New ZealandGloriavale pupils offered two schooling paths after commune's school shutdownThe ministry is also negotiating a Gloriavale unit within a West Coast state school.22 Jan 12:24 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 ZealandWashed-out bridge near Bland Bay cuts off localsThe coast road south of Russell to Whangarei ends at a washed out bridge near Bland Bay. Video / David FisherWatch21 Jan 11:50 PM
Entertainment'The sanity, not the scenery': Why James Cameron moved to NZDirector praises New Zealand's Covid-19 response for twice eliminating the virus.21 Jan 11:33 PM
New ZealandPhotos show the scale of the storm damagePhotos from around the North Island show the scale of the storm damage.Watch21 Jan 11:08 PM
WellingtonMinister orders review after Wellington Airport bomb scare It comes after a worker claimed protocol was ignored when a potential explosive was found.21 Jan 09:00 PM
New ZealandMount Maunganui campground landslipA large slip in Mount Maunganui has caused chaos this morning. The slip hit tents and campervans, trapping some people. Video / NZ HeraldWatch21 Jan 08:41 PM
New ZealandFamily's desperate wait as police search for man missing in raging floodsThe man, in his 40s, was swept away at a Mahurangi River crossing.21 Jan 07:31 PM
New ZealandViolent 501 deportee preyed on women in emergency housingHoani McIlroy has been jailed for crimes described as gratuitous, callous and degrading.21 Jan 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionJonathan AylingJonathan Ayling: The West laments the end of the rules-based order it helped undermineOPINION: A rules-based order depends on more than rules written on paper.21 Jan 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumBusinessStubborn inflation could see interest rates rise sooner than forecastThe inflation rate is expected to exceed Reserve Bank forecasts.21 Jan 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumLifestyleSociety Insider: NZ’s two richest families play host to Lupton/McGoldrick wedding Plus, who are the millionaires and billionaires in town for the polo and bloodstock sales?21 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandAre you the big winner? Lucky Lotto numbers drawnMillions of dollars are up for grabs tonight.21 Jan 07:45 AM
New ZealandWool prices hit 10-year high, putting money back in farmers’ pocketsFull-length fleece is now about $5.20 per kg, up $1.25 on early 2025.21 Jan 05:00 AM
New ZealandFacebook SOS sparks race to pluck 94-year-old from Tairua floodsThe 94-year-old was trapped in a flooded Tairua bach garage.21 Jan 04:51 AM
New ZealandFonterra opens organic programme to South Island farmersFonterra says rising global demand is driving new organic opportunities for farmers.21 Jan 04:00 AM
ChristchurchCuts, bruises and stuck riders: 33 hydroslide injuries at new pool in a monthMost injuries involved cuts and bruises at joints on the hydroslides.21 Jan 04:00 AM
PremiumPremiumBusinessMilk price outlook: Fonterra forecast may lift if GDT gains holdNew Zealand December milksolids collections climbed 3.1%, near record highs.21 Jan 03:00 AM
New ZealandBrave dad saves daughter and partner from flooded home by kayakNeck-deep, fast-flowing water surrounded their stilt house before dawn.21 Jan 01:15 AM
New ZealandSevere weather update with Heather KeatsRed heavy rain warnings are issued for Northland, Coromandel Peninsula, Bay of Plenty, Rotorua and Northern Gisborne until Thursday afternoon. Video / Alyse WrightWatch20 Jan 11:58 PM
New ZealandMan missing after car swept down Auckland riverA man is missing after he was washed away while trying to cross the Mahurangi River, north of Auckland. Video / Jason DordayWatch20 Jan 10:55 PM
CrimeSix people now charged after Mt Wellington fatal stabbingTwo were arrested last month. Since then, four others have been accused of lesser charges.20 Jan 10:49 PM
OpinionGreg Smith: Trump's showdown with Powell puts Fed independence on the lineOPINION: The clash comes as Donald Trump pushes for faster rate cuts before mid-terms.20 Jan 09:13 PM
TravelNZ’s best 10 city beaches have been named, but which will you vote as your winner?Voting is open for the country's top beaches across five categories. Which will you pick?20 Jan 09:01 PM
New ZealandRed heavy rain warnings issued for parts of North IslandTropical storm to hammer North Island with 250mm rain as state of emergency declared in Whangārei. Video / NZ HeraldWatch20 Jan 08:39 PM
New ZealandMassive solar storm fires up aurora in New Zealand skiesSpace weather monitors recorded a strong Kp8 geomagnetic disturbance.20 Jan 07:13 PM
New ZealandNZ Herald Headlines | Wednesday, January 21, 2026Morning Headlines | More heavy rain on the way and Canadian PM's warning at World Economic Forum | Wednesday, January 21, 2026Watch20 Jan 06:14 PM
PremiumPremiumPropertyWynyard Quarter residents decry 'indefensible' 23-storey waterfront building plansPlans submitted for fast-track refer to the project's height as being a marker and a plus.20 Jan 04:03 PM
New ZealandSand mining firm investigated by DoC over protected coralThe firm is seeking Fast Track consent to mine sand at Bream Bay.20 Jan 04:00 PM
Kahu'I still feel heartbroken': Grieving mum fights for answers after daughter's ED deathKiri Campbell says her daughter was left in a busy ED hallway before collapsing.20 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandCape Brett hut airlift and slips force DoC closures in peak summer periodNine trampers paid for their own rescue flight after slips cut off Cape Brett.20 Jan 04:00 AM
PremiumPremiumConstructionFletcher’s $315.6m construction sell-off: What it means for future dividendsThe sale is expected to cut debt back towards Fletcher Building’s target range.20 Jan 02:06 AM
New ZealandNZ agencies have eye on ‘largest solar radiation storm in more than 20 years’Nema says the storm reached New Zealand on Tuesday morning without major impact.20 Jan 12:53 AM
New ZealandYellow leggings helped Tolaga Bay cray fishermen survive capsizeThe men clung to two empty fuel tanks for seven hours.19 Jan 10:58 PM
