ChristchurchWarnings lifted at popular swimming spot after septic tank overflowTests now show faecal bacteria levels are back below safety guidelines.15 Jan 03:05 AM
New ZealandSerious crash shuts Southland highway, major delays for driversDetours are in place near Eglinton St, in Winton, and motorists should avoid the area.15 Jan 02:58 AM
New ZealandCoach goes from saviour to sidelinedThis wasn't how Scott Robertson's story with the All Blacks was supposed to end.15 Jan 02:46 AM
New ZealandThe Country: Meet Federated Farmers' new CEORichard Loe, Mike Siermans, Chris Russell, Tony Cochrane, and Mike Inglis.15 Jan 02:40 AM
New ZealandScott Robertson is gone, so who will save the All Blacks?NZ Herald sports reporter Alex Powell breaks down the shock exit of Scott Robertson, as well as looking ahead in the year of sport.Watch15 Jan 02:28 AM
New ZealandHot summer lifts Splash Planet revenue by $150k despite fewer open days'We are seeing good numbers through the doors without getting to capacity.'15 Jan 02:20 AM
PremiumPremiumRetail|UpdatedHuge queues as EB Games' closing down sale sparks rush for final dealsShoppers queued at stores from Albany to Whangārei for sale discounts of up to 50%.15 Jan 02:10 AM
New ZealandAfternoon quiz: Who directed the 1995 film Casino?Test your brains with the Herald's afternoon quiz.15 Jan 02:00 AM
New ZealandNZ Herald Headlines | Wednesday, January 15, 2026Afternoon Headlines | Speculation about US action in Iran and talks about the future of Greenland | Wednesday, January 15, 2026Watch15 Jan 01:57 AM
New ZealandEntries open for farm ownership prizes at NZ Dairy Industry AwardsAwards from ASB and Fonterra help farmers take the next step towards farm ownership.15 Jan 01:41 AM
New ZealandNZ Herald Live: NZ Herald Live: All Blacks to seek new head coach as Scott Robertson departsScott Robertson has departed his role as head coach of the All Blacks following the completion of NZR’s 2025 end-of-season review.Watch15 Jan 01:33 AM
ChristchurchMan, 43, named as diver who drowned at popular Canterbury tourist spotHe was pulled from the water by the harbourmaster about 1.15pm on Saturday.15 Jan 01:30 AM
New ZealandWhy the world’s fattest parrots now feel frisky enough to save their speciesA bumper rimu fruit crop means conservationists expect over 50 chicks.15 Jan 01:26 AM
New ZealandFederated Farmers names new chief executive'This is a significant appointment for Federated Farmers.'15 Jan 01:24 AM
New ZealandManage My Health ignored warning about lax security system – cyber-security expertAbout 127,000 patients had records exposed in a trove of 430,000 documents.15 Jan 12:00 AM
New ZealandThree dead in 48 hours: Police issue plea after crashes near RotoruaOne person died when a car burst into flames on Tuesday; two were killed in a crash today.14 Jan 11:13 PM
AucklandLoaded 'AK47-style' gun found under house after police track fleeing pairThe Eagle helicopter tracked the fleeing car to Redoubt Rd in Manukau.14 Jan 11:00 PM
PremiumPremiumAnalysisDerek ChengDerek Cheng: Take your pick – violent crime is up 7% or down 21%ANALYSIS: Political messages are simple, but violent crime is a complex picture. 14 Jan 11:00 PM
New ZealandMetService Severe Weather Update: 15 - 16 JanuaryMetService Severe Weather Update: 15 - 16 January. Video / MetServiceWatch14 Jan 11:00 PM
New Zealand‘It’s devastating’: Generations-old eel population wiped out in Wairoa streamHundreds of longfin tuna, some aged up to 50 years, have died in the stream.14 Jan 10:19 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionRoger Partridge: We need to be realistic about the cost of our 'luxury beliefs'OPINION: How virtue signalling risks hurting the most vulnerable.14 Jan 10:00 PM
New ZealandFor sale: Hawke's Bay property with 'deep-rooted history and colourful story'Hastings’ stately Greenhill Lodge once hosted the Queen Mother. Now it’s up for sale.14 Jan 09:58 PM
Auckland'Totally unacceptable': Man charged after Auckland bus driver sprayed with fire extinguisherThe incident comes weeks after driver Sefo Leger died in a bus stabbing.14 Jan 09:51 PM
New ZealandCyber-security expert launches petition to Parliament calling for harsher penalties for privacy breachesCyber expert Katja Feldtmann wants tougher laws after the Manage My Health hack.14 Jan 09:23 PM
New ZealandGirl made ‘non-speech’ 111 call after fatal Waitārere Beach shooting, family-harm call made days earlierPolice say nobody who resided at the property held a firearms licence.14 Jan 09:18 PM
OpinionNZ Herald comments: The stories open for discussion todayWant to have your say on our stories? Here's how.14 Jan 08:42 PM
New Zealand|UpdatedThunderstorms hit North Island with Auckland set to be drenchedSevere thunderstorm watches have been issued for nearly everywhere in the north.14 Jan 08:28 PM
PremiumPremiumCompaniesCommon sense or overkill? Climate rules loosened by more than expectedThe minister suggested a more moderate weakening of climate disclosure rules.14 Jan 08:00 PM
PremiumPremiumCartoonsRod EmmersonRod Emmerson’s cartoons: Week of January 12 - 18Rod Emmerson's take on the week.14 Jan 07:41 PM
New ZealandUK says dual NZ nationals told of passport change in good timeFrom February 25, dual citizens must use a British passport to enter the UK.14 Jan 07:41 PM
EntertainmentTaranaki highway closure to affect Ed Sheeran fans, holidaymakers and businessesFamilies headed to Auckland shows face extra costs and leave.14 Jan 07:40 PM
New ZealandSeven-year-old driver crashes van on West CoastA nine-year-old passenger was also in the vehicle at the time. 14 Jan 07:34 PM
New ZealandTwo dead after SH30 crash near RotoruaEmergency services say a third person has been injured in the crash.14 Jan 07:09 PM
New ZealandNZ Herald Headlines | Wednesday, January 15, 2026Morning Headlines | Waitārere Beach shooting, rising tension between Iran and the US and at least 32 killed in train accident in Thailand | Wednesday, January 15, 2026Watch14 Jan 06:38 PM
