New ZealandThree injured in State Highway 2 crash near HastingsPolice say the road remains open with no significant traffic delays.29 Jan 09:48 PM
New ZealandHealth chief blames ageing tech for 12-hour hospital IT meltdownThe outage reportedly caused 'chaos' in emergency departments.29 Jan 09:32 PM
Auckland|Updated'It's an unlawful act': Top cop vows to block Destiny Church harbour bridge marchSuperintendent Naila Hassan has announced a blanket ban on all marches across the bridge.29 Jan 09:32 PM
UFC|UpdatedOn The Up: Rowston grateful for UFC return after being turned down by rivals'My name was offered around to a few people ... a couple said no,' the middleweight said.29 Jan 09:10 PM
New ZealandSave the date: Harcourts Dancing for Hospice returns, 'refreshed and re-energised'Registrations of interest from people 'keen to dance' are now open.29 Jan 09:03 PM
New ZealandOne-armed golfing legend famed for hole-in-ones dies in QueenstownRas Theron lost his right arm at 19 in a military training accident in 1967.29 Jan 09:00 PM
New ZealandCollectors fear police aren't taking Pokémon card thefts seriouslyStore owner Liam O'Neill says his outlets now need jewellery-level security.29 Jan 08:53 PM
New ZealandBay of Plenty families remain isolated two weeks after Waioweka Gorge slipsAbout 30 residents remain cut off in the Waioweka Gorge two weeks on.29 Jan 08:53 PM
PoliticsPM declines Trump's invite to join Board of Peace for GazaThe body was initially designed to oversee the restoration of peace in Gaza.29 Jan 08:07 PM
OpinionNZ Herald comments: The stories open for discussion todayWant to have your say on our stories? Here's how.29 Jan 08:05 PM
Herald NOWLive from Hyrox: What is it and why do people do it?The BYD Auckland Hyrox competition has kicked off, Katie Oliver reports live from the action. Video / RBTWatch29 Jan 08:04 PM
New ZealandWin $500 meat vouchers with FMG and The Country for National Lamb DayWe've got $500 meat vouchers to give away every day from February 2 to February 5.29 Jan 08:02 PM
Herald NOWMajor Hospital disruptions: Health NZ investigating major IT outageFleur Fitzsimons and Darren Douglass join Ryan Bridge on Ryan Bridge Today on Herald Now to discuss.Watch29 Jan 07:56 PM
Herald NOWHealth NZ investigating major IT outage in upper North IslandHealth NZ is looking into the outage to determine what caused it. Video / RBTWatch29 Jan 07:48 PM
Herald NOWMajor hospital IT outage causes chaos in upper North IslandPSA National secretary reveals what happened and who was impacted. Video / RBTWatch29 Jan 07:41 PM
Herald NOWACT Leader David Seymour on why his party opposed modern slavery billIn a rare move, Labour and National have teamed up after National's coalition partner wouldn't support a bill to address worker exploitation. Video / RBTWatch29 Jan 07:27 PM
Herald NOWPolice prepare for chaos ahead of Auckland Harbour Bridge protestBrian Tamaki says Destiny will cross harbour bridge, major police operation planned. Video / RBTWatch29 Jan 07:11 PM
New Zealand'Didn’t want to get in the way': Hipkins on week delay visiting landslide sceneHe has backed a full independent inquiry into the Mauao slip and its causes. 29 Jan 07:01 PM
Herald NOWSports Panel with Chris Reive and Alex Powell on Ryan Bridge TodaySports Panel with Chris Reive and Alex Powell on Ryan Bridge Today Video / RBTWatch29 Jan 06:59 PM
ChristchurchChristchurch's big pong: How far do you need to go to escape it?More than 200 odour complaints have already been logged. 29 Jan 06:53 PM
New ZealandAuckland housing plan may be set for a decade, huge bank-swapping for home loans before ChristmasBusiness with Forsyth Barr: Microsoft leads Nasdaq down; Auckland density plan could last when new RMA laws pass; floaters switched banks in record numbers in December.Watch29 Jan 06:44 PM
Travel newsTravellers being screened at major Asian airports after deadly virus detected in IndiaKiwis travelling through parts of Asia may find themselves facing Covid-style screening, Moana Mase reports. Video / RBTWatch29 Jan 06:41 PM
New ZealandHelena Bay slip still moving as isolated communities face months of disruptionThe council says removing more than 100,000cu m of debris will take three months.29 Jan 06:37 PM
New ZealandHow to tell if that $50 in your wallet is fakePassing or holding forged notes can lead to up to 10 years in prison.29 Jan 06:37 PM
New Zealand'Unsafe to occupy': Mount lifeguard base red-stickered after deadly landslipLifeguards have shifted key rescue gear to temporary bases further along the Main Beach. 29 Jan 06:37 PM
Herald NOWPaul Goldsmith and Tangi Utikere join Ryan Bridge on the Political PanelPaul Goldsmith and Tangi Utikere join Ryan Bridge on the Political Panel. Video / RBTWatch29 Jan 06:24 PM
New ZealandDeadly storms expose growing gap between disaster recovery and climate preparationOver 65% of New Zealanders and key infrastructure sit within 5km of the coast.29 Jan 06:23 PM
New Zealand'Potent front': Another bout of rain, wind to lash New ZealandTemperatures are forecast to push into the high 20s for the North Island over the weekend.29 Jan 06:18 PM
Herald NOWUpdate on the Mt Maunganui landslide recoveryA vigil was held in memory of those lost in the slip, Sam Sherry reports. Video / RBTWatch29 Jan 06:17 PM
New ZealandConvicted double-murderer Scott Watson due before Parole Board againThis is his fifth bid for parole since first becoming eligible in 2015.29 Jan 06:12 PM
New ZealandMetService Morning Weather Update: January 30 2026MetService Morning Weather Update: January 30 2026. Video / MetServiceWatch29 Jan 06:09 PM
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New ZealandNZ Herald Headlines | Friday, January 30, 2026NZ Herald Headlines | Friday, January 30, 2026. Increased employment thought to be the way forward as the government looks to combat modern slavery. The Mt Maunganui search resumesWatch29 Jan 05:57 PM
New Zealand‘We are not going to let it go’: Funding squeeze scuttles Lakeside concertOne option is to share staging costs with a Te Matatini Te Arawa show.29 Jan 05:00 PM
