PremiumPremiumOpinionGregor PaulOpinion: All Blacks crisis is about more than just the head coachNZ Rugby is now hunting its fourth All Blacks coach in six years.29 Jan 05:01 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionMuriel Newman: Two years on, has this coalition delivered?OPINION: Inflation and interest rates have eased, but household costs remain high.29 Jan 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionMatthew HootonMatthew Hooton: Willis moves early to brace voters for pre-election rate risesOPINION: Rising rates and flat house prices risk eroding support for Christopher Luxon.29 Jan 04:00 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 ZealandWife was 'laughing and talking' with husband on riverbank as tree fatally hit himHop farmer Peter Lines’ death during a storm last year was a ‘tragic accident’ – Coroner. 29 Jan 04:00 PM
New Zealand'Feared for her life': Man beat woman, threatened to kill her with a shard of glassVictim tried defending herself by hitting Wells multiple times with a portable speaker.29 Jan 05:00 AM
New ZealandPilot, passenger killed in Paekākāriki Hill helicopter crash were pest control contractorsPolice are still formally confirming the identities of those who died.29 Jan 04:39 AM
Interest ratesBig bank lifts longer-term mortgage ratesThe bank says rising wholesale interest rates have pushed up the cost of providing loans.29 Jan 04:02 AM
CrimeChampagne, cocaine and simmering resentment preceded glassing at Westmere mansionProperty developer "saw red" after he was humiliated over an unpaid invoice, Crown says.29 Jan 04:02 AM
BusinessBusiness confidence eases as inflation pressure emergesBusiness confidence has eased from record highs, but remains at historically high levels.29 Jan 03:56 AM
New ZealandNZ Herald Live: Mt Maunganui vigilA community vigil is taking place at Coronation Park to honour those affected by the deadly slips in the region, one week on.Watch29 Jan 02:27 AM
New ZealandMetService Afternoon Weather Update: January 29 2026MetService Afternoon Weather Update: January 29 2026. Video / MetServiceWatch29 Jan 01:13 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionAlice SoperAlice Soper: Why the All Blacks should be boycotting BaltimoreOPINION: Recent ICE shootings and visa denials are fuelling calls to boycott US events.29 Jan 01:01 AM
SportSteven Adams out for rest of NBA seasonThe 32-year-old was hurt on January 18 while contesting a Zion Williamson drive.29 Jan 12:50 AM
New ZealandThe Country: Winston Peters on immigration and an FTA with IndiaJamie Mackay talks to Winston Peters, David Birkett, Brian de Lore, and Chris Russell. 29 Jan 12:46 AM
WellingtonMayor Andrew Little 'really sorry' after second error found in Wellington rates billsCouncil says it overcharged ratepayers an average of $10 each in its recent rates demands.28 Jan 10:58 PM
Wellington'Step towards equality': Health advocate urges Pharmac to fund drug for women's libidoThere are currently no testosterone treatments designed for women funded in New Zealand.28 Jan 10:05 PM
New ZealandMan linked to Ruatiti double homicide probe pleads not guilty to new chargesThe man denies two separate charges that are not linked to the killings.28 Jan 09:54 PM
New ZealandEx-political figure denies assault after alleged Dunedin bar incidentThe man continues to have interim name suppression.28 Jan 09:25 PM
UFCOn The Up: Lui's road from alternate to UFC contract contender 'Just like digging for gold; sometimes you’re like, oh, how much more do I have to dig?'28 Jan 09:00 PM
New ZealandTwo post shop stores are 700m apart. NZ Post explains rationale behind choosing the one to cullSome customers now face trips of up to 13km to reach a post shop.28 Jan 07:53 PM
New Zealand'Upward bullying': Female police inspector awarded $15k amid 'boys' club' culture claimsAn ERA probe found Northland CIB's Bridget Doell was bullied in her role.28 Jan 07:47 PM
Herald NOWNorthland weather bomb: Red stickers and an extended state of emergencySome Northland residents are still cut off following last weeks weather bomb, Susan Botting reports.Watch28 Jan 06:33 PM
Herald NOW'Unjustified': Greyhound Racing NZ submits opposition to ban in ParliamentCanterbury Greyhound Racing President and long time trainer Jean Fahey tells Ryan Bridge the proposed ban is hypocritical, and lacks evidence. Video / Herald NowWatch28 Jan 06:05 PM
Herald NOWReport: Housing confidence rises in 2026A Cotality report shows 75% expect house prices to rise in 2026. Video / Herald NowWatch28 Jan 05:48 PM
New ZealandVigils, silence and karakia: NZ comes together a week after deadly landslides killed eightFamilies and friends have held memorials nationwide for the storm victims.28 Jan 04:00 PM
WellingtonMass murderer who killed seven family members promises he won't come back for survivorsThe Parole Board has decided if Raymond Ratima should be freed.28 Jan 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionJonathan AylingJonathan Ayling: NZ must stand with Taiwan against China's threatsOPINION: The era of NZ staying quiet over China's threats against Taiwan is ending.28 Jan 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumLifestyleSociety Insider: Auckland’s new luxury car social media star; Chelsea Winstanley’s glamorous Art Gallery fundraiserPlus, who was in the VIP marquees for the Karaka Millions at Ellerslie? 28 Jan 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandTauranga Council once enclosed Mount campsite with 47 shipping containers for safetyOfficials evacuated the campground in 2003 for a week of pre-emptive rockfall works.28 Jan 04:00 PM
OpinionNZ’s sodden January explained: What’s driven this month’s big wet? - James RenwickCentral Auckland has had nearly triple its usual January rainfall so far.28 Jan 02:00 PM
New ZealandParolee wearing a GPS tracker burgled woman's home while she was sick in bedEthon Baker-Cleveland then went on to attack a prison officer while awaiting sentencing.28 Jan 05:00 AM
EntertainmentWhat the Sky/Paramount deal means for your favourite showsSome series you started on Netflix you may have to finish on Neon.28 Jan 04:29 AM
CrimeJanitor turned cowboy dentist: Man sentenced for underground Auckland clinicLi's clinic was raided – mid-tooth extraction – after an undercover investigation.28 Jan 04:21 AM
