WorldTrain hits collapsed retaining wall near Barcelona, injuring several peopleIncident follows collision of two high-speed trains in Andalusia, with 42 dead. 20 Jan 11:02 PM
New ZealandFamilies’ lucky escape as flash flood tears through Northland campground tentsWater surged through the creekside campsite in just 11 minutes.20 Jan 11:00 PM
RugbyIs this the next Kiwi to represent Ireland in rugby?Sean Jansen could be the next Kiwi to face the All Blacks later this year.20 Jan 11:00 PM
PremiumPremiumLifestyleAdvice: My friend is depressed - does that excuse her flakiness?New York Times: How to support a struggling friend without burning yourself out.20 Jan 11:00 PM
New ZealandMan missing after car swept down Auckland riverA man is missing after he was washed away while trying to cross the Mahurangi River, north of Auckland. Video / Jason DordayWatch20 Jan 10:55 PM
New Zealand|UpdatedPassenger's near-death escape as car dragged down swollen Warkworth river, driver missing20 Jan 10:54 PM
LiveNew ZealandMan missing after car swept down river north of Auckland, holidaymakers urged ‘move to higher ground immediately’20 Jan 10:53 PM
BusinessNetflix shares fall as revenue appears to stallThe company expects the current quarter's revenue to be flat at about $20b.20 Jan 10:48 PM
New ZealandFinn Allen hammers record-breaking sixes as Perth reach Big Bash finalNo player has ever hit more sixes in Australia's league than the Kiwi opener. Video / Sky SportWatch20 Jan 10:42 PM
New Zealand|UpdatedRed rain warning as Bay of Plenty and Rotorua told to put safety firstCivil Defence urges people to avoid all non-essential travel and be ready to evacuate.20 Jan 10:28 PM
BusinessGeothermal boost: Mercury's Ngā Tamariki unit lifts output towards 132MWNgā Tamariki is one of three Mercury renewable projects underway worth a combined $1b.20 Jan 10:09 PM
WorldAre global shark attacks on the rise, and where do most cases occur?After a number of attacks in Australia, we look at the data across the globe.20 Jan 10:00 PM
PremiumPremiumWorld‘Make America Go Away’ caps surge in popularity as Trump eyes GreenlandNew York Times: 'I wanted to do something — even if it was small,' says Jesper Tonnesen.20 Jan 09:56 PM
New ZealandWairoa River bar opening attempt as heavy rain warning in place for Hawke’s Bay Precautions are being taken as Hawke's Bay is placed under a heavy rain warning.20 Jan 09:51 PM
Australian OpenUkrainian player who trains under drone fire turns Australian Open loss into victoryHer father is serving in the Ukrainian military and watched from afar.20 Jan 09:37 PM
New Zealand'The whole place lit up': Kiwi women set new shearing world recordRose Lewis, Missy Te Whata, Te Atakura Crawford, and Pagan Rimene set a new world record.20 Jan 09:34 PM
WorldThis innovation helped end the pandemic. Now it’s showing strength against cancerThe personalised cancer drug is based on the same technology as the leading Covid shots.20 Jan 09:27 PM
OpinionGreg Smith: Trump's showdown with Powell puts Fed independence on the lineOPINION: The clash comes as Donald Trump pushes for faster rate cuts before mid-terms.20 Jan 09:13 PM
TravelNZ’s best 10 city beaches have been named, but which will you vote as your winner?Voting is open for the country's top beaches across five categories. Which will you pick?20 Jan 09:01 PM
AnalysisHow Brooklyn blew up Brand Beckham from withinBrooklyn, 26, shared an 821-word Instagram statement on his estrangement.20 Jan 08:53 PM
BusinessNetflix sweetens $142b offer for Warner Bros in Hollywood bid battleWarner Bros directors have unanimously backed the revised all-cash Netflix deal.20 Jan 08:48 PM
New ZealandRed heavy rain warnings issued for parts of North IslandTropical storm to hammer North Island with 250mm rain as state of emergency declared in Whangārei. Video / NZ HeraldWatch20 Jan 08:39 PM
EntertainmentUK comedian Russell Brand in court on two new rape chargesThe new charges relate to two women and alleged incidents in London in 2009.20 Jan 08:35 PM
