New ZealandFamily with small children trapped for hours on roof without wet weather gearThe Te Araroa whānau were rescued after hours 'surrounded by debris' in the dark.22 Jan 12:30 AM
New ZealandTravel warning: SH5 reopens after truck crash near WaipungaPolice warn the highway may be closed for several hours for clean-up.22 Jan 12:24 AM
New ZealandGloriavale pupils offered two schooling paths after commune's school shutdownThe ministry is also negotiating a Gloriavale unit within a West Coast state school.22 Jan 12:24 AM
New ZealandHawke’s Bay deluge brings flooded carparks, river relief and toilet warningsHeavy rain across Hawke's Bay has resulted in surface flooding and wastewater issues.22 Jan 12:02 AM
Wellington'I was nearly in tears': Father's relief as Pharmac proposes funding 'miracle drug' for toddlersOne family were considering moving countries to access the drug, but can now stay at home.22 Jan 12:00 AM
OpinionKevin Trenberth: NZ is again being soaked this summer – record ocean heat helps explain itOPINION: More than 90% of Earth's excess heat is now being absorbed by the oceans.21 Jan 11:55 PM
PoliticsNZ First starts election year on high in new pollWinston Peters' party has recorded its best-ever result in this poll.21 Jan 11:54 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionAudrey YoungAudrey Young: As NZ tiptoes around Donald Trump, Canada takes a standOPINION: It takes a lot to upstage the US President. Mark Carney just pulled it off.21 Jan 11:53 PM
New ZealandWashed-out bridge near Bland Bay cuts off localsThe coast road south of Russell to Whangarei ends at a washed out bridge near Bland Bay. Video / David FisherWatch21 Jan 11:50 PM
Auckland'We all make mistakes': Why worker was watering tree in wild Auckland stormsCouncillor says the man will be embarrassed at being 'plastered all over social media'.21 Jan 11:47 PM
New ZealandMoment Mount Maunganui came crashing down: Witness on violent shaking before 'disaster'Emergency services are desperately searching for people trapped under mountain of dirt.21 Jan 11:46 PM
New ZealandNZ Herald Live: Slip at Mount Maunganui campground updateNZ Herald Live: Slip at Mount Maunganui campground updateWatch21 Jan 11:42 PM
New ZealandPhotos show the scale of the storm damagePhotos from around the North Island show the scale of the storm damage.Watch21 Jan 11:08 PM
PremiumPremiumPolitics‘It will surprise us all’: Wealthy donor tips Opportunities Party to enter ParliamentMills revealed he gave Labour and the Greens sizeable donations late last year.21 Jan 11:00 PM
HealthcareBack to work sooner: ACC unveils plan to avoid $26 billion deficitThe changes follow a call for action from the Government.21 Jan 11:00 PM
New ZealandF-22 fighter jet plan for Warbirds air show sparks anger over civilian deathsGrant Kitto links the jets to a 2015 US strike that killed 42 people in Afghanistan.21 Jan 10:42 PM
New ZealandHelena Bay hill slipA "massive" slip on Russell Rd at Helena Bay hill is cutting off access to Helena Bay, Ōakura and Whangaruru. Video / Denise PiperWatch21 Jan 10:05 PM
New ZealandNZ Herald Live: Chris Hipkins speaks to mediaChris Hipkins speaks to mediaWatch21 Jan 10:05 PM
New Zealand'Trust is what needs to happen': Young councillors target youth engagementCouncillors Alison Amboy and Keshaan Te Waaka join forces for youth empowerment. 21 Jan 10:00 PM
New ZealandPāpāmoa flooding and slipsFlooding and slips in Pāpāmoa. People were advised to evacuate. Video / SuppliedWatch21 Jan 10:00 PM
New ZealandStorm devastation revealed: Photos show scale of damageStates of emergency remain in several regions as towns stay cut off by floods.21 Jan 09:49 PM
OpinionNZ Herald comments: The stories open for discussion todayWant to have your say on our stories? Here's how.21 Jan 09:09 PM
WellingtonMinister orders review after Wellington Airport bomb scare It comes after a worker claimed protocol was ignored when a potential explosive was found.21 Jan 09:00 PM
New ZealandMount Maunganui campground landslipA large slip in Mount Maunganui has caused chaos this morning. The slip hit tents and campervans, trapping some people. Video / NZ HeraldWatch21 Jan 08:41 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandPlans lodged for one of Hawke’s Bay’s biggest retirement villagesDemand for retirement villages is growing 'particularly in regions such as Hawke's Bay'.21 Jan 08:06 PM
EducationBack-to-school journeys: Parents share travel tipsFewer children now walk, cycle or use public transport than in 2018.21 Jan 08:00 PM
New ZealandFamily's desperate wait as police search for man missing in raging floodsThe man, in his 40s, was swept away at a Mahurangi River crossing.21 Jan 07:31 PM
PremiumPremiumCartoonsRod EmmersonRod Emmerson’s cartoons: Week of January 19 - 25Rod Emmerson's take on the week.21 Jan 07:09 PM
Crime'Absolute menace': Man repeatedly phoned woman and made sex noises, sent explicit videosDaniel Barlow sent images, videos and 'numerous' voice messages of a sexualised nature.21 Jan 07:00 PM
New ZealandNZ Herald Headlines | Thursday, January 22, 2026Morning Headlines | Communities are waking up to landslides, widespread flooding and power outages this morning | Thursday, January 22, 2026Watch21 Jan 06:58 PM
New Zealand'Thriving city': How Tauranga is racing up the city population rankingsForecast populations would make Tauranga the country’s fourth-largest city by 2048. 21 Jan 05:07 PM
New ZealandViolent 501 deportee preyed on women in emergency housingHoani McIlroy has been jailed for crimes described as gratuitous, callous and degrading.21 Jan 05:00 PM
OpinionOpen letter: Supporting early learning now is one of the most powerful investments our country can makeOPINION: Up to 400 early childhood centres could shut their doors by June 2026.21 Jan 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: Labour won't win back Auckland until the city can trust the party againOPINION: Labour lost traditional strongholds like New Lynn and came close in Mt Albert.21 Jan 04:00 PM
