PremiumPremiumConstructionBig caveat in Building Act overhaul risks leaving home owners exposedCabinet quietly agreed it can suspend mandatory warranties for up to four years.27 Jan 12:48 AM
New ZealandThe Country: Farming and footy with Smiley BarrettJamie Mackay talks to Geoff Ross, Damien O'Connor, Todd Clark, Kevin Barrett, Cam Clayton.27 Jan 12:37 AM
New ZealandDeputy Police Commissioner confirmed, top roles filledJill Rogers steps into the Deputy Commissioner role after months in acting charge.27 Jan 12:29 AM
New ZealandLife-saving lifeline: Wairoa airport runway to be extended and upgradedThe $4.2m project extends Wairoa’s runway from 914m to 1250m.27 Jan 12:00 AM
CrimeWoman found dead at Canterbury home, 19yo charged with murderIt's understood the woman's death is related to an alleged domestic violence incident.26 Jan 11:54 PM
PoliticsHousing Minister Chris Bishop says he has 'sensible' solution to Auckland densification futureBishop: 'You know me, I’m always a middle-ground kind of guy.'26 Jan 11:48 PM
Politics'Very much the front line' – MP who served in Afghanistan backs Luxon's rebuke of TrumpMPs hit back at the President's attack on Nato service in Afghanistan. 26 Jan 11:38 PM
New ZealandSex charges dismissed: Crown offers no evidence against former Dunedin lawyerBruce Alexander Aitken, 75, had denied the charges and was on bail since November 2023.26 Jan 11:27 PM
PoliticsWatch: PM responds to Trump's comments on troops in AfghanistanChristopher Luxon said he finds the comments incredibly disrespectful and wrong. Video / Mark MitchellWatch26 Jan 11:08 PM
New Zealand'Worthy of watching': Forecasters track tropical lows forming north of NZNiwa's Chris Brandolino says a tropical low is forming near Fiji and New Caledonia.26 Jan 10:53 PM
New ZealandRotorua fatal crash victims named, police appeal for dashcam footageThe two-vehicle crash was on SH30 at Tikitere on January 15.26 Jan 10:34 PM
New ZealandNZ Post to close services at more than 140 retail stores in major urban overhaulThe closures follow a Government deal resetting NZ Post's store rules.26 Jan 10:20 PM
New ZealandCouple's three year battle with council after Auckland Anniversary floodsBrendon and Steph Deacon continue to battle Auckland Council over their Huapai home, three years on from the Auckland Anniversary floods. Video / NZ HeraldWatch26 Jan 10:16 PM
New ZealandNZ Herald Live: Christopher Luxon holds post-Cabinet press conferenceChristopher Luxon and Mark Mitchell hold a post-Cabinet press conferenceWatch26 Jan 10:01 PM
CrimeHomicide investigation launched after woman found dead in CanterburyA homicide investigation has been launched after a woman was found dead at a Canterbury property. Video / NZ HeraldWatch26 Jan 09:57 PM
New ZealandSwimmer does laps in Westfield Newmarket's skypoolThe water feature is maintained with harvested rainwater and not designed for swimming in. Video / Instagram @city.slikkasWatch26 Jan 09:15 PM
New Zealand'Wiped out entire crops': Canterbury farmers frustrated by wild weatherFarm leaders estimate this season's hail damage at about $10m in Canterbury.26 Jan 09:06 PM
WellingtonHave you seen this armed robber's 'distinctive shoes?'Three Hutt Valley bars have been robbed since December. 26 Jan 09:04 PM
New ZealandMilton homicide: Police continuing probe into local vet's deathA critically injured man found at the scene remains in hospital.26 Jan 08:47 PM
New ZealandTauranga officials told not to allow buildings in potential landslide zones, documents showEngineers warned in 2005 against building in landslide runout zones.26 Jan 08:07 PM
New Zealand‘Total beat-up’: Justice Minister ‘happy’ with retail crime taskforce after three members quitRetail NZ's CEO left the taskforce after her relationship with chair Sunny Kaushal soured.26 Jan 07:52 PM
New ZealandMt Maunganui: Recovery teams are using specialist equipment to ensure no further slipsRecovery teams hope new equipment monitoring the site of the Mount Maunganui slip will mean no further postponement to their efforts.Watch26 Jan 07:15 PM
PoliticsNew RNZ-Reid Research poll brings boost for NZ First, LabourThe poll puts Labour on 35% and National on 31.9%, an expanding gap.26 Jan 06:25 PM
New ZealandClutha death a possible murder-suicide attemptPolice are investigating whether Jillian Clark died in a murder-suicide attempt.26 Jan 06:19 PM
New ZealandA deadly morning at the Mount: Were warnings missed? A timeline of who knew what and whenWhy were campers not evacuated when slips had already struck before the deadly landslide?26 Jan 06:17 PM
New ZealandCouncil staff drove past three Mount Maunganui slips hours before deadly landslide – camperThe deadly 9.30am landslide killed six people staying at the campground.26 Jan 06:16 PM
New ZealandNZ Herald Headlines | Tuesday, January 27, 2026NZ Herald Headlines | Six still missing in Mt Maunganui landslide, and south-east Australia heat wave | Tuesday, January 27, 2026. Video / NZ Herald, AFP, Getty ImagesWatch26 Jan 05:44 PM
New ZealandMetService Daily Weather: January 27 2025MetService Daily Weather: January 27 2025. Video / MetServiceWatch26 Jan 05:37 PM
New Zealand'A lot of preparation work being done': Removal of giant Helena Bay Hill slip challengingThe slip may need between 10,000 and 20,000 truckloads cleared from site.26 Jan 05:11 PM
New Zealand'Seems immoral’: Uncertainty over rising rents and redevelopment at Rotorua pensioner unitsPensioners fearful and confused as council housing shifts to a private provider.26 Jan 05:05 PM
Wellington‘Always a cop at heart’: Hundreds of senior police return to the front lineHigh-level staff had been working alcohol checkpoints, concerts and beat patrols.26 Jan 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Nowhere to live': Home of family forced to flee deadly slip red-stickeredThe landslide narrowly missed mum Becks Smith's bedroom in the Welcome Bay Rd rental.26 Jan 05:00 PM
New ZealandPāpāmoa slip: Family forced to flee home after deadly landslideBecks Smith and her children fled their home after a massive slip in Pāpāmoa. The slip destroyed their neighbour's property, killing two people.Watch26 Jan 05:00 PM
