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
TravelNZ’s best 10 city beaches have been named, but which will you vote as your winner?20 Jan 09:01 PM
PremiumPropertyWynyard Quarter residents decry 'indefensible' 23-storey waterfront building plans20 Jan 04:03 PM
Kahu'I still feel heartbroken': Grieving mum fights for answers after daughter's ED death20 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
PremiumPremiumBusiness'Light has appeared': Crucial sector returns to growth after 21-month slumpThe services sector is in expansion for the first time in 21 months.19 Jan 10:41 PM
New ZealandHawke’s Bay swaps hot start for cool, damp weekHeavy rain and strong winds are possible, but no thunderstorm risks are in place for HB.19 Jan 10:00 PM
New ZealandHeavy rain and severe gales lash Auckland, Northland and CoromandelHundreds without power as heavy rain and severe gales lash Auckland, Northland and Coromandel.Watch19 Jan 09:24 PM
TravelThese are NZ’s 10 best surf beaches, but which will you vote as the ultimate winner?Voting is open for the country's top beaches across five categories. Which will you pick?19 Jan 09:00 PM
BusinessFletcher to sell construction arm to global infrastructure group for $315mAround 2300 staff will move to Vinci Construction if the sale is completed.19 Jan 08:04 PM
New Zealand10-year-old in Porirua celebrates NCEA and Cambridge success The Porirua Year 6 student sat NCEA exams usually taken by teenagers.19 Jan 07:25 PM
Entertainment'It's very exciting': Julian Dennison celebrates private wedding with loved onesDennison recently starred in the Hollywood films Y2K and How to Train Your Dragon.19 Jan 07:16 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionAnne GibsonProperty Insider: Two projects set to launch worth $3b signal an incredible year for the industryOuch. Turning down an invitation to the ceremony marking the $2b Mainland event hurt. 19 Jan 07:00 PM
OpinionWhy staying small could be the smartest move for ambitious firmsOPINION: A two-person export-focused start-up can outperform a 20-person local office.19 Jan 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: 'Practice bomb' alert – Did Wellington Airport gamble with safety?OPINION: This incident now tests more than Wellington Airport's judgment.19 Jan 04:05 PM
CrimeWithin an hour of a teen turning 18, he critically stabbed a stranger in an alleyway The victim said the stabbing felt like he was ‘being whipped with a piece of string’.19 Jan 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandFar North meth rehab 'in the trenches' as demand outstrips fundingNorthland has the country’s highest meth use per person in wastewater tests.19 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandAuckland schools hit hardest as 445 teacher roles sit vacant nationwide Auckland alone has 125 roles unfilled, in a shortage hitting all levels.19 Jan 04:00 PM
BusinessMortgage broking boss criticises ANZ over rate rise that adds $12m a year to profitsThe rate rise to 5.79% could deliver ANZ about $12m in extra profit a year.19 Jan 06:51 AM
Crime‘Moment of madness’: Black Power member instigated hospital gunfight with rivalsThe two groups then embarked on a car chase during which more shots were fired.19 Jan 06:00 AM
PremiumPremiumBusiness'She's new in the job' – PM, Finance Minister weigh in on Winston Peters' rebuke of RBNZ GovernorThe Governor should have sought advice before signing, the PM says.19 Jan 03:31 AM
New ZealandNZ Herald Headlines | Monday, January 19, 2026Afternoon Headlines | PM's State of the Nation speech and concerns over rock pool harvesting | Monday, January 19, 2026Watch18 Jan 11:46 PM
New ZealandUnpacking the details of New Zealand's free trade deal with IndiaThe deal cuts tariffs on 95% of New Zealand exports, but dairy remains excluded.18 Jan 10:45 PM
TravelThese are the 10 best family beaches in NZ, but which will you vote as number one?Voting is open in the Herald's annual Best Beach competition.18 Jan 09:00 PM
