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Police swarm Auckland’s K Rd, take person into custody
Auckland

Police swarm Auckland’s K Rd, take person into custody

Witnesses say the driver rammed a police car before being stopped.

20 Jan 08:54 AM
New Zealand

Police swarm Auckland's Karangahape Road.

Police say one person has been taken into custody. Video / Supplied

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20 Jan 08:51 AM
Entertainment

'I'm proud of everyone': Ellen supports Minneapolis protesters after Ice shooting

She said Minneapolis felt like 'the happiest city in America' while filming.

20 Jan 07:51 AM

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Waiheke helipad lodge for sale again as sellers aim to match $17.5m purchase price
Property

Waiheke helipad lodge for sale again as sellers aim to match $17.5m purchase price

"This is not a profit-making exercise in any way.”

20 Jan 07:24 AM
Amanda Seyfried says winning an Oscar 'isn't necessary' for a great career
Entertainment

Amanda Seyfried says winning an Oscar 'isn't necessary' for a great career

She credits smart, meaningful role choices for her long-term career success.

20 Jan 07:22 AM
Florence Pugh Netflix villa has sold: Devonport mansion snapped up after buyer falls for beach spot
Property

Florence Pugh Netflix villa has sold: Devonport mansion snapped up after buyer falls for beach spot

20 Jan 07:20 AM
Italian woman named as Southland crash victim
New Zealand

Italian woman named as Southland crash victim

20 Jan 07:19 AM
Meghan Markle's Netflix show to end after two-season run
Entertainment

Meghan Markle's Netflix show to end after two-season run

20 Jan 07:06 AM
The Thai island escape that’s an antidote to ‘White Lotus’ frenzy
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The Thai island escape that’s an antidote to ‘White Lotus’ frenzy

20 Jan 07:00 AM
280mm of rain: Heavy rain, severe gales lash top of North Island
New Zealand

280mm of rain: Heavy rain, severe gales lash top of North Island

Whangārei mayor Ken Couper has declared a precautionary State of Local Emergency.

20 Jan 07:00 AM
The horrible history of Germany's Rhine Gorge castles
Travel

The horrible history of Germany's Rhine Gorge castles

"This time, he aimed right at Siebold’s throat.”

20 Jan 06:00 AM
Boy, 12, fights for life after 'devastating' Sydney Harbour shark attack
World

Boy, 12, fights for life after 'devastating' Sydney Harbour shark attack

The talented football player had been swimming with friends before the attack.

20 Jan 05:50 AM
Auckland FC v Vanuatu United live updates: OFC Professional League
Auckland FC

Auckland FC v Vanuatu United live updates: OFC Professional League

Live updates of the OFC Pro League clash between Auckland FC and Vanuatu United.

20 Jan 05:45 AM
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Market close: NZ sharemarket ends flat despite Fletcher sale
Shares

Market close: NZ sharemarket ends flat despite Fletcher sale

The S&P/NZX 50 Index closed at 13,573.93, down 6.36 points or 0.05%.

20 Jan 05:18 AM
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Brooklyn Beckham’s wife shares telling message in social media post
Entertainment

Brooklyn Beckham’s wife shares telling message in social media post

It comes as her husband shared a bombshell post about his family.

20 Jan 05:00 AM
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The best sports for longevity
Lifestyle

The best sports for longevity

NYT: All exercise helps you live longer, but some activities come with extra benefits.

20 Jan 05:00 AM
'Please look out': Residents warned to prepare ahead of incoming tropical low
New Zealand

'Please look out': Residents warned to prepare ahead of incoming tropical low

A precautionary State of Emergency has already been declared for Whangārei.

20 Jan 04:46 AM
Lulu Sun out in Australian Open first round after injury comeback falters
Australian Open

Lulu Sun out in Australian Open first round after injury comeback falters

Sun was playing her first match in more than three months after injury.

20 Jan 04:02 AM
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Developers chased for $4.8m get judgment set aside
Banking and finance

Developers chased for $4.8m get judgment set aside

David Wigmore and Paul Bublitz successfully appeal against a $4.8m judgement.

20 Jan 04:00 AM
Medication mix-up: Endometriosis patient given antidepressant, left seriously ill
New Zealand

Medication mix-up: Endometriosis patient given antidepressant, left seriously ill

The pharmacy's dispensing error was a 'significant incident', the HDC found.

