PremiumPremiumNew ZealandYoung nurse left with permanent injury calls for support in mental health wardsCritics of the police withdrawal say assaults have become commonplace in hospitals.16 Jan 09:00 PM
New Zealand40 people airlifted to safety from Waioeka Gorge in overnight rescue missionSlips and flooding cut off trapped motorists yesterday.16 Jan 08:43 PM
TennisASB Classic men's final previewNZ Herald tennis writer Michael Burgess looks ahead to the men's decider between third seed Jakub Mensik and seventh seed Sebastian Baez. Video / NZ HeraldWatch16 Jan 08:02 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionFran O'SullivanFran O'Sullivan: Bravo Breman, but where's Luxon as Trump wreaks havoc?OPINION: The Government has yet to stand up for what NZ believes is important.16 Jan 08:00 PM
New ZealandNew police investigation into death of toddler Lachie Jones 'near completion'Senior detectives from the North Island are leading the new probe.16 Jan 08:00 PM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsTough medicine: Nicola Willis eyes scalpel for health spending in 2026 BudgetThe Finance Minister also explains her thinking on fossil fuel imports and asset sales.16 Jan 07:00 PM
WorldNZ Herald Headlines | Saturday, January 17, 2026NZ Herald Headlines | Saturday, January 17, 2026. US and European tensions rise as Trump threatens tariffs on opposition. Soundspalsh kicks off in Raglan this weekend.Watch16 Jan 06:54 PM
New Zealand'Very draining': Difficult job hunts casts shadow on London OE for KiwisSome expats say they sent hundreds of CVs before landing even one role.16 Jan 06:20 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandRock riffs, multiple sclerosis and unfinished business: Inside Push Push’s comeback‘I’ve spent my life taking care of myself’: Push Push guitarist Andy Kane on MS and music.16 Jan 06:00 PM
SailGPPeter Burling reflects on finger injury as new SailGP season begins in PerthPeter Burling speaks with NZME’s Christopher Reive in Perth as SailGP gears up for its sixth season.Watch16 Jan 06:00 PM
New ZealandWoman stranded for 15 hours after Air NZ flight diverted She paid for a new ticket home after being told flights were full for the next two days.16 Jan 05:37 PM
New Zealand‘He fought every day’: 33yo father dies after aggressive melanoma spreads to brain'He understands Dad’s gone, but can’t quite grasp that he won’t be back.'16 Jan 05:00 PM
New Zealand'They have taken over': CBD grapples with growing homelessness issuesOwners report aggressive acts, damage, daily clean-ups and frustration.16 Jan 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'Very sad': Tower Insurance to close Rotorua office, 50 jobs affectedSome staff to chose redundancy or Auckland; other affected roles change to work-from-home.16 Jan 05:00 PM
New ZealandTicket sales booming for Warriors pre-season game in NapierOrganisers say they're 'tracking towards a sellout' for the NRL pre-season game in Napier.16 Jan 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: Teen parties can be fun but they can also be incredibly dangerous OPINION: Recent incidents are a chance for parents to remind teens about party safety.16 Jan 04:14 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandWatch: Far North police pitch roles to waitlisted recruitsPolice say Canterbury is so full they are not taking any new recruits.16 Jan 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumLetters to the EditorLetters: Is All Blacks rugby in decline?OPINION: Time is running out ahead of the World Cup, one reader fears.16 Jan 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionThomas CoughlanThomas Coughlan: National MPs' angst over housing crash as Luxon and Hipkins mull reshufflesOPINION: PM appears to have few Cabinet positions to play with.16 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandCoro bike park built by local legend now a drawcard for hidden gem tracksThe park now offers more than 6km of tracks, jumps and BMX runs.16 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandThe real story behind Michelangelo's Sistine Chapel frescoesVatican expert Christopher Longhurst goes behind the scenes of a new exhibition in Wellington. Video / SuppliedWatch16 Jan 04:00 PM
CrimePaedophile revealed: How an ex-Māori Party candidate ended up with rare indefinite sentenceKelvin Martin can finally be named following a two-year bid for secrecy.16 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandMorning quiz: Which of Henry VIII's wives was married to him for the shortest time?Test your brains with the Herald's morning quiz.16 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandA date with Country CalendarNZ's longest-running show this year celebrates its 60th birthday - it invited the Herald behind the cameras for a day on the farm. Video / Annaleise Shortland / TVNZWatch16 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandFar North police pitch roles to waitlisted recruitsPolice say Canterbury is so full they are not taking any new recruits.Watch16 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandWarm, mostly calm weekend ahead before northern rain moves in MondayAuckland, Hamilton and Kaitāia are forecast to reach warm highs of 26C.16 Jan 04:00 PM
OpinionHunter WellsHunter Wells: City boy’s tractor lesson ends in surprise hugOPINION: "I had never seen him hug his own kids, so I felt kind of proud and privileged." 16 Jan 04:00 PM
Auckland FCSecond half stumble: Auckland FC lose from in front for first time in A-League, Sakai injuredAuckland FC stay top of the A-League, though Sydney FC have games in hand.16 Jan 08:25 AM
AucklandMost Auckland beaches unsafe to swim due to faecal contaminationHeavy rain has put many of Auckland's beaches off-limits to swimmers. 16 Jan 07:00 AM
New ZealandManawatū mourns classic motorcycle club president killed in crashClub president John Rushton died in a two-bike accident east of Woodville.16 Jan 07:00 AM
New ZealandDeath of Bay of Islands kiwis investigation continues with two dogs seizedAround 20 kiwi have been killed in one Bay of Islands hotspot since 2023.16 Jan 06:29 AM
New ZealandLauren Dickason’s ex-husband remarries as he rebuilds life in South AfricaGraham Dickason quietly remarried in South Africa several months ago.16 Jan 06:00 AM
New Zealand'Of the most appalling nature': Judge gives home detention to man who exported child abuse materialA 21-year-old had a six-year addiction to child exploitation material.16 Jan 06:00 AM
New ZealandTears, protest, and pointed shots: Sir Tim farewelled in proper Shadbolt fashionMourners give Sir Tim a standing ovation as a video let him have the last word.16 Jan 05:59 AM
