New ZealandWatch: ‘A lamental cry’ - Iwi say father holding vigil at Mt Maunganui slip has lost two children"I met one parent, he was from Italy. He knows two of his children are still in there."23 Jan 08:06 AM
New ZealandOne dead, one critical after serious Clutha incidentA police scene guard is in place as a full forensic examination continues.23 Jan 07:37 AM
New Zealand'People that should have known': Local says danger visible before deadly Mount slip - but no evac orderTauranga mayor confirms reports of slips at Mount Maunganui from as early as 5am.23 Jan 06:17 AM
New ZealandSix people still missing as Mauao landslide search heads for third dayFamilies held a dawn karakia as crews continued recovery efforts into day two.23 Jan 06:09 AM
New ZealandEarly warning signs: Missed chances to clear Mount campground revealedA local said he called 111 to report unstable ground several hours before the disaster.23 Jan 03:55 AM
New ZealandLocals only on fragile lifeline road as coastal communities cut offThe closure comes as Northland and Auckland prepare for a long weekend.23 Jan 03:48 AM
AucklandMan dies after being pulled from water at Auckland beachPolice have cordoned off an area at Cheltenham after CPR failed to revive the swimmer.23 Jan 03:33 AM
New ZealandHawke's Bay weather response: What councils changed after Cyclone Gabrielle Hawke's Bay Regional Council has launched an online Extreme Weather Hub.23 Jan 02:55 AM
New Zealand'We were ripping open tents': Local describes running to campground to help as landslide hitKumeroa said he didn’t think when he sprang into action.23 Jan 12:28 AM
WorldManhunt continues for alleged NSW shooter after three people killedPolice say four shooting victims are related to suspect Julian Ingram.23 Jan 12:24 AM
World'Horrendous': Two women, man dead after shooting in NSWThe suspected gunman is still on the run in a vehicle with council signage on it.23 Jan 12:20 AM
New ZealandLuxon speaks to media in Mount MaunganuiPrime Minister Christopher Luxon and Minister for Emergency Management and Recovery Mark Mitchell speak from the Mount Maunganui Surf Life Saving Club.Watch22 Jan 11:53 PM
New ZealandSevere weather update with Heather KeatsAfter devastating week of weather for North Island, Auckland Anniversary weather set to play role in rescue efforts. Video / Claudia TarrantWatch22 Jan 11:05 PM
New ZealandOver $21k raised for family of seven after terrifying night trapped on roofSupport for the Ngatai-Cooper whānau has rapidly grown after their terrifying experience.22 Jan 10:07 PM
New Zealand'It could take days' Police Commissioner Chambers speaks to NZ Herald'It could take days' Police Commissioner Chambers speaks to NZ Herald on the Mount Maunganui disaster. Video / NZ HeraldWatch22 Jan 09:01 PM
WorldFinal death toll from Spain's rail disaster is 45The high-speed collision in Andalusia has left 45 people dead and more than 120 hurt.22 Jan 07:43 PM
New ZealandNZ Herald Headlines | Friday, January 23, 2026Morning Headlines | Rescue efforts continue following landslides, politicians descend on Rātana and Trump and Zelensky have a 'good' talk. | Friday, January 23, 2026Watch22 Jan 07:40 PM
New ZealandTairua couple woke to screaming after landslide narrowly missed their homeThe elderly neighbours were helicoptered to hospital before dawn.22 Jan 06:54 PM
New ZealandInside the Mount Maunganui disaster as it unfoldedRescuers heard screams from a buried toilet block before voices fell silent.22 Jan 05:37 PM
New ZealandSouthern Motorway closed overnight following serious crashPolice have closed the Southern Motorway from East Tamaki Rd overnight following a serious crash involving a motorcyclist. Video / NZ HeraldWatch22 Jan 04:08 PM
PhotosMount Maunganui LandslideHerald photographers were deployed from Auckland to document the significant landslide that struck at the base of Mount Maunganui, Bay of Plenty on 22 January 2026, following record-breaking rainfall, that claimed six lives.22 Jan 08:24 AM
World‘Stay inside’: Three shot dead, major police operation underway in New South WalesA fourth man is in hospital in a serious but stable condition.22 Jan 07:58 AM
New ZealandResidents facing weeks of isolation by massive Helena Bay slip, floodingHundreds have been cut off by a slip featuring a 100-tonne boulder.22 Jan 05:00 AM
New ZealandTauranga couple talk about the impacts of major landslide near their Welcome Bay homeTauranga couple Zoe Beck, and partner Lindsay Putt talking about the impacts of major landslide near their Welcome Bay home. Video \ Jason DordayWatch22 Jan 04:35 AM
New Zealand'She was a hero': Woman trapped under Mount Maunganui landslide was trying to warn others of dangerYoung people are among those still unaccounted for at the campground.22 Jan 04:11 AM
New Zealand'Worst he's seen in 30 years': Parts of Coromandel still cut off after heavy rain ravages regionOne firefighter described the area's downpour as worse than Cyclone Gabrielle.22 Jan 02:00 AM
New ZealandMother’s night on creaking roof with kids as floodwaters tear through East Coast homeHuia Ngātai and her children spent the night stranded on their roof.22 Jan 01:38 AM
New Zealand‘Oh my gosh, it’s a landslide’: Heavily pregnant woman's terror as family flees in darknessThe couple were evacuated after a landslide hit neighbouring properties.22 Jan 12:35 AM
New ZealandFamily with small children trapped for hours on roof without wet weather gearThe Te Araroa whānau were rescued after hours 'surrounded by debris' in the dark.22 Jan 12:30 AM
New ZealandHawke’s Bay deluge brings flooded carparks, river relief and toilet warningsHeavy rain across Hawke's Bay has resulted in surface flooding and wastewater issues.22 Jan 12:02 AM
OpinionKevin Trenberth: NZ is again being soaked this summer – record ocean heat helps explain itOPINION: More than 90% of Earth's excess heat is now being absorbed by the oceans.21 Jan 11:55 PM
New ZealandSearch called off for driver missing after being swept down swollen riverPart of Falls Rd is closed with emergency services in attendance.21 Jan 05:06 AM
New Zealand'Totally submerged': Man swims to safety, abandons new ute in Coromandel floodwatersA Coromandel local said the flooding was 'worse than Bola' and 'bigger than Gabrielle'.21 Jan 04:07 AM
CrimePolice search for ute after pedestrian seriously hurt in Nelson hit-and-runPolice are seeking a grey double-cab ute with a snorkel that fled the scene.21 Jan 01:20 AM