20 Jan 04:00 AM
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Beach days ahead: Summer isn't over despite thunderstorms, flooding
New Zealand

Beach days ahead: Summer isn't over despite thunderstorms, flooding

Recent flooding in Northland means saturated ground may worsen new flooding.

20 Jan 04:00 AM
Cape Brett hut airlift and slips force DoC closures in peak summer period
New Zealand

Cape Brett hut airlift and slips force DoC closures in peak summer period

Nine trampers paid for their own rescue flight after slips cut off Cape Brett.

20 Jan 04:00 AM
Heavy rain, thunderstorms and flooding: Where is summer?
New Zealand

Heavy rain, thunderstorms and flooding: Where is summer?

Niwa principal scientist, Chris Brandolino is with us to take us through what to expect, and when we might be able to put the sheets on the line.

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20 Jan 03:44 AM
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Seymour says Epsom residents ‘not anti-intensification' but question tall buildings over their pools
Politics

Seymour says Epsom residents ‘not anti-intensification' but question tall buildings over their pools

He says it's become a 'highly politicised' issue, which he acknowledges contributing to.

20 Jan 03:38 AM
'It got worse': Swiss tourist family rescued by chopper from slips leave camper van behind
New Zealand

'It got worse': Swiss tourist family rescued by chopper from slips leave camper van behind

Maja Hugli’s family were trapped for two days at Manganuku camp.

20 Jan 03:06 AM
Cyclone Gabrielle rebuild: Dartmoor bridge work to begin, Rissington bridge pier piling complete
New Zealand

Cyclone Gabrielle rebuild: Dartmoor bridge work to begin, Rissington bridge pier piling complete

New single-lane Dartmoor Bridge will measure 104m and be built immediately downstream.

20 Jan 03:00 AM
Sydney Harbour Australia Day swim cancelled after fourth shark attack in three days
World

Sydney Harbour Australia Day swim cancelled after fourth shark attack in three days

SharkSmart has closed Point Plomer beach after multiple bull shark sightings.

20 Jan 02:42 AM
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Post-holiday debt? Westpac launches special consolidation interest rate
Business

Post-holiday debt? Westpac launches special consolidation interest rate

More than a quarter of Kiwis are concerned holiday spending will cause financial stress.

20 Jan 02:42 AM
'All is well': Colleen Hoover confirms she no longer has cancer
Entertainment

'All is well': Colleen Hoover confirms she no longer has cancer

The author now blames stress, poor diet and no exercise for the cancer scare.

20 Jan 02:27 AM
Mortgage fraud: Second man sentenced over $2.8m home loan scam
Banking and finance

Mortgage fraud: Second man sentenced over $2.8m home loan scam

Man who left the country was charged when he returned in 'complex mortgage fraud case'.

20 Jan 02:21 AM
'Incredibly popular': Northland mourns much-loved teacher and sportsman
New Zealand

'Incredibly popular': Northland mourns much-loved teacher and sportsman

Harry Darkins taught in Whangārei for 14 years and recently moved to Auckland to teach.

20 Jan 02:09 AM
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New footage shows eight-minute smash and grab of French crown jewels
World

New footage shows eight-minute smash and grab of French crown jewels

Louvre employees were seen in the gallery, but did not intervene.

20 Jan 02:08 AM
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Fletcher’s $315.6m construction sell-off: What it means for future dividends
Construction

Fletcher’s $315.6m construction sell-off: What it means for future dividends

The sale is expected to cut debt back towards Fletcher Building’s target range.

20 Jan 02:06 AM
Will Richie Mo'unga still return to the ABs now that Razor has gone?
All Blacks

Will Richie Mo'unga still return to the ABs now that Razor has gone?

Richie Mo’unga has signed an 18-month deal, commencing in July.

20 Jan 02:01 AM
Afternoon quiz: What was Scott Robertson's winning percentage as All Blacks coach?
New Zealand

Afternoon quiz: What was Scott Robertson's winning percentage as All Blacks coach?

Test your brains with the Herald's afternoon quiz.

