New Zealand'Wrong target': Witness details Onehunga shooting as man fights for lifePolice say the shooting on Arthur St about 11am on Friday was a targeted incident.19 Jan 04:00 AM
New ZealandHow a fight over Greenland could put Pacific nations in the firing lineTrump plans a 10% tariff on eight US allies from February 1 over Greenland.19 Jan 04:00 AM
New ZealandNorthland communities dig in as flooding, slips and more severe weather looms An Ōakura local measured 289mm of rain on Sunday, the worst deluge in more than 40 years.19 Jan 04:00 AM
New ZealandRāhui placed at Te Puia hot pool after man dies in geothermal watersAbout 60 iwi, whānau and staff gathered this morning as the rāhui was placed.19 Jan 04:00 AM
New Zealand|UpdatedHelicopter responds to incident at busy Coromandel beachEmergency services were alerted to the Hahei Beach incident at 3.23pm.19 Jan 03:57 AM
New ZealandHow a fight over Greenland could put Pacific nations in the firing lineWaikato University international law professor, Al Gillespie is with us to take us through what could happen next.Watch19 Jan 03:55 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionThomas CoughlanThomas Coughlan: In election year, Christopher Luxon plays it safeOPINION: The Prime Minister dialled down the ambition in his year-opener.19 Jan 03:10 AM
New Zealand'This is bizarre': TikTok video helps Coastguard track washed-up boat A TikTok viewer raised the alarm after spotting the stranded boaties' livestream.19 Jan 03:00 AM
New ZealandMan charged over alleged Arrowtown assault that left victim unconsciousThe victim needed hospital treatment for serious facial injuries.19 Jan 02:59 AM
New Zealand'We are in awe of Graham': How wrong turn left tramper lost for nearly three weeksGraham Garnett survived with injuries by following streams and ridges to the river.19 Jan 02:18 AM
New ZealandAfternoon quiz: Which Nobel Peace Prize winner appeared in a Pizza Hut commercial?Test your brains with the Herald's afternoon quiz.19 Jan 02:00 AM
New Zealand'The rain was absolutely deafening': Northland communities praised for resilience as more heavy rain loomsSome coastal settlements were hit by 340mm of rain in just five hours.19 Jan 01:21 AM
New ZealandThe Country: David Seymour on 2026 so farDavid Seymour, Grant McCallum, Mark de Lautour, Graeme Williams, and Phil Duncan. 19 Jan 01:15 AM
New ZealandCats kill millions of birds a year in New ZealandFeral and domestic cats are estimated to kill 100 million birds every year here.19 Jan 12:56 AM
PoliticsWatch: Luxon delivers state of the nation speech, wants National ministers to write new planning rulesLuxon acknowledged it had been a 'tough time' for Kiwi households and businesses. 19 Jan 12:36 AM
New ZealandWaioeka Gorge slips and chopper airliftTravellers through Waioeka Gorge on Friday got a close look as slips fell over the highway. Some people were airlifted out. Video / Fire and Emergency NZ | Joss RuifrokWatch19 Jan 12:21 AM
New ZealandNZ Herald Headlines | Monday, January 19, 2026Afternoon Headlines | PM's State of the Nation speech and concerns over rock pool harvesting | Monday, January 19, 2026Watch18 Jan 11:46 PM
New ZealandSheep die as livestock trailer overturns, blocks stretch of SH2 near WairoaPolice were unable to confirm how many sheep had died.18 Jan 11:36 PM
New ZealandMetService Severe Weather Update: 19 - 22 JanuaryMetService Severe Weather Update: 19 - 22 January. Video / MetServiceWatch18 Jan 11:18 PM
New ZealandGovernment considering ban on rock pool harvesting in AucklandNgāti Manuhiri wants a two-year shellfish ban along Auckland's east coast.18 Jan 11:00 PM
New ZealandUnpacking the details of New Zealand's free trade deal with IndiaThe deal cuts tariffs on 95% of New Zealand exports, but dairy remains excluded.18 Jan 10:45 PM
New Zealand'Right place at the right time': How council worker and pilot stumbled across tramper feared deadThe 66-year-old vanished on December 30 and survived three weeks alone.18 Jan 10:30 PM
New ZealandFresh severe weather alerts for rain-soaked North Island as 'moist tropical wedge of air' lingersHeavy rain watches now cover Northland, Auckland, Great Barrier and Coromandel.18 Jan 10:26 PM
New ZealandMan dies in geothermal area in Rotorua in ‘water-related incident’Emergency services were called to Whakarewarewa last night at 9.40.18 Jan 10:16 PM
New ZealandRare white tūī delights Hawke’s Bay bird watcher in apricot tree visitThe bird was spotted by regular Hawke's Bay birdwatcher Ali Allen. 18 Jan 10:00 PM
New ZealandNZ Herald Live: Christopher Luxon 2026 State of the Nation addressChristopher Luxon delivers his 2026 State of the Nation addressWatch18 Jan 08:34 PM
PremiumPremiumCartoonsGuy Body’s cartoons: January 1 - 31Our cartoonist Guy Body shares his view on current events.18 Jan 08:18 PM
OpinionNZ Herald comments: The stories open for discussion todayWant to have your say on our stories? Here's how.18 Jan 08:16 PM
New ZealandBack to school: How parents are cutting uniform costsParents are turning to second-hand shops and Facebook groups to cut uniform costs.18 Jan 08:00 PM
New ZealandNZ Herald Headlines | Monday, January 19, 2026Morning Headlines | PM will give his State of the Nation speech | Monday, January 19, 2026.Watch18 Jan 07:47 PM
New ZealandLuxon signals possible Cabinet reshuffle as politicians retire, election date out 'very shortly' The Prime Minister has also made his first statement on Greenland.18 Jan 07:39 PM
New ZealandAbuse in Care: Police prosecuted fewer than 1 in 10 referred casesEight offenders have been convicted of dozens of assaults on 15 children.18 Jan 07:23 PM
New ZealandThree charged after violent, unprovoked assault on young people at partyThe seven people received a range of injuries, from minor bruising to a fractured skull.18 Jan 06:28 PM
New ZealandWatch Live: Christopher Luxon in studio with Mike HoskingWatch Live: Christopher Luxon in studio with Mike Hosking. Video / NewstalkZBWatch18 Jan 05:35 PM
