World'What just hit us?': North Sea crash captain caused 'avoidable death'Jury shown video and audio CCTV of the moments after the collision.13 Jan 09:13 PM
EmploymentJob confidence edges up as unemployment peaks at 5.3%Westpac's confidence index rose 3.9 points to 93.8 in the December quarter.13 Jan 09:02 PM
WorldMissing woman found dead at Qld property was Brisbane musicianA 36-year-old man she cared for was later arrested 600km away in NSW.13 Jan 08:59 PM
WorldFuming French farmers camp out in Paris despite government pledgesSebastien Lecornu has promised an emergency agriculture bill next month.13 Jan 08:54 PM
WorldTrans athletes: US Supreme Court appears sceptical of arguments against bansSeveral justices focused on whether transgender girls and women have a sports advantage.13 Jan 08:48 PM
OpinionNZ Herald comments: The stories open for discussion todayWant to have your say on our stories? Here's how.13 Jan 08:09 PM
EntertainmentRose Matafeo's new NZ spy comedy (and other top local shows to watch this year)From spy spoofs to true crime, these are 2026’s Kiwi TV highlights.13 Jan 08:03 PM
SailingHow an Olympic champion is changing the course for women and girls in sailingOlympic champion-turned-sailing coach Jenny Armstrong's nauticalfate was sealed as a baby.13 Jan 08:01 PM
World‘There are rivers of blood’: The true horror of Iran’s protest massacresSenior officials privately fear the true toll could now run into thousands.13 Jan 07:57 PM
WorldIndia hunts rampaging elephant that killed 20 peopleThe lone bull is reported to have gone on the rampage for nine days in Jharkhand.13 Jan 07:40 PM
WorldAvalanche kills 13-year-old in AustriaThe teenage Czech boy was skiing off-piste with another minor.13 Jan 07:27 PM
World'We choose Denmark,' says Greenland ahead of White House talks'Greenland does not want to be part of the United States,' PM Jens-Frederik Nielsen said.13 Jan 07:27 PM
WorldBBC to ask US court to dismiss Trump's $17b lawsuitTrump claims the edited BBC speech clip was a 'fabricated' version of events.13 Jan 07:25 PM
PremiumPremiumCartoonsRod EmmersonRod Emmerson’s cartoons: Week of January 12 - 18Rod Emmerson's take on the week.13 Jan 07:19 PM
PropertyEvery town that's getting a new RV in 2026 - what homeowners can expectOneRoof data shows where property prices are rising - and falling.13 Jan 07:19 PM
New Zealand|Updated‘Tragic family incident’: Man dead, woman and teens critically injured after shooting in Waitārere BeachTwo helicopters and multiple ambulances were sent to the incident.13 Jan 07:12 PM
EntertainmentSpanish star Julio Iglesias accused of sexual assault by two ex-employeesRebeca and Laura say the abuse took place in 2021 in the Dominican Republic and Bahamas.13 Jan 07:11 PM
WorldSouth Korean prosecutors demand death penalty for ex-leader YoonProsecutors say Yoon's martial law bid threatened democracy nationwide.13 Jan 07:00 PM
WorldWaitress ‘who accidentally started Swiss bar fire’ was killed in blazeCyane Panine, 24, was among the 40 people who died in the fire.13 Jan 06:58 PM
EntertainmentScott Adams, 'Dilbert' creator who poked fun at bad bosses, dies at 68Adams said his metastatic prostate cancer left him with only months to live.13 Jan 06:48 PM
New ZealandNCEA results day: What students and parents need to knowAbout 158,000 students in NZ, the Cook Islands and Niue can now see their exam marks.13 Jan 06:43 PM
WorldClintons threatened with contempt of Congress after refusing to give Epstein testimonyThe Republican-led House Oversight Committee ordered both Clintons to testify on August 5.13 Jan 06:37 PM
WorldAustralian writers' festival cancelled over barring of Palestinian authorMore than 60 writers, including Jacinda Ardern, pulled out in protest.13 Jan 06:20 PM
New ZealandNZ Herald Headlines | Wednesday, January 14, 2026Morning Headlines | Trump risks inflaming Iran matters and the Electricity Authority's new power plan | Wednesday, January 14, 2026Watch13 Jan 06:03 PM
