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Farewell, Sir Tim: Shadbolt to be laid to rest in Invercargill today

NZ will farewell one of its longest-serving, and most recognisable, public servants.

'I was definitely shocked': Evan Peters on Jessica Lange's AHS comeback

Lange, 76, returns more than a decade after leaving the horror anthology.

Trump convinced 'to give Iran a chance' after threats over protest crackdown

Rights group Iran Human Rights says at least 3428 protesters were killed.

Two people found dead at scene of serious overnight crash on main Hamilton road

The crash happened on Te Rapa Rd in Beerescourt about 12.30am.

Huge blast and fire in central Dutch city as buildings collapse, at least four injured

At least four people are in hospital after the central Utrecht blast.

Health NZ confirms another major tech outage

Senior doctors blame months of IT failures on cuts to Health NZ digital staff.

All Blacks' next coach: Top contenders and why former coach may be the best option

Who is the person to replace Scott Robertson as the next All Blacks coach?

61 shops announce closures in 10 days: Will liquidation numbers get worse before they improve?

Retail NZ says weak December trading has drained many shops' cash reserves.

Global bans grow as Musk's Grok faces backlash over sexualised deepfakes

The Philippines has fully blocked Grok, joining Malaysia and Indonesia.

Golden bonus: NZOC offering cash rewards for Olympic medallists

The bonus scheme will apply at Milano Cortina 2026 and Los Angeles 2028.

How a late-career gamble turned Francis de Vries into Auckland FC mainstay

De Vries has started every A-League match for Auckland FC.

Trump threatens to invoke Insurrection Act over Minnesota protests

ICE agents have shot two people in Minneapolis in separate incidents this week.

NZ Herald Headlines | Friday, January 16, 2026

Morning Headlines | Severe weather warnings for the North Island and Scott Robertson's All Blacks departure | Friday, January 16, 2026

Fatal back-to-back Thailand crane failures tied to same firm

Italian-Thai Development faces blacklisting after two deadly crane crashes.

ISS astronauts splash down on Earth after first-ever medical evacuation

The four astronauts completed nearly 900 hours of experiments before leaving.

McIlroy leads in Dubai as Kiwi duo chase at season opener

Ryan Fox opened with a one-over 72 in his first start of the 2026 season.

Power prices to climb again as 2026 election battle lines form

Power bills climbed 11.3% in the year to September, with more rises expected.

Ben Shelton among stars facing double duty after ASB Classic rain delays

Persistent rain meant only one singles match was completed on Thursday.

Gregor Paul: The day I knew Razor would be exiting the All Blacks

OPINION: Scott Hansen was effectively running tactics while Robertson led the culture.

Hercules shrine filled with bronze statues discovered in Rome

Archaeologists also revealed third century BC tombs with sarcophagi and urns.

If you’re dating, here’s one thing you should keep in mind

Washington Post: Dating with intention can cut the drama, research suggests. Here's how.

Minister reviews funding after $133k Rotorua lake weed clean-up

Rotorua Mayor Tania Tapsell calls the city's weed control funding 'grossly unfair'.

'Happy-go-lucky' dad was turning his life around before beach tragedy

He and his cousin were pulled unresponsive from the water at Ripirō Beach on January 3.

Herald Hat-trick sports quiz: January 16

Can you get a hat-trick?

'I began shaking trees': How Irish reporter nailed Razor scoop 20,000km away; 'Nothing made in China' advertising storm

'Superpower in decline' - world media reacts to AB coach sacking; Mag editors step down.

Independents reach new high as young US voters avoid labels

New York Times: Gallup data shows 45% identify as politically independent.

Morning quiz: In what year did Margaret Thatcher become Prime Minister of the UK?

Test your brains with the Herald's morning quiz.

Partygoers left with life-altering injuries in late-night Auckland train attack

The victims say up to 35 teens swarmed them on the train and platform.

How Ice crackdowns set off a resistance in American cities

New York Times: Residents have formed loose networks to track and protest against agents.

A career for the rich? Expensive training a barrier to plugging pilot shortage

Airline group says few can find $50,000 to meet lingering loan-fee shortfall.

'Pulled me by the hair': Brutal late-night group attack on train passengers by 30 teens

The four friends in their early 20s suffered concussions, cuts and bruising.

Off the shelf: Wellington’s library to reopen with 80,000 fewer books after $217m revamp

An author whose books have been cut fears libraries are becoming entertainment centres.

Iranians abroad wait for news from loved ones amid blackout

Information is scarce and it is unclear when the country will come back online.

Grylls the big cat of the jockeys' ranks as rich carnivals loom

Craig Grylls heads to Trentham tomorrow with a huge lead in the jockey's premiership.

