New ZealandNZ Herald Headlines | Sunday, January 11, 2026Morning Headlines | Fires tear through Australia and search continues for missing swimmer | Sunday, January 11, 2026Watch10 Jan 07:51 PM
TennisWhy ASB Classic final spot 'means the world' to Elina SvitolinaSvitolina returned to the WTA tour in Auckland after taking time away in September.10 Jan 07:42 PM
New ZealandSearch for missing swimmer continues after deadly day in waterThe swimmer was seen struggling in the Waikato River near Graham Island.10 Jan 07:02 PM
New ZealandTom Hiddleston on playing Sir Edmund Hillary and returning to The Night ManagerActor Tom Hiddleston reveals his love for New Zealand and what it was like playing one of our greatest heroes. Video / Amazon PrimeWatch10 Jan 07:00 PM
New ZealandStaffer fails drug test after incident in council vehicleWhat a LGOIMA revealed about the council's fleet and how its drivers behave.10 Jan 07:00 PM
New ZealandBoutique living in restored Cri upstairsOne Criterion Hotel was destroyed in the earthquake. The next had two big fires.10 Jan 06:00 PM
New ZealandFarmer’s rare 1939 Ford truck finds new life in 'man shed'The 3-tonne 1939 Ford flathead V8 was imported from the United States.10 Jan 04:03 PM
OpinionGlenn DwightGlenn Dwight: Back to work. Back to realityOPINION: The first real hurdle of returning to work is the password situation. 10 Jan 04:01 PM
OpinionKem OrmondShade: The best ways to chill out in your garden this summerOPINION: Whatever you choose, remember that summer is for relaxing, not baking. 10 Jan 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandGangster to brain surgeon: Sex worker spills on clients, and what she will and won’t doRose Adamo reveals all, including how her family and partner feel about her line of work.10 Jan 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumLetters to the EditorLetters: Why does the US suddenly want to empire-build? OPINION: Readers debate US military power, empire and the legacy of the Monroe Doctrine.10 Jan 04:00 PM
Auckland'Demonic serpents': Probe launched into exorcism claims at embattled Auckland schoolTwo staff were suspended over exorcism allegations, a third for 'claims of negligence'.10 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandPastures Past: How donkeys and mules carried kids, cargo and Kiwi troopsSix Ponui-bred donkeys were brought to Auckland Zoo in 1937 to give children rides.10 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandAcne drug and teen's OCD: Father’s fight for ACC coverIt will be a world first if the link between the medication and OCD can be proved. 10 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandMorning quiz: What is the point value of the letter K in Scrabble?Test your brains with the Herald's morning quiz.10 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandRescuers scramble to incident at Piha Beach after day of water tragediesAt least two people are dead, one missing and another critically injured across NZ.10 Jan 09:08 AM
New ZealandWill our skies turn orange? Aus bushfire smoke drifting towards NZ this eveningMetService satellite images show smoke moving towards the South Island.10 Jan 07:16 AM
New ZealandTwo Lotto players scoop $500k as Powerball jackpots to $10mA Hamilton couple won $1m last week after a sudden cancer diagnosis.10 Jan 07:04 AM
New Zealand'Extreme caution': Heat alerts as furnace-like temps strike NZHastings is forecast to reach 38C tomorrow, with Napier close behind on 36C.10 Jan 06:10 AM
New ZealandLuxon shares 27-track summer playlist - who does PM have on heavy rotation?The PM's seasonal selection mixes Kiwi classics with viral TikTok hits and pop.10 Jan 05:30 AM
New Zealand'Had me retching': Christchurch beach closed due to 'ungodly' smell of raw sewageA public health warning has been issued after raw sewage flowed into the busy beach.10 Jan 05:17 AM
New ZealandEscort stole thousands from clients while entering her payment details into their phonesAnahera Marino then wanted home detention to continue escort work to repay her victims.10 Jan 05:00 AM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: Abuse and assaults on workers unacceptableOPINION: There is no excuse for getting angry at someone who is just doing their job. 10 Jan 04:00 AM
Athletics'Couldn't quite believe it': Athletics prodigy Sam Ruthe helps visually impaired boy smash PBRuthe had planned to attend the event to meet athletes, but instead took to the track.10 Jan 03:44 AM
New ZealandHelicopters over Poripori Water Holes as crews attend fatal drowning incidentHelicopters fly over Poripori Water Holes as crews attend fatal drowning incident in the Bay of Plenty. Video / SuppliedWatch10 Jan 03:24 AM
New ZealandRefugee and 501 deportee sliced man's face with letter opener after parking disputeThe victim suffered an 8cm gash to his cheek, requiring seven stitches.10 Jan 03:00 AM
New ZealandAfternoon quiz: Who was Time Magazine's 'Person of the Year' for 2007?Test your brains with the Herald's afternoon quiz.10 Jan 02:58 AM
New ZealandTwo dead, one missing after water tragedies in Canterbury, Bay of Plenty and WaikatoAnother person suffered critical injuries after a water incident at Mahurangi East.10 Jan 02:42 AM
New ZealandManageMyHealth patients affected by cyber attack fear missing records, fallout from hackThe records of more than 127,000 ManageMyHealth users have been compromised.10 Jan 02:10 AM
New ZealandPolice ease fears after body found in Christchurch red zonePolice are treating the death as unexplained.10 Jan 01:25 AM
New ZealandUp in smoke: Police seize 10 tonnes of weed in raids on Vietnamese 'grow houses'Police warn landlords to check rentals as 120 properties raided in matter of weeks. 10 Jan 01:00 AM
New Zealand'The smell is pungent': Rental damaged by urine after tenants kept up to 10 dogsEven replacing the carpet didn’t remove the strong smell of dog urine from the property.10 Jan 01:00 AM
New ZealandHeat alerts for 15 centres amid scorching temps, severe gales pose 'extreme' fire dangerThe MetService-issued heat alerts include several holiday hot spots.10 Jan 12:26 AM
New ZealandRaw sewage overflows near popular Corsair Bay, ChristchurchRaw sewage has been spotted overflowing near popular Corsair Bay, Christchurch. Video / NZ HeraldWatch09 Jan 11:40 PM