World‘Act of stupidity’: Trump leaks texts with Macron and Nato secretary-general, as Greenland demands escalateUS President publishes private messages from leaders ahead of Davos appearance.20 Jan 08:26 PM
New ZealandPrices edge higher in latest GDT auctionThis follows a strong 6.3% jump in the first auction of the year two weeks ago.20 Jan 08:19 PM
New ZealandNew chief executive signals fresh start as Toi Ohomai regains independenceToi Ohomai returned to local decision making on January 1.20 Jan 08:17 PM
OpinionNZ Herald comments: The stories open for discussion todayWant to have your say on our stories? Here's how.20 Jan 08:13 PM
PremiumPremiumShares|UpdatedWorld stocks sink, gold hits high on escalating trade war fearsTrump Greenland tariffs threat rattles global stocks as gold hits record.20 Jan 08:08 PM
WorldLucy Letby will not be charged with murder of more babiesProsecutors say evidence did not meet the test for murder or attempted murder.20 Jan 08:08 PM
WorldRoyals visit deadly train crash site as Spain mournsThe crash killed at least 42 people and left more than 120 others injured.20 Jan 08:01 PM
PoliticsWhy David Seymour’s summer break included a meeting with Argentina’s President and his gold-plated chainsawThe Act leader was met with heavy scepticism when he turned up at the President's gates.20 Jan 08:00 PM
EducationLeftovers, sandwiches or sushi? The dos and don'ts of school lunchboxesUltra-processed snacks are linked with low mood, anxiety and depression in kids.20 Jan 08:00 PM
New ZealandRisky title shot could launch Masson into world contentionKarim Maatalla has knocked out all 11 of his opponents in his victories.20 Jan 08:00 PM
New ZealandBack to school - School lunchesBack to school: What should go in your child’s lunchbox - and what shouldn’t.Watch20 Jan 08:00 PM
LifestyleWith Love, Meghan not renewed for season three at Netflix: reportNetflix is not planning any further full seasons of "With Love, Meghan".20 Jan 07:56 PM
WorldScientists plan deep-sea expedition to probe 'dark oxygen'British marine ecologist Andrew Sweetman will use landers capable of diving 11km down.20 Jan 07:44 PM
EntertainmentMusic industry rocked by death of founding member of Midnight OilThe 70-year-old drummer died after nearly three years with pancreatic cancer.20 Jan 07:41 PM
New Zealand'Unnecessary level of violence': 16yo charged after shop worker stabbed in Pokémon card theftThe employee was taken to hospital with moderate injuries.20 Jan 07:37 PM
New Zealand|UpdatedKiwi doctor branded a 'rapist', 'convicted paedophile' despite cleared conviction two decades agoOver the past week, posts have been rampant on social media about the GP.20 Jan 07:35 PM
WorldGreenland leader tells people to prepare for possible invasionJens-Frederik Nielsen urged households to stock food for five days.20 Jan 07:33 PM
WorldCarney tells Davos: Canada stands by Greenland, urges allies to unite against ‘coercion’Canada PM says: Middle powers must together resist coercion from aggressive superpowers.20 Jan 07:26 PM
PremiumPremiumCartoonsRod EmmersonRod Emmerson’s cartoons: Week of January 19 - 25Rod Emmerson's take on the week.20 Jan 07:22 PM
PoliticsFormer Speaker the first MP to confirm retirement ahead of 2026 electionThe 64-year-old former Speaker will step down on Waitangi Day.20 Jan 07:19 PM
New ZealandMassive solar storm fires up aurora in New Zealand skiesSpace weather monitors recorded a strong Kp8 geomagnetic disturbance.20 Jan 07:13 PM
WorldWoman, 19, found dead on K'gari surrounded by dingoes identifiedThe Canadian was last seen heading for a pre-dawn swim at Seventy Five Mile Beach.20 Jan 07:08 PM
Politics'Win back the country's biggest city': Hipkins set for first speech of election yearThe Labour Party is holding its annual caucus retreat in Auckland today.20 Jan 07:00 PM
