New ZealandClutha death a possible murder-suicide attemptPolice are investigating whether Jillian Clark died in a murder-suicide attempt.26 Jan 06:19 PM
LiveNew ZealandMount Maunganui recovery operation continues into another dayPolice say the recovery could last many days and possibly extend to weeks.26 Jan 06:18 PM
New ZealandWho knew what and when? A timeline of a deadly morning on the mount - were warnings missed?Why were campers not evacuated?26 Jan 06:17 PM
New ZealandCouncil staff drove past three Mount Maunganui slips hours before deadly landslide - camperThe deadly 9.30am landslide killed six people staying at the campground.26 Jan 06:16 PM
Crime|UpdatedWoman found dead at Canterbury home, homicide investigation launchedEmergency services were called to the Burnham address about 3.05am today.26 Jan 05:49 PM
New ZealandNZ Herald Headlines | Tuesday, January 27, 2026NZ Herald Headlines | Six still missing in Mt Maunganui landslide, and south-east Australia heat wave | Tuesday, January 27, 2026. Video / NZ Herald, AFP, Getty ImagesWatch26 Jan 05:44 PM
New ZealandMetService Daily Weather: January 27 2025MetService Daily Weather: January 27 2025. Video / MetServiceWatch26 Jan 05:37 PM
New Zealand'A lot of preparation work being done': Removal of giant Helena Bay hill slip challengingThe slip may need between 10,000 and 20,000 truckloads cleared from site.26 Jan 05:11 PM
New Zealand'Seems immoral’: Uncertainty over rising rents and redevelopment at Rotorua pensioner unitsPensioners fearful and confused as council housing shifts to a private provider.26 Jan 05:05 PM
New Zealand‘They lost their world’: Mum facing visa deadline after husband dies of heart attackTheir visas expire in May, leaving the widowed mother and daughters in limbo.26 Jan 05:00 PM
Wellington‘Always a cop at heart’: Hundreds of senior police return to the frontlineHigh-level staff had been working alcohol checkpoints, concerts and beat patrols.26 Jan 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Nowhere to live': Home of family forced to flee deadly slip red-stickeredThe landslide narrowly missed mum Becks Smith's bedroom in the Welcome Bay Rd rental.26 Jan 05:00 PM
New ZealandPāpāmoa slip: Family forced to flee home after deadly landslideBecks Smith and her children fled their home after a massive slip in Pāpāmoa. The slip destroyed their neighbour's property, killing two people.Watch26 Jan 05:00 PM
New ZealandMorning quiz: What chess move involves moving the king and a rook in the same turn?Test your brain with the Herald's morning quiz.26 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandMagpies front-row rock to try rugby in the UKPouri Rakete-Stones is off to England, but could be back to front up with the Magpies.26 Jan 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionSteve Maharey: NZ is fiddling while the world ruptures. We need to listen to Mark Carney OPINION: As Canada moves, is New Zealand hiding from a harsher world order?26 Jan 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumPolitics|UpdatedInside the 2026 election machine: The strategists shaping how votes will be fought for Take a look behind the schenes at who is running this year's campaigns.26 Jan 04:00 PM
KahuBereaved mother questions care after baby's death at Middlemore The couple claims poor communication left them unaware how sick their baby was.26 Jan 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionJosh Sampson: How do we remember the Holocaust as we grow further removed in time? OPINION: Holocaust memorial events will run January 25-27 in five New Zealand cities.26 Jan 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: Next All Blacks coach needs to win big, or fans and critics will have the knives out againOPINION: Robertson was a polarising figure. Some loved him, others less so.26 Jan 04:00 PM
AucklandFather's grief as son's death in Auckland floods sparks safety pushSteve Miller now campaigns for locked manhole covers after his son's death.26 Jan 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumLetters to the EditorLetters: Trump shows lack of respect with disgraceful Nato commentsOPINION: Kiwi soldiers were among those prepared to fight to protect the Western Alliance.26 Jan 04:00 PM
AucklandPolice name driver swept away at Mahurangi River crossing near WarkworthPolice said 47-year-old Tekanimaeu Arobati was from Kiribati.26 Jan 08:18 AM
New ZealandRetail crime adviser quits over 'untenable' relationship with chairThree of the original five retail crime advisers have now resigned in months.26 Jan 07:17 AM
New ZealandPolice seize 11 cars, make arrest after muscle car weekend in North CanterburyPolice and court bailiffs impounded 11 vehicles over the weekend.26 Jan 06:52 AM
New ZealandMount Maunganui landslide: Recovery of six missing could take weeksPolice say the recovery could last many days and possibly extend to weeks.26 Jan 06:27 AM
New ZealandMan punches probation officer, performs crude act in social worker's office, gropes paramedicEverest Oketopa said he's now committed to respecting emergency and professional workers.26 Jan 06:00 AM
New ZealandJailed accountant who created 245 fake invoices won't have to pay back $420k he stoleThirusivan Perumal Rajah has successfully appealed against the reparation order imposed.26 Jan 05:00 AM
PoliticsLabour says it will 'never' support Te Pāti Māori prison abolition policyLabour says it does not agree with the party's stance. 26 Jan 05:00 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionAdam PearseAdam Pearse: Christopher Luxon in a crisis and the question he’s yet to answerOPINION: Luxon's predecessors in Key and Ardern were skilled in handling a crisis.26 Jan 04:50 AM
New ZealandClosed cafes inside slip cordon call for financial reliefThey are torn between grieving lives lost and stress for their staff and finances.26 Jan 04:30 AM
PoliticsLabour leader Chris Hipkins addresses Te Pāti Māori’s policy on abolishing prisonsHe says Labour would never support getting rid of prisons. Video / Mark MitchellWatch26 Jan 04:20 AM
WellingtonGot silver jewellery gathering dust? It's worth more than you might thinkWith the price of silver rising over 200%, jewellers are paying a pretty penny.26 Jan 04:00 AM
New ZealandHastings Cornwall Park theft: Stolen turtles slowly make their way homeThree of the seven missing red-eared slider turtles have now been found.26 Jan 04:00 AM
