New ZealandMorning quiz: Which river runs through Baghdad?Test your brains with the Herald's morning quiz.08 Jan 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: Simple measures can make beach swimming saferOPINION: This summer is already a busy one for lifeguards.08 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandInside AT's license plate recognition vehicles, how do they work?The Herald goes for a ride along in one of the cars which have made enforcing parking infringements more efficient for AT to see just how they work. Video / Cameron PitneyWatch08 Jan 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionMatthew HootonMatthew Hooton: NZ must prepare for the end of the rules-based eraOPINION: If international law no longer exists, NZ needs a new approach.08 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandFarm offers unique animal encounters for kidsA story about Kaipaki Farmyard in Ōhaupō was a popular read on The Country in 2025.08 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandSir Ron Young - former head of the NZPBSir Ron Young - former head of the NZPB. Video / Annaleise ShortlandWatch08 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandProfessor urges probe into $30m MethaneSAT missionDocuments suggest conflicting information was provided to the minister and the media. 08 Jan 04:00 PM
New Zealand‘His whole life’s picked up’: Donations help boy’s family move and make memoriesHone Hillman's self-organised garage sale raised more than $30,000 from donors nationwide.08 Jan 04:00 PM
New Zealand‘It felt like the perfect fit’: City-raised graduate finds future in agAngie Chadha's journey from city to agriculture was a popular read on The Country in 2025.08 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandCatch up with Hone Hillman eight months after his viral garage saleHone Hillman and his dad Sam Samuelu give an update eight months after Hone's garage sale fundraiser went viral. Video / Joe AllisonWatch08 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandMass whale stranding on Farewell Spit Department of Conservation staff and Project Jonah NZ members are on the scene.08 Jan 08:00 AM
New ZealandJanuary temperature records could fall as hot spell forecastFire and Emergency says people cause 97% of wildfires in Aotearoa.08 Jan 07:04 AM
AucklandFaith convention fills Auckland hotels, brings $20m boost to city economyThe Eden Park event is expected to draw about 20,000 attendees over three days.08 Jan 06:00 AM
New ZealandTim Shadbolt dies aged 78Sir Tim Shadbolt, New Zealand's longest running mayor has died, aged 78.Watch08 Jan 05:43 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionWhy Manage My Health data breach is ‘dire’ – and how criminals could use patient infoOPINION: I don't envy the company, but it should never have been in this position.08 Jan 05:42 AM
New Zealand'Deeply missed': Tributes flow for former Invercargill Mayor Sir Tim Shadbolt The 78-year-old died this morning after a long illness.08 Jan 05:05 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandCops feared NZ soldier had knives, petrol bombs during five-hour searchNZDF has obtained a High Court injunction to block details of an armed hunt for a soldier.08 Jan 04:47 AM
New ZealandDoC investigates 'illegal' New Year party near WānakaDoC says between 50 and 100 campers set up on the Newcastle Track site.08 Jan 04:00 AM
Wellington'Devastating accident': Toddler hospitalised after 'serious' drowning in home poolA Givealittle has been set up to help her family with their costs.08 Jan 04:00 AM
PoliticsStudent radical, TV star and NZ's longest-serving mayor: Sir Tim Shadbolt dies at 78Arrested 33 times as a student, he went on to have distinguished career in local politics.08 Jan 03:52 AM
New Zealand'Tears and laughter': Hamilton couple win $1m on Lotto after cancer shockThe pair had played the same Lotto numbers for 35 years.08 Jan 03:29 AM
New Zealand‘Stinking hot’: Campers grateful to be at the lake as scorcher weekend loomsWhen it’s not even 8am and the tent is already a sauna, there's only one thing to do.08 Jan 03:25 AM
Wellington$4m date rape drug bust after Wairarapa storage unit tip-offPolice say they've disrupted the region's supply of the stupefying Class B narcotic.08 Jan 03:18 AM
New ZealandOne dead after two motorbikes crash in Tararua districtThe road remains closed with diversions in place.08 Jan 03:16 AM
AucklandQueensland fruit fly find triggers tight fruit and vege controls in Mt RoskillThe controls cover 8562 Mt Roskill properties across two biosecurity zones.08 Jan 03:09 AM
New ZealandYoung men jump from Auckland Harbour BridgeThe video posted to Instagram did not show how the pair managed to scale the bridge before the jump. Video \ InstagramWatch08 Jan 03:00 AM
New ZealandWatch: 'Dangerous' Auckland Harbour Bridge stunt sparks safety probeNZTA says the two men's bridge jump is illegal, with a high risk of serious injury.08 Jan 02:55 AM
New ZealandSwims, gelato and hot tempers in the carpark: How the Bay's faring in the heatWith Tauranga forecast to hit 30C this weekend, crowds are flocking to the beach. 08 Jan 02:47 AM
New ZealandChristopher Luxon working from home as election year gets underway Christopher Luxon is in Auckland working from home, planning the year ahead.08 Jan 02:45 AM
ChristchurchChristchurch ranked most bicycle-friendly city in Asia and OceaniaWellington also landed in the top five in the category. 08 Jan 02:15 AM
New ZealandAfternoon quiz: Which country has the most islands in the world?Test your brains with the Herald's afternoon quiz.08 Jan 02:00 AM
New ZealandMetService afternoon weather update: 8 - 11 JanuaryMetService afternoon weather update: 8 - 11 January. Video / MetServiceWatch08 Jan 01:48 AM
New ZealandMt Roskill store pulls produce as fruit fly biosecurity operation ramps upMonitoring and restrictions on transporting fruit in place after fruit fly detection.08 Jan 01:45 AM
New ZealandNZ Herald Afternoon Headlines | Thursday, January 8, 2026Afternoon Headlines | Trump discusses Greenland purchase and ACC funds more than 48,000 gym injuries | Thursday, January 8, 2026Watch08 Jan 01:21 AM