WorldIsrael begins demolitions at UNRWA headquarters in east JerusalemUN officials say the demolition violates UN immunity and international law.20 Jan 06:38 PM
PremiumPremiumBusiness|Updated'Devastated': Home owners win payout after grocery delivery truck destroys archway tree branch on leafy propertyTribunal says driver lacked reasonable care; owners sought $20k for lost 'wow' factor.20 Jan 06:26 PM
Entertainment'I was there': Wedding guest comments on Brooklyn Beckham's claimsBrooklyn and Nicola renewed their vows three years later to make new memories.20 Jan 06:25 PM
New ZealandNZ Herald Headlines | Wednesday, January 21, 2026Morning Headlines | More heavy rain on the way and Canadian PM's warning at World Economic Forum | Wednesday, January 21, 2026Watch20 Jan 06:14 PM
EntertainmentDavid Beckham breaks silence in wake of Brooklyn's social media postBrooklyn, 26, has sworn off reconciling, claiming his parents controlled him.20 Jan 06:13 PM
Entertainment‘Living nightmare’: Mara Wilson’s AI child abuse image warning to parentsWilson says fetish sites Photoshopped her child image into pornography.20 Jan 06:04 PM
Property'He's losing money': Stressed investor lists six Viaduct apartments at less than half priceVendor prepared to take a hit as he offloads his entire portfolio for $1.8m.20 Jan 06:03 PM
PremiumPremiumRetailYoyoso parent in receivership with $11.6m debts, repayments unlikelyReceivers say unsecured creditors are unlikely to receive any repayment.20 Jan 06:00 PM
New ZealandFrom tap shoes to tackle: How a 9-year-old joined her family’s marlin clubHadley also juggles school, dance and dreams of racing speedway ministocks.20 Jan 06:00 PM
PropertyTony Alexander: Why a weaker Kiwi dollar may derail your move to AustraliaWhat the growing exchange gap means for migrants and salaries.20 Jan 06:00 PM
WorldAlmost half of Kyiv without heat, power, after Russian attackRussia launched 339 drones and 34 missiles at energy sites across Ukraine.20 Jan 05:58 PM
BoxingFamily of Anthony Joshua questions if trial over crash 'worth it'Driver Adeniyi Mobolaji Kayode, 46, now faces multiple reckless driving charges.20 Jan 05:44 PM
World|UpdatedEU vows 'unflinching' response to Trump's Greenland gambitGreenland's Jens-Frederik Nielsen warns even military conflict is possible.20 Jan 05:42 PM
WorldUK approves plans for Chinese mega-embassy in LondonUK ministers insist security services have built in measures to manage spying risks.20 Jan 05:33 PM
WorldTrump rants at 'act of great stupidity' as UK deal hands over islands with joint US military base The base has hosted US operations from the Cold War to B-2 strikes on Yemen.20 Jan 05:23 PM
Australian OpenOsaka steals show with jellyfish inspired outfit at Aussie OpenOsaka was clutching a white parasol and wearing a matching wide-brimmed hat and veil.20 Jan 05:21 PM
PremiumPremiumBusinessEx-Bell Gully solicitor raises $99m for AI start-upIBM and Uber have joined the list of blue-chip customers.20 Jan 05:15 PM
PremiumPremiumSportThe impossible job: What’s it like being a sports chief executive?Rugby, cricket and netball all head to 2026 without permanent chief executives.20 Jan 05:15 PM
CricketMcCullum's future in jeopardy after Ashes review and culture concernsThe England coach's role is under scrutiny, with off-field culture a concern.20 Jan 05:07 PM
New ZealandTauranga drivers stung with $487k in bus and cycle lane fines in a yearHewletts Rd alone generated 2500 bus lane tickets worth $375,000 last year.20 Jan 05:01 PM
PremiumPremiumWorldThe man who saw school buses as vehicles for possibilityNew York Times: Lucas Sweeten helps students transform school buses to help communities.20 Jan 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumLifestyleSix daily habits that will transform your health – free of chargeTelegraph: Experts share small, achievable changes that have a big impact. 20 Jan 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandAgents weigh in on what's driving Rotorua's average house price upRotorua's sitting at $680,755 after a 2.6% quarterly rise – one of NZ's biggest bumps.20 Jan 05:00 PM
