New ZealandMotorcyclist critically injured in SH3 crash near RatanaThere are no detours and motorists face significant delays on State Highway 3.31 Jan 04:16 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionThomas CoughlanOpinion: Chris Hipkins and Nicola Willis go to war over who broke the economyAs Parliament returned, Hipkins and Willis clashed.31 Jan 03:36 AM
AucklandThousands turn up to protest in Auckland, Destiny Church bridge walk blocked About 1200 Destiny Church protesters were turned back at the Fanshawe St ramp.31 Jan 03:02 AM
New ZealandHow Ruakākā’s new hydrogen hub is cutting carbon before it even opensConstruction will take just three months and create work for about 50 people.31 Jan 03:00 AM
New Zealand|Updated'Deeply saddened': Probe, recovery launched after tourist boat capsizes, dozens rescuedLocal fishing boats helped rescue 'frightened' passengers, including children. 31 Jan 02:33 AM
New ZealandFrom fatal risks to 2am calls: Inside the life of Hawke’s Bay’s HarbourmasterAdrian Wright oversees safety on all Hawke's Bay waterways.31 Jan 02:00 AM
New ZealandAfternoon quiz: What unit of time is equal to a billionth of a second?Test your brain with the Herald's afternoon quiz.31 Jan 02:00 AM
New ZealandBlack Cat cruise boat capsizes off Akaroa, dozens of passengers evacuatedA tourist boat has capsized off Akaroa this afternoon, prompting the evacuation of dozens of passengers.Watch31 Jan 01:32 AM
New Zealand‘Loved by all': Family of latest Mount Maunganui landslide victim identified pay tributeThe 71-year-old property manager has been formally identified as a landslide victim.31 Jan 01:10 AM
New ZealandKiwi woman deported from Australia, leaving children behind, after ignoring warningsTeresa Rangi was warned three times that her criminal behaviour could see her kicked out.31 Jan 01:00 AM
New Zealand'Worked meticulously and tirelessly': Search team departs Mount Maunganui siteTheir work included both rescue operations and support for recovery efforts.31 Jan 12:51 AM
AucklandTamaki labels protest a 'success' despite failing to cross Auckland Harbour BridgePolice blocked all entry points to the bridge.31 Jan 12:34 AM
New ZealandHospitals IT failure follows start of new group to fix old systemsHealth NZ’s new Centre for Digital Modernisation has funding only to June.31 Jan 12:17 AM
New Zealand'Neurodiversity tsunami': GPs brace for surge in adult ADHD demandFrom February 1, GPs can diagnose adult ADHD but must charge full fees.31 Jan 12:02 AM
New Zealand'Start shaking them up' Brian Tamaki urges people to withhold their votes in this years electionFollowing his 'True Patriots of NZ' protest in Auckland's Victoria Park, Brian Tamaki urged followers to withhold their vote in this years upcoming election. Video / NZ HeraldWatch30 Jan 11:49 PM
WellingtonWatch: 'Absolutely spectacular' - ‘Meteorite’ flashes across Wellington skyVideo footage shows a bright white and green streak soaring across the night sky. 30 Jan 11:34 PM
New ZealandFarmers employee fired for abusing staff discount says it's 'not so serious'The woman has now taken her case to the Employment Relations Authority. 30 Jan 11:00 PM
New Zealand'Morale is definitely down': Mount businesses feeling pain'People aren’t going down here, people aren’t coming into town.'30 Jan 11:00 PM
New ZealandFamily waits as search continues for man missing in Waioweka RiverDavid Roe, a father-of-four, was swept downstream after falling from his boat last week.30 Jan 10:44 PM
New ZealandOne dead, one seriously injured after late-night crash in DunedinEmergency services were called to the scene at 9.10pm on Friday.30 Jan 10:13 PM
New ZealandHawks trailblazer back in Bay 50 years after sparking hoops revolutionEd Donohue wasn't in the Bay long but it was a heady time when he arrived in the mid '70s.30 Jan 10:00 PM
New Zealand'We’re still fighting': Hīkoi to Waitangi pushes rights of next generationThe march from Cape Rēinga to Waitangi to fight for rights will keep the US in mind.30 Jan 10:00 PM
New ZealandBrian Tamaki leads 'True Patriots of NZ' protest in Victoria ParkDestiny Church founder Brian Tamaki leads a 'True Patriots of NZ' protest in Victoria Park, Auckland. Video / NZ HeraldWatch30 Jan 09:39 PM
New ZealandToitū Te Aroha protest in support of Palestine, Arab, and Muslim communitiesA Toitū Te Aroha protest took place in Auckland today in support of Palestine, Arab, and Muslim communities. Video / NZ HeraldWatch30 Jan 09:36 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionAlex PowellAlex Powell: The day the Twenty20 Super Smash diedOPINION: New Zealand’s domestic T20 league is no longer fulfilling its purpose. 30 Jan 09:31 PM
AucklandAuckland warned to expect major disruption as protests hit city centreBuses into the city will be detoured from 11am, delaying many commuters.30 Jan 09:12 PM
New ZealandIsraeli cocaine plot ‘foot soldiers’ get jail discounts over Hamas attack traumaThe Crown questioned the 'causative link' between terror attacks and drug smuggling. 30 Jan 09:00 PM
New ZealandHawke's Bay summer photo win inspires 22yo to pursue photographyThis year’s contest drew more than 500 Hawke’s Bay summer photo entries.30 Jan 09:00 PM
New Zealand'S*** happens': Inside murderer Clayton Weatherston's first parole hearingThe killing happened in Sophie Elliott's Dunedin bedroom in January 2008.30 Jan 08:26 PM
New ZealandMeteorite spotted flying over WellingtonPredictWind webcam at the Heretaunga Boating Club in Petone, Wellington NZ captures a meteorite. Video / PredictWindWatch30 Jan 08:13 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionFran O'SullivanFran O’Sullivan: Why Luxon is betting on the Indo-Pacific over Trump's Gaza offerOPINION: New Zealand has shifted its foreign policy focus firmly to the Indo-Pacific.30 Jan 08:00 PM
EntertainmentActress Catherine O’Hara dies at 71Actress Catherine O’Hara died at her home in Los Angeles “following a brief illness,” according to a statement from her agency. Video / VEWatch30 Jan 07:48 PM
New ZealandNZ Herald Headlines | Saturday, January 31, 2026NZ Herald Headlines | Saturday, January 31, 2026. Brian Tamaki prepares to march the Auckland Harbour Bridge as Police vow to stop him. Nipah virus outbreak in India.Watch30 Jan 07:22 PM
New Zealand'Big change': Heavy rain and gale-force winds to hit early next weekDespite the storm, daytime highs will still reach the high 20s and low 30s.30 Jan 07:18 PM