AucklandPerson found injured on roadside in East Auckland, police cordon off road Police have cordoned off a section of Union Rd, near Pegler Drive.13 Jan 05:47 PM
New ZealandMountain biker spends 24 hours circling Christchurch McDonald'sMatthew Fairbrother spent just under two hours off the bike in total.13 Jan 05:42 PM
World'Help is on its way' Trump tells Iranian protestersAn Iranian official said about 2000 protesters have been killed in three weeks.13 Jan 05:19 PM
Property‘To Chinese buyers, Victoria Avenue is a brand’: John Banks mansion relisted for saleVendors have another go at selling after year-long pause.13 Jan 05:15 PM
WorldUkraine’s former commander-in-chief, envoy to Britain and maybe next presidentRetired General Valery Zaluzhny has served as ambassador to Britain since July 2024.13 Jan 05:00 PM
TravelInside Hawke’s Bay’s luxury farm retreat at Cape KidnappersSet within an 800ha farm and wildlife sanctuary, this lodge redefines seclusion.13 Jan 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumLifestyle5 reasons to embrace the Nordic diet, from heart to brain healthTelegraph: Local and seasonal eating has a range of impressive health benefits.13 Jan 05:00 PM
New ZealandCouncil opens door to private management of night marketExpressions of interest in managing the event are now open. 13 Jan 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandMourning 'Mr Rugby', a 'local legend' who devoted his life to sportMount Maunganui's Terry Hurdle was a fixture of sidelines, clubrooms and stadium tunnels.13 Jan 05:00 PM
OpinionNCEA results: What to ask the student in your life before you ask their scoresOPINION: From today, NCEA students can access their 2025 results.13 Jan 04:55 PM
New Zealand'Nearly 23 years in the shop': Heartbreak and questions after firefighters strike delays blaze responseUp to 14 staff and dozens of customers escaped as flames spread through the store.13 Jan 04:04 PM
New ZealandMorning quiz: Which musical term denotes that a piece is to be played 'sweetly'?Test your brains with the Herald's morning quiz.13 Jan 04:00 PM
BusinessConstruction costs rise at fastest pace in more than a year The construction sector is set to expand in 2026.13 Jan 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumAnalysisLiam DannBest of Inside Economics: How much government debt is too much? ANALYSIS: Liam Dann answers reader questions about economics.13 Jan 04:00 PM
WorldInside: Trump Administration attempts to change how the Midterms are conductedNovember's Midterm elections loom as crucial, with GOP control of Congress on the line. 13 Jan 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsMore than ‘quarter of trillion dollars’ to be spent on land transport over next two decades The Transport Minister has been told by officials to decide on his priorities.13 Jan 04:00 PM
New Zealand'Socially isolated': Life parolee died just months after spending 30 years behind barsLee Kohiti took his life soon after expressing a desire to return to jail.13 Jan 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand‘I freely admit it has been more challenging’: Seymour on charter schools pushDavid Seymour says the authorisation board will be proactive in encouraging conversions. 13 Jan 04:00 PM
WorldArmed protesters fight back against Iranian regimeHuman rights groups say at least 648 protesters have died nationwide.13 Jan 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: Prescription fees U-turn welcomeOPINION: Last year 191,000 adults did not fill their prescription because of the cost.13 Jan 04:00 PM
New Zealand‘If in doubt, stay out’: Lifeguards save kayaker, then teach beach safetyA kayaker in trouble was fortunate the Surf Life Saving team turned up for training.13 Jan 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionOpinion: American supremacy is over, and something new is comingNew York Times Opinion: As America’s global reign fades, a new world is taking shape.13 Jan 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionGraham Redding: Confronting antisemitism, Islamophobia - and the fear of pluralismOPINION: At the heart of the issue is a confusion between relativism and pluralism.13 Jan 04:00 PM