20 Jan 02:00 AM
Single-vehicle smash: Driver in serious condition after Hastings road closure
New Zealand

Single-vehicle smash: Driver in serious condition after Hastings road closure

One driver in a serious condition has been taken to Hawke's Bay Hospital.

20 Jan 01:50 AM
Heavy snow in US strands drivers in 100-vehicle crash
World

Heavy snow in US strands drivers in 100-vehicle crash

Up to 40 trucks were among the vehicles involved in the incident on the I-196 corridor.

20 Jan 01:40 AM
MetService severe weather warning: January 20-21
New Zealand

MetService severe weather warning: January 20-21

MetService severe weather warning: January 20-21. Video / MetService

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20 Jan 01:38 AM
As Trump goes to Davos, the world faces a ‘new reality’
Analysis

As Trump goes to Davos, the world faces a ‘new reality’

A Trump-shaped wrecking ball is swinging towards the World Economic Forum.

20 Jan 01:16 AM
Badly managed 20yo in care home gained 20kg in six months, then died
New Zealand

Badly managed 20yo in care home gained 20kg in six months, then died

It was found that the care given to the man 'severely departed' from accepted standards.

20 Jan 01:00 AM
Onehunga shooting: Police seize getaway van after shots fired through front door
New Zealand

Onehunga shooting: Police seize getaway van after shots fired through front door

Shots were fired through the closed front door before a group fled in the van.

20 Jan 12:53 AM
NZ agencies have eye on ‘largest solar radiation storm in more than 20 years’
New Zealand

NZ agencies have eye on ‘largest solar radiation storm in more than 20 years’

Nema says the storm reached New Zealand on Tuesday morning without major impact.

20 Jan 12:53 AM
The Country: Why this economist says 2026 will be better than 2025
New Zealand

The Country: Why this economist says 2026 will be better than 2025

Cameron Bagrie, Dominic Jones, Tom Young, Jo Luxton and Tom Martin feature on the show.

20 Jan 12:52 AM
Northern lights may be visible across swathes of US thanks to geomagnetic storm
World

Northern lights may be visible across swathes of US thanks to geomagnetic storm

Aurora could be seen with the naked eye as far south as California and Texas.

20 Jan 12:49 AM
How parents’ ultimatum convinced Kiwi broadcaster to end Olympic dream
New Zealand

How parents’ ultimatum convinced Kiwi broadcaster to end Olympic dream

'We don’t want you to do this any more. You've got so much more life ahead of you.'

20 Jan 12:45 AM
'Be careful': Eddie Jones' questions value of player feedback after Razor’s ABs departure
All Blacks

'Be careful': Eddie Jones' questions value of player feedback after Razor’s ABs departure

The Aussie has weighed in on Scott Robertson's shock departure as All Blacks coach.

20 Jan 12:39 AM
Five Melbourne neighbourhoods to eat, drink and explore like a local
Travel

Five Melbourne neighbourhoods to eat, drink and explore like a local

From Richmond’s wine bars to Sydney Rd’s op shops, each area has its own vibe.

20 Jan 12:38 AM
Body found on rocks at Long Bay Beach referred to coroner
Auckland

Body found on rocks at Long Bay Beach referred to coroner

Police were called to the North Shore beach at 3.50pm yesterday.

20 Jan 12:31 AM
Player boost: New Zealand Open confirms $2m purse and pay for missed cuts
Golf

Player boost: New Zealand Open confirms $2m purse and pay for missed cuts

The 105th New Zealand Open will offer a $2m total prize purse in 2026.

20 Jan 12:12 AM
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‘Like an earthquake’: How 40 people died in a Spanish train crash
World

‘Like an earthquake’: How 40 people died in a Spanish train crash

New York Times: Passengers broke windows with emergency hammers to escape.

19 Jan 11:46 PM
'Absolutely devastated for Rob': Breakers lose key starter to ACL injury
Breakers

'Absolutely devastated for Rob': Breakers lose key starter to ACL injury

MRI scans in Melbourne confirmed a ruptured ACL in his right knee.

19 Jan 11:40 PM
Invercargill councillors reject claims they failed former Mayor Tim Shadbolt
New Zealand

Invercargill councillors reject claims they failed former Mayor Tim Shadbolt

Former Invercargill mayor Nobby Clark disputes claims made by Shadbolt's partner.

