New ZealandNZ Herald Headlines | Saturday, January 31, 2026NZ Herald Headlines | Saturday, January 31, 2026. Brian Tamaki prepares to march the Auckland Harbour Bridge as Police vow to stop him. Nipah virus outbreak in India.Watch30 Jan 07:22 PM
BreakersBreakers stun Melbourne United as Lopez drops 32Karim Lopez, 18, hit 32 points, with 19 coming in a blistering fourth quarter.30 Jan 05:25 PM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: We are at a crossroad; if we don’t make the difficult decisions then our insurers willOPINION: While we still can, the country needs to invest in our defence.30 Jan 04:07 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandRhodes scholar donates kidney to aunt as dialysis care verges on 'breaking point'A shortage of dialysis chairs is 'verging on breaking point' for the NZ health system.30 Jan 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsWatch: From hīkoi to High Court – Eru Kapa-Kingi on leadership, love and loyaltyEru Kapa-Kingi has helped organise a march, Toitū Te Aroha, in central Auckland today.30 Jan 04:00 PM
LifestyleFrom Pride to picnics: Fun ways to make the most of a short Auckland weekendFree and family-friendly events span beaches, gardens, the zoo and city squares.30 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandDisgraced JP jailed over $1.8m scam offers victims $20 a week – for next 1635 yearsOne victim relapsed into alcohol addiction, saying 'I may as well drink myself to death'.30 Jan 04:00 PM
UFCUFC 325: Kiwi Tau misses weight; fight for UFC contract cancelledTau had to weigh in twice after an unusual reading, but missed the flyweight limit.30 Jan 07:53 AM
CrimePolice recall ‘highly charged’ scene at Westmere mansion following wine glass neck woundThe jury panel is now down to 11 after a member improperly looked up the mansion's value.30 Jan 07:00 AM
America's Cup'A pretty important time': Team NZ add Olympic, SailGP champion to sailing teamAustralian Iain Jensen is the second non-national to join, along with Chris Draper. 30 Jan 06:23 AM
New ZealandRun-down or accident? Jury determines bakery owner's fate after striking man with carBrett Henderson was accused of intentionally hitting the man after an earlier incident.30 Jan 06:00 AM
New ZealandWarning issued for Kiwi travellers over deadly Nipah virusLike Covid-19, Nipah is a zoonotic virus – one passed on from animals to humans.30 Jan 05:00 AM
New ZealandFaces of the victims: Families share memories of deadly landslide victimsVictims include tourists, school friends, a tutor and a 10-year-old boy.30 Jan 04:22 AM
New ZealandNZ Post store cuts put seniors at riskUp to 37% of people aged 75 and over are not online or digitally literate.30 Jan 04:00 AM
New ZealandFears dung beetle investment will be flushed awayNZ's only dung beetle rearing facility says it may close if there's no more support.30 Jan 02:12 AM
PremiumPremiumRetailSqueezed: Rio Beverages founder's second juice business in liquidation, owes $1.12mDavid Thexton and co-owner Amanda Morgan blamed the economic downturn for its insolvency.30 Jan 02:00 AM
Wellington'Breaks our hearts': Wellington boutique announces closureShut the Front Door is the third Wellington business to announce its closure this week.30 Jan 02:00 AM
Auckland'Let police sweat it out': Defiant Tamaki slams moves to shut down harbour bridge protest marchBrian Tamaki says the march is about 'presence, not permission' and intends to walk.30 Jan 12:46 AM
WellingtonWellington taxi company goes under after airport changes rulesThe liquidator said the case raised "serious questions" about protections for businesses.29 Jan 11:11 PM
PremiumPremiumProperty'Awesome!' - PM Jim Bolger at SkyCity casino opening 30 years agoMonday marks casino's opening: late Dame Cath Tizard and Jim Bolger officiated that night.29 Jan 11:00 PM
WellingtonHigh-profile developer buying Loafers Lodge building where five died in fireThe site has sat derelict after a 2023 blaze killed five residents.29 Jan 10:51 PM
New ZealandHealth chief blames ageing tech for 12-hour hospital IT meltdownThe outage reportedly caused 'chaos' in emergency departments.29 Jan 09:32 PM
UFCOn The Up: Rowston grateful for UFC return after being turned down by rivals'My name was offered around to a few people ... a couple said no,' the middleweight said.29 Jan 09:10 PM
ReviewsMitchell HagemanReview: Iggy Pop, 78, shows Auckland he still has a lust for life - and now so do I'I suppose I’m gonna have to die pretty soon, but not yet tonight,' the rocker told fans.29 Jan 07:23 PM
Herald NOWPolice prepare for chaos ahead of Auckland Harbour Bridge protestBrian Tamaki says Destiny will cross harbour bridge, major police operation planned. Video / Ryan Bridge TodayWatch29 Jan 07:11 PM
New ZealandHelena Bay slip still moving as isolated communities face months of disruptionThe council says removing more than 100,000cu m of debris will take three months.29 Jan 06:37 PM
New ZealandDeadly storms expose growing gap between disaster recovery and climate preparationOver 65% of New Zealanders and key infrastructure sit within 5km of the coast.29 Jan 06:23 PM
New Zealand'Potent front': Another bout of rain, wind to lash New ZealandTemperatures are forecast to push into the high 20s for the North Island over the weekend.29 Jan 06:18 PM
New ZealandFast-track bid for Bream Bay sand mining project enters key application phaseAn independent expert panel will now weigh the full proposal and evidence.29 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandPerson dies after single-vehicle crash in northwest AucklandNelson Rd is closed in both directions and diversions are in place.29 Jan 06:53 AM
AucklandPapatoetoe Action Team seeks re-election after claims of ballot fraudVoting in the fresh Papatoetoe local board election runs until April 9.29 Jan 06:10 AM
New ZealandNapier wool auctions to cease after about 150 years; Christchurch last centre standingNapier wool auctions date back to the 1800s. They will likely come to an end in April.29 Jan 05:00 AM
New ZealandNZ health authorities monitoring deadly virus outbreak in IndiaTwo people in West Bengal have the Nipah virus, spread from fruit bats to humans.29 Jan 04:43 AM
New ZealandTeen, 14, charged over bus driver attackPolice were called to the incident on Colwill Rd in Massey around 7pm on Wednesday.29 Jan 04:18 AM
