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
New ZealandBluebridge ferry to recommence sailing after days of disruptionSix sailings were cancelled over the weekend, with next bookings nearly two weeks away. 12 Jan 12:34 AM
New ZealandMum awarded $10,000 after son blocks her access to moneyHer son became a joint account holder while translating for his mother.12 Jan 12:19 AM
New Zealand25-year-old named as swimmer missing in Waikato River searchA police dive squad is re-entering the Waikato River today to search again.12 Jan 12:05 AM
New Zealand'Definite increase': The rise of 3D-printed firearmsPolice say 3D guns are being printed in houses and garages throughout New Zealand.11 Jan 11:00 PM
New ZealandBody found after man fails to return from swim in Rotorua lakeThe death comes amid multiple weekend water tragedies across New Zealand.11 Jan 10:42 PM
New ZealandFire crews battle 300m blaze near Nelson beach, cafe on standby to evacuate Fire and Emergency NZ crews from Nelson, Stoke, Appleby and Tāhunanui responded.11 Jan 10:37 PM
PoliticsSeymour insists Govt coalition is stable and productive despite public riftsThe Deputy PM claims the coalition has passed record amounts of legislation in two years.11 Jan 10:34 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandInside Auckland’s hidden monasteries and retreatsFrom Carmelite nuns to Tibetan monks – meet some of Auckland's spiritual residents.11 Jan 10:00 PM
