PremiumPremiumAnalysisAlex PowellExplained: The F1 loophole that Red Bull, Liam Lawson could exploit in 2026ANALYSIS: What do the new engine rules mean for the Kiwi's season?28 Jan 05:31 PM
New ZealandMetService Daily Weather: January 29 2026MetService Daily Weather: January 29 2026. Video / MetServiceWatch28 Jan 05:28 PM
New Zealand'Money is just not part of the equation today': Volunteer dentists experience high demandThe two-week Tō Waha dental care initiative is free for adults with urgent dental pain. 28 Jan 05:00 PM
New ZealandMorning quiz: What country is the world's leading producer of mangoes?Test your brain with the Herald's morning quiz.28 Jan 05:00 PM
New Zealand'It’s quite tough': Mount cafes take a hit after week-long closureOne estimates it has lost up to $60,000.28 Jan 05:00 PM
New ZealandVigils, silence and karakia: NZ comes together a week after deadly landslides killed eightFamilies and friends have held memorials nationwide for the storm victims.28 Jan 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: As election noise grows, the answer is not cynicism but attentionOPINION: New Zealanders now face months of campaigning ahead of election day.28 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandDannevirke A&P Show promises traditional fun and affordable family day outUtes, cows, equestrian events and more at the 2026 Dannevirke A&P Show.28 Jan 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumLetters to the EditorLetters: How can the same events be reported on so differently by US news outlets?OPINION: News from a divided America.28 Jan 04:00 PM
WellingtonMass murderer who killed seven family members promises he won't come back for survivorsThe Parole Board has decided if Raymond Ratima should be freed.28 Jan 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionJonathan AylingJonathan Ayling: NZ must stand with Taiwan against China's threatsOPINION: The era of NZ staying quiet over China's threats against Taiwan is ending.28 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandArt Deco steam train tickets available as early sales slower than usualAbout 2500 tickets have been available for the February 19-23 vintage train rides.28 Jan 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandTauranga Council once enclosed Mount campsite with 47 shipping containers for safetyOfficials evacuated the campground in 2003 for a week of pre-emptive rockfall works.28 Jan 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandThe failure of Labour's 'first-year fees-free' scheme - here's why it didn't work'A tremendous way to spend a lot of money to no effect' - tertiary education consultant.28 Jan 04:00 PM
OpinionNZ’s sodden January explained: What’s driven this month’s big wet? - James RenwickCentral Auckland has had nearly triple its usual January rainfall so far.28 Jan 02:00 PM
New ZealandPolice seek driver who helped injured assault victim in early hoursThe person picked up the injured man in Onerahi about 4am.28 Jan 06:25 AM
New Zealand'Wanted to teach him a lesson': Bakery owner accused of running down man in retaliationThe complainant had earlier thrown a metal bin liner at the defendant's wife's vehicle.28 Jan 06:00 AM
New Zealand First Mount Maunganui landslide victim formally identified, would have turned 16 todayHis body will now be returned to his family.28 Jan 05:35 AM
PoliticsWatch: Sir John Key on Judith Collins, the 'Margaret Thatcher of New Zealand''You knew she wasn't there to eat her lunch.'28 Jan 05:25 AM
EntertainmentSynthony organisers announce final line-up for 2026 showThe 2025 sell-out event drew 40,000 people and featured more than 183 performers.28 Jan 05:05 AM
New ZealandWatch: Sir John Key on former National leader Judith Colins leaving politicsGarth Bray talks to Sir John Key regarding former National leader Judith Colins leaving politics. Video / NZ HeraldWatch28 Jan 05:04 AM
New ZealandParolee wearing a GPS tracker burgled woman's home while she was sick in bedEthon Baker-Cleveland then went on to attack a prison officer while awaiting sentencing.28 Jan 05:00 AM
New Zealand'Our community is grieving deeply': Vigils planned after Tauranga landslidesThe vigil at Coronation Park starts at 7pm, with a karakia at 8pm.28 Jan 05:00 AM
CrimeJanitor turned cowboy dentist: Man sentenced for underground Auckland clinicLi's clinic was raided – mid-tooth extraction – after an undercover investigation.28 Jan 04:21 AM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsPeters claims 'truth not being told' over India deal, but Luxon says that's 'wrong'"He was wrong then, he’s wrong on this one too,” the Prime Minister says. 28 Jan 04:12 AM
ChristchurchThe big stink: Sewage-like smell blankets city, 210 odour complaints flood councilEnvironment Canterbury logged 210 odour complaints in 24 hours.28 Jan 04:03 AM
New ZealandFrom scandal to survival: The political life and legacy of Judith CollinsVeteran politician remains MP for Papakura and keeps her portfolios until mid-year.28 Jan 04:00 AM
New ZealandFrom scandal to survival: The political life and legacy of Judith CollinsNewstalk ZB senior political correspondent Barry Soper is with us to unpack a career defined by survival, scandal, comebacks, and crushing presence in New Zealand politics.Watch28 Jan 03:55 AM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsOutrageous Fortuna: The life and times of Judith CollinsJudith Collins has called time on nearly a quarter of a century of politics. 28 Jan 03:52 AM
New ZealandFarewell planned for much-loved Northland teacher and sportsman Harry DarkinsA public celebration of his life will be held in Whangārei and live streamed.28 Jan 03:45 AM
New Zealand'Every moment was priceless': Uncle's birthday tribute to teenage landslide victimPuvi Nadason said helping raise his nephew 'was one of the greatest gifts of my life'.28 Jan 03:33 AM
PoliticsChristopher Luxon says Winston Peters incorrect on India FTA claimsNZ First isn't supporting the deal. Video / Mark MitchellWatch28 Jan 03:30 AM
New Zealand'So well looked after': Te Araroa cafe owner back serving after flood evacuationsMaree Brownlie feared losing both her home and business, with fridges full of food.28 Jan 03:30 AM
New ZealandPolice brace for 500km gang funeral procession for William ‘Bird’ Hines’ sonMossy Hines’ body will take the same route as his father’s in 2023.28 Jan 03:26 AM