OpinionGreg Smith: What 2026 could hold for markets, AI and your KiwiSaver balanceOPINION: How to position your KiwiSaver as markets face another restless year.13 Jan 04:00 PM
RacingTajana’s Oaks path could take a detour if wet weather arrivesHer Cambridge trainers are on weather watch as they count down to two big targets.13 Jan 04:00 PM
KahuFrom Lavos to the world: How one kai maestro is putting hangi on the mapRewi Spraggon is writing Aotearoa's Soul Food Hangi, due for release at Matariki.13 Jan 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumWorldPushback: Fed changes course and takes on Trump's political fightNew York Times: The outcome could determine whether the Fed remains an independent entity.13 Jan 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumLetters to the EditorLetters: The 2026 election is probably the most important election of a generationOPINION: Reducing Venezuela to 'oil politics' erases the voices of those who speak out.13 Jan 03:59 PM
Entertainment'That genuinely angered me': Kit Harington slams Thrones finale backlashThe actor concedes some rushed story choices in season eight 'didn't quite work'.13 Jan 08:32 AM
PremiumPremiumAll Blacks'Stalled': Too much TMO, kicking – Richie McCaw on the state of rugby ... and the ABsInside the All Blacks' mystique: NZR brings out its trump card in US to help build brand.13 Jan 08:21 AM
EntertainmentHilary Barry's dirty back-to-work surprise after return from summer breakThe Seven Sharp host implicates Jeremy Wells for the discovery.13 Jan 07:54 AM
Tennis'The love I had was amazing': Monfils exits ASB Classic after Marozsan thrillerIt was Monfils' final ASB Classic match, ending a journey that began in 2007.13 Jan 07:52 AM
EntertainmentMatt Damon says wife once thought Ben Affleck was 'the cute one'The couple met in a Miami bar in 2003 and married in New York in 2005.13 Jan 07:46 AM
PropertyRadio Hauraki party house sells after $1m price dropLocal family fell in love with the harbour views.13 Jan 07:25 AM
TravelIs this spot the new Byron Bay?This spot offers beautiful beaches without the crowds13 Jan 07:25 AM
Property‘I’ve got a list’: NZ’s worst houses - shootings, meth stashes, gruesome deathsProperty coach on why he'll buy homes with less-than-savoury histories.13 Jan 07:20 AM
New ZealandSkipper and Sealord fined after fisherman dies ‘alone and undignified’ at seaSentencing court hears whānau had long sought answers as to 'what the hell went on?'13 Jan 07:19 AM
PropertyHow much money should homeowners have in their bank account if they lose their job?Savings rules, bank options and KiwiSaver tips.13 Jan 07:15 AM
TennisThe biggest serve in ATP history? ASB Classic contender's lofty goalThe 2.03m Frenchman blasted 22 aces past Roberto Bautista-Agut on Tuesday.13 Jan 06:56 AM
New ZealandPerson dies after house fire in inner Christchurch suburbPolice and fire investigators are still probing the cause of the blaze.13 Jan 06:50 AM
TravelEdinburgh insider shares best local spots tourists often missFrom whisky distilleries to hidden museums, she shares spots beyond the usual tour.13 Jan 06:30 AM
New ZealandPolice renew hunt for man after 'coward's punch' at Arrowtown weddingThe man is thought to have been at the Arrowtown Bowls Club wedding.13 Jan 06:17 AM
New Zealand'Avoid the area': Serious two-car crash closes Rotorua highwayEmergency services were called to the scene about 5.30pm.13 Jan 06:05 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandWhere 'agitated' soldier who cops feared had knives, bombs handed himself in after searchThe NZDF went to court to prevent the Herald from publishing details about the soldier. 13 Jan 06:00 AM
