New ZealandFamily survives night clinging to house roofA family of seven were trapped on the rooftop of their home near Te Araroa for hours. VIdeo / Roderick Cooper and Huia Ngatai via Gisborne District CouncilWatch22 Jan 02:36 AM
Sailing'This is what we love': The big challenge of The Ocean Race's 2027 leg to AucklandThe Ocean Race will return to New Zealand next year for the first time since 2018. 22 Jan 02:24 AM
New ZealandSearch continues for driver swept away trying to cross Mahurangi RiverHe was swept away after pushing his young nephew towards a life-saving branch.22 Jan 02:24 AM
RacingHorse racing: Ellerslie’s amazing recovery from storm sets up perfectly for Karaka MillionsThe Ellerslie track could be perfect for a huge night, even after this week's deluge.22 Jan 02:20 AM
LiveNew Zealand'Help us get out': Screaming heard from inside Mount Maunganui toilet block after collapse - and then silenceWould-be rescuers on the roof desperately tried to use tools to get through.22 Jan 02:04 AM
New Zealand|Updated'Worst he's seen in 30 years': Parts of Coromandel still cut off after heavy rain ravages region22 Jan 02:00 AM
OpinionChronic pelvic pain and endometriosis affect thousands in NZ – a new study reveals the staggering cost22 Jan 02:00 AM
New Zealand|UpdatedMother’s night on creaking roof with kids as floodwaters tear through East Coast home22 Jan 01:38 AM
WorldTrump's possible plan: It would allow US to control parts of GreenlandUS bases would be considered its territory in the Arctic region, under draft framework.22 Jan 01:29 AM
AirlinesRyanair boss reminds Elon Musk of takeover rules as pair exchange insultsMusk has floated buying airline, calls CEO 'real idiot' for rejecting Starlink Wi-Fi.22 Jan 01:16 AM
New ZealandThe Country: Minister Mark Mitchell on the Mount Maunganui slipMark Mitchell, Brent Mountfort, Sandra Faulkner, Christopher Luxon, Jane Smith.22 Jan 01:12 AM
EntertainmentMeghan Trainor’s sons are ‘over the moon’ about having a sisterBaby Mikey Moon was born via surrogate on January 18 to protect Meghan’s health.22 Jan 01:04 AM
New Zealand‘Let’s do it’: Hawke’s Bay teen plans 160km run in 24 hours for mental health charityFunds raised will go to Hawke's Bay mental health charity Spark That Chat.22 Jan 01:00 AM
PropertyLocal splashes $10.25m on sub-penthouse; $16m pad above still up for grabsChanges to foreign buyer rules have re-energised the market, says agents.22 Jan 12:57 AM
WellingtonGang funeral to bring high police presence to Masterton Police warned against gang patches in public and threatening behaviour.22 Jan 12:57 AM
New ZealandRace against time: Fears grow for missing as Mt Maunganui landslide search stallsRescuers say there are no voices now from those buried by the slip.22 Jan 12:53 AM
New ZealandPolice Minister Mark Mitchell speaks on the Mount Maunganui landslide damagesPolice Minister Mark Mitchell speaks to NZ Herald on the Mount Maunganui landslide damages today. Video / NZ HeraldWatch22 Jan 12:47 AM
New Zealand'The house is just flat': Family evacuate after landslide hits neighbouring homes'I was climbing through the mud about up to my thighs.'22 Jan 12:35 AM
New Zealand|UpdatedFamily with small children trapped for hours on roof without wet weather gearThe Te Araroa whānau were rescued after hours 'surrounded by debris' in the dark.22 Jan 12:30 AM
WorldDavos turnaround: Trump announces Greenland 'framework', backing off US force and tariffsNato chief Mark Rutte said question of Danish sovereignty of Greenland was not discussed.22 Jan 12:24 AM
New Zealand|UpdatedTravel warning: SH5 reopens after truck crash near WaipungaPolice warn the highway may be closed for several hours for clean-up.22 Jan 12:24 AM
New ZealandGloriavale pupils offered two schooling paths after commune's school shutdownThe ministry is also negotiating a Gloriavale unit within a West Coast state school.22 Jan 12:24 AM
WorldPolice say high school teacher's baby fathered by student she sexually abusedDNA tests led WA Police to seek three further child sex charges.22 Jan 12:22 AM
