LiveBlack CapsBlack Caps v India: NZ look to bounce back in second T20Live updates of the second Twenty20 between the Black Caps and India.23 Jan 01:20 PM
New ZealandConcerns over lack of official action prior to deadly Mount Maunganui landslideCollapsed trees and slips were seen hours before the hillside collapsed. Video / Alyse Wright, Jason DordayWatch23 Jan 08:52 AM
New ZealandMount Maunganui search enters second night as families face anguished wait for outcomeMultiple families are in tears amid the heavy-duty search equipment.23 Jan 08:20 AM
Auckland FC10-man Auckland FC hold on against BulaAuckland FC retained their perfect start to the Oceania Pro League.23 Jan 08:13 AM
PoliticsFinance Minister praises Māori Queen’s economic visionPoliticians followed tradition and gathered at Rātana today.23 Jan 08:13 AM
New ZealandWatch: ‘A lamental cry’ - Iwi say father holding vigil at Mt Maunganui slip has lost two children23 Jan 08:06 AM
PropertyOmaha Sculptureum for sale: Art estate looking for $20m-plus buyerSculpture garden and gallery boasts works by Picasso, Rodin and Andy Warhol.23 Jan 07:06 AM
PropertyAsk the experts: The best school bags - how to make sure they don’t cause back achesHere’s what you need to get the kids back to school.23 Jan 07:00 AM
AucklandAuckland beaches off limits as wastewater warnings hit long weekend swimmersAt least 15 Auckland beaches now carry 'do not swim' alerts.23 Jan 07:00 AM
New Zealand'People that should have known': Local says danger visible before deadly Mount slip - but no evac orderTauranga mayor confirms reports of slips at Mount Maunganui from as early as 5am.23 Jan 06:17 AM
EntertainmentBilly Ray Cyrus’ ex leaks recording of alleged ‘narcissistic abuse’Firerose said she was a 'shell of the person I was' after the seven-month marriage.23 Jan 06:16 AM
New ZealandSix people still missing as Mauao landslide search heads for third dayFamilies held a dawn karakia as crews continued recovery efforts into day two.23 Jan 06:09 AM
New Zealand'It's all we can do': Community rallies around slip rescue workers, families'We use those hot pools and we can walk around the Mount … it’s devastating.'23 Jan 06:07 AM
WorldFormal US withdrawal from WHO is decried as ‘scientifically reckless’All US staff working inside WHO offices have been recalled from their posts.23 Jan 06:02 AM
SportBroncos star Kotoni Staggs joins 'run it straight' challenge amid safety fearsThe Broncos say they view their player's hit as a staged promotional video.23 Jan 06:01 AM
New ZealandFlatmate sentenced over his gun's link to fatal shootingJack Hargreaves is alleged to have fatally shot his brother, Joshua, last year.23 Jan 06:00 AM
New ZealandGloriavale Christian School to remain open, for nowThe Ministry of Education had planned to close the school from today.23 Jan 05:37 AM
New ZealandLocal eyewitness says danger was visible before Mount Maunganui landslideA Mount Maunganui local, Colin McGonagle, says a "mini waterfall" and slips were visible above the campground before the landslide hit. Video / Jason Dorday, Michael MorrahWatch23 Jan 05:22 AM
PremiumPremiumSharesMarket close: NZ sharemarket ends week down almost 2%The S&P/NZX 50 Index closed at 13,448.24, down 108.63 points or 0.8%.23 Jan 05:05 AM
PremiumPremiumLifestyleWhat is ‘metabolic health,’ and why does it matter?NYT: The effects of poor metabolic health are clear - and can wreak havoc on the body.23 Jan 05:00 AM
BusinessAuckland restaurant in liquidation, closing Mt Eden premisesLiquidator says the restaurant had been struggling with working capital for some time.23 Jan 05:00 AM
EntertainmentThe biggest Oscar nominations snubs and surprises in 2026Sinners scores a record 16 Oscar nods, the most for any film in history.23 Jan 04:43 AM
Wellington‘Extreme caution’: Potent opioid mix prompts high alertThe tablets were found in the Wellington region and could be available nationwide.23 Jan 04:30 AM
