AucklandEd Sheeran traffic chaos: Motorists warned of long delays across AucklandBombay to central Auckland is already a 90-minute crawl for drivers.16 Jan 02:36 AM
New ZealandWatch: Three rescued from ocean near Tolaga BayA Royal New Zealand Air Force P-8A Poseidon spotted the trio, who had spent hours clinging to a lifejacket on Wednesday.Watch16 Jan 02:32 AM
AucklandGovt poised to water down 2m Auckland homes intensification planChristopher Luxon is under pressure from National Party strongholds like Howick.16 Jan 02:04 AM
New ZealandAfternoon quiz: Fort Knox is located in which US state?Test your brains with the Herald's afternoon quiz.16 Jan 02:00 AM
New ZealandThe Country: How to win Young Farmer of the YearRachel Shearer, Alan Whetton, George Dodson, Hugh Jackson, Hunter McGregor, Riley Kennedy.16 Jan 01:34 AM
New ZealandCHB world No 1 steps up at Potts Classic athleticsBriana Stephenson is the top-ranked female heptathlete so far in 2026.16 Jan 01:31 AM
New ZealandNew Zealand vacates embassy in Iran as threat of violence escalatesHuman rights groups estimate more than 2500 people have been killed in unrest.16 Jan 01:23 AM
LiveChristchurchWatch: Funeral for Sir Tim Shadbolt underway in InvercargillNZ today farewells one of its longest-serving, and most recognisable, public servants.16 Jan 01:05 AM
Auckland|UpdatedLocals fear 'gangland shooting' after person critically hurt on Onehunga streetA central Auckland resident has claimed a person jumped out of a vehicle and opened fire.16 Jan 12:43 AM
New ZealandNZ Herald Headlines | Friday, January 16, 2026Afternoon Headlines | MetService lifts severe thunderstorm warnings and protests follow ICE shootings | Friday, January 16, 2026Watch16 Jan 12:15 AM
New ZealandMotorhome destroyed as flames tear through house-bus on SH5Police are managing traffic on SH5 as the burnt-out motorhome is towed away.16 Jan 12:00 AM
New ZealandWoman's charge upgraded to murder after Tauranga man’s deathShe has appeared in court also facing several other charges.15 Jan 11:49 PM
New ZealandEmergency services attend unfolding Auckland incidentMultiple police and ambulances were seen racing through central Auckland suburbs before 12pm. Video / Michael Craig, SuppliedWatch15 Jan 11:04 PM
New ZealandWhy parole board says teen baseball bat murderer is still too risky to freeTeenage tourist murderer Jahche Broughton denied parole for seventh time.15 Jan 11:00 PM
New ZealandGirl who made Waitārere 111 call 'incredibly traumatised'Police have yet to speak to the three critically injured victims of Wednesday's shootings.15 Jan 10:43 PM
New ZealandLeading livestock scientist Dave Leathwick mournedHe worked directly with farmers and vets nationwide to improve animal health.15 Jan 10:41 PM
New ZealandJones moves to cut bycatch fees for deepwater boats as seas warm and stocks shiftWarming seas are pushing snapper and kingfish offshore, increasing bycatch, Jones says.15 Jan 10:30 PM
AucklandTeens arrested after 90-minute wrong-way dash across cityThe three teens, aged 14 to 15, were first spotted breaking into a store in Howick.15 Jan 10:21 PM
New ZealandThree in custody after early-morning electronics store raidSecurity footage captured the heist.Watch15 Jan 09:46 PM
New Zealand18,000 strikes in electrifying 19hrs: Severe warning issued as storms continue, slip closes gorge It follows a day of wild weather including several reported mini-tornadoes.15 Jan 09:41 PM
OpinionNZ Herald comments: The stories open for discussion todayWant to have your say on our stories? Here's how.15 Jan 09:22 PM
New ZealandMany of Wairarapa’s recent forest fires began in old burn pilesWairarapa is in a restricted fire season and open-air fires need a permit.15 Jan 08:58 PM
New ZealandSlips close SH2 through Waioeka GorgeThere is no estimated time for the highway to reopen at this stage.15 Jan 08:42 PM
New ZealandNZ Herald Live: Sir Tim Shadbolt’s Invercargill funeralSir Tim Shadbolt’s Invercargill funeralWatch15 Jan 07:53 PM
New ZealandTwo people found dead at scene of serious overnight crash on main Hamilton roadThe crash happened on Te Rapa Rd in Beerescourt about 12.30am. 15 Jan 07:47 PM
New ZealandHealth NZ confirms another major tech outageSenior doctors blame months of IT failures on cuts to Health NZ digital staff.15 Jan 07:22 PM
Business61 shops announce closures in 10 days: Will liquidation numbers get worse before they improve?Retail NZ says weak December trading has drained many shops' cash reserves.15 Jan 06:49 PM
New ZealandOne dead, three injured after two-car crash shuts Southland highwayThe collision occurred on the main road through Winton.15 Jan 06:29 PM
New ZealandHazardous material spills over highway after truck crash, traffic delays expectedThe crash happened early this morning north of Rotorua.15 Jan 06:25 PM
New ZealandNZ Herald Headlines | Friday, January 16, 2026Morning Headlines | Severe weather warnings for the North Island and Scott Robertson's All Blacks departure | Friday, January 16, 2026Watch15 Jan 05:47 PM
New ZealandMinister reviews funding after $133k Rotorua lake weed clean-upRotorua Mayor Tania Tapsell calls the city's weed control funding 'grossly unfair'.15 Jan 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Happy-go-lucky' dad was turning his life around before beach tragedyHe and his cousin were pulled unresponsive from the water at Ripirō Beach on January 3.15 Jan 05:00 PM
New ZealandMorning quiz: In what year did Margaret Thatcher become Prime Minister of the UK?Test your brains with the Herald's morning quiz.15 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandPartygoers left with life-altering injuries in late-night Auckland train attackThe victims say up to 35 teens swarmed them on the train and platform.Watch15 Jan 04:00 PM
