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Councillor skips planning session at marae over te reo and faith concerns

Councillor Steve Gibson refused to attend because the hui was held at Waiohiki Marae.

Family displaced by landslide 'lucky' to find new home

Their former Pāpāmoa rental remains red-stickered and is unsafe to enter.

Pilot Bay vigil remembers landslide victims one week on

The vigil held a minute's silence at 9.30am, exactly one week after the Mauao landslide.

Videos show Alex Pretti in previous confrontation with agents

NYT: Pretti was pushed to ground by different agents after kicking their SUV taillight.

Northland's 'tsunami of support' takes recovery to cut-off communities

Agencies from the MSD to Health NZ are offering on-the-ground help and advice.

Why this mum gave all four of her daughters the same name

The Californian family's cattle brand, Five Marys, was inspired by the shared name.

Motorcyclist dies in crash that closes highway near Hanmer Springs

The motorcyclist died at the scene despite efforts by emergency services.

NZ Herald Live: Mt Maunganui vigil

A community vigil is taking place at Coronation Park to honour those affected by the deadly slips in the region, one week on.

Nicki Minaj joins Trump at Washington event, declares herself his 'No. 1 fan'

The Anaconda singer pledged $300,000 toward the President's latest initiative.

Afternoon quiz: What language does the word 'emoji' come from?

Test your brain with the Herald's afternoon quiz.

'Appreciation for being healthy': Guy Fieri on horror stairs fall and recovery

He needed surgery, then months in a wheelchair and on crutches to recover.

11yo's flax tribute to landslide victims

Luca Collier, 11, has been teaching people how to make flax crosses to pay tribute to the landslide victims. Video / Rosalie Liddle-Crawford

‘Extraordinary’ trove of ancient species found in China quarry

Scientists uncovered 91 previously unknown species among 150 found at the site.

MetService Afternoon Weather Update: January 29 2026

MetService Afternoon Weather Update: January 29 2026. Video / MetService

‘I am a knight’: Paris’ last newspaper hawker gets top French award

Pakistan-born Ali Akbar Akbar has sold papers on Paris streets for 50 years.

Alice Soper: Why the All Blacks should be boycotting Baltimore

OPINION: Recent ICE shootings and visa denials are fuelling calls to boycott US events.

Arrest made over alleged Napier petrol station aggravated robbery

One youth has been charged over the incident that happened about 1.15am yesterday.

FBI executes search warrant seeking ballots from Fulton County’s 2020 election

Agents searched Fulton County's 2020 ballots stored under a court order.

Steven Adams out for rest of NBA season

The 32-year-old was hurt on January 18 while contesting a Zion Williamson drive.

The Country: Winston Peters on immigration and an FTA with India

Jamie Mackay talks to Winston Peters, David Birkett, Brian de Lore, and Chris Russell.

Mid-air emergency as plane bound for Tauranga Airport reports cockpit filling with smoke

A passenger plane was in a holding pattern while emergency services attended the incident.

NZ Herald Live: Christopher Luxon speaks on flood zone

Christopher Luxon speaks to the media after visiting Te Tairāwhiti

Audrey Young: Trouble brewing in coalition as Peters pushes his advantage

OPINION: Winston Peters is walking all over his partners with his attack on the India FTA.

Peters hits back at Luxon: Row deepens between NZ First, National over India immigration

The Trade Minister is also fighting back.

Infertility made me feel like less of a man – and I was too ashamed to talk about it

Telegraph: The pressure to perform can be crushing for men, but it's rarely acknowledged.

Teen charged after allegedly attacking her mum with a pork chop

If convicted, the 18-year-old could face up to one year in jail and a hefty fine.

Kelly Slater to headline elite golf club lunch to save surf lifesaving base

Only 100 guests will attend the once-in-a-lifetime Te Arai Links event.

Shearing record-breaker and top UK farmer back in the Bay

Matt Smith is from Hawke's Bay, but represents England in the world shearing championship.

Serious crash closes SH7 near Hanmer Springs, motorists urged to avoid area

Serious injuries have been reported and the Serious Crash Unit is en route.

'Won't be able to travel': UK high commissioner says passport shake-up secures border

The UK High Commissioner explains the changes coming into force from February 25.

Insurer expecting $50m in payouts from October storm

It's the second-most number of claims for an event in FMG's 120-year history.

'Potentially deadly consequences': Major 12-hour IT outage hits NZ hospitals

The PSA says cuts to Health NZ digital teams left patients facing extra risk.

'Not for sale' – $1b hospital, medical business Allevia Health

An Allevia denial follows a possible Tāmaki Healthcare sale to Aussies for about $400m.

Husband charged with careless driving causing death of wife in crash

The single-vehicle crash occurred on August 9 last year on SH23.

