Auckland'Structural damage': Brian Tamaki-backed march across Harbour Bridge blocked over safety riskPolice warn that any attempted march will be considered 'unlawful activity'.16 Jan 05:00 AM
New Zealand'Disingenuous': The IT worker, his company credit card, and overseas 'escorts'The 54-year-old's expenses were approved by his then-manager.16 Jan 05:00 AM
MotorsportFamily supercharged: Four brothers line up together for superstock historyThey will face up to 120 rivals in Wellington this weekend.16 Jan 03:14 AM
New ZealandWhy parole board says teen baseball bat murderer is still too risky to freeTeenage tourist murderer Jahche Broughton denied parole for seventh time.15 Jan 11:00 PM
New ZealandSlips close SH2 through Waioweka GorgeThere is no estimated time for the highway to reopen at this stage.15 Jan 08:42 PM
New ZealandTwo people found dead at scene of serious overnight crash on main Hamilton roadThe crash happened on Te Rapa Rd in Beerescourt about 12.30am. 15 Jan 07:47 PM
PremiumPremiumEnergyPower prices to climb again as 2026 election battle lines formPower bills climbed 11.3% in the year to September, with more rises expected.15 Jan 05:11 PM
New ZealandDNA test uncovers WWII secret: Grandmother set to meet her real dadA family DNA test at Christmas 2023 shattered eight decades of assumptions.15 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandBatter-up: San Diego Padres coaches share skills with Hamilton RaidersFormer All Blacks staffer Don Tricker linked Baseball NZ with the MLB club.15 Jan 04:00 AM
New ZealandEntries open for farm ownership prizes at NZ Dairy Industry AwardsAwards from ASB and Fonterra help farmers take the next step towards farm ownership.15 Jan 01:41 AM
New ZealandThree dead in 48 hours: Police issue plea after crashes near RotoruaOne person died when a car burst into flames on Tuesday; two were killed in a crash today.14 Jan 11:13 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionRoger Partridge: We need to be realistic about the cost of our 'luxury beliefs'OPINION: How virtue signalling risks hurting the most vulnerable.14 Jan 10:00 PM
SportShark encounter and heatwave tests ultra-swimmer on epic coast missionJono Ridler is swimming 1600km from North Cape to Wellington over 90 days.14 Jan 10:00 PM
New ZealandSoundsplash and Summer Concert Tour – here's what's on in the WaikatoWhat events are on in Waikato?14 Jan 09:00 PM
EntertainmentTaranaki highway closure to affect Ed Sheeran fans, holidaymakers and businessesFamilies headed to Auckland shows face extra costs and leave.14 Jan 07:40 PM
New ZealandIgnored notice: Embattled painting firm hit with further penalty over workplace problemsWaikato business said it had not been trading since September 2022 and was insolvent.14 Jan 06:00 AM
New ZealandWant to advertise with an F-word? With this decision, it now seems okayGin maker says it has been using F-words for five years, with only one complaint. 14 Jan 04:00 AM
New ZealandYoung driver dead, passengers hospitalised after vehicle of interest crashes into truckBystanders and police used about 18 extinguishers to douse the burning vehicle.14 Jan 03:31 AM
PremiumPremiumPropertyOn the up: Multi-unit dwellings push residential consents aheadAlmost 36,000 homes consented in year to November.13 Jan 11:26 PM
New ZealandInside Taupō’s most stunning homes: How to help a major breast cancer fundraiserSince 2014 the event has raised more than $100,000 each year for the charity.13 Jan 11:09 PM
EmploymentJob confidence edges up as unemployment peaks at 5.3%Westpac's confidence index rose 3.9 points to 93.8 in the December quarter.13 Jan 09:02 PM
New Zealand'Socially isolated': Life parolee died just months after spending 30 years behind barsLee Kohiti took his life soon after expressing a desire to return to jail.13 Jan 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsMore than ‘quarter of trillion dollars’ to be spent on land transport over next two decades The Transport Minister has been told by officials to decide on his priorities.13 Jan 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand‘I freely admit it has been more challenging’: Seymour on charter schools pushDavid Seymour says the authorisation board will be proactive in encouraging conversions. 13 Jan 04:00 PM
New Zealand'Avoid the area': Serious two-car crash closes Rotorua highwayEmergency services were called to the scene about 5.30pm.13 Jan 06:05 AM
New ZealandIntoxicated mother assaults 3yo autistic son in front of neighboursThe 40-year-old woman admitted the incident after earlier denying the charge.13 Jan 05:00 AM
New ZealandSeaweed to gold: Inside NZ’s nanocellulose breakthroughThe biorefinery can produce up to 1600kg of nanocellulose hydrogel weekly.13 Jan 02:47 AM
New ZealandNZ Herald Afternoon Headlines | Tuesday, January 13, 2026Afternoon Headlines | Police find bodies in Waikato River and renewed concerns grow over graduate jobs | Tuesday, January 13, 2026Watch13 Jan 12:57 AM
New ZealandTwo bodies found in Waikato River from separate water related incidents Missing man Aydan Brown, 39, was last seen in Chartwell in August.12 Jan 11:08 PM
OpinionJacqueline RowarthDr Jacqueline Rowarth: Busting dairy's ‘tonne of nitrogen’ mythOPINION: It's time to rethink assumptions about dairy cows and NZ's groundwater quality.12 Jan 10:38 PM
EntertainmentBret McKenzie hits the road solo ahead of rumoured Flight of the Conchords reunionThe comedian and singer promises a variety of on-stage antics for his NZ tour dates.12 Jan 09:23 PM
Rugby'Give back to the community': Ex-All Black excited for Ngāti Porou coaching opportunityCharlie Ngatai has been named coach of Ngāti Porou East Coast.12 Jan 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: It's important locals support independent supermarketsOPINION: Competition is healthy, and smaller operators offer shoppers an alternative. 12 Jan 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandHow iwi are reshaping investment and driving the next growth waveIwi setting sights on global infrastructure and renewable energy deals.12 Jan 04:00 PM
