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NZ Herald Headlines | Wednesday, January 15, 2026

Morning Headlines | Waitārere Beach shooting, rising tension between Iran and the US and at least 32 killed in train accident in Thailand | Wednesday, January 15, 2026

Friends mourn 'gold-hearted' man who died in Christchurch housing complex fire

Friends say Callum Dale was a loyal mate with a passion for making rap music.

'I don’t think people are taking it seriously': Hacked patient fears identity theft

She was told on January 8 her ManageMyHealth account had been affected by a cyber breach.

Blair Tuke on Black Foils changes for SailGP season six

Black Foils wing trimmer and co-CEO Blair Tuke talks about the changes in the coaching team ahead of SailGP's first event in Perth.

'We made the most of life': Family remember GP who died of cancer aged 48

Dr Nicky Kenny ran a half-marathon two weeks before her Stage 4 bowel cancer diagnosis.

Michael Barnett: Economic confidence might be soft, but it's growing

OPINION: Aspirational businesses don't wait for the perfect economy, they act now.

Morning quiz: Lego building blocks originated in what country?

Test your brains with the Herald's morning quiz.

Letters: Planned $250 billion infrastructure spend raises questions

OPINION: While infrastructure is a necessity, it must be cost-effective, a reader says.

‘Sookie baby’ comment: ERA backs Oranga Tamariki over bullying findings

Three Māori providers also complained her behaviour undermined Māori culture.

Masked men accused of violent, unprovoked assault on young people at party

The seven people received a range of injuries, from minor bruising to a fractured skull.

Waitārere Beach shooting: Sister says brother was a 'broken' ex-soldier

Three survivors, aged 17, 21 and 46, remain in hospital with critical injuries.

Ignored notice: Embattled painting firm hit with further penalty over workplace problems

Waikato business said it had not been trading since September 2022 and was insolvent.

Auckland bus driver attacked with fire extinguisher by angry passenger

The driver inhaled foam and suffered swelling around her eyes and is recovering at home.

'Limited knowledge of rules': Civil Defence manager nabbed for pāua breaches

Kumeroa Tuhaka was caught with undersized shellfish in an area of cultural significance.