PremiumPremiumLetters to the EditorLetters: Formal dress for Mayor Tim’s farewell? What a load of bull**** and jellybeansOPINION: Let's honour Tim Shadbolt in the colourful manner in which he lived. 12 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandWounded Kiwi sniper carried injured brother – former SAS member – through intense rocketfire in UkraineOnce his twin was in hospital the young NZ soldier hitchhiked back to the front line. 12 Jan 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: It's important locals support independent supermarketsOPINION: Competition is healthy, and smaller operators offer shoppers an alternative. 12 Jan 04:00 PM
CrimeThird member of well-known dog breeder family admits neglect after underweight dogs, lethargic puppiesThe odd case included an order to take off her wig in court after impostor fears.12 Jan 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandHow iwi are reshaping investment and driving the next growth waveIwi setting sights on global infrastructure and renewable energy deals.12 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandWet change coming: Low-pressure system on way after scorching spellA heavy rain warning could be issued for Thursday across Nelson, Tasman and Marlborough.12 Jan 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinion'Not traditional whakapapa': Popular hot pools changes its name after three decadesOPINION: Changing the name of Parakai Hot Pools isn't erasing history - it's restoring it.12 Jan 03:59 PM
New ZealandRed carpet highlights at the Golden GlobesRed carpet highlights at the Golden Globes. Video / GettyWatch12 Jan 07:16 AM
New ZealandBoxing Day shopping tumbles more than 10%, loses out to Black FridayKiwi shoppers spent $51.2 million during last year's Boxing Day sales.12 Jan 06:41 AM
New ZealandParty where teen hit by car was 'huge' and 'out-of-control': witnessesAn witness says they 'heard the car screech, then hit something'.12 Jan 06:00 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandInside David Wardle’s adult LEGO obsession“kidulting” adults reconnecting with childhood through play. Video \ Jason DordayWatch12 Jan 06:00 AM
New ZealandRedundancy 'charade': Influencer wins $48,000 after unfair dismissal findingThe ERA found the firm's redundancy process was rushed and largely predetermined.12 Jan 06:00 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandFrom Lego to Labubu: Why adults are spending billions on toys for themselvesAdults have taken over from kids as the most important age segment in the toy industry.12 Jan 06:00 AM
New ZealandFirearms Safety Authority boss to retire after IPCA criticism over McSkimming caseAngela Brazier will step down as Firearms Safety Authority boss in April.12 Jan 05:59 AM
New ZealandArmed police swarm Auckland city centre after gun scareArmed officers took the 28-year-old man into custody about 4.45pm.12 Jan 05:40 AM
New ZealandTauranga man dies in Poripori water hole incidentThe person is the second local to die at the swimming spot in as many summers.12 Jan 05:28 AM
New ZealandMan who used woman's bank card worried potential employers will think he's not honestBut a judge has told Aaron Robie that is 'the point of a conviction'.12 Jan 05:00 AM
New ZealandPerson critical after water-related incident at an Opotiki property Emergency services were called to Wellington St, near Union St about 3.10pm.12 Jan 04:15 AM
New ZealandWhy the Manage My Health hack was cheap by design and why it won’t be the lastThe logic behind the low ransom and why this attack puts us even more at risk.12 Jan 04:00 AM
New ZealandManage My Health: What we know about hacker and ransom demandNZ Herald senior reporter David Fisher has been following the breach, and will break down what happened, and who is behind it.Watch12 Jan 03:55 AM
New ZealandToo hot to handle: Hawke’s Bay brewery shuts early as region hits 37CGodsOwn Brewery in Maraekakaho shut early as the pizza kitchen hit 45C.12 Jan 03:32 AM
New Zealand'Avoid the area': Person in critical condition as police set cordons in Palmerston NorthOfficers were called to the scene in Highbury about 3.15pm.12 Jan 03:24 AM
New ZealandGisborne council disability strategy left to expire for more than a decadeThe council now plans a memo early this year on reviving the Disability Strategy.12 Jan 03:06 AM
New ZealandDeath probe: Police focus on how two people died on Pukehina propertyThe woman’s death is classed as suspicious, the man’s as unexplained.12 Jan 03:02 AM
New ZealandQueenstown wetland wildlife at risk as cats caught huntingWhakatipu Wildlife Trust stated that trail cameras detected 44 cats over three weeks.12 Jan 02:59 AM
RetailAsian retail chain collapses into liquidation owing millionsThe chain, led by businessman Lin Liu, owes creditors around $6m.12 Jan 02:28 AM
New ZealandAfternoon quiz: What is the capital of Liberia?Test your brains with the Herald's afternoon quiz.12 Jan 02:00 AM
New ZealandDiving tragedy: Man dies in evening incident off Mahia PeninsulaEmergency services were alerted at 9.20pm after the man was found in the water.12 Jan 01:47 AM
New ZealandThe Country: Shearer Simon Goss on breaking world recordWayne Langford, Mike McIntyre, Kate Scott, Simon Goss and Phil Duncan. 12 Jan 01:18 AM
New ZealandPolice seek wedding guest after assault outside historic Arrowtown pubImages of the suspect have been released and police are appealing for help.12 Jan 01:09 AM
New Zealand'Who would tell their kids they were dying?': Friend of Nicola Flint speaks out on NZ mum’s cancer liesPolice say forged medical files and fraud netted Flint more than $180,000.12 Jan 01:07 AM
New Zealand'Unacceptable': Long grass at tourist drawcard an 'eyesore'A long-time Rotorua resident says she has 'never seen the lawns like this'.12 Jan 01:03 AM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'Frightened all the time': Inside a $3m kiwifruit tax evasion scam'Money mule' was allegedly kidnapped and assaulted after threatening to blow the whistle.12 Jan 01:00 AM
New ZealandNZ Herald Headlines | Monday, January 12, 2026Afternoon Headlines | Man and woman charged in Manurewa shooting and demonstrations continue in Iran | Monday, January 12, 2026Watch12 Jan 12:57 AM
