trump slaps 25% tariff on all countries trading with Iran

The 25% tariff applies to any nation trading with the Islamic Republic of Iran.

Top NZR executive departs for role at EPL club

Mike Anthony departs after 14 years as New Zealand Rugby's high performance boss.

Two bodies found in Waikato River from separate water related incidents

Missing man Aydan Brown, 39, was last seen in Chartwell in August.

Koji rages through Queensland, Clermont receives record-breaking rain

Major flood warnings are in place as rivers run 'really, really high'.

Kevin Rudd to leave US ambassadorship in March

Rudd will leave Washington on March 31, about a year earlier than planned.

'I was going to send you to prison': How the support of one team kept a woman out of jail

Josephine was struggling to get her community work done. Then she got some help.

Developer gives away $599,000 Christchurch townhouse

'We came up with the outrageous 'win a house' idea. The winner is pretty overwhelmed.'

National day of mourning announced for victims of Bondi Beach terror attack

Flags will fly at half mast on all Commonwealth buildings across Australia.

How much money should homeowners have in their bank account if they lose their job?

Savings rules, bank options and KiwiSaver tips.

Police swarm Hell's Angels' Auckland headquarters in unfolding operation

Witnesses saw three people removed from the house, with one taken into a car.

Viral video captures wild brawl erupting at children's ice hockey match

Children as young as 8 were seen throwing punches at the Mites on Ice match.

Dr Jacqueline Rowarth: Busting dairy's ‘tonne of nitrogen’ myth

OPINION: It's time to rethink assumptions about dairy cows and NZ's groundwater quality.

Business confidence rises to highest level since 2014

What it means for interest rates.

Samoa chiefs consider sending back $6m payout from NZ Govt for HMNZS Manawanui marine disaster

Chief Atanoa Tusi Fa’afetai says he may refuse to share the $6m payout.

Person arrested at protest outside Wellington's Iranian Embassy

About 40 people gathered outside the embassy in the Wellington suburb of Hataitai.

Expert roundtable: What 2026 must deliver for the Silver Ferns, ANZ Premiership

Netball NZ enters 2026 searching for a permanent chief executive.

Auckland school community mourns long-serving principal after 'unexpected' death

A former student noted his support and humour inspired them to become teachers.

Koepka's return to PGA Tour opens door for LIV stars to follow

A new one-off policy lets only Koepka, Jon Rahm, Bryson DeChambeau and Cameron Smith return.

Former Panama leader on trial over political bribery scandal

The 'Car Wash' payments scandal has put two former Peruvian presidents behind bars.

Bret McKenzie hits the road solo ahead of rumoured Flight of the Conchords reunion

The comedian and singer promises a variety of on-stage antics for his NZ tour dates.

Inside the 90-minute race to give baby Luna a new heart

New York Times: Baby Luna's rare heart transplant and the surgeon who saved her.

Airbus delivers more planes in 2025

The European manufacturer lifted deliveries by 4% in 2025 but missed its 7% growth goal.

US senator sues Pentagon chief over 'unconstitutional' punishment

Mark Kelly says censure and rank threats breach his constitutional rights.

Self-mutilation and crystal meth: The ‘Chad mindset’ enticing Maga’s young men

Braden Peters promotes risky DIY procedures, from bone-smashing to injections.

Slick 800m on the cards for Potts Classic athletics in Hastings

The two Tauranga Sams are set for a Hastings duel on the track.

Southland man accused of war veteran plaque theft keeps name secret for now

Police allege nine plaques worth $5000 were taken over four weeks in 2023.

Former French police officers face jail for cocaine scheme

A total of 9kg of the drug was replaced with sugar paste.

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The growing list of probes into officials Trump has criticised

The Justice Dept opened a probe into the Federal Reserve chair, but he's not the only one.

Cuba denies being in talks with Trump on potential deal

Cuba has lost Venezuelan oil and cash as it endures its worst crisis in decades.

‘Ungodly, heavy smell’: Bottles flushed down toilets blamed for closure of popular swimming spot

Council teams have shut carpark, toilets and tracks while repairs are done.

NZ Herald Morning Headlines | Tuesday, January 13, 2026

Morning Headlines | Water Safety NZ alarmed by deaths and Government Agency concerned over Māori unemployment | Tuesday, January 13, 2026

Paramount sues in hostile bid to buy Warner Bros Discovery

Paramount Skydance wants WBD to share more details of its rival offer.

Heart failure deaths have accelerated in US since Covid pandemic

Mortality is climbing faster since 2020 after years of decline, new research shows.

Apple chooses Google’s Gemini AI to power Siri

Apple says its own Apple Intelligence will still handle on-device AI privately.

Marriage proposal at Brisbane concert goes awry – but was it a stunt?

The crowd watched as the woman shook her head and fled the stage.

Melbourne cold case: A$1m reward over 1976 disappearance of girl, 8

More than 250 officers searched over 6000 properties in the original investigation.

Radio Hauraki’s former party house sells after $1m price drop

Local family fell in love with the harbour views.

Gold hits record high, dollar slides as Trump-Powell clash escalates

Ex-Fed chiefs, some Republicans back Powell.

How old is too old for a home loan?

Advisers say many banks now expect home loans to be cleared by age 70.

Child dies, man injured after house fire rips through Melbourne home

An adult from the house is in hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.

Premier pays tribute to cattle farmer found dead after deadly bushfires rip through Victoria

Maxwell Hobson, 78, died trying to escape the Longwood fire.

Man arrested after body of missing woman found south of Brisbane

The woman, 46, was found with serious injuries at a home in Buccan.

ASB Classic; Defending champion Gael Monfils on his title defence

Defending champion Gael Monfils on his Auckland preparation, retirement and why he is playing without pressure.

'Cherished' baby girl dies days after near-drowning in home pool

Laylah-Mae Thompson was rushed to hospital on January 7 after falling into the pool.

Trump to meet sidelined opposition leader Machado as Venezuela frees prisoners

Rights groups warn between 800 and 1200 people remain jailed.

Iran government stages mass rallies as alarm grows over protest toll

Rights groups say at least hundreds of protesters have been killed nationwide.

UK regulator opens probe into X over sexualised AI imagery

Ofcom will test if X breached the UK's new Online Safety Act.

How ‘Mr Nobody’ in a small-town school took on Putin

NYT: When war began, Russia changed the curriculum. Pavel Talankin filmed what happened.

'Give back to the community': Ex-All Black excited for Ngāti Porou coaching opportunity

Charlie Ngatai has been named coach of Ngāti Porou East Coast.

'I'm not defending anything': Why Gael Monfils is taking different approach to ASB Classic

Monfils became the oldest ATP title winner since 1977 with last year's Classic win.

How an egg a day could boost brain health

Telegraph: Regular egg intake could reduce the risk of dementia and cognitive impairment.

How one train captures the South Island’s spirit in just five hours

The TranzAlpine crosses the South Island from Christchurch to Greymouth.

Tears of gratitude: How Rotorua's generosity changed one family's Christmas

She made peace with having no presents or proper meal. The Christmas Appeal changed that.

‘They didn't want to become a statistic’: Stricken men's life-saving plea after conditions worsen

They had paddled to Spencer Island earlier in the day in a kayak and a small inflatable.