Business61 shops announce closures in 10 days: Will liquidation numbers get worse before they improve?Retail NZ says weak December trading has drained many shops' cash reserves.15 Jan 06:49 PM
New ZealandOne dead, three injured after two-car crash shuts Southland highwayThe collision occurred on the main road through Winton.15 Jan 06:29 PM
New ZealandHazardous material spills over highway after truck crash, traffic delays expectedThe crash happened early this morning north of Rotorua.15 Jan 06:25 PM
New ZealandNZ Herald Headlines | Friday, January 16, 2026Morning Headlines | Severe weather warnings for the North Island and Scott Robertson's All Blacks departure | Friday, January 16, 2026Watch15 Jan 05:47 PM
New ZealandMinister reviews funding after $133k Rotorua lake weed clean-upRotorua Mayor Tania Tapsell calls the city's weed control funding 'grossly unfair'.15 Jan 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Happy-go-lucky' dad was turning his life around before beach tragedyHe and his cousin were pulled unresponsive from the water at Ripirō Beach on January 3.15 Jan 05:00 PM
New ZealandMorning quiz: In what year did Margaret Thatcher become Prime Minister of the UK?Test your brains with the Herald's morning quiz.15 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandPartygoers left with life-altering injuries in late-night Auckland train attackThe victims say up to 35 teens swarmed them on the train and platform.Watch15 Jan 04:00 PM
New Zealand'Pulled me by the hair': Brutal late-night group attack on train passengers by 30 teensThe four friends in their early 20s suffered concussions, cuts and bruising.15 Jan 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumWellingtonOff the shelf: Wellington’s library to reopen with 80,000 fewer books after $217m revampAn author whose books have been cut fears libraries are becoming entertainment centres.15 Jan 04:00 PM
New Zealand‘General catch-up’: Sir Brian Roche and Andrew Coster spotted at cafe after IPCA falloutThe pair went for coffee near the Beehive yesterday. 15 Jan 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: Something for all patriots to keep in mind this election yearOPINION: What the Destiny Church-linked protests at Sikh parades suggest.15 Jan 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandPoppy wars: Rival RSA factions clash over oak leaf vs fern designNZRSA is importing poppies meant to mark Armistice Day to fundraise here for Poppy Day.15 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandDNA test uncovers WWII secret: Grandmother set to meet her real dadA family DNA test at Christmas 2023 shattered eight decades of assumptions.15 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandWaitārere Beach shooting: Former employer claims man was ‘troubled from the start’Veterans question military credentials of man who died in Waitārere shooting.15 Jan 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionMatthew HootonMatthew Hooton: U-turn season starts with housing intensification OPINION: Ministers to drop demands for Auckland Council to zone for 2 million more houses.15 Jan 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumLetters to the EditorLetters: Reserve Bank Governor should be applauded for her support for PowellOPINION: It is the right move by Reserve Bank Governor, says one reader.15 Jan 03:59 PM
New ZealandGastro outbreak affects 30 staff at Wellington Hospital emergency departmentA 12-hour deep clean of the department was carried out on Saturday.15 Jan 06:34 AM
New ZealandWatch: Tornado sweeps across Ōtorohanga fieldA tornado downed trees and knocked out power in the Waikato village of Maihihi. Video / Luke CareWatch15 Jan 05:28 AM
New ZealandFinal-year students can claim up to $12k in fees – but is it money well spent?Eligible first-time students can claim up to $12,000 once they finish study.15 Jan 05:27 AM
New ZealandSeven injured, three serious after two-car crash shuts Northland highwayTwo helicopters are airlifting some of the injured patients to hospital.15 Jan 04:54 AM
New ZealandFunding boost takes Rotorua Great Ride trail fully off-roadThe Government and council each chipped in $250k to upgrade the Whakarewarewa loop.15 Jan 04:53 AM
New ZealandSister says she was messaged by 'broken' brother 30 minutes before Waitārere Beach shooting 'It’s not just my brother that’s been failed by the whole thing.'15 Jan 04:40 AM
New ZealandHuge queues as EB Games' closing down sale sparks rush for final dealsKiwis lined up around the country as the closing-down sale got underway. Video / Brady DyerWatch15 Jan 04:18 AM
New ZealandWatch: Mini tornado strikes Orewa in North AucklandOrewa residents were left stunned when a mini tornado struck their Auckland suburb. Video / Kirsty Smee and Anna StephensonWatch15 Jan 04:06 AM
New ZealandBatter-up: San Diego Padres coaches share skills with Hamilton RaidersFormer All Blacks staffer Don Tricker linked Baseball NZ with the MLB club.15 Jan 04:00 AM
New ZealandTributes flow for journalist and playwright Aroha AwarauAroha Awarau is being remembered as a talented writer, comedian and great friend.15 Jan 03:27 AM
ChristchurchWarnings lifted at popular swimming spot after septic tank overflowTests now show faecal bacteria levels are back below safety guidelines.15 Jan 03:05 AM
New ZealandSerious crash shuts Southland highway, major delays for driversDetours are in place near Eglinton St, in Winton, and motorists should avoid the area.15 Jan 02:58 AM
New ZealandCoach goes from saviour to sidelinedThis wasn't how Scott Robertson's story with the All Blacks was supposed to end.15 Jan 02:46 AM
New ZealandThe Country: Meet Federated Farmers' new CEORichard Loe, Mike Siermans, Chris Russell, Tony Cochrane, and Mike Inglis.15 Jan 02:40 AM
New ZealandScott Robertson is gone, so who will save the All Blacks?NZ Herald sports reporter Alex Powell breaks down the shock exit of Scott Robertson, as well as looking ahead in the year of sport.Watch15 Jan 02:28 AM
New ZealandHot summer lifts Splash Planet revenue by $150k despite fewer open days'We are seeing good numbers through the doors without getting to capacity.'15 Jan 02:20 AM
RetailHuge queues as EB Games' closing down sale sparks rush for final dealsShoppers queued at stores from Albany to Whangārei for sale discounts of up to 50%.15 Jan 02:10 AM
