SailGP|Updated'The preferred option': Coutts' update on Black Foils rebuild ahead of SailGP AucklandSailGP will race the clock to get the Black Foils on the starting line for February 14. 22 Jan 09:05 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandWhy are New Zealanders moving to Australia? More money, better vibesNew York Times: “People are really just chasing hope.”22 Jan 09:00 PM
AucklandMotorcyclist dies in Auckland motorway high-speed crashPolice say the rider failed to stop for motorway patrol before the crash.22 Jan 08:27 PM
LiveNew ZealandLong wait for answers as Minister vows to recover all landslide victims Commissioner says the scale and risk at the site is slowing progress and updates22 Jan 08:24 PM
OpinionNZ Herald comments: The stories open for discussion todayWant to have your say on our stories? Here's how.22 Jan 08:08 PM
New Zealand'It's so good for them': How to juggle kids' after-school activitiesCosts can be a barrier but parents say the benefits are worth it.22 Jan 08:00 PM
New ZealandBack to school - After-school activitiesBack to school - After-school activitiesWatch22 Jan 08:00 PM
New Zealand'It could take days' - Police Commissioner warns campground rescue will be slowDisaster identification specialists and family liaison officers are on site.22 Jan 07:44 PM
New ZealandNZ Herald Headlines | Friday, January 23, 2026Morning Headlines | Rescue efforts continue following landslides, politicians descend on Rātana and Trump and Zelensky have a 'good' talk. | Friday, January 23, 2026Watch22 Jan 07:40 PM
New ZealandOwner fears he will have to put down 16-year-old dog after barking complaintsNeighbours have logged 23 barking complaints about Dan in 12 months.22 Jan 06:58 PM
New ZealandTairua couple woke to screaming after landslide narrowly missed their homeThe elderly neighbours were helicoptered to hospital before dawn.22 Jan 06:54 PM
New Zealand'Ill-advised': Documentary crew told about Tom Phillips shootout by police before familyFamily not notified of Phillips' death until at least an hour after film crew were told.22 Jan 06:45 PM
New ZealandCyclist dies in early-morning crash on SH2The crash was reported to police at 5.15am.22 Jan 05:48 PM
New ZealandHelicopter footage shows the extent of the damage in Mt Maunganui slipsShared to Instagram, helicopter footage shows the extent of the landslides on Mt Maunganui. Video / Amy TillWatch22 Jan 05:46 PM
New ZealandE-scooter rider hit and killed by train in ChristchurchMotorists are asked to avoid the area.22 Jan 05:41 PM
New ZealandInside the Mount Maunganui disaster as it unfoldedRescuers heard screams from a buried toilet block before voices fell silent.22 Jan 05:37 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionScott Caldwell: This housing back-down couldn’t be coming at a worse time for AucklandOPINION: Inner-city hubs like Kingsland have lost 15% of locals aged 15-29 in five years.22 Jan 05:00 PM
New ZealandFirst vote since 2019: 7 candidates enter Lakes Community Board raceTwo vacancies remain after a lack of interest and a death during last year's elections.22 Jan 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionPenny Tucker: You are not going to incentivise anyone to build 2 million houses all over AucklandOPINION: Transport, design and infrastructure matter just as much as housing numbers.22 Jan 05:00 PM
New ZealandMeet the dogs sniffing out a tiny clam threatening Waikato waterwaysGold clams can form carpets of up to 10,000 clams per square metre.22 Jan 04:59 PM
New ZealandSouthern Motorway closed overnight following serious crashPolice have closed the Southern Motorway from East Tamaki Rd overnight following a serious crash involving a motorcyclist. Video / NZ HeraldWatch22 Jan 04:08 PM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsMinisters, Māori Queen set for Rātana as Luxon diverts for flood-stricken East CoastMāori leaders will confront ministers over policies they see eroding Māori rights.22 Jan 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumLetters to the EditorLetters: Why Trump's board of peace plan is an abominationOPINION: European countries are wary of Trump’s board of peace plan for Gaza.22 Jan 04:00 PM
CrimeSerial scammer jailed again after cleaning out 91-year-old's bank account Dean McAuley has been sentenced yet again for scamming vulnerable elderly women.22 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandMorning quiz: How did actor James Dean die?Test your brains with the Herald's morning quiz.22 Jan 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: National will want house prices to rise to boost election chancesOPINION: The PM will hope house prices rise in 2026 even if his Housing Minister doesn't.22 Jan 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandProperty flippers face wave of company collapses as liquidators chase $28m debt A 2024 Herald probe found Hills-linked traders flipped 71 homes for millions in profit.22 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandEx-Red Bull driver's advice to Liam Lawson over F1 futureDavid Coulthard assesses the Kiwi's chances in the 2026 season.Watch22 Jan 04:00 PM
New Zealand'Deeply shattering': Mount Maunganui landslide search enters night with up to nine unaccounted forCrews 'going to be working 24/7 until they have searched every piece of earth'.22 Jan 10:23 AM
New ZealandInside the cordon: The Mount Maunganui campsite emergencySeveral people, including children, remain missing beneath the debris. Video / Alyse WrightWatch22 Jan 08:45 AM
New ZealandTwo dead after slip smashes into Pāpāmoa houseThe landslip came down on rural properties on Welcome Bay Rd.22 Jan 07:58 AM
New ZealandTauranga Mayor addresses day’s eventsTauranga Mayor addresses the landslide that destroyed parts of the iconic Mount Maunganui campground.Watch22 Jan 06:33 AM
New ZealandPolice seek pair of witnesses to alleged late-night assaultThe 'shaken' victim was left with serious injuries after the attack.22 Jan 06:31 AM
New Zealand‘A drier story’: Weekend brings relief for storm-battered regionsDay-time highs in Auckland and Northland drop from 25C to about 19C or 20C.22 Jan 05:00 AM