New Zealand'Freak accident': Stingray stabs man in abdomen on Kāpiti Coast beachThe man was training for a surf lifesaving event when the accident occurred.13 Jan 06:00 AM
New Zealand'Unusual odour': Air Canada flight to Vancouver turns back to Auckland early in journeyThe 13-hour international flight was turned back after pilots detected an unusual odour'.13 Jan 05:34 AM
PremiumPremiumSharesMarket close: Business confidence boost fails to spark NZ sharemarketThe S&P/NZX 50 Index closed at 13,656.05, down 27.24 points or 0.2%.13 Jan 05:20 AM
New ZealandIntoxicated mother assaults 3yo autistic son in front of neighboursThe 40-year-old woman admitted the incident after earlier denying the charge.13 Jan 05:00 AM
PremiumPremiumLifestyleIs beef tallow good for you? RFK jnr thinks so, but experts disagreeNY Times: The 'seed oils are poison' movement ignores decades of research, experts say. 13 Jan 05:00 AM
WorldMyanmar goes on trial for genocide, with implications for Gaza caseWorld court hears groundbreaking genocide case over persecution of Rohingya minority.13 Jan 04:40 AM
WellingtonPublic servant quits after women complain of ‘unacceptable behaviour’ following Christmas partyA whistleblower claimed there was 'excessive' alcohol consumption at the event.13 Jan 04:15 AM
WorldFrench museum fare hikes for non-European tourists spark outcryShould foreign tourists pay more for state-funded galleries than locals?13 Jan 04:07 AM
PremiumPremiumAuckland'Huge revenue hit': Retailers caught in Ed Sheeran road closures win traffic changeLocal firms were concerned they would lose hours of trade ahead of this weekend's gigs.13 Jan 04:01 AM
New ZealandSuspicious blaze at Mangawhai as string of Northland fires stretch crewsSeven fire trucks battled the Mangawhai Heads blaze on Monday evening.13 Jan 04:00 AM
New ZealandPenrose businesses dismayed early road closures for Ed Sheeran concertRetail operators along Station Rd in Penrose say they’re being shut out during peak trading hours due to road closures for the Go Media Stadium event. Video / Corey FlemingWatch13 Jan 04:00 AM
New Zealand'Economy': The one word shaping this year's political battle for the BeehiveVoters rank the economy as their top concern, with health second.13 Jan 04:00 AM
New Zealand'This collective aroha': Support pours in after Whakatāne house fireA Givealittle page is helping fund emergency housing, food and pet care.13 Jan 04:00 AM
New ZealandElection 2026: Economy, health set to dominate the Beehive this yearWe dive into where each party stands, what they’ve announced thus far, and what the election campaign could bring us with Newstalk ZB political reporter Ethan Griffiths.Watch13 Jan 03:55 AM
WorldSan Francisco couple haunted by $67k bid on mystery strip of landThe plot had gone to auction with a reserve of US$1 after unpaid taxes.13 Jan 03:42 AM
PremiumPremiumWorldTrump has another justification for the shooting of Renee Good - disrespectNY Times: 'At a very minimum, that woman was very, very disrespectful to law enforcement'13 Jan 03:31 AM
New ZealandBOP drivers using nitrous oxide behind the wheel, police warnPolice stopped an 18-year-old Rotorua driver seen inhaling from a balloon.13 Jan 03:25 AM
New ZealandTwo more arrests over gang murder in Pt England park The new arrests follow the 2023 shooting of Charles Pongi at Taurima Reserve.13 Jan 03:13 AM
Travel newsInside Golden Globes gift bag: Stars gifted luxury holidays at NZ's most exclusive lodgesNew Zealand could soon be welcoming a number of A-list celebrities. 13 Jan 03:00 AM
New ZealandA story of resilience: How a paralysed teen is claiming back his lifeNow a Campion College prefect, he hopes to study and support tāngata whaikaha.13 Jan 03:00 AM
WorldUS disguised military aircraft used in boat strike, report saysThe aircraft was painted to look like a civilian plane, and its munitions were hidden.13 Jan 02:50 AM