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Watch: All Blacks' trajectory on wrong path before Robertson cut as coach - NZR chair

The head coach’s departure comes after a scathing end-of-year review.

Musk's Grok barred from undressing images after global backlash

California Attorney-General Rob Bonta called Grok's alleged role in the images 'shocking'.

TikTok daredevil arrested after walking in front of speeding truck

The teen was in the midst of shooting another TikTok when police came to arrest him.

Coach goes from saviour to sidelined

This wasn't how Scott Robertson's story with the All Blacks was supposed to end.

Huge queues as EB Games' closing down sale sparks rush for final deals

Shoppers queued at stores from Albany to Whangārei for sale discounts of up to 50%.

Summer Questions: 2degrees CEO Mark Callander on following your instinct, AI and outer space

Telco boss on the year ahead.

Afternoon quiz: Who directed the 1995 film Casino?

Test your brains with the Herald's afternoon quiz.

Overlooked Mitchell shines to give Black Caps a chance at history

One more win would secure New Zealand their first ODI series victory in India.

NZ Herald Live: NZ Herald Live: All Blacks to seek new head coach as Scott Robertson departs

Scott Robertson has departed his role as head coach of the All Blacks following the completion of NZR’s 2025 end-of-season review.

Man, 43, named as diver who drowned at popular Canterbury tourist spot

He was pulled from the water by the harbourmaster about 1.15pm on Saturday.

Why the world’s fattest parrots now feel frisky enough to save their species

A bumper rimu fruit crop means conservationists expect over 50 chicks.

Federated Farmers names new chief executive

'This is a significant appointment for Federated Farmers.'

Is this NZ's tiniest luxury home? 28sqm Queenstown bach up for grabs

Waterfront property comes with garage, gym and golf room.

Manage My Health ignored warning about lax security system – cyber-security expert

About 127,000 patients had records exposed in a trove of 430,000 documents.

'Explosion we've never seen': The bizarre longevity treatments attracting billions

IV lasers, plasma exchange, NAD+ infusions - it's boom time in the battle against ageing.

New Civil Aviation Authority boss on prosecuting change, building fairer system

The former prosecutor takes on one of the biggest jobs in aviation.

Cooks Beach revival: Waterfront bach with $3m RV for sale for first time in 30 years

Coromandel beach town has bounced back from Cyclone Gabrielle and economic slump.

Rocket Lab shares surge to all-time high as its US military business explodes

Kiwi-American firm takes its seat at the top table.

'All right, all right, all right': Why Matthew McConaughey has trademarked himself

The Oscar winner secured trademarks for various audio and visual material of himself.

Execution of Iran protester postponed, rights group says

Norway-based group cited Soltani's relatives, but warned his life was still in danger.

Three dead in 48 hours: Police issue plea after crashes near Rotorua

One person died when a car burst into flames on Tuesday; two were killed in a crash today.

'Time to listen': Netball NZ announces interim CEO after Wyllie exit

Jane Patterson and head of high performance Chelsea Lane have both been appointed.

Civil investigation: Lawyers for family to probe Minnesota Ice shooting

NY Times: Some 3000 federal agents were said to be working in Minnesota or on their way.

'Terrific person': Trump hails Venezuela's interim leader after first call

Trump says he and Delcy Rodriguez discussed oil, trade and security in detail.

Loaded 'AK47-style' gun found under house after police track fleeing pair

The Eagle helicopter tracked the fleeing car to Redoubt Rd in Manukau.

Derek Cheng: Take your pick – violent crime is up 7% or down 21%

ANALYSIS: Political messages are simple, but violent crime is a complex picture.

MetService Severe Weather Update: 15 - 16 January

MetService Severe Weather Update: 15 - 16 January. Video / MetService

Trump says Iran killings stopped as US scales back Qatar base

Rights groups report at least 3428 protesters killed and more than 10,000 detained.

Aussie star confirms return for 2026 New Zealand Open

Lucas Herbert finished runner-up at the New Zealand Open in 2020 at Millbrook Resort.

Ice agents drag disabled woman from car in Minneapolis clash

Video shows agents smashing her window, cutting her seatbelt and arresting her.

Why the Kiwi summer could be ruining your relationship - and how to fix it

Why ‘too much togetherness’ over a Kiwi summer is so hard on relationships.

Killer who said he was too injured to stand trial caught playing rugby

Steven Naylor hit 193km/h before smashing into 23-year-old rider Owen Baugh.

'Absolutely not necessary': Denmark digs in against US Greenland takeover

Denmark has ordered more aircraft, vessels and soldiers into Greenland.

