New Zealand'This collective aroha': Support pours in after Whakatāne house fireA Givealittle page is helping fund emergency housing, food and pet care.13 Jan 04:00 AM
New ZealandElection 2026: Economy, health set to dominate the Beehive this yearWe dive into where each party stands, what they’ve announced thus far, and what the election campaign could bring us with Newstalk ZB political reporter Ethan Griffiths.Watch13 Jan 03:55 AM
New ZealandBOP drivers using nitrous oxide behind the wheel, police warnPolice stopped an 18-year-old Rotorua driver seen inhaling from a balloon.13 Jan 03:25 AM
New ZealandTwo more arrests over gang murder in Pt England park The new arrests follow the 2023 shooting of Charles Pongi at Taurima Reserve.13 Jan 03:13 AM
New ZealandA story of resilience: How a paralysed teen is claiming back his lifeNow a Campion College prefect, he hopes to study and support tāngata whaikaha.13 Jan 03:00 AM
AucklandTraffic chaos: Auckland SH20 Lambie Drive offramp reopens after rubbish fireNZTA warns motorists should continue to expect traffic delays as congestion eases.13 Jan 02:47 AM
New ZealandSeaweed to gold: Inside NZ’s nanocellulose breakthroughThe biorefinery can produce up to 1600kg of nanocellulose hydrogel weekly.13 Jan 02:47 AM
New ZealandTwo protesters arrested at demonstration outside Wellington's Iranian EmbassyAbout 40 people have been chanting, calling for the removal of the Iranian regime.13 Jan 02:38 AM
New ZealandWatch: Rubbish fire on Auckland's SH20 motorwayVideo from an office window shows a rubbish fire near Lambie Drive on Auckland's SH20. Video / Rini CrizWatch13 Jan 02:34 AM
New ZealandAfternoon quiz: Where did former US President Barack Obama teach constitutional law?Test your brains with the Herald's afternoon quiz.13 Jan 02:00 AM
New Zealand'Big region of instability': Heavy rain and thunderstorms set to pummel NZThunderstorms are most likely for western North Island areas later this week.13 Jan 02:00 AM
New ZealandThe Country: Neil Bateup's New Year Honour for rural sector serviceNeil Bateup, Rowland and Ingrid Smith, Kate Scott, Kate Acland, and Dr Jacqueline Rowarth.13 Jan 01:44 AM
New ZealandNZ Herald Afternoon Headlines | Tuesday, January 13, 2026Afternoon Headlines | Police find bodies in Waikato River and renewed concerns grow over graduate jobs | Tuesday, January 13, 2026Watch13 Jan 12:57 AM
New ZealandMetService afternoon weather update: 13 - 14 JanuaryMetService afternoon weather update: 13 - 14 January. Video / MetServiceWatch13 Jan 12:38 AM
New Zealand|UpdatedMissing Christchurch woman found safe after police searchHer family had raised urgent concerns for her welfare before she was found.13 Jan 12:34 AM
WorldAustralian writers' festival director quits, Ardern and others boycott, after Palestinian author barredLouise Adler quit after the board cancelled Randa Abdel-Fattah's event.13 Jan 12:24 AM
New ZealandWatch: Former media exec injured after brutal shove off own shop verandah Dallas Gurney called out bad behaviour of customers. He did not see the response coming. 13 Jan 12:05 AM
New Zealand'We will continue': Sikh community defiant after protest at Tauranga paradeTrue Patriots of NZ protesters carried a 'This is New Zealand, not India' banner.13 Jan 12:02 AM
New ZealandMan left in intensive care after being shot near children’s playgroundPolice are making inquiries into a nearby car fire to see if the incidents are linked.13 Jan 12:01 AM
New ZealandFirearms Safety Authority head Angela Brazier slams 'inaccurate' IPCA reportAngela Brazier says police leaders have 'targeted' her and ruined her reputation.13 Jan 12:00 AM
New ZealandCousins named as men who died at Northland beachThey were pulled from the surf between Mahuta Gap and Glinks Gully.12 Jan 11:48 PM
New ZealandHell's Angels central Auckland headquarters swarmed by PoliceA heavy police presence was seen around the Mt Eden gang headquarters on Tuesday morning following a fleeing driver incident. Video / NZ HeraldWatch12 Jan 11:36 PM
New ZealandTwo bodies found in Waikato River from separate water related incidents Missing man Aydan Brown, 39, was last seen in Chartwell in August.12 Jan 11:08 PM
New Zealand'I was going to send you to prison': How the support of one team kept a woman out of jailJosephine was struggling to get her community work done. Then she got some help. 12 Jan 11:00 PM
AucklandPolice swarm Hell's Angels' Auckland headquarters in unfolding operationWitnesses saw three people removed from the house, with one taken into a car. 12 Jan 10:50 PM
OpinionJacqueline RowarthDr Jacqueline Rowarth: Busting dairy's ‘tonne of nitrogen’ mythOPINION: It's time to rethink assumptions about dairy cows and NZ's groundwater quality.12 Jan 10:38 PM
New ZealandSamoa chiefs consider sending back $6m payout from NZ Govt for HMNZS Manawanui marine disasterChief Atanoa Tusi Fa’afetai says he may refuse to share the $6m payout.12 Jan 10:16 PM
New ZealandPerson arrested at protest outside Wellington's Iranian EmbassyAbout 40 people gathered outside the embassy in the Wellington suburb of Hataitai.12 Jan 10:02 PM
AucklandAuckland school community mourns long-serving principal after 'unexpected' deathA former student noted his support and humour inspired them to become teachers. 12 Jan 09:44 PM
New ZealandSlick 800m on the cards for Potts Classic athletics in HastingsThe two Tauranga Sams are set for a Hastings duel on the track. 12 Jan 09:01 PM
New ZealandSouthland man accused of war veteran plaque theft keeps name secret for nowPolice allege nine plaques worth $5000 were taken over four weeks in 2023.12 Jan 08:56 PM
OpinionNZ Herald comments: The stories open for discussion todayWant to have your say on our stories? Here's how.12 Jan 08:21 PM
Christchurch‘Ungodly, heavy smell’: Bottles flushed down toilets blamed for closure of popular swimming spotCouncil teams have shut carpark, toilets and tracks while repairs are done.12 Jan 07:53 PM
New ZealandNZ Herald Morning Headlines | Tuesday, January 13, 2026Morning Headlines | Water Safety NZ alarmed by deaths and Government Agency concerned over Māori unemployment | Tuesday, January 13, 2026Watch12 Jan 07:48 PM
