New ZealandConcerns over lack of official action prior to deadly Mount Maunganui landslideCollapsed trees and slips were seen hours before the hillside collapsed. Video / Alyse Wright, Jason DordayWatch23 Jan 08:52 AM
New ZealandMount Maunganui search enters second night as families face anguished wait for outcomeMultiple families are in tears amid the heavy-duty search equipment.23 Jan 08:20 AM
PoliticsFinance Minister praises Māori Queen’s economic visionPoliticians followed tradition and gathered at Rātana today.23 Jan 08:13 AM
New ZealandWatch: ‘A lamental cry’ - Iwi say father holding vigil at Mt Maunganui slip has lost two children"I met one parent, he was from Italy. He knows two of his children are still in there."23 Jan 08:06 AM
New ZealandOne dead, one critical after serious Clutha incidentA police scene guard is in place as a full forensic examination continues.23 Jan 07:37 AM
New ZealandIwi speak after blessing fatal Mount Maunganui slip siteLocal iwi leader, Tracy Ngatoko, speaks of family anguish at site of Mount Maunganui slip search. Video / Michael CraigWatch23 Jan 07:15 AM
AucklandAuckland beaches off limits as wastewater warnings hit long weekend swimmersAt least 15 Auckland beaches now carry 'do not swim' alerts.23 Jan 07:00 AM
New Zealand'People that should have known': Local says danger visible before deadly Mount slip - but no evac orderTauranga mayor confirms reports of slips at Mount Maunganui from as early as 5am.23 Jan 06:17 AM
New ZealandSix people still missing as Mauao landslide search heads for third dayFamilies held a dawn karakia as crews continued recovery efforts into day two.23 Jan 06:09 AM
New Zealand'It's all we can do': Community rallies around slip rescue workers, families'We use those hot pools and we can walk around the Mount … it’s devastating.'23 Jan 06:07 AM
SportBroncos star Kotoni Staggs joins 'run it straight' challenge amid safety fearsThe Broncos say they view their player's hit as a staged promotional video.23 Jan 06:01 AM
New ZealandFlatmate sentenced over his gun's link to fatal shootingJack Hargreaves is alleged to have fatally shot his brother, Joshua, last year.23 Jan 06:00 AM
New ZealandGloriavale Christian School to remain open, for nowThe Ministry of Education had planned to close the school from today.23 Jan 05:37 AM
New ZealandLocal eyewitness says danger was visible before Mount Maunganui landslideA Mount Maunganui local, Colin McGonagle, says a "mini waterfall" and slips were visible above the campground before the landslide hit. Video / Jason Dorday, Michael MorrahWatch23 Jan 05:22 AM
Wellington‘Extreme caution’: Potent opioid mix prompts high alertThe tablets were found in the Wellington region and could be available nationwide.23 Jan 04:30 AM
Wellington'Significant hazard’: Photo of man headfirst in storm drain sparks warningsA group of people lowered the man into the Wellington drain to retrieve his phone. 23 Jan 04:00 AM
New Zealand'As good as it gets': Why inflation jump points to higher interest ratesMarkets now expect at least one interest rate rise, with two possible by the year's end.23 Jan 04:00 AM
New ZealandEarly warning signs: Missed chances to clear Mount campground revealedLocal man said he called 111 to report unstable ground several hours before the disaster.23 Jan 03:55 AM
PoliticsWhat stubborn inflation could mean for your mortgage this yearNZ Herald Business editor at large, Liam Dann joins The Front Page to break it down.Watch23 Jan 03:55 AM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsReturn of the ‘inflation monster’? Govt responds, interest rate hike forecast brought forward It is 'not good enough', one senior Government minister said. 23 Jan 03:54 AM
New ZealandLocals only on fragile lifeline road as coastal communities cut offThe closure comes as Northland and Auckland prepare for a long weekend.23 Jan 03:48 AM
New ZealandNicola Willis reacts to above-expectations inflation dataIt's led to concerns that interest rate hikes may come sooner than previously believed. Video / Mark MitchellWatch23 Jan 03:42 AM
AucklandMan dies after being pulled from water at Auckland beachPolice have cordoned off an area at Cheltenham after CPR failed to revive the swimmer.23 Jan 03:33 AM
New ZealandGreens put forward member's bill to entrench Māori seatsThe bill, if passed, would require a 75% vote to abolish Māori seats.23 Jan 03:27 AM
New ZealandFirefighters get callouts as severe weather hits CanterburyMetService issued a severe thunderstorm warning for parts of Canterbury.23 Jan 03:24 AM
New ZealandWatch: Politicians are welcomed to Rātana with a pōwhiriLabour leader Chris Hipkins acknowledges Rātana founder W.T Rātana as politicians visit site for annual commemorations. Video / Mark MitchellWatch23 Jan 03:18 AM
New ZealandHawke's Bay weather response: What councils changed after Cyclone Gabrielle Hawke's Bay Regional Council has launched an online Extreme Weather Hub.23 Jan 02:55 AM
WellingtonCyclist dies three weeks after crash in Palmerston North Police are still investigating the circumstances of the fatal bike crash. 23 Jan 02:52 AM
All Blacks'It's a tough world': All Black's response to Robertson exit and search for new coach'We trust whoever gets the role. We back them and then we get the job done.'23 Jan 02:44 AM
New Zealand'Our house and our family lost': Three generations lived in home where grandmother, grandson killed by slipA neighbour of the family described the family as 'amazing people'.23 Jan 02:17 AM
New Zealand'Absolute tragedy': Six confirmed unaccounted for in Mount Maunganui landslideChristopher Luxon spoke in Tauranga this afternoon after meeting with the families.23 Jan 02:03 AM
New ZealandAfternoon quiz: Which Hindu god is the 'destroyer of worlds'?Test your brains with the Herald's afternoon quiz.23 Jan 02:00 AM
New ZealandHow landslides have changed the face of Mount MaunganuiHow landslides have changed the face of Mount Maunganui. Video / Phil WelchWatch23 Jan 01:56 AM
CrimeMan caused mass evacuation during police standoff, threats to blow up his homeCorey Innocente fired a crossbow arrow into the street during the standoff as a 'warning'.23 Jan 01:33 AM
