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Spanish star Julio Iglesias accused of sexual assault by two ex-employees

Rebeca and Laura say the abuse took place in 2021 in the Dominican Republic and Bahamas.

South Korean prosecutors demand death penalty for ex-leader Yoon

Prosecutors say Yoon's martial law bid threatened democracy nationwide.

Waitress ‘who accidentally started Swiss bar fire’ was killed in blaze

Cyane Panine, 24, was among the 40 people who died in the fire.

Scott Adams, 'Dilbert' creator who poked fun at bad bosses, dies at 68

Adams said his metastatic prostate cancer left him with only months to live.

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Person found injured on roadside in East Auckland, police cordon off road

Police have cordoned off a section of Union Rd, near Pegler Drive.

Mountain biker spends 24 hours circling Christchurch McDonald's

Matthew Fairbrother spent just under two hours off the bike in total.

'Help is on its way' Trump tells Iranian protesters

An Iranian official said about 2000 protesters have been killed in three weeks.

5 reasons to embrace the Nordic diet, from heart to brain health

Telegraph: Local and seasonal eating has a range of impressive health benefits.

Council opens door to private management of night market

Expressions of interest in managing the event are now open.

Mourning 'Mr Rugby', a 'local legend' who devoted his life to sport

Mount Maunganui's Terry Hurdle was a fixture of sidelines, clubrooms and stadium tunnels.

NCEA results: What to ask the student in your life before you ask their scores

OPINION: From today, NCEA students can access their 2025 results.

Herald Hat-trick sports quiz: January 14

Can you get a hat-trick?

'Nearly 23 years in the shop': Heartbreak and questions after firefighters strike delays blaze response

Up to 14 staff and dozens of customers escaped as flames spread through the store.

Morning quiz: Which musical term denotes that a piece is to be played 'sweetly'?

Test your brains with the Herald's morning quiz.

Construction costs rise at fastest pace in more than a year

The construction sector is set to expand in 2026.

Best of Inside Economics: How much government debt is too much?

ANALYSIS: Liam Dann answers reader questions about economics.

Inside: Trump Administration attempts to change how the Midterms are conducted

November's Midterm elections loom as crucial, with GOP control of Congress on the line.

More 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.

'Socially isolated': Life parolee died just months after spending 30 years behind bars

Lee Kohiti took his life soon after expressing a desire to return to jail.

‘I freely admit it has been more challenging’: Seymour on charter schools push

David Seymour says the authorisation board will be proactive in encouraging conversions.

Armed protesters fight back against Iranian regime

Human rights groups say at least 648 protesters have died nationwide.

Editorial: Prescription fees U-turn welcome

OPINION: Last year 191,000 adults did not fill their prescription because of the cost.

‘If in doubt, stay out’: Lifeguards save kayaker, then teach beach safety

A kayaker in trouble was fortunate the Surf Life Saving team turned up for training.

Opinion: American supremacy is over, and something new is coming

New York Times Opinion: As America’s global reign fades, a new world is taking shape.

Graham Redding: Confronting antisemitism, Islamophobia - and the fear of pluralism

OPINION: At the heart of the issue is a confusion between relativism and pluralism.

Greg Smith: What 2026 could hold for markets, AI and your KiwiSaver balance

OPINION: How to position your KiwiSaver as markets face another restless year.

Tajana’s Oaks path could take a detour if wet weather arrives

Her Cambridge trainers are on weather watch as they count down to two big targets.

From Lavos to the world: How one kai maestro is putting hangi on the map

Rewi Spraggon is writing Aotearoa's Soul Food Hangi, due for release at Matariki.

Pushback: Fed changes course and takes on Trump's political fight

New York Times: The outcome could determine whether the Fed remains an independent entity.

Letters: The 2026 election is probably the most important election of a generation

OPINION: Reducing Venezuela to 'oil politics' erases the voices of those who speak out.

'That genuinely angered me': Kit Harington slams Thrones finale backlash

The actor concedes some rushed story choices in season eight 'didn't quite work'.

'Stalled': Too much TMO, kicking – Richie McCaw on the state of rugby ... and the ABs

Inside the All Blacks' mystique: NZR brings out its trump card in US to help build brand.

Hilary Barry's dirty back-to-work surprise after return from summer break

The Seven Sharp host implicates Jeremy Wells for the discovery.