Wellington'Significant hazard’: Photo of man headfirst in storm drain sparks warningsA group of people lowered the man into the Wellington drain to retrieve his phone. 23 Jan 04:00 AM
New Zealand'As good as it gets': Why inflation jump points to higher interest ratesMarkets now expect at least one interest rate rise, with two possible by the year's end.23 Jan 04:00 AM
New ZealandEarly warning signs: Missed chances to clear Mount campground revealedLocal man said he called 111 to report unstable ground several hours before the disaster.23 Jan 03:55 AM
PoliticsWhat stubborn inflation could mean for your mortgage this yearNZ Herald Business editor at large, Liam Dann joins The Front Page to break it down.Watch23 Jan 03:55 AM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsReturn of the ‘inflation monster’? Govt responds, interest rate hike forecast brought forward It is 'not good enough', one senior Government minister said. 23 Jan 03:54 AM
New ZealandLocals only on fragile lifeline road as coastal communities cut offThe closure comes as Northland and Auckland prepare for a long weekend.23 Jan 03:48 AM
Cricket World CupBlack Caps bowling stocks hit before T20 World Cup, Milne out with injuryA hamstring tear has seen Kyle Jamieson added to the 15-man squad. 23 Jan 03:45 AM
New ZealandNicola Willis reacts to above-expectations inflation dataIt's led to concerns that interest rate hikes may come sooner than previously believed. Video / Mark MitchellWatch23 Jan 03:42 AM
AucklandMan dies after being pulled from water at Auckland beachPolice have cordoned off an area at Cheltenham after CPR failed to revive the swimmer.23 Jan 03:33 AM
New ZealandGreens put forward member's bill to entrench Māori seatsThe bill, if passed, would require a 75% vote to abolish Māori seats.23 Jan 03:27 AM
New ZealandFirefighters get callouts as severe weather hits CanterburyMetService issued a severe thunderstorm warning for parts of Canterbury.23 Jan 03:24 AM
New ZealandWatch: Politicians are welcomed to Rātana with a pōwhiriLabour leader Chris Hipkins acknowledges Rātana founder W.T Rātana as politicians visit site for annual commemorations. Video / Mark MitchellWatch23 Jan 03:18 AM
RacingWorld’s fastest racehorse perfect poster boy for historic Karaka saleHistoric yearling sales at Karaka have the perfect post boy.23 Jan 03:09 AM
World'Horrendous, heinous and abhorrent': Donation forces Aussie op shop closure, future at riskA volunteer was bitten 'everywhere' and left traumatised by the attack.23 Jan 03:03 AM
New ZealandHawke's Bay weather response: What councils changed after Cyclone Gabrielle Hawke's Bay Regional Council has launched an online Extreme Weather Hub.23 Jan 02:55 AM
WellingtonCyclist dies three weeks after crash in Palmerston North Police are still investigating the circumstances of the fatal bike crash. 23 Jan 02:52 AM
All Blacks'It's a tough world': All Black's response to Robertson exit and search for new coach'We trust whoever gets the role. We back them and then we get the job done.'23 Jan 02:44 AM
EntertainmentHow Victoria is quietly rebuilding 'brand Beckham' amid son’s public riftVictoria Beckham is looking for a new press assistant and social media intern.23 Jan 02:31 AM
BusinessTikTok says US spinoff is finalisedThe new TikTok USDS Joint Venture LLC is now majority American owned.23 Jan 02:27 AM
New Zealand'Our house and our family lost': Three generations lived in home where grandmother, grandson killed by slipA neighbour of the family described the family as 'amazing people'.23 Jan 02:17 AM
InflationBanks tip earlier OCR rises after inflation tops RBNZ forecastThe Consumers Price Index shows rates and power drove inflation up in December quarter.23 Jan 02:11 AM
EntertainmentHarry Styles has announced a world tour - but New Zealand misses outHis last New Zealand show was at Auckland's Mt Smart Stadium in 2023.23 Jan 02:11 AM
New Zealand'Absolute tragedy': Six confirmed unaccounted for in Mount Maunganui landslideChristopher Luxon spoke in Tauranga this afternoon after meeting with the families.23 Jan 02:03 AM
