Kiwi sports shooter Chloe Tipple on her father's visa issues

MetService Daily Weather: January 28 2026

MetService Daily Weather: January 28 2026. Video / MetService

Mount Maunganui landslide: Current risks, future inquiries and the ongoing heartache

University of Canterbury senior lecturer in disaster risk and resilience, Dr Tom Robinson talks to The Front Page about the danger of landslides after severe weather events.

Mahé Drysdale speaks to media

Mayor of Tauranga, Mahé Drysdale speaks to the media.

Christopher Luxon refuses to answer questions on poll results

He said he was focused on the weather events. Video / Mark Mitchell

Chiefs and Drua gather at Mount Maunganui Beach to pay their respects

Chiefs and Fijian Drua Super Rugby Pacific teams have gathered at Mount Maunganui to pay their respects to landslide victims.

Liam Lawson on the new F1 cars

Kiwi driver Liam Lawson has been putting his new racing Bulls car through its paces at the pre-season Barcelona Shakedown. Video / Formula One

Eli Matthewson on his move to London

The Kiwi comedian and writer talks to Varsha Anjali about his new life in the UK. Video / NZ Herald

Sophie Ellis-Bextor ‘desperate to get back’ to New Zealand ahead of February tour

The English musician is in New Zealand next week, holding shows in Hamilton and Christchurch. Video / Ryan Bridge TODAY

Watch: PM responds to Trump's comments on troops in Afghanistan

Christopher Luxon said he finds the comments incredibly disrespectful and wrong. Video / Mark Mitchell

Couple's three year battle with council after Auckland Anniversary floods

Brendon and Steph Deacon continue to battle Auckland Council over their Huapai home, three years on from the Auckland Anniversary floods. Video / NZ Herald

NZ Herald Live: Question time

Question time

NZ Herald Live: Christopher Luxon holds post-Cabinet press conference

Christopher Luxon and Mark Mitchell hold a post-Cabinet press conference

Homicide investigation launched after woman found dead in Canterbury

A homicide investigation has been launched after a woman was found dead at a Canterbury property. Video / NZ Herald

Swimmer does laps in Westfield Newmarket's skypool

The water feature is maintained with harvested rainwater and not designed for swimming in. Video / Instagram @city.slikkas

'Grow some balls': Phil Goff targets Winston Peters amid silence on Trumps NATO comments

Phil Goff and Trish Sherson discuss Winston Peter's lack of action against Trump as global tensions heat up.

Travel: Reasons to travel to the US in 2026, UK passport problems

TripNotes podcast host Lorna Riley reveals why you don't have to avoid the US right now.

Wellington wrap: The sugar daddy leaving notes and why a man was lowered headfirst into a drain

What's behind the Wellington sugar daddy? Wellington Chief reporter Melissa Nightingale reports.

Mt Maunganui: Recovery teams are using specialist equipment to ensure no further slips

Recovery teams hope new equipment monitoring the site of the Mount Maunganui slip will mean no further postponement to their efforts.

Air New Zealand launches Cook Strait Electric Plane

A historic journey will take to the skies over the Cook Strait tomorrow - with Air New Zealand and Beta Technologies testing out its new electric plane over the Cook Strait.

Rival rubbishes Redvale landfill fast-track plan, gold breaks through US$5000

Business with Forsyth Barr: Hampton Downs owner Enviro NZ argues Waste Management Redvale re-consenting unnecessary, gold jumps on yen defence, MJW fund survey results out.

Chippy Tuesday: Labour leader Chris Hipkins reveals his election plans

Labour leader Chris Hipkins talks elections, climate change and Trump pulling out of WHO.

Who’s really in the race to coach the All Blacks?

New Zealand Rugby’s interim CEO Steve Lancaster on the strict criteria the new All Blacks coach will need to meet.

Sport Headlines | Tuesday, January 27, 2026

Sport Headlines | Swiatek beats Inglis in Australian Tennis Open, test cricket cap sells for $533,000 at auction | Tuesday, January 27, 2026.

Extreme and illegal online content has reached a scale never seen before, report finds

The Classification Office has released a report on the extreme and illegal content online in NZ.

Mt Maunganui: Was Tauranga Council warned about slip in hours before fatal landslide?

A Tauranga Council worker was reportedly seen at the campground hours before the fatal landslide.

NZ Herald Headlines | Tuesday, January 27, 2026

NZ Herald Headlines | Six still missing in Mt Maunganui landslide, and south-east Australia heat wave | Tuesday, January 27, 2026. Video / NZ Herald, AFP, Getty Images

Mt Maunganui: recovery will take days if not weeks

Police and Fire and Emergency NZ both received calls warning of slips over three hours before tragedy occurred.

MetService Daily Weather: January 27 2025

MetService Daily Weather: January 27 2025. Video / MetService

Lightning strike injures over 80 at rally for Brazil's Bolsonaro

Video shows moment lightning struck near a demonstration by supporters of Brazil's former far-right president Jair Bolsonaro, injuring over 80 people. Video / APF

Pāpāmoa slip: Family forced to flee home after deadly landslide

Becks Smith and her children fled their home after a massive slip in Pāpāmoa. The slip destroyed their neighbour's property, killing two people.

Labour leader Chris Hipkins addresses Te Pāti Māori’s policy on abolishing prisons

He says Labour would never support getting rid of prisons. Video / Mark Mitchell

Should the taxpayer fund weight loss medications?

Obesity specialist Dr Gerard McQuinlan is with us to explore whether these drugs should be funded, or is diet and exercise really the only answer?

Chris Hipkins speaks to media

Labour leader Chris Hipkins speaks to media.

How NZ Rugby will find next All Blacks coach

Acting CEO Steve Lancaster on the process to replace Scott Robertson. Video / Annaleise Shortland

PM visits community centre in Tauranga

Christopher Luxon speaks at the He Maimai Aroha Community Care Centre in Tauranga. Video / NZ Herald

Herald Explains: Why does Trump want U.S. control of Greenland?

The Arctic island has become hot property as NATO and Donald Trump negotiate the future of Greenland. Video / Dallas Smith, Katie Oliver

Safest vehicles of 2025 revealed

Tesla & MG each feature twice on the list.

Is economic recovery on the cards this year?

Forsyth Barr Senior Analyst Matt Montgomerie on the 2026 outlook.

Well Written's trainer celebrates Karaka Millions win

Trainer Stephen Marsh reflects on Well Written’s impressive 6 length victory. Video / Herald Now

Parliament is back in session

Herald political editor Thomas Coughlan on Parliament being back in session.