WorldBritain's upper house approves social media ban for under-16sIt raises pressure on the UK Government to match a similar law passed in Australia.22 Jan 12:13 AM
PremiumPremiumLifestyle|UpdatedNZ PR expert Deborah Pead: I know the real risk to brand Beckham. And it isn't Brooklyn's claims'Silence, in this case, is strategic.'22 Jan 12:09 AM
New Zealand|UpdatedHawke’s Bay deluge brings flooded carparks, river relief and toilet warningsHeavy rain across Hawke's Bay has resulted in surface flooding and wastewater issues.22 Jan 12:02 AM
Wellington'I was nearly in tears': Father's relief as Pharmac proposes funding 'miracle drug' for toddlersOne family were considering moving countries to access the drug, but can now stay at home.22 Jan 12:00 AM
Airlines|UpdatedAuckland-China flights ramp up ahead of Lunar New YearAirport says China capacity has surpassed pre-pandemic levels.22 Jan 12:00 AM
OpinionKevin Trenberth: NZ is again being soaked this summer – record ocean heat helps explain itOPINION: More than 90% of Earth's excess heat is now being absorbed by the oceans.21 Jan 11:55 PM
PoliticsNZ First starts election year on high in new pollWinston Peters' party has recorded its best-ever result in this poll.21 Jan 11:54 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionAudrey YoungAudrey Young: As NZ tiptoes around Donald Trump, Canada takes a standOPINION: It takes a lot to upstage the US President. Mark Carney just pulled it off.21 Jan 11:53 PM
New ZealandWashed-out bridge near Bland Bay cuts off localsThe coast road south of Russell to Whangarei ends at a washed out bridge near Bland Bay. Video / David FisherWatch21 Jan 11:50 PM
Auckland'We all make mistakes': Why worker was watering tree in wild Auckland stormsCouncillor says the man will be embarrassed at being 'plastered all over social media'.21 Jan 11:47 PM
New Zealand|UpdatedMoment Mount Maunganui came crashing down: Witness on violent shaking before 'disaster'Emergency services are desperately searching for people trapped under mountain of dirt.21 Jan 11:46 PM
New ZealandNZ Herald Live: Slip at Mount Maunganui campground updateNZ Herald Live: Slip at Mount Maunganui campground updateWatch21 Jan 11:42 PM
WorldUS Supreme Court appears likely to allow Lisa Cook to remain on Fed boardIt is a major test of US President Donald Trump’s push to expand presidential power.21 Jan 11:37 PM
Entertainment'The sanity, not the scenery': Why James Cameron moved to NZDirector praises New Zealand's Covid-19 response for twice eliminating the virus.21 Jan 11:33 PM
SportSir Russell Coutts on SailGP AucklandSailGP CEO Sir Russell Coutts looks ahead to the league's second event in Auckland, on February 14-15.Watch21 Jan 11:19 PM
WorldSaudi Arabia, Qatar, seven others accept Trump 'Board of Peace' inviteIsraeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu has also accepted the invitation.21 Jan 11:09 PM
New ZealandPhotos show the scale of the storm damagePhotos from around the North Island show the scale of the storm damage.Watch21 Jan 11:08 PM
PremiumPremiumPolitics‘It will surprise us all’: Wealthy donor tips Opportunities Party to enter ParliamentMills revealed he gave Labour and the Greens sizeable donations late last year.21 Jan 11:00 PM
PremiumPremiumLifestyleThe 17 healthiest veges to include in your diet (and the ones you can skip)Telegraph: An expert picks the nutritional stars of the produce aisle. 21 Jan 11:00 PM
HealthcareBack to work sooner: ACC unveils plan to avoid $26 billion deficitThe changes follow a call for action from the Government.21 Jan 11:00 PM
PremiumPremiumProperty'Problematic' - 541 new Auckland apartments unsold, 20% of stock built in last three yearsDownturn in house sales sparked more unsold apartments but also many terraced homes too.21 Jan 11:00 PM
PremiumPremiumBusinessCreditors lose $2.3m in liquidation of plant-based ice cream companyInland Revenue, staff and unsecured creditors miss out on millions of dollars.21 Jan 10:54 PM