New ZealandAfternoon quiz: Which Hindu god is the 'destroyer of worlds'?Test your brains with the Herald's afternoon quiz.23 Jan 02:00 AM
New ZealandHow landslides have changed the face of Mount MaunganuiHow landslides have changed the face of Mount Maunganui. Video / Phil WelchWatch23 Jan 01:56 AM
Auckland FCAuckland FC chief sets bold 2026 goals on and off the pitchAuckland FC aim to go one better this year – and to keep boosting fan experiences.23 Jan 01:53 AM
CrimeMan caused mass evacuation during police standoff, threats to blow up his homeCorey Innocente fired a crossbow arrow into the street during the standoff as a 'warning'.23 Jan 01:33 AM
New ZealandThe Country: Why Dougie Haynes is walking the length of NZChris Brandolino, Sandra Matthews, Stu Duncan, Stu Loe, Dougie Haynes, and Hamish McKay. 23 Jan 01:25 AM
OlympicsNZOC confirms team of 17 for Winter Games in ItalyIt's the largest snow sports contingent New Zealand has sent to a Winter Olympics.23 Jan 01:20 AM
PoliticsTainui leader gives scathing review of Govt and ‘fractured’ relationship with MāoriTuku Morgan says the Govt has made many Māori feel “pushed into a corner”. 23 Jan 01:14 AM
SportPay cuts confirmed for ANZ Premiership netballersThe players face a 20% pay cut this year after a new broadcasting deal.23 Jan 01:02 AM
New Zealand'We were ripping open tents': Local describes running to campground to help as landslide hitKumeroa said he didn’t think when he sprang into action.23 Jan 12:28 AM
WorldManhunt continues for alleged NSW shooter after three people killedPolice say four shooting victims are related to suspect Julian Ingram.23 Jan 12:24 AM
World'Horrendous': Two women, man dead after shooting in NSWThe suspected gunman is still on the run in a vehicle with council signage on it.23 Jan 12:20 AM
ChristchurchEx-teacher wins $25k in ERA fight but Christchurch Boys’ avoids bigger claimsThe Employment Relations Authority upheld only one of woman's four grievances.23 Jan 12:19 AM
New ZealandSearch resumes for father-of-four swept away at Auckland river crossingPolice and 17 LandSAR members are now searching subsided riverbanks.23 Jan 12:04 AM
PremiumPremiumLifestyleSome immune systems defeat cancer. Could that become a drug?New York Times: New antibody drug taps body’s own defence in early lung cancer trial.22 Jan 11:57 PM
New ZealandLuxon speaks to media in Mount MaunganuiPrime Minister Christopher Luxon and Minister for Emergency Management and Recovery Mark Mitchell speak from the Mount Maunganui Surf Life Saving Club.Watch22 Jan 11:53 PM
New ZealandMount Maunganui slip tragedy: Local recalls frantic search for survivorsDre Kumeroa ran to the scene of the campground at Mount Maunganui when the landslide hit and started ripping open tents in the hope of getting people out. Video / NZ HeraldWatch22 Jan 11:52 PM
New ZealandWeather update: Storm-hit regions to face strong winds and thunderstorms this weekendGales up to 100km/h are expected for Auckland and other parts of the North Island.22 Jan 11:41 PM
Entertainment'Deeply honoured': Wētā FX and Kiwi costume talent earn 2026 Oscar nomsFormer Wellington School of Design student Kate Hawley is nominated for 'Frankenstein'.22 Jan 11:25 PM
New ZealandSevere weather update with Heather KeatsAfter devastating week of weather for North Island, Auckland Anniversary weather set to play role in rescue efforts. Video / Claudia TarrantWatch22 Jan 11:05 PM
PremiumPremiumLifestyleWhy is my alcohol tolerance declining with age?New York Times: Worse hangovers, more headaches - you’re not just imagining it.22 Jan 11:00 PM
WorldUS negotiators meet Putin for high-stakes Ukraine talksRussia wants full control of Donbas while holding about 20% of Ukraine.22 Jan 10:55 PM
New ZealandCouncillor/carver reveals his latest cultural designThompson Hokianga carved MBIE’s new pare and whakawae for its Ahuriri base.22 Jan 10:46 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionAlice SoperAlice Soper: What All Blacks can learn from Black FernsOPINION: The Black Ferns turned a 2021 crisis into a 2022 World Cup title.22 Jan 10:45 PM