'The love I had was amazing': Monfils exits ASB Classic after Marozsan thriller

It was Monfils' final ASB Classic match, ending a journey that began in 2007.

Matt 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.

Radio Hauraki party house sells after $1m price drop

Local family fell in love with the harbour views.

Is this spot the new Byron Bay?

This spot offers beautiful beaches without the crowds

‘I’ve got a list’: NZ’s worst houses - shootings, meth stashes, gruesome deaths

Property coach on why he'll buy homes with less-than-savoury histories.

Skipper and Sealord fined after fisherman dies ‘alone and undignified’ at sea

Sentencing court hears whānau had long sought answers as to 'what the hell went on?'

How much money should homeowners have in their bank account if they lose their job?

Savings rules, bank options and KiwiSaver tips.

The biggest serve in ATP history? ASB Classic contender's lofty goal

The 2.03m Frenchman blasted 22 aces past Roberto Bautista-Agut on Tuesday.

Person dies after house fire in inner Christchurch suburb

Police and fire investigators are still probing the cause of the blaze.

Edinburgh insider shares best local spots tourists often miss

From whisky distilleries to hidden museums, she shares spots beyond the usual tour.

Police renew hunt for man after 'coward's punch' at Arrowtown wedding

The man is thought to have been at the Arrowtown Bowls Club wedding.

'Avoid the area': Serious two-car crash closes Rotorua highway

Emergency services were called to the scene about 5.30pm.

Where 'agitated' soldier who cops feared had knives, bombs handed himself in after search

The NZDF went to court to prevent the Herald from publishing details about the soldier.

'Freak accident': Stingray stabs man in abdomen on Kāpiti Coast beach

The man was training for a surf lifesaving event when the accident occurred.

'Unusual odour': Air Canada flight to Vancouver turns back to Auckland early in journey

The 13-hour international flight was turned back after pilots detected an unusual odour'.

Market close: Business confidence boost fails to spark NZ sharemarket

The S&P/NZX 50 Index closed at 13,656.05, down 27.24 points or 0.2%.

Intoxicated mother assaults 3yo autistic son in front of neighbours

The 40-year-old woman admitted the incident after earlier denying the charge.

Is beef tallow good for you? RFK jnr thinks so, but experts disagree

NY Times: The 'seed oils are poison' movement ignores decades of research, experts say.

Myanmar goes on trial for genocide, with implications for Gaza case

World court hears groundbreaking genocide case over persecution of Rohingya minority.

Public servant quits after women complain of ‘unacceptable behaviour’ following Christmas party

A whistleblower claimed there was 'excessive' alcohol consumption at the event.

French museum fare hikes for non-European tourists spark outcry

Should foreign tourists pay more for state-funded galleries than locals?

'Huge revenue hit': Retailers caught in Ed Sheeran road closures win traffic change

Local firms were concerned they would lose hours of trade ahead of this weekend's gigs.

Suspicious blaze at Mangawhai as string of Northland fires stretch crews

Seven fire trucks battled the Mangawhai Heads blaze on Monday evening.

Penrose businesses dismayed early road closures for Ed Sheeran concert

Retail 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 Fleming

'Economy': The one word shaping this year's political battle for the Beehive

Voters rank the economy as their top concern, with health second.

'This collective aroha': Support pours in after Whakatāne house fire

A Givealittle page is helping fund emergency housing, food and pet care.

Election 2026: Economy, health set to dominate the Beehive this year

We 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.

San Francisco couple haunted by $67k bid on mystery strip of land

The plot had gone to auction with a reserve of US$1 after unpaid taxes.

Trump has another justification for the shooting of Renee Good - disrespect

NY Times: 'At a very minimum, that woman was very, very disrespectful to law enforcement'

BOP drivers using nitrous oxide behind the wheel, police warn

Police stopped an 18-year-old Rotorua driver seen inhaling from a balloon.

Two more arrests over gang murder in Pt England park

The new arrests follow the 2023 shooting of Charles Pongi at Taurima Reserve.

Inside Golden Globes gift bag: Stars gifted luxury holidays at NZ's most exclusive lodges

New Zealand could soon be welcoming a number of A-list celebrities.

A story of resilience: How a paralysed teen is claiming back his life

Now a Campion College prefect, he hopes to study and support tāngata whaikaha.

US disguised military aircraft used in boat strike, report says

The aircraft was painted to look like a civilian plane, and its munitions were hidden.