Sky Sport The Breakdown: Andy Haden

Back to school - Uniforms

Back to School - How parents are cutting uniform costs.

'Epic' orca encounter off Coromandel coast

Teen diver Lexi Henderson came face to face with a pod of orca while diving at Castle Rock near Hot Water Beach. Video / Supplied

South Island Main Divide crossed in paraglider flight

Pilot Benjamin Kellet flew from Queenstown to Whataroa in a 10-and-a-half-hour journey covering 230km.

NZ Herald Morning News Update | Flooding in Northland, Trump applies Greenland tariff pressure

NZ Herald Morning News Update | Flooding in Northland, Trump applies Greenland tariff pressure, Tamaki denied access to Harbour Bridge for Destiny Church march. Video / NZ Herald

Helena Bay hit by heavy rain, flooding overnight in Northland

Helena Bay has been hit hard by heavy rain overnight in Northland. Video / Liv Patu

Back to school - Counting the Cost

Back to school costs: The real price of your child’s education

Foreign Minister Winston Peters shares some of his favourite gifts

One of the more unusual gifts Foreign Minister Winston Peters has received is a horse, which he named Stamina. Video / Mark Mitchell

ASB Classic men's final preview

NZ Herald tennis writer Michael Burgess looks ahead to the men's decider between third seed Jakub Mensik and seventh seed Sebastian Baez. Video / NZ Herald

NZ Herald Headlines | Saturday, January 17, 2026

NZ Herald Headlines | Saturday, January 17, 2026. US and European tensions rise as Trump threatens tariffs on opposition. Soundspalsh kicks off in Raglan this weekend.

Peter Burling reflects on finger injury as new SailGP season begins in Perth

Peter Burling speaks with NZME’s Christopher Reive in Perth as SailGP gears up for its sixth season.

The real story behind Michelangelo's Sistine Chapel frescoes

Vatican expert Christopher Longhurst goes behind the scenes of a new exhibition in Wellington. Video / Supplied

A date with Country Calendar

NZ'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 / TVNZ

Far North police pitch roles to waitlisted recruits

Police say Canterbury is so full they are not taking any new recruits.

Racing Bulls' 2026 Formula One car revealed

Kiwi Liam Lawson will drive the VCARB03 during this year's campaign. Video / Red Bull

Heavy rain causes flooding in Flaxmere

Heavy rain caused surface flooding in Flaxmere, with 20mm falling in one hour. Video / Regan Munro

Sir Tim Shadbolt's partner takes aim in funeral speech

Asha Dutt accuses council of contributing to Sir Tim Shadbolt's ill health.

Why the RMA is being scrapped (again) and what it means for your backyard

Herald political editor, Thomas Coughlan, is with us to break it down.

Watch: Three rescued from ocean near Tolaga Bay

A Royal New Zealand Air Force P-8A Poseidon spotted the trio, who had spent hours clinging to a lifejacket on Wednesday.

NZ Herald Headlines | Friday, January 16, 2026

Afternoon Headlines | MetService lifts severe thunderstorm warnings and protests follow ICE shootings | Friday, January 16, 2026

Emergency services attend unfolding Auckland incident

Multiple police and ambulances were seen racing through central Auckland suburbs before 12pm. Video / Michael Craig, Supplied

Three in custody after early-morning electronics store raid

Security footage captured the heist.

NZ Herald Live: Sir Tim Shadbolt’s Invercargill funeral

Sir Tim Shadbolt’s Invercargill funeral

Explosion in Dutch city of Utrecht

People could be seen rushing down a street with shattered windows and other damage visible. Video / AFP

NZ Herald Headlines | Friday, January 16, 2026

Morning Headlines | Severe weather warnings for the North Island and Scott Robertson's All Blacks departure | Friday, January 16, 2026

Partygoers left with life-altering injuries in late-night Auckland train attack

The victims say up to 35 teens swarmed them on the train and platform.

Watch: Tornado sweeps across Ōtorohanga field

A tornado downed trees and knocked out power in the Waikato village of Maihihi. Video / Luke Care

Huge queues as EB Games' closing down sale sparks rush for final deals

Kiwis lined up around the country as the closing-down sale got underway. Video / Brady Dyer

Watch: Mini tornado strikes Orewa in North Auckland

Orewa residents were left stunned when a mini tornado struck their Auckland suburb. Video / Kirsty Smee and Anna Stephenson

Scott 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.

NZ Herald Headlines | Wednesday, January 15, 2026

Afternoon Headlines | Speculation about US action in Iran and talks about the future of Greenland | Wednesday, January 15, 2026

NZ Herald Live: NZ Herald Live: All Blacks to seek new head coach as Scott Robertson departs

Scott Robertson has departed his role as head coach of the All Blacks following the completion of NZR’s 2025 end-of-season review.

MetService Severe Weather Update: 15 - 16 January

MetService Severe Weather Update: 15 - 16 January. Video / MetService

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

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.

Coca-Cola's Matthias Blume shares excitement for alcoholic RTD launch

Coca-Cola's VP and GM of aRTD for ASEAN & South Pacific, Matthias Blume, gives more insight into the global brand's decision to enter the alcohol market.

MetService Severe Weather Update: January 15

MetService Severe Weather Update: January 15. Video / MetService

Large fire breaks out at Dunedin Scout hall

Nearby residents have been warned to stay inside due to the smoke. Video / Ben Tomsett

Hosking, Bridge, O’Brien, Campbell: Who will win the battle for breakfast?

Media Insider Shayne Currie joins The Front Page to share his predictions for NZ media in 2026.

Kerre meets Paul and Brenda

Paul vowed he would always take care of his mum. Then came the turning point.

Inside Ed Sheeran's massive NZ stage setup

From NZ's largest screen build to crystal clear sound, Ed Sheeran's technical team discuss why his Loop Tour is one of the most impressive yet.