New ZealandPrices edge higher in latest GDT auctionThis follows a strong 6.3% jump in the first auction of the year two weeks ago.20 Jan 08:19 PM
New ZealandNew chief executive signals fresh start as Toi Ohomai regains independenceToi Ohomai returned to local decision making on January 1.20 Jan 08:17 PM
OpinionNZ Herald comments: The stories open for discussion todayWant to have your say on our stories? Here's how.20 Jan 08:13 PM
PoliticsWhy David Seymour’s summer break included a meeting with Argentina’s President and his gold-plated chainsawThe Act leader was met with heavy scepticism when he turned up at the President's gates.20 Jan 08:00 PM
EducationLeftovers, sandwiches or sushi? The dos and don'ts of school lunchboxesUltra-processed snacks are linked with low mood, anxiety and depression in kids.20 Jan 08:00 PM
New ZealandBack to school - School lunchesBack to school: What should go in your child’s lunchbox - and what shouldn’t.Watch20 Jan 08:00 PM
New ZealandRisky title shot could launch Masson into world contentionKarim Maatalla has knocked out all 11 of his opponents in his victories.20 Jan 08:00 PM
New Zealand'Unnecessary level of violence': 16yo charged after shop worker stabbed in Pokémon card theftThe employee was taken to hospital with moderate injuries.20 Jan 07:37 PM
New ZealandKiwi doctor branded a 'rapist', 'convicted paedophile' despite cleared conviction two decades agoOver the past week, posts have been rampant on social media about the GP.20 Jan 07:35 PM
PoliticsFormer Speaker the first MP to confirm retirement ahead of 2026 electionThe 64-year-old former Speaker will step down on Waitangi Day.20 Jan 07:19 PM
New ZealandMassive solar storm fires up aurora in New Zealand skiesSpace weather monitors recorded a strong Kp8 geomagnetic disturbance.20 Jan 07:13 PM
Politics'Win back the country's biggest city': Hipkins delivers first speech of election yearThe Labour Party is holding its annual caucus retreat in Auckland.20 Jan 07:00 PM
New ZealandNZ Herald Headlines | Wednesday, January 21, 2026Morning Headlines | More heavy rain on the way and Canadian PM's warning at World Economic Forum | Wednesday, January 21, 2026Watch20 Jan 06:14 PM
New ZealandFrom tap shoes to tackle: How a 9-year-old joined her family’s marlin clubHadley also juggles school, dance and dreams of racing speedway ministocks.20 Jan 06:00 PM
New ZealandTauranga drivers stung with $487k in bus and cycle lane fines in a yearHewletts Rd alone generated 2500 bus lane tickets worth $375,000 last year.20 Jan 05:01 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandAgents weigh in on what's driving Rotorua's average house price upRotorua's sitting at $680,755 after a 2.6% quarterly rise – one of NZ's biggest bumps.20 Jan 05:00 PM
New ZealandMorning quiz: What is Indiana Jones' actual first name?Test your brains with the Herald's morning quiz.20 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandSand mining firm investigated by DoC over protected coralThe firm is seeking Fast Track consent to mine sand at Bream Bay.20 Jan 04:00 PM
Kahu'I still feel heartbroken': Grieving mum fights for answers after daughter's ED deathKiri Campbell says her daughter was left in a busy ED hallway before collapsing.20 Jan 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: Kiwis chasing Aussie dream might need a reality check before they goOPINION: Big numbers are heading overseas but some Kiwis are coming back broke and broken.20 Jan 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumLetters to the EditorLetters: Protest against NZ's Sikh community is historically ignorantOPINION: A reader questions Christopher Luxon saying the recovery had already arrived.20 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandNapier CBD foot traffic drops as shoppers tighten belts amid other woes'Foot traffic just seems to be a lot less.'20 Jan 04:00 PM
AucklandPolice swarm Auckland’s K Rd, take person into custodyWitnesses say the driver rammed a police car before being stopped.20 Jan 08:54 AM
New ZealandPolice swarm Auckland's Karangahape Road.Police say one person has been taken into custody. Video / SuppliedWatch20 Jan 08:51 AM
New ZealandItalian woman named as Southland crash victimThe crash occurred on State Highway 6 in Winton last Thursday.20 Jan 07:19 AM
New Zealand280mm of rain: Heavy rain, severe gales lash top of North IslandWhangārei mayor Ken Couper has declared a precautionary State of Local Emergency.20 Jan 07:00 AM
New Zealand'Please look out': Residents warned to prepare ahead of incoming tropical low A precautionary State of Emergency has already been declared for Whangārei.20 Jan 04:46 AM
New ZealandMedication mix-up: Endometriosis patient given antidepressant, left seriously illThe pharmacy's dispensing error was a 'significant incident', the HDC found.20 Jan 04:00 AM
New ZealandCape Brett hut airlift and slips force DoC closures in peak summer periodNine trampers paid for their own rescue flight after slips cut off Cape Brett.20 Jan 04:00 AM
New ZealandBeach days ahead: Summer isn't over despite thunderstorms, floodingRecent flooding in Northland means saturated ground may worsen new flooding.20 Jan 04:00 AM
New ZealandHeavy rain, thunderstorms and flooding: Where is summer?Niwa principal scientist, Chris Brandolino is with us to take us through what to expect, and when we might be able to put the sheets on the line.Watch20 Jan 03:44 AM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsSeymour says Epsom residents ‘not anti-intensification' but question tall buildings over their pools He says it's become a 'highly politicised' issue, which he acknowledges contributing to.20 Jan 03:38 AM
New Zealand'It got worse': Swiss tourist family rescued by chopper from slips leave camper van behindMaja Hugli’s family were trapped for two days at Manganuku camp.20 Jan 03:06 AM
New ZealandCyclone Gabrielle rebuild: Dartmoor bridge work to begin, Rissington bridge pier piling complete New single-lane Dartmoor Bridge will measure 104m and be built immediately downstream. 20 Jan 03:00 AM