Watch: Video emerges of violent mass brawl on Karangahape Rd

More than 50 people were involved in the early morning street fights.

Wellington City Council finds second error in rates bills

Wellington Mayor Andrew Little said they had accidentally overcharged ratepayers. Video / Mark Mitchell

Video emerges online of mass brawl on Karangahape Rd

Police are still appealing to the public for information on the fight that allgedly 50 people took part in.

From ice baths to $9 shampoos: Where to find Vietnam’s affordable wellness spots

Google searches for 'spa in Vietnam' jumped 175% in 2024.

'My boob plopped out': Kiwis reveal their wedding disasters

We’ve all got a wedding nightmare story, from wardrobe malfunctions to missing groomsmen.

Mayor Andrew Little 'really sorry' after second error found in Wellington rates bills

Council says it overcharged ratepayers an average of $10 each in its recent rates demands.

Act Party's lack of support for modern slavery bill sees National team up with Labour

This is the first time such a rule has been used in Parliament.

Pedestrian dies in hospital after struck by vehicle on Auckland residential street

Emergency services were called to Commodore Dr in Lynfield just after 8am.

‘People were bruised’: Why sales teams are cautious about economic recovery in 2026

Sales teams were burned by early optimism last year.

'Open for business': Mayor urges caution as Coromandel rebuilds after storm

Nine Thames-Coromandel homes are red‑stickered and exempt from rates.

From locals to tourists: How I fell for Taupō all over again

The guided e-bike loop covers about seventeen kilometres of Taupō 's varied terrain.

Two-year-old prodigy pockets double Guinness World Records titles

The little virtuoso set both trick-shot records before he could even see over the table.

Te Araroa floods: Grandmother’s home left in ‘total devastation’

Philippa Wright and her whānau fled as a wall of water hit their tiny home.

Three boys die after falling through icy pond in Texas, as mum tries to save them

New York Times: 'How do you go from having six kids to three?' their mother said.

King Charles warns world ‘going backwards’ in climate fight

The Amazon Prime film Finding Harmony premieres globally on February 6.

King Charles, Queen Camilla attend premiere at Windsor Castle for King's documentary

King Charles III and Queen Camilla attend the premiere at Windsor Castle for the King's new documentary, "Finding Harmony: A King's Vision". Video / AFP

'Step towards equality': Health advocate urges Pharmac to fund drug for women's libido

There are currently no testosterone treatments designed for women funded in New Zealand.

Law firm cyber attack prompts warning for smaller businesses

Napier firm Langley Twigg Law was hacked on January 11, exposing client files.

‘It was the compulsion to act’: Off-duty firefighter saves teen in rip

Volunteer firefighter Ross Bennett swam about 150m through rough surf to reach the teen.

Man linked to Ruatiti double homicide probe pleads not guilty to new charges

The man denies two separate charges that are not linked to the killings.

Trump warns of 'very bad things' as protests continue around the world

Pop Star Nicki Minaj has endorsed US President Donald Trump as protests continue in Minnesota and around the world to stop his invasive actions. Video / NZ Herald

Bruce Springsteen releases searing protest song in Streets of Minneapolis

The US rock star has supported left-leaning causes throughout his decades-long career.

Ex-political figure denies assault after alleged Dunedin bar incident

The man continues to have interim name suppression.

Trump troop deployments in US cities cost nearly $825m in 2025

The costliest deployment has been in Washington, DC, the Congressional Budget Office says.

Trump issues fierce warning to Minneapolis mayor over immigration

The Minnesota city remains the focal point for national tensions over the crackdown.

'End of an era': Wool auctions to leave Napier after over 140 years

Wool sector changes see PGG Wrightson end its long-running Napier auctions.

Bruce Willis not aware he has dementia

Family say Bruce still connects with loved ones, though in new and different ways.

On The Up: Lui's road from alternate to UFC contract contender

'Just like digging for gold; sometimes you’re like, oh, how much more do I have to dig?'

Opinion: The Harry Potter generation needs to grow up

New York Times: The wizarding worldview is naive.

Lawrence Lui's road from alternate to UFC contract contender

Lawrence Lui will compete for a UFC contract in the Road To UFC bantamweight final at UFC 325 in Sydney. Video / Annaleise Shortland / Getty

Pilot, passenger's bodies recovered from helicopter crash site

Work is continuing to formally identify the dead and to examine the crash scene.

'There's been a shift': Tragedy has brought Mount community together

The community of Mount Maunganui held a small vigil at Pilot Bay this morning for the victims of the landslide. Video / NZ Herald

On the edge: Fear in Sicilian town as vast landslide risks widening

A 4km-long stretch of the hillside collapsed at Niscemi, forcing the evacuation of 1500.

NZ Herald Live: Greg Fleming and Camilla Belich speak to media

NZ Herald Live: Greg Fleming and Camilla Belich speak to media