‘It’s devastating’: Generations-old eel population wiped out in Wairoa stream

Hundreds of longfin tuna, some aged up to 50 years, have died in the stream.

Andrew to leave Royal Lodge by mid-February

The move comes after outrage over him paying peppercorn rent for 20 years.

Roger Partridge: We need to be realistic about the cost of our 'luxury beliefs'

OPINION: How virtue signalling risks hurting the most vulnerable.

Shark encounter and heatwave tests ultra-swimmer on epic coast mission

Jono Ridler is swimming 1600km from North Cape to Wellington over 90 days.

For sale: Hawke's Bay property with 'deep-rooted history and colourful story'

Hastings’ stately Greenhill Lodge once hosted the Queen Mother. Now it’s up for sale.

'Totally unacceptable': Man charged after Auckland bus driver sprayed with fire extinguisher

The incident comes weeks after driver Sefo Leger died in a bus stabbing.

Promoter says Joshua will return to ring when 'time is right' after crash

Trainer Latif Ayodele and strength coach Sina Ghami died at the scene.

Cyber-security expert launches petition to Parliament calling for harsher penalties for privacy breaches

Cyber expert Katja Feldtmann wants tougher laws after the Manage My Health hack.

Cigarette smuggler used Bond-like ‘revolving number plates’

Silivaniuk tried to bring in over six million cigarettes worth about $6.3m.

Girl made ‘non-speech’ 111 call after fatal Waitārere Beach shooting, family-harm call made days earlier

Police say nobody who resided at the property held a firearms licence.

Syrian leader urges Kurdish integration as army sends troops east of Aleppo

Reinforcements are moving from Latakia and Damascus as clashes rumble on.

Here comes the advertising in AI chatbots

Rivals like OpenAI, Meta and Perplexity are also exploring chatbot advertising.

Insults and expletives fly as Trump meets a Detroit factory heckler

A GoFundMe campaign for suspended worker TJ Sabula has raised more than $565,600.

The $70 million football league kicking off in Auckland

OFC and Fifa will pour about $70m into the new Pacific club competition.

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Amateur stuns world's best to win $1m in Melbourne

Top seeds like Carlos Alcaraz and Iga Swiatek were knocked out early.

Watch: Mini tornado hits Auckland as thunderstorm warnings issued for region

Severe thunderstorm watches have been issued for nearly everywhere in the north.

Gaza truce plan entering phase two as governance body formed, US says

The 15-member technocratic committee will be led by former minister Ali Shaath.

Texts, calls, bank transfers: League star accused of stalking her ex-partner

Police say the former halfback for Rabbitohs Women sent abusive texts, emails and calls.

With tensions high, Israel and Iran secretly reassured each other via Russia

Messages saying they would not pre-emptively attack exchanged days before protests began.

Timothy Busfield's wife breaks silence after his arrest

Busfield, 68, faces two counts of criminal sexual contact and child abuse.

Common sense or overkill? Climate rules loosened by more than expected

The minister suggested a more moderate weakening of climate disclosure rules.

Serial killer charged with cold case murder of 17-year-old

Judge allows jury to be aware of previous convictions of the accused ahead of trial.

Rod Emmerson’s cartoons: Week of January 12 - 18

Rod Emmerson's take on the week.

UK says dual NZ nationals told of passport change in good time

From February 25, dual citizens must use a British passport to enter the UK.

Taranaki highway closure to affect Ed Sheeran fans, holidaymakers and businesses

Families headed to Auckland shows face extra costs and leave.

Seven-year-old driver crashes van on West Coast

A nine-year-old passenger was also in the vehicle at the time.

FBI executes search warrant at Washington Post reporter’s home

The reporter, Hannah Natanson, covers news about the US federal workforce.

Two dead after SH30 crash near Rotorua

Emergency services say a third person has been injured in the crash.

Singer Julio Iglesias accused of human trafficking by former staff

The complaint, filed in Spain on January 5, details alleged 2021 abuses.

NZ Herald Headlines | Wednesday, January 15, 2026

Morning Headlines | Waitārere Beach shooting, rising tension between Iran and the US and at least 32 killed in train accident in Thailand | Wednesday, January 15, 2026

Japan's Prime Minister to dissolve parliament for snap election

Sanae Takaichi is Japan's first woman PM, appointed in October.

US suspends immigrant visa processing for 75 countries

The pause targets 75 nations including Somalia, Russia, Iran and Brazil.

Reverend’s former mansion snapped up after 'sexy' makeover

Buyers flocked to the super-sized home.

Advice: My husband made a private list about me. Reading it destroyed me

Washington Post: Can unspoken contempt be an early sign of divorce?