New ZealandF-22 fighter jet plan for Warbirds air show sparks anger over civilian deathsGrant Kitto links the jets to a 2015 US strike that killed 42 in Kunduz.21 Jan 10:42 PM
PremiumPremiumRetailDecember retail card spending slips but quarter edges higherHospitality was the standout, with card spending jumping 1.4% or $21m.21 Jan 10:16 PM
WorldUS House committee votes to hold Clintons in contempt of CongressBill and Hillary Clinton have refused to meet the committee over its Epstein probe.21 Jan 10:09 PM
New ZealandHelena Bay hill slipA "massive" slip on Russell Rd at Helena Bay hill is cutting off access to Helena Bay, Ōakura and Whangaruru. Video / Denise PiperWatch21 Jan 10:05 PM
New ZealandNZ Herald Live: Chris Hipkins speaks to mediaChris Hipkins speaks to mediaWatch21 Jan 10:05 PM
New Zealand'Trust is what needs to happen': Young councillors target youth engagementCouncillors Alison Amboy and Keshaan Te Waaka join forces for youth empowerment. 21 Jan 10:00 PM
New ZealandPāpāmoa flooding and slipsFlooding and slips in Pāpāmoa. People were advised to evacuate. Video / SuppliedWatch21 Jan 10:00 PM
New ZealandStorm devastation revealed: Photos show scale of damageStates of emergency remain in several regions as towns stay cut off by floods.21 Jan 09:49 PM
GolfKiwi golfer holes a breakthrough yearAmelia Garvey’s is eyeing the LPGA and Olympics – but first she wants a tournament win.21 Jan 09:42 PM
PremiumPremiumWorldTrump at Davos: Here’s a look at everything and everyone US President assailedNew York Times: Trump alternately praised and threatened European allies in Switzerland.21 Jan 09:34 PM
OpinionNZ Herald comments: The stories open for discussion todayWant to have your say on our stories? Here's how.21 Jan 09:09 PM
AirlinesEuropean Parliament rejects flight delay compensation reform MPs vote overwhelmingly in favour of more rights for passengers.21 Jan 09:02 PM
WellingtonMinister orders review after Wellington Airport bomb scare It comes after a worker claimed protocol was ignored when a potential explosive was found.21 Jan 09:00 PM
New ZealandMount Maunganui campground landslipA large slip in Mount Maunganui has caused chaos this morning. The slip hit tents and campervans, trapping some people. Video / NZ HeraldWatch21 Jan 08:41 PM
WorldIsrael says it has struck Syria-Lebanon border crossings used by HezbollahMore than 350 people have died in Lebanon from Israeli fire since the truce.21 Jan 08:40 PM
WorldGermany arrests woman accused of spying for RussiaThe suspect 'gathered information on ... drone tests and planned deliveries to Ukraine'.21 Jan 08:38 PM
America's Cup'The ultimate challenge': America's Cup match dates confirmed; challenger unveils new identitySlowly but surely, the 38th America’s Cup is coming together. 21 Jan 08:35 PM
New ZealandPair feared missing after slip still unaccounted for The slip on came down on rural properties in Welcome Bay Rd in Pāpāmoa.21 Jan 08:12 PM
World'Extreme cold': Winter storm forecast to slam huge expanse of USMore than 175 million people face the prospect of power outages and travel disruptions.21 Jan 08:10 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandPlans lodged for one of Hawke’s Bay’s biggest retirement villagesDemand for retirement villages is growing 'particularly in regions such as Hawke's Bay'.21 Jan 08:06 PM
EducationBack-to-school journeys: Parents share travel tipsFewer children now walk, cycle or use public transport than in 2018.21 Jan 08:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionBenno Blaschke: Why housing reform keeps stalling when politics swervesExperts say real gains in housing affordability will not arrive until the 2030s.21 Jan 08:00 PM
BreakersBreakers lose but stay on track for inaugural Ignite Cup finalWinning the third and fourth quarters kept the Breakers atop the Cup ladder.21 Jan 07:59 PM
CricketBouncer 'just clocked me': England captain hit with $69k fine for Wellington nightclub incidentBrook said he has 'reflected a lot' and vowed the incident 'will never happen again'.21 Jan 07:47 PM
