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
LiveNew Zealand'Much bigger and deeper': PM on scale of damage and road to recovery; recovery efforts restartChristopher Luxon says some communities hit harder than during Cyclone Gabrielle.29 Jan 03:15 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 Zealand|UpdatedMotorcyclist 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 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
PremiumPremiumOpinionAudrey YoungAudrey Young: Trouble brewing in coalition as Peters pushes his advantageOPINION: Winston Peters is walking all over his partners with his attack on the India FTA.29 Jan 12:19 AM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsPeters hits back at Luxon: Row deepens between NZ First, National over India immigrationThe Trade Minister is also fighting back.29 Jan 12:00 AM
New ZealandKelly Slater to headline elite golf club lunch to save surf lifesaving baseOnly 100 guests will attend the once-in-a-lifetime Te Arai Links event.29 Jan 12:00 AM
New ZealandShearing record-breaker and top UK farmer back in the BayMatt Smith is from Hawke's Bay, but represents England in the world shearing championship.29 Jan 12:00 AM
New ZealandSerious crash closes SH7 near Hanmer Springs, motorists urged to avoid areaSerious injuries have been reported and the Serious Crash Unit is en route.28 Jan 11:59 PM
New ZealandInsurer expecting $50m in payouts from October stormIt's the second-most number of claims for an event in FMG's 120-year history. 28 Jan 11:51 PM
New Zealand|Updated'Potentially deadly consequences': Major 12-hour IT outage hits NZ hospitalsThe PSA says cuts to Health NZ digital teams left patients facing extra risk.28 Jan 11:47 PM
New ZealandHusband charged with careless driving causing death of wife in crashThe single-vehicle crash occurred on August 9 last year on SH23. 28 Jan 11:39 PM
AucklandWatch: Video emerges of violent mass brawl on Karangahape RdMore than 50 people were involved in the early morning street fights.28 Jan 11:35 PM
New ZealandWellington City Council finds second error in rates billsWellington Mayor Andrew Little said they had accidentally overcharged ratepayers. Video / Mark MitchellWatch28 Jan 11:33 PM
CrimeVideo emerges online of mass brawl on Karangahape RdPolice are still appealing to the public for information on the fight that allgedly 50 people took part in.Watch28 Jan 11:03 PM
WellingtonSecond accounting error found in Wellington rates billsThe financial boss earlier faced calls to resign, but said it wouldn't happen again.28 Jan 10:58 PM
PoliticsAct Party's lack of support for modern slavery bill sees National team up with LabourThis is the first time such a rule has been used in Parliament.28 Jan 10:56 PM
New ZealandPedestrian dies in hospital after struck by vehicle on Auckland residential streetEmergency services were called to Commodore Dr in Lynfield just after 8am.28 Jan 10:51 PM
New Zealand'Open for business': Mayor urges caution as Coromandel rebuilds after stormNine Thames-Coromandel homes are red‑stickered and exempt from rates.28 Jan 10:35 PM
New ZealandTe Araroa floods: Grandmother’s home left in ‘total devastation’Philippa Wright and her whānau fled as a wall of water hit their tiny home.28 Jan 10:15 PM
EntertainmentKing Charles, Queen Camilla attend premiere at Windsor Castle for King's documentaryKing Charles III and Queen Camilla attend the premiere at Windsor Castle for the King's new documentary, "Finding Harmony: A King's Vision". Video / AFPWatch28 Jan 10:06 PM
Wellington'Step towards equality': Health advocate urges Pharmac to fund drug for women's libidoThere are currently no testosterone treatments designed for women funded in New Zealand.28 Jan 10:05 PM
CrimeLaw firm cyber attack prompts warning for smaller businessesNapier firm Langley Twigg Law was hacked on January 11, exposing client files.28 Jan 10:00 PM
