Home / New ZealandNZ Herald Live: Christopher Luxon 2026 State of the Nation addressNZ Herald18 Jan, 2026 08:34 PMSaveShareShare this articleCopy LinkEmailFacebookTwitter/XLinkedInRedditChristopher Luxon delivers his 2026 State of the Nation address
New ZealandVideo of dancing police at Ed Sheeran concert goes viralThese police officers were seen vibing along to Sheeran's hit Celestial at last Friday's Loop tour show in Auckland.Watch19 Jan 06:10 AM
New ZealandHow a fight over Greenland could put Pacific nations in the firing lineWaikato University international law professor, Al Gillespie is with us to take us through what could happen next.Watch19 Jan 03:55 AM
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New ZealandNZ Herald Live: Christopher Luxon 2026 State of the Nation addressChristopher Luxon delivers his 2026 State of the Nation addressWatch18 Jan 08:34 PM
New ZealandNZ Herald Headlines | Monday, January 19, 2026Morning Headlines | PM will give his State of the Nation speech | Monday, January 19, 2026.Watch18 Jan 07:47 PM
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New Zealand'Epic' orca encounter off Coromandel coastTeen diver Lexi Henderson came face to face with a pod of orca while diving at Castle Rock near Hot Water Beach. Video / SuppliedWatch18 Jan 05:26 AM
New ZealandSouth Island Main Divide crossed in paraglider flightPilot Benjamin Kellet flew from Queenstown to Whataroa in a 10-and-a-half-hour journey covering 230km.Watch17 Jan 11:00 PM
New ZealandNZ Herald Morning News Update | Flooding in Northland, Trump applies Greenland tariff pressureNZ Herald Morning News Update | Flooding in Northland, Trump applies Greenland tariff pressure, Tamaki denied access to Harbour Bridge for Destiny Church march. Video / NZ HeraldWatch17 Jan 08:45 PM
New ZealandHelena Bay hit by heavy rain, flooding overnight in NorthlandHelena Bay has been hit hard by heavy rain overnight in Northland. Video / Liv PatuWatch17 Jan 07:19 PM
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PremiumPremiumPoliticsForeign Minister Winston Peters shares some of his favourite giftsOne of the more unusual gifts Foreign Minister Winston Peters has received is a horse, which he named Stamina. Video / Mark MitchellWatch17 Jan 06:00 AM
TennisASB Classic men's final previewNZ Herald tennis writer Michael Burgess looks ahead to the men's decider between third seed Jakub Mensik and seventh seed Sebastian Baez. Video / NZ HeraldWatch16 Jan 08:02 PM
WorldNZ Herald Headlines | Saturday, January 17, 2026NZ Herald Headlines | Saturday, January 17, 2026. US and European tensions rise as Trump threatens tariffs on opposition. Soundspalsh kicks off in Raglan this weekend.Watch16 Jan 06:54 PM
SailGPPeter Burling reflects on finger injury as new SailGP season begins in PerthPeter Burling speaks with NZME’s Christopher Reive in Perth as SailGP gears up for its sixth season.Watch16 Jan 06:00 PM
New ZealandThe real story behind Michelangelo's Sistine Chapel frescoesVatican expert Christopher Longhurst goes behind the scenes of a new exhibition in Wellington. Video / SuppliedWatch16 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandA date with Country CalendarNZ's longest-running show this year celebrates its 60th birthday - it invited the Herald behind the cameras for a day on the farm. Video / Annaleise Shortland / TVNZWatch16 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandFar North police pitch roles to waitlisted recruitsPolice say Canterbury is so full they are not taking any new recruits.Watch16 Jan 04:00 PM
SportRacing Bulls' 2026 Formula One car revealedKiwi Liam Lawson will drive the VCARB03 during this year's campaign. Video / Red BullWatch16 Jan 05:46 AM
New ZealandHeavy rain causes flooding in FlaxmereHeavy rain caused surface flooding in Flaxmere, with 20mm falling in one hour. Video / Regan MunroWatch16 Jan 05:00 AM
New ZealandSir Tim Shadbolt's partner takes aim in funeral speechAsha Dutt accuses council of contributing to Sir Tim Shadbolt's ill health.Watch16 Jan 04:48 AM
New ZealandWhy the RMA is being scrapped (again) and what it means for your backyardHerald political editor, Thomas Coughlan, is with us to break it down.Watch16 Jan 03:55 AM
New ZealandWatch: Three rescued from ocean near Tolaga BayA Royal New Zealand Air Force P-8A Poseidon spotted the trio, who had spent hours clinging to a lifejacket on Wednesday.Watch16 Jan 02:32 AM
New ZealandNZ Herald Headlines | Friday, January 16, 2026Afternoon Headlines | MetService lifts severe thunderstorm warnings and protests follow ICE shootings | Friday, January 16, 2026Watch16 Jan 12:15 AM
New ZealandEmergency services attend unfolding Auckland incidentMultiple police and ambulances were seen racing through central Auckland suburbs before 12pm. Video / Michael Craig, SuppliedWatch15 Jan 11:04 PM
New ZealandThree in custody after early-morning electronics store raidSecurity footage captured the heist.Watch15 Jan 09:46 PM
New ZealandNZ Herald Live: Sir Tim Shadbolt’s Invercargill funeralSir Tim Shadbolt’s Invercargill funeralWatch15 Jan 07:53 PM
WorldExplosion in Dutch city of UtrechtPeople could be seen rushing down a street with shattered windows and other damage visible. Video / AFPWatch15 Jan 06:46 PM
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New ZealandPartygoers left with life-altering injuries in late-night Auckland train attackThe victims say up to 35 teens swarmed them on the train and platform.Watch15 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandWatch: Tornado sweeps across Ōtorohanga fieldA tornado downed trees and knocked out power in the Waikato village of Maihihi. Video / Luke CareWatch15 Jan 05:28 AM
New ZealandHuge queues as EB Games' closing down sale sparks rush for final dealsKiwis lined up around the country as the closing-down sale got underway. Video / Brady DyerWatch15 Jan 04:18 AM
New ZealandWatch: Mini tornado strikes Orewa in North AucklandOrewa residents were left stunned when a mini tornado struck their Auckland suburb. Video / Kirsty Smee and Anna StephensonWatch15 Jan 04:06 AM
New ZealandScott Robertson is gone, so who will save the All Blacks?NZ Herald sports reporter Alex Powell breaks down the shock exit of Scott Robertson, as well as looking ahead in the year of sport.Watch15 Jan 02:28 AM
New ZealandNZ Herald Headlines | Wednesday, January 15, 2026Afternoon Headlines | Speculation about US action in Iran and talks about the future of Greenland | Wednesday, January 15, 2026Watch15 Jan 01:57 AM
New ZealandNZ Herald Live: NZ Herald Live: All Blacks to seek new head coach as Scott Robertson departsScott Robertson has departed his role as head coach of the All Blacks following the completion of NZR’s 2025 end-of-season review.Watch15 Jan 01:33 AM
New ZealandMetService Severe Weather Update: 15 - 16 JanuaryMetService Severe Weather Update: 15 - 16 January. Video / MetServiceWatch14 Jan 11:00 PM