19 Jan 11:37 PM
Why I stole my mum's only chance at a business class flight
Travel

Why I stole my mum's only chance at a business class flight

An unexpected feud led to Melissa Nightingale swiping her mum's business class spot.

19 Jan 11:27 PM
'I will put you in a trunk': Hoodie worn by man held over suspicious death
World

'I will put you in a trunk': Hoodie worn by man held over suspicious death

Kruz Dean Wanser was arrested four days after Margaret Pennington's body was found.

19 Jan 11:21 PM
'Still think I'm one of the best': Black Caps star quashes retirement talk
Black Caps

'Still think I'm one of the best': Black Caps star quashes retirement talk

Lockie Ferguson is the same age as Trent Boult when he retired from internationals.

19 Jan 11:00 PM
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I ate like Trump for a week. Like RFK jnr, I don’t understand how the man is still alive
Lifestyle

I ate like Trump for a week. Like RFK jnr, I don’t understand how the man is still alive

Telegraph: 'Unhinged' doesn't begin to cover it, writes human guinea pig Gareth Davies.

19 Jan 11:00 PM
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Hannah Elliott: What I learned 'driving' a Mercedes with next-level AI
Opinion

Hannah Elliott: What I learned 'driving' a Mercedes with next-level AI

OPINION: Nvidia’s car tech is forecast to be a $5b automotive business by 2025.

19 Jan 11:00 PM
Nvidia's robotaxi partnership with Mercedes
Business

Nvidia's robotaxi partnership with Mercedes

AI giant Nvidia revealed a new automotive strategy at the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas. Video / NVIDIA

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19 Jan 11:00 PM
Yellow leggings helped Tolaga Bay cray fishermen survive capsize
New Zealand

Yellow leggings helped Tolaga Bay cray fishermen survive capsize

The men clung to two empty fuel tanks for seven hours.

19 Jan 10:58 PM
'Very important tool': Hornet tracking technology proving effective
New Zealand

'Very important tool': Hornet tracking technology proving effective

Small radio trackers imported from the Netherlands help find queens, workers and nests.

19 Jan 10:54 PM
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I’m the Secretary General of the Council of Europe. This is something I thought I’d never have to write
Opinion

I’m the Secretary General of the Council of Europe. This is something I thought I’d never have to write

New York Times opinion: International law is either universal or meaningless.

19 Jan 10:48 PM
Hamilton sprintcar champion’s secret to rare double title
New Zealand

Hamilton sprintcar champion’s secret to rare double title

Hamilton driver Daniel Thomas claimed his second New Zealand sprintcar title in Cromwell.

19 Jan 10:41 PM
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'Light has appeared': Crucial sector returns to growth after 21-month slump
Business

'Light has appeared': Crucial sector returns to growth after 21-month slump

The services sector is in expansion for the first time in 21 months.

19 Jan 10:41 PM
'Quick and durable death': Street poster pioneer terminally ill, weighs up assisted dying
New Zealand

'Quick and durable death': Street poster pioneer terminally ill, weighs up assisted dying

The former Exponents manager helped build Christchurch's live music scene.

19 Jan 10:08 PM
Seven dead in Kabul bombing as Isis targets Chinese workers
World

Seven dead in Kabul bombing as Isis targets Chinese workers

Isis has claimed the attack on the noodle bar in the Afghan capital which also wounded 13.

19 Jan 10:01 PM
Hawke’s Bay swaps hot start for cool, damp week
New Zealand

Hawke’s Bay swaps hot start for cool, damp week

Heavy rain and strong winds are possible, but no thunderstorm risks are in place for HB.

19 Jan 10:00 PM
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'Can't quite believe it': Man wins $599,000 Christchurch house
Property

'Can't quite believe it': Man wins $599,000 Christchurch house

Joe Leggat was given a box containing his prize ... keys to a new house.

19 Jan 09:51 PM
Kiwi psychologist arrested over child sex material after FBI sting on professionals
New Zealand

Kiwi psychologist arrested over child sex material after FBI sting on professionals

Jeremy Tacon was allegedly identified after an FBI agent posed as a child sex predator.

19 Jan 09:49 PM
Braddick shines in big shearing weekend
New Zealand

Braddick shines in big shearing weekend

Eketahuna shearer Hemi Braddick is closer to world champs after his first national win.

