New ZealandStaffing row over Auckland's facility for criminals needing psychiatric carePSA fears the new 60-bed facility at Point Chevalier will be understaffed.06 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandA family, a farm and a coastal walk loved by thousandsThe Stuart family gave up 200 hectares to plant a native forest beside the walkway.06 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandMorning quiz: What was named Song of the Year at this week's Grammy Awards?Test your brain with the Herald's morning quiz.06 Feb 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionThomas CoughlanThomas Coughlan: Grumpy Parliament gets ready to welcome most powerful visitor in a decadeOPINION: Tensions abound over the India FTA as Parliament readies for a famous visitor.06 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandMining sector says Taranaki seabed plan rejection 'embarrassing'Group insists the decision rejecting the fast-tracking application is not final.06 Feb 06:43 AM
New ZealandStirling sports Upper Hutt targeted once again in late night robberyStirling sports Upper Hutt was targeted once again in a late night robbery. Video / SuppliedWatch06 Feb 06:00 AM
Crime'Feel like I’m a prisoner': Owner sleeping in store after third burglary attempt in a yearSund, a father of two young children, now sleeps in his sports shop out of fear.06 Feb 06:00 AM
New ZealandStirling sports Upper Hutt targeted in January with almost $10,000 in stock stolenThe shop's owner has started to sleep on the premises overnight over fears it will be targeted again. Video / SuppliedWatch06 Feb 06:00 AM
New Zealand'Hundreds of cousins' not enough to keep violent 501 deportee in AustraliaSauni Sini has convictions for violence against two former partners.06 Feb 05:00 AM
New ZealandFire and Emergency NZ warns of public risk as 18 calls received during strikeThe service received 18 emergency calls while Friday's strike was underway.06 Feb 04:52 AM
New ZealandOne dead after boat capsizes in 'choppy and windy' water off popular Thames beachOne person in a serious condition was taken to hospital by ambulance.06 Feb 04:32 AM
AucklandBoil water notice lifted for Auckland island as possible cause of E. coli scare revealedWatercare says the positive E. coli sample likely arose during collection.06 Feb 04:03 AM
New ZealandPictures: Hawke’s Bay commemorates Waitangi DayLarge crowds gathered for a 'special day' of Waitangi Day commemorations.06 Feb 03:27 AM
New Zealand'Respect the ocean': Surf safety focus as longboard festival hits PāpāmoaACC logged almost 6000 surfing injury claims nationwide in 2025.06 Feb 03:14 AM
PoliticsWaitangi 2026 in photos: Pukana, pōwhiri and protest mark 186th anniversary Herald photographers captured the week's events as they unfolded. 06 Feb 03:00 AM
New ZealandFeral felines force cat call limit in BOP coastal communityNeil Ericksen trapped seven cats in two weeks but the problem kept growing.06 Feb 03:00 AM
New ZealandTauranga Moana's Waitangi Day dawn service honours landslide victimsMore than 200 people, including civic leaders and kaumātua, gathered at Mt Drury.06 Feb 02:41 AM
Wellington'He did a 180': Fugitive boatie arrested after fleeing police in ‘old’ red boatPolice say the man led them on a dramatic chase after being told he was under arrest.06 Feb 02:30 AM
New ZealandNZ Herald Headlines | Friday, February 6, 2026Afternoon Headlines | Wastewater diverted into Cook Strait and David Seymour heckled at dawn service | Friday, February 6, 2026Watch06 Feb 02:07 AM
PoliticsWaitangi 2026: Australia signs first ever treaty with indigenous people - how Māori helpedFirst Nations leaders were welcomed to Waitangi with a pōwhiri. 06 Feb 02:00 AM
New ZealandAfternoon quiz: What is the real name of Uma Thurman's 'The Bride' in 'Kill Bill'?Test your brain with the Herald's afternoon quiz.06 Feb 02:00 AM
New ZealandChristchurch Customs staff on the jobCustoms staff at Christchurch Airport and Lyttelton talk about their work. Video / Joseph JohnsonWatch06 Feb 01:00 AM
CrimeInside the quiet war at Christchurch’s border: How Customs fights rising drug threatsChristchurch Customs officers talk about their working environment.06 Feb 01:00 AM
New ZealandPolice launch investigation after boy, 5, found dead at Napier beach after large searchPolice are appealing for anyone who saw an unattended child to come forward.06 Feb 12:42 AM
New ZealandFrom reels to phone calls: How Gisborne councillors engage with constituentsLGNZ now runs training on safe, effective social media use, popular with younger members.06 Feb 12:00 AM
New Zealand‘Bugger’: Pilot reacts after vintage plane skids into airport tyre barrierThe Chipmunk plane's hard landing sparked a large emergency response.05 Feb 11:57 PM
PremiumPremiumLetters to the EditorLetters: Parents are responsible for raising their childrenOPINION: The Natural Hazards Commission should insure property against disasters.05 Feb 11:52 PM
New ZealandFast track panel declines Taranaki seabed mining over risk to marine lifeThe panel warned of risks to Māui dolphins and key seabird species.05 Feb 11:48 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionAdam PearseAdam Pearse: Promises of unity not easy to see from Waitangi 2026OPINION: Many are quick to echo the late Kīngi Tūheitia's call for kotahitanga. 05 Feb 11:48 PM
New ZealandFoal that swam for life in Cyclone Gabrielle floodwaters wins $178,000 horse raceUltimate Habit survived raging torrent by sheer guts. Now she's run the race of her life.05 Feb 11:00 PM
New ZealandSewage crisis eases as Wellington wastewater flows return to Cook Strait outfallRaw sewage had flowed directly into the South Coast for several days.05 Feb 10:43 PM
New ZealandSmall plane suffers a hard landing at Motueka AirportPolice were called to Motueka Airport at around 11:15am after a hard landing by a small aircraft.Watch05 Feb 10:41 PM
New ZealandWaitangi 2026: 'We're still fighting': Hīkoi pushes rights of next generationThe upcoming election and recent storms were both big themes during speeches this week.05 Feb 10:11 PM
New ZealandHow a 'clean' $32,000 second-hand car hid dangerous damage missed by checks and reportsWorried mum is glad the defects were caught before teenage son drove the car.05 Feb 10:00 PM