New ZealandAlleged indecent assault at Auckland pool, days after secret filming at second public poolPolice want to hear from anyone who saw a man acting suspiciously at the pools on Tuesday.22 Jan 10:39 PM
New ZealandDevastation in Te Araroa after slips and floodingAerial footage of Te Araroa on Thursday after heavy rain swept through the area. Video / BOP HelicoptersWatch22 Jan 10:32 PM
New ZealandOver $21k raised for family of seven after terrifying night trapped on roofSupport for the Ngatai-Cooper whānau has rapidly grown after their terrifying experience.22 Jan 10:07 PM
New ZealandPrime Minister met by climate protesters after arriving in ThamesPrime Minister Christoper Luxon was met by climate protesters after arriving in Thames this morning. Video / Gaysorn ThavatWatch22 Jan 10:06 PM
New Zealand'Running around as if they owned the bloody place': Storm-hit petrels on mendPetrels are drawn inland by city lights after storms leave them cold and soaked.22 Jan 10:00 PM
WorldEurope relieved but 'vigilant' after Trump Greenland climbdownTrump’s U-turn followed a threat to seize Greenland and hit allies with new tariffs.22 Jan 09:53 PM
AucklandMotorcyclist dies in Auckland motorway high-speed crashPolice say the rider failed to stop for motorway patrol before the crash.22 Jan 09:19 PM
New ZealandRain forces Taihape Shears venue changeHeavy rain has made it almost impossible to get sheep trucks in and out of Memorial Park.22 Jan 09:14 PM
WorldTrump sues JPMorgan Chase, claiming he was ‘debanked’ for political reasonsThe US President alleges the bank cut his accounts for his conservative politics.22 Jan 09:08 PM
SailGPRace against the clock: Coutts' update on Black Foils rebuild ahead of SailGP AucklandSailGP will work 'a 24-hour shift' to get the Black Foils on the line for February 14. 22 Jan 09:05 PM
New Zealand'It could take days' Police Commissioner Chambers speaks to NZ Herald'It could take days' Police Commissioner Chambers speaks to NZ Herald on the Mount Maunganui disaster. Video / NZ HeraldWatch22 Jan 09:01 PM
LifestyleHow to reset kids' sleep before school starts againLate nights, sleep-ins and travel can all affect sleep - here's how to fix it.22 Jan 09:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandWhy are New Zealanders moving to Australia? More money, better vibesNew York Times: “People are really just chasing hope.”22 Jan 09:00 PM
PremiumPremiumInterest ratesHome-loan gamble backfires as floating borrowers likely miss the bottomThose hanging out for rates to fall in December might have missed the boat.22 Jan 09:00 PM
OpinionNZ Herald comments: The stories open for discussion todayWant to have your say on our stories? Here's how.22 Jan 08:08 PM
PremiumPremiumAll BlacksFormer players on what it's like to be coached by Jamie JosephJamie Joseph is the leading candidate to become the next All Blacks coach.22 Jan 08:01 PM
New Zealand'It's so good for them': How to juggle kids' after-school activitiesCosts can be a barrier but parents say the benefits are worth it.22 Jan 08:00 PM
New ZealandBack to school - After-school activitiesBack to school - After-school activitiesWatch22 Jan 08:00 PM
New Zealand'It could take days' - Police Commissioner warns campground rescue will be slowDisaster identification specialists and family liaison officers are on site.22 Jan 07:44 PM
WorldFinal death toll from Spain's rail disaster is 45The high-speed collision in Andalusia has left 45 people dead and more than 120 hurt.22 Jan 07:43 PM
BusinessManage My Health data breach: Fraudsters attempting to contact customersFraudsters are now trying to impersonate Manage My Health in scam emails.22 Jan 07:40 PM
New ZealandNZ Herald Headlines | Friday, January 23, 2026Morning Headlines | Rescue efforts continue following landslides, politicians descend on Rātana and Trump and Zelensky have a 'good' talk. | Friday, January 23, 2026Watch22 Jan 07:40 PM