‘General catch-up’: Sir Brian Roche and Andrew Coster spotted at cafe after IPCA fallout

The pair went for coffee near the Beehive yesterday.

NZB Kiwi hosts take action to secure classy three-year-old

Auckland Thoroughbred Racing sign exciting Matamata galloper for its NZB Kiwi slot.

Editorial: Something for all patriots to keep in mind this election year

OPINION: What the Destiny Church-linked protests at Sikh parades suggest.

Greenland standoff: Compromise seems distant with sides far apart

NY Times: 'It’s clear that the President has this wish of conquering over Greenland.'

Poppy wars: Rival RSA factions clash over oak leaf vs fern design

NZRSA is importing poppies meant to mark Armistice Day to fundraise here for Poppy Day.

DNA test uncovers WWII secret: Grandmother set to meet her real dad

A family DNA test at Christmas 2023 shattered eight decades of assumptions.

Waitārere Beach shooting: Former employer claims man was ‘troubled from the start’

Veterans question military credentials of man who died in Waitārere shooting.

The mystery US weapon that may have left Maduro’s henchmen ‘vomiting blood’

The alleged raid device echoes a backpack-sized radio-wave weapon, CNN revealed.

Matthew Hooton: U-turn season starts with housing intensification

OPINION: Ministers to drop demands for Auckland Council to zone for 2 million more houses.

Letters: Reserve Bank Governor should be applauded for her support for Powell

OPINION: It is the right move by Reserve Bank Governor, says one reader.

Rain, card games and '18 showers': Giron grinds into ASB Classic semis

Marcos Giron spent nearly 12 hours on site as rain prolonged his quarter-final match.

'Very dangerous conditions': Severe flash flooding hits Victorian holiday towns

Multiple vehicles were left submerged and jammed against a local bridge.

Is this NZ’s tiniest luxury home? 28sqm Queenstown bach for sale

Waterfront property comes with garage, gym and golf room.

Reverend’s mansion snapped up after glamorous makeover

Buyers flocked to the super-sized home.

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.

Sting sued by former Police bandmates in $2m fight over streaming royalties

Andy Summers and Stewart Copeland say a 1977 deal guarantees them 15%.

Gastro outbreak affects 30 staff at Wellington Hospital emergency department

A 12-hour deep clean of the department was carried out on Saturday.

Federal agent shoots man in Minneapolis, prompting tense protests

NY Times: An agent and a man who was shot were in hospital. Two people were in custody.

‘No revolt’: Ardie Savea, players not behind Robertson’s All Blacks exit - NZR

‘It’s very unfair to say that Ardie somehow led something.'

Watch: Tornado sweeps across Ōtorohanga field

A tornado downed trees and knocked out power in the Waikato village of Maihihi. Video / Luke Care

Final-year students can claim up to $12k in fees – but is it money well spent?

Eligible first-time students can claim up to $12,000 once they finish study.

Market close: NZ sharemarket plunges 0.7%

The S&P/NZX 50 Index closed at 13,659.79, down 97.92 points or 0.71%.

The extraordinary health benefits of tofu and how to make it delicious

Telegraph: Need a reason to give tofu another try? Here are several.

Seven injured, three serious after two-car crash shuts Northland highway

Two helicopters are airlifting some of the injured patients to hospital.

Funding boost takes Rotorua Great Ride trail fully off-road

The Government and council each chipped in $250k to upgrade the Whakarewarewa loop.

Sister says she was messaged by 'broken' brother 30 minutes before Waitārere Beach shooting

'It’s not just my brother that’s been failed by the whole thing.'

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

Kiwis lined up around the country as the closing-down sale got underway. Video / Brady Dyer

Paul Lewis: David Kirk's biggest test will be cleaning up ABs' coaching mess

OPINION: Scott Robertson's exit comes before a brutal 13-test schedule, only four at home.

Watch: Mini tornado strikes Orewa in North Auckland

Orewa residents were left stunned when a mini tornado struck their Auckland suburb. Video / Kirsty Smee and Anna Stephenson

How Razor lost his edge: A history of the Robertson era and a coaching empire in ruins

Inside Scott Robertson’s two-year tenure at the helm of the All Blacks.

Man jailed 12 years for stabbing stranger on train with smashed bottle

The victim lost 40% of his blood and suffered heart and lung injuries in crazed attack.

Batter-up: San Diego Padres coaches share skills with Hamilton Raiders

Former All Blacks staffer Don Tricker linked Baseball NZ with the MLB club.

Bafta Rising Star nominees announced as public voting opens

British actor said she was climbing a mountain when she found out she had been nominated.

Tributes flow for journalist and playwright Aroha Awarau

Aroha Awarau is being remembered as a talented writer, comedian and great friend.