New ZealandNorthland angler hooks 279kg swordfish and pending women’s recordKiwi angler, Helen Horrocks joins Ryan Bridge Today to reveal how she broke the record. Video / Ryan Bridge TODAYWatch02 Feb 08:53 PM
New ZealandMore slips halt traffic through Waioweka Gorge on SH2Fresh debris has fallen from the unstable Goldsmith slip, halting convoys.02 Feb 08:32 PM
New ZealandKiwi rapper escapes assault conviction after stoush over parking Lamborghini in disabled spaceThe judge ruled a conviction put his planned US work visa at risk.02 Feb 08:00 PM
New ZealandOfficials not concerned about Chinese Yutong buses despite international security fearsChinese-made buses on NZ roads are under investigation internationally over security concerns they could be remotely turned off, Ethan Manera reports. Video / Ryan Bridge TODAYWatch02 Feb 07:58 PM
New ZealandCrash blocks SH1 northbound near Hamilton, drivers urged to avoid areaThe crash was reported shortly before 8am, police say.02 Feb 07:46 PM
New ZealandPharmac makes move towards funding weight loss drugThe drug costs about $460 a month for patients in New Zealand.02 Feb 07:10 PM
New ZealandHipkins: 'You have to win votes before you start giving people jobs'Labour Leader Chris Hipkins talks coalitions; prioritising Te Tiriti; and capital gains tax. Video / Ryan Bridge TODAYWatch02 Feb 07:08 PM
New ZealandCivil Defence defends decision to include Rotorua in state of emergencyThe mayor was concerned it would cause confusion, given the low risk for Rotorua.02 Feb 07:00 PM
PremiumPremiumCartoonsDaron Parton’s cartoons: February 1 - 28Our cartoonist Daron Parton shares his view on current events.02 Feb 06:47 PM
New ZealandCorrections didn’t tell staffer’s managers of investigation into his alleged child sex offendingMark Mitchell has demanded any such allegations be escalated immediately.02 Feb 06:17 PM
New ZealandNZ Herald Headlines | Tuesday, February 3, 2026NZ Herald Headlines | Tuesday, February 3, 2026. NZ negotiates minerals deal with US, principals want more details on new school reports, more Epstein files released. Video / NZHWatch02 Feb 06:15 PM
New Zealand‘A new taonga’: Sky Sport glossary brings te reo to Winter Olympic stageSky commentators will drop te reo phrases into live calls and interviews.02 Feb 06:00 PM
New ZealandThunderstorms, 'localised tornadoes' and snow forecast for South Island amid heavy rain alertsThunderstorms, hail and even tornadoes could be on the cards for some areas.02 Feb 05:14 PM
New ZealandThe most stolen cars in Hawke's Bay in 2025, and how to stop them being targetedNearly nine in 10 stolen vehicles are more than 10 years old.02 Feb 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandNapier’s blue bungalow, once home to NZ’s top restaurant, is turning orangeA new tenant is moving into Napier's former Pacifica restaurant - and it isn't an eatery.02 Feb 05:00 PM
OlympicsLuke Harrold prepares for Winter Olympics debutLuke Harrold will compete in the men's freeski halfpipe competition at the Winter Olympics in Italy. Video / NZ HeraldWatch02 Feb 05:00 PM
New ZealandHow a dead phone on a night out sparked a smart new festival-charger startup'The idea came from a pretty ordinary but frustrating moment.'02 Feb 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumLetters to the EditorLetters: We have an Orange Guy – so does the USOPINION: Is orange the best colour for our elections?02 Feb 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: It benefits us all for Wellington to bounce backOPINION: House prices have collapsed and even the former mayor left.02 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandMorning quiz: Wispy clouds are called cirrus - what are the fluffy ones called?Test your brain with the Herald's morning quiz.02 Feb 04:00 PM
OpinionOpinion: Why choosing partnership this Waitangi Day will shape Aotearoa’s futureLabour will go to Waitangi this year urging partnership and rejecting division.02 Feb 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumAucklandPublic brawls and academic concerns: Govt intervenes at two Auckland schools in one zoneTwo schools in one zone around Ōtara are both under Government-appointed managers in 2026.02 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandPolice believed Waitārere Beach dad killed by gunshot, but autopsy reveals other causeBen Timmins, 60, died at a property where his wife and her two sons were shot.02 Feb 04:00 PM
New Zealand'Thin end of the wedge': Fears of disconnect as NZ Post pulls services in NorthlandGrey Power secretary Bruce Crowther believes access to services is worsening in Northland.02 Feb 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandTruckie who shot couple under Tauranga bridge over $5000 debt freed after 20 yearsThe execution-style murders gave a shocking glimpse into the hidden world of drug dealing.02 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandNZ's most stolen car of 2025 revealedThe Japanese hybrid hatchback has topped the most stolen list every year since 2022.02 Feb 03:00 PM
Auckland'Upsetting and demoralising': Vandals attack Auckland primary schoolTVs, iPads and a high jump mat were destroyed in the weekend break-in.02 Feb 07:44 AM
New ZealandMass daytime brawl breaks out lakeside in RotoruaA fight involving several people was filmed at Rotorua's Lake Ōkareka. The video has been edited to blur those involved.Watch02 Feb 07:06 AM
New ZealandPolice near final phase of Pike River criminal investigationHuman remains were discovered in the mine in 2023 during renewed drilling.02 Feb 06:25 AM
New ZealandSeven people injured in two-car crash in north AucklandWhangaparāoa Road remains closed as crews clear the crash scene.02 Feb 06:00 AM
New Zealand‘Appalling behaviour’: Gang slogans, terrified kids in Rotorua swim spot brawlA witness who filmed the fight and shared it online said nearby children were screaming.02 Feb 06:00 AM
New ZealandPrince Harry shows impressive skill at Kelly Slater wave poolThe Duke of Sussex has been taking surfing lessons from pro Raimana Van Bastolaer.02 Feb 06:00 AM
New ZealandPolice name victims of Paekākāriki Hill helicopter crashThe pair were killed when their aircraft went down last week.02 Feb 05:34 AM
New ZealandNorthland angler lands 279kg swordfish and pending record in gruelling 7-hour battle'I honestly didn’t think I’d get through it,' Paihia's Helen Horrocks says.02 Feb 05:06 AM