WorldThirty-year study: US scientists reveal secret of longevityHarvard experts tracked more than 111,000 people over more than three decades. 21 Jan 07:45 PM
WorldNew mass kidnapping, initially denied by police, shakes NigeriaUS airstrikes in the African nation last month have not slowed the mass abductions.21 Jan 07:32 PM
New ZealandFamily's desperate wait as police search for man missing in raging floodsThe man, in his 40s, was swept away at a Mahurangi River crossing.21 Jan 07:31 PM
WorldEurope's plan: How Nato can save Greenland from TrumpMix of troops, military exercises, air surveillance and stepped-up intelligence on offer.21 Jan 07:26 PM
PremiumPremiumCartoonsRod EmmersonRod Emmerson’s cartoons: Week of January 19 - 25Rod Emmerson's take on the week.21 Jan 07:09 PM
WorldUS begins Isis prisoner transfer as Syria govt, Kurds trade attack blameThe US says it plans to transfer 7000 Isis prisoners from Syria to Iraq.21 Jan 07:09 PM
WorldIsraeli strike kills three Gaza journalists including AFP freelancerThe military said it struck 'suspects' operating a 'drone affiliated with Hamas'.21 Jan 07:04 PM
Crime'Absolute menace': Man repeatedly phoned woman and made sex noises, sent explicit videosDaniel Barlow sent images, videos and 'numerous' voice messages of a sexualised nature.21 Jan 07:00 PM
New ZealandNZ Herald Headlines | Thursday, January 22, 2026Morning Headlines | Communities are waking up to landslides, widespread flooding and power outages this morning | Thursday, January 22, 2026Watch21 Jan 06:58 PM
All Blacks'Pretty bizarre': Brown on Robertson exit and why he won't chase All Blacks jobTony Brown says NZ Rugby has 'no sort of plan going forward' after dismissing Razor.21 Jan 06:53 PM
WorldTrump rules out 'force' against Greenland but demands talksHe branded Denmark 'ungrateful' and said only the US could secure the island.21 Jan 06:49 PM
WorldSpain train drivers call strike after deadly accidentsCatalonia’s main commuter rail services are halted for urgent safety checks.21 Jan 06:34 PM
WorldEU parliament refers Mercosur trade deal to bloc's top courtThe court review could delay or even sink the 25-year-old trade pact.21 Jan 06:31 PM
WorldTrump boasts about military power but says he won't use force to take GreenlandIn his speech at the World Economic Forum, Donald Trump said the US military would be "frankly unstoppable", but he would not use force to take Greenland. Video / AFPWatch21 Jan 06:01 PM
PropertyTiny bach with $100,000 RV smashes it at auctionSix bidders drive the price of South Island crib to $370,000.21 Jan 05:56 PM
Entertainment'Really gross and disturbing': Jenny Slate texts unsealed in Baldoni caseHer June 2023 texts claim she and Blake Lively both complained to the studio.21 Jan 05:54 PM
LifestylePrince Harry accuses tabloids of making wife’s life ‘absolute misery’'I’ve never believed that my life is open season to be commercialised by these people.'21 Jan 05:39 PM
Black CapsPhillips blitz not enough as Black Caps lose first T20The Black Caps have fallen short in a chase of 239 to lose the opening Twenty20.21 Jan 05:14 PM
New Zealand'Thriving city': How Tauranga is racing up the city population rankingsForecast populations would make Tauranga the country’s fourth-largest city by 2048. 21 Jan 05:07 PM
PremiumPremiumAnalysisAmerican vertigo: Searching for a strategy behind Trump’s unpredictabilityNY Times: US President's supporters see his ability to keep people guessing as a strength.21 Jan 05:00 PM
New ZealandViolent 501 deportee preyed on women in emergency housingHoani McIlroy has been jailed for crimes described as gratuitous, callous and degrading.21 Jan 05:00 PM
OpinionOpen letter: Supporting early learning now is one of the most powerful investments our country can makeOPINION: Up to 400 early childhood centres could shut their doors by June 2026.21 Jan 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumLifestyleThe hard truth of weight-loss drugs: You probably need them foreverNew York Times: Many patients say they don't plan to stay on the drugs long term.21 Jan 04:41 PM