All BlacksFrance to again send weakened squad for All Blacks season openerFabien Galthie again faces the All Blacks with a largely second-string squad.20 Jan 04:53 PM
Auckland FCAuckland FC stay perfect in OFC Pro LeagueGoalkeeper Blake Callinan's key saves kept Vanuatu United at bay.20 Jan 04:39 PM
PremiumPremiumPropertyWynyard Quarter residents decry 'indefensible' 23-storey waterfront building plansPlans submitted for fast-track refer to the project's height as being a marker and a plus.20 Jan 04:03 PM
Black CapsBlack Caps avoid 2024's mistake as T20 World Cup warm-up enters final phaseFive T20s against India serve as New Zealand's last pre-World Cup hit-out.20 Jan 04:01 PM
New ZealandMorning quiz: What is Indiana Jones' actual first name?Test your brains with the Herald's morning quiz.20 Jan 04:00 PM
RacingAussie sprinters look ready to rumble for Saturday's RailwayAn Ellerslie track gallop suggests an Aussie speedster has settled in well.20 Jan 04:00 PM
PoliticsLuxon's election date call looms as Nats head to high-stakes caucus retreatKey marginal Christchurch seats like Banks Peninsula and Wigram are in play.20 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandSand mining firm investigated by DoC over protected coralThe firm is seeking Fast Track consent to mine sand at Bream Bay.20 Jan 04:00 PM
WorldFrench Navy seizes five tonnes of cocaine from ship in South PacificThe ship from Central America, was found on January 16, a French Polynesia official said.20 Jan 04:00 PM
WorldPenguins bring forward breeding season as Antarctica warmsScientists observed nesting zones between 2012 and 2022 using time-lapse cameras.20 Jan 04:00 PM
Kahu'I still feel heartbroken': Grieving mum fights for answers after daughter's ED deathKiri Campbell says her daughter was left in a busy ED hallway before collapsing.20 Jan 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: Kiwis chasing Aussie dream might need a reality check before they goOPINION: Big numbers are heading overseas but some Kiwis are coming back broke and broken.20 Jan 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumLetters to the EditorLetters: Protest against NZ's Sikh community is historically ignorantOPINION: A reader questions Christopher Luxon saying the recovery had already arrived.20 Jan 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumWorldA smaller version of the Sphere in Las Vegas is planned for MarylandNew York Times: 'Our focus has always been on creating a global network of Spheres.'20 Jan 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumAnalysisTrump has an off-ramp on Greenland. He doesn’t seem to want itNY Times analysis: Trump is trying to pull off the largest land acquisition in US history.20 Jan 04:00 PM
RacingTwo pieces of puzzle remain for filly who will carry punters' hopesWell Written will carry a fortune of punters' money on Saturday.20 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandNapier CBD foot traffic drops as shoppers tighten belts amid other woes'Foot traffic just seems to be a lot less.'20 Jan 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionLiam DannBest of Inside Economics: Voodoo economics - do lower taxes generate more revenue? Liam Dann takes a deeper look at the logic behind low tax regimes and the options for NZ .20 Jan 03:59 PM
AucklandPolice swarm Auckland’s K Rd, take person into custodyWitnesses say the driver rammed a police car before being stopped.20 Jan 08:54 AM
New ZealandPolice swarm Auckland's Karangahape Road.Police say one person has been taken into custody. Video / SuppliedWatch20 Jan 08:51 AM
Entertainment'I'm proud of everyone': Ellen supports Minneapolis protesters after Ice shootingShe said Minneapolis felt like 'the happiest city in America' while filming.20 Jan 07:51 AM
PropertyWaiheke 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