New ZealandPerson dies after single-vehicle crash in northwest AucklandNelson Rd is closed in both directions and diversions are in place.29 Jan 06:53 AM
New Zealand'Not a money issue': PM and minister say recovery work must finish before any East Coast road upgrade decisionsPrime Minister Christopher Luxon had stops in Hick’s Bay and Te Araroa.29 Jan 06:52 AM
LiveNew ZealandCrowds gather for vigil; Coroner confirms identity of young Swedish landslide victimA community vigil is underway in Tauranga one week after the tragic landslip.29 Jan 06:40 AM
New Zealand‘Much clearer’: Abuse survivor advocate says church now a safer place to beRev Patricia Allan says Royal Commission 'focused attention' on the need to make changes.29 Jan 06:34 AM
New ZealandMan charged with murder following incident in Pukehina, Bay of PlentyPolice were notified on January 1 of the death of a woman on Old Coach Rd.29 Jan 06:12 AM
AucklandPapatoetoe Action Team seeks re-election after claims of ballot fraudVoting in the fresh Papatoetoe local board election runs until April 9.29 Jan 06:10 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandTauranga council meets with consulting firm offering 'war room experience' to advise on fatal slipsNXUS said it's important to have an 'external eye' in disaster responses.29 Jan 05:28 AM
PoliticsPM to attend Waitangi next week, Herald understandsChristopher Luxon's yet to officially announce where he will be.29 Jan 05:03 AM
New Zealand'Feared for her life': Man beat woman, threatened to kill her with a shard of glassVictim tried defending herself by hitting Wells multiple times with a portable speaker.29 Jan 05:00 AM
New ZealandNapier wool auctions to cease after about 150 years; Christchurch last centre standingNapier wool auctions date back to the 1800s. They will likely come to an end in April.29 Jan 05:00 AM
New ZealandNZ health authorities monitoring deadly virus outbreak in IndiaTwo people in West Bengal have the Nipah virus, spread from fruit bats to humans.29 Jan 04:43 AM
New ZealandPilot, passenger killed in Paekākāriki Hill helicopter crash were pest control contractorsPolice are still formally confirming the identities of those who died.29 Jan 04:39 AM
New ZealandTeen, 14, charged over bus driver attackPolice were called to the incident on Colwill Rd in Massey around 7pm on Wednesday.29 Jan 04:18 AM
New ZealandGlider crash leaves one person seriously injured near WaiukuFire crews are working to rescue the injured person from a creek.29 Jan 04:10 AM
CrimeChampagne, cocaine and simmering resentment preceded glassing at Westmere mansionProperty developer "saw red" after he was humiliated over an unpaid invoice, Crown says.29 Jan 04:02 AM
New Zealand|UpdatedWhy are kids still going to school hungry in 2026? KidsCan now supports 947 schools, yet 58 more begin 2026 still waiting.29 Jan 04:00 AM
New ZealandFarmer who neglected sheep banned from owning livestock for life, hit with $30k fineSheep were found with advanced foot rot, flystrike and maggot infestations.29 Jan 04:00 AM
New ZealandWhy are kids are still going to school hungry in 2026KidsCan CEO Dame Julie Chapman is with us to offer a glimpse into the lives of far too many children in this country who are going without.Watch29 Jan 03:55 AM
New ZealandCouncillor skips planning session at marae over te reo and faith concernsCouncillor Steve Gibson refused to attend because the hui was held at Waiohiki Marae.29 Jan 03:41 AM
New ZealandFamily displaced by landslide 'lucky' to find new homeTheir former Pāpāmoa rental remains red-stickered and is unsafe to enter.29 Jan 03:30 AM
New ZealandPilot Bay vigil remembers landslide victims one week onThe vigil held a minute's silence at 9.30am, exactly one week after the Mauao landslide.29 Jan 03:29 AM
PremiumPremiumAucklandTop Auckland school knew about Brisbane 'dirt file' before hiring new principalNew principal handled data leak controversy decisively at past school, Dio board says.29 Jan 03:13 AM
New ZealandOtago family's $5.3m Powerball win after years playing same numbersThe Otago family scooped the $5.3m prize with a $6 MyLotto ticket.29 Jan 03:05 AM
New ZealandNorthland's 'tsunami of support' takes recovery to cut-off communitiesAgencies from the MSD to Health NZ are offering on-the-ground help and advice.29 Jan 03:00 AM
New ZealandMotorcyclist dies in crash that closes highway near Hanmer SpringsThe motorcyclist died at the scene despite efforts by emergency services.29 Jan 02:30 AM
New ZealandNZ Herald Live: Mt Maunganui vigilA community vigil is taking place at Coronation Park to honour those affected by the deadly slips in the region, one week on.Watch29 Jan 02:27 AM
New ZealandWeekend scorcher: Hawke's Bay heading for 30C+ and clear blue skiesMetService says Hawke's Bay can expect clear skies from Friday to Monday.29 Jan 02:00 AM
New ZealandAfternoon quiz: What language does the word 'emoji' come from?Test your brain with the Herald's afternoon quiz.29 Jan 02:00 AM
New Zealand11yo's flax tribute to landslide victimsLuca Collier, 11, has been teaching people how to make flax crosses to pay tribute to the landslide victims. Video / Rosalie Liddle-CrawfordWatch29 Jan 01:34 AM
New ZealandMetService Afternoon Weather Update: January 29 2026MetService Afternoon Weather Update: January 29 2026. Video / MetServiceWatch29 Jan 01:13 AM
New ZealandArrest made over alleged Napier petrol station aggravated robberyOne youth has been charged over the incident that happened about 1.15am yesterday.29 Jan 01:00 AM
New ZealandThe Country: Winston Peters on immigration and an FTA with IndiaJamie Mackay talks to Winston Peters, David Birkett, Brian de Lore, and Chris Russell. 29 Jan 12:46 AM
New ZealandMid-air emergency as plane bound for Tauranga Airport reports cockpit filling with smoke A passenger plane was in a holding pattern while emergency services attended the incident.29 Jan 12:45 AM
New ZealandNZ Herald Live: Christopher Luxon speaks on flood zoneChristopher Luxon speaks to the media after visiting Te TairāwhitiWatch29 Jan 12:43 AM
