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
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandGivealittle fight: Pregnant partner of man killed in sand dune goes to court over fundsDevoted dad died in hospital two days after a sand dune collapsed at Muriwai Beach.11 Jan 10:00 PM
New ZealandPopular Queenstown tourist bridge closed indefinitely after serious structural failures foundCouncillors will decide the bridge's future during the next annual plan.11 Jan 09:46 PM
AucklandMan and woman charged with murder after fatal late-night Auckland shootingPolice say the victim died at the scene on Balfour Rd, Manurewa late on Friday night. 11 Jan 09:38 PM
New ZealandMore than 50 flights cancelled as high winds batter WellingtonMetService says winds have eased and no severe weather is expected this week.11 Jan 09:07 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandAuckland film-maker jailed for child sex abuse material; industry in shockThe actor and director was caught sending images to a 'decoy' police detective online. 11 Jan 09:00 PM
New ZealandWatch: 'Aggressive' overtaking driver almost causes head-on crash - then flips the birdThe frightening display was clearly captured on a bus driver's dashcam.11 Jan 08:58 PM
New ZealandSamoan chief convicted of slavery and human trafficking set to be sentencedSlavery convictions like Tuai’s are believed to number only five in NZ history.11 Jan 08:05 PM
New ZealandAuckland’s stalled housing developments a year on: What’s changedSome long-abandoned Mairangi Bay and Kingsland builds are now rapidly rising.11 Jan 06:38 PM
New ZealandNZ Herald Headlines | Monday January 12, 2026Morning Headlines | Forest fires in Te Haroto and Wairarapa, and advisory group seeks to drive reform in aged care | Monday January 12, 2026Watch11 Jan 06:18 PM
New ZealandHomes evacuated amid North Island forest fires as temps across NZ remain high Many centres in the North Island were pushed towards heat records on Sunday.11 Jan 06:05 PM
New ZealandPickleball boom drives plan for Bay stadiumA planned stadium over a Blake Park car park could host 12 to 14 courts.11 Jan 05:00 PM