19 Jan 09:45 PM
'Endless attacks from my parents': Brooklyn Beckham says 'controlling' Victoria and David tried to ruin marriage
Entertainment

'Endless attacks from my parents': Brooklyn Beckham says 'controlling' Victoria and David tried to ruin marriage

The 26-year-old has finally broken his silence on the feud in a bombshell statement.

19 Jan 09:43 PM
Icebergs on the Elbe: Spectacular ice blocks clog up German river
World

Icebergs on the Elbe: Spectacular ice blocks clog up German river

Floes have accumulated at Geesthacht, near the river-port of Hamburg.

19 Jan 09:37 PM
Heavy rain and severe gales lash Auckland, Northland and Coromandel
New Zealand

Heavy rain and severe gales lash Auckland, Northland and Coromandel

Hundreds without power as heavy rain and severe gales lash Auckland, Northland and Coromandel.

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19 Jan 09:24 PM
'Much needed' $50m new mental health unit to open by mid-year
New Zealand

'Much needed' $50m new mental health unit to open by mid-year

A health service provider says the extra beds still fall short of current demand.

19 Jan 09:17 PM
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Gregor Paul: The process to find new ABs coach and why this time will be different
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Gregor Paul: The process to find new ABs coach and why this time will be different

OPINION: All Blacks coach chaos shows NZR must rip up its flawed hiring playbook.

19 Jan 09:10 PM
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How weight-loss drugs could save American airlines billions
World

How weight-loss drugs could save American airlines billions

New York Times: Airlines have a history of seeking ways to reduce the weight of aircraft.

19 Jan 09:03 PM
These are NZ’s 10 best surf beaches, but which will you vote as the ultimate winner?
Travel

These are NZ’s 10 best surf beaches, but which will you vote as the ultimate winner?

Voting is open for the country's top beaches across five categories. Which will you pick?

19 Jan 09:00 PM
Doctor who raised alarm on mushroom killer shuts clinic to avoid 'financial oblivion'
World

Doctor who raised alarm on mushroom killer shuts clinic to avoid 'financial oblivion'

Chris Webster's rant calling Patterson a 'disturbed sociopathic nut bag' led to sanctions.

19 Jan 08:56 PM
If his high-stakes legal battle weighed on Harry, he gave little away
Lifestyle

If his high-stakes legal battle weighed on Harry, he gave little away

Harry joins six other claimants accusing Associated Newspapers of unlawful snooping.

19 Jan 08:43 PM
Trump has just handed Putin the prize he's always wanted
Analysis

Trump has just handed Putin the prize he's always wanted

The President has put tariffs on allies over their resistance to US plans for Greenland.

19 Jan 08:38 PM
Why Trump will beat divided Europe and weak Britain over Greenland
World

Why Trump will beat divided Europe and weak Britain over Greenland

US ‘escalation dominance’ makes it near-impossible to counter plans to seize the territory

19 Jan 08:32 PM
Tony Brown locked in with Springboks as All Blacks hunt for new coach
All Blacks

Tony Brown locked in with Springboks as All Blacks hunt for new coach

Former All Black is contracted to the Springboks through to the 2027 Rugby World Cup.

19 Jan 08:20 PM
NZ Herald comments: The stories open for discussion today
Opinion

NZ Herald comments: The stories open for discussion today

Want to have your say on our stories? Here's how.

19 Jan 08:18 PM
'It will be brutal': Mel Homer to receive stem cell transplant from anonymous French donor
Lifestyle

'It will be brutal': Mel Homer to receive stem cell transplant from anonymous French donor

The Auckland broadcaster faces 100 days of near isolation after surgery.

19 Jan 08:11 PM
Fletcher to sell construction arm to global infrastructure group for $315m
Business

Fletcher to sell construction arm to global infrastructure group for $315m

Around 2300 staff will move to Vinci Construction if the sale is completed.

19 Jan 08:04 PM
Parents juggle school device costs and screen time safety risks
New Zealand

Parents juggle school device costs and screen time safety risks

Researchers now warn Kiwi children's digital skills are declining, despite heavy use.

19 Jan 08:00 PM
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Iran warns protesters who joined 'riots' to surrender
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'It's very exciting': Julian Dennison celebrates private wedding with loved ones

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