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 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 Zealand|UpdatedSlips close SH2 through Waioeka GorgeThere is no estimated time for the highway to reopen at this stage.15 Jan 08:42 PM
New ZealandWoman's charge upgraded to murder after Tauranga man’s deathPolice are still investigating and are asking the public for information.15 Jan 08:24 PM
Christchurch Farewell, Sir Tim: Shadbolt to be laid to rest in Invercargill todayNZ will farewell one of its longest-serving, and most recognisable, public servants.15 Jan 08:00 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
New Zealand'Pulled me by the hair': Brutal late-night group attack on train passengers by 30 teensThe four friends in their early 20s suffered concussions, cuts and bruising.15 Jan 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumWellingtonOff the shelf: Wellington’s library to reopen with 80,000 fewer books after $217m revampAn author whose books have been cut fears libraries are becoming entertainment centres.15 Jan 04:00 PM
New Zealand‘General catch-up’: Sir Brian Roche and Andrew Coster spotted at cafe after IPCA falloutThe pair went for coffee near the Beehive yesterday. 15 Jan 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: Something for all patriots to keep in mind this election yearOPINION: What the Destiny Church-linked protests at Sikh parades suggest.15 Jan 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandPoppy wars: Rival RSA factions clash over oak leaf vs fern designNZRSA is importing poppies meant to mark Armistice Day to fundraise here for Poppy Day.15 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandDNA test uncovers WWII secret: Grandmother set to meet her real dadA family DNA test at Christmas 2023 shattered eight decades of assumptions.15 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandWaitārere Beach shooting: Former employer claims man was ‘troubled from the start’Veterans question military credentials of man who died in Waitārere shooting.15 Jan 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionMatthew HootonMatthew Hooton: U-turn season starts with housing intensification OPINION: Ministers to drop demands for Auckland Council to zone for 2 million more houses.15 Jan 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumLetters to the EditorLetters: Reserve Bank Governor should be applauded for her support for PowellOPINION: It is the right move by Reserve Bank Governor, says one reader.15 Jan 03:59 PM
New ZealandGastro outbreak affects 30 staff at Wellington Hospital emergency departmentA 12-hour deep clean of the department was carried out on Saturday.15 Jan 06:34 AM
New ZealandWatch: Tornado sweeps across Ōtorohanga fieldA tornado downed trees and knocked out power in the Waikato village of Maihihi. Video / Luke CareWatch15 Jan 05:28 AM
New ZealandFinal-year students can claim up to $12k in fees – but is it money well spent?Eligible first-time students can claim up to $12,000 once they finish study.15 Jan 05:27 AM
New ZealandSeven injured, three serious after two-car crash shuts Northland highwayTwo helicopters are airlifting some of the injured patients to hospital.15 Jan 04:54 AM
New ZealandFunding boost takes Rotorua Great Ride trail fully off-roadThe Government and council each chipped in $250k to upgrade the Whakarewarewa loop.15 Jan 04:53 AM
New ZealandSister says she was messaged by 'broken' brother 30 minutes before Waitārere Beach shooting 'It’s not just my brother that’s been failed by the whole thing.'15 Jan 04:40 AM
New ZealandHuge queues as EB Games' closing down sale sparks rush for final dealsKiwis lined up around the country as the closing-down sale got underway. Video / Brady DyerWatch15 Jan 04:18 AM
