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
New ZealandHelena Bay hill slipA "massive" slip on Russell Rd at Helena Bay hill is cutting off access to Helena Bay, Ōakura and Whangaruru. Video / Denise PiperWatch21 Jan 10:05 PM
New ZealandNZ Herald Headlines | Thursday, January 22, 2026Morning Headlines | Communities are waking up to landslides, widespread flooding and power outages this morning | Thursday, January 22, 2026Watch21 Jan 06:58 PM
New ZealandCut off, flooded and in the dark: Landslip takes out house, two rescued; North Island states of emergency continue overnightWidespread flooding has isolated towns and submerged homes.21 Jan 11:59 AM
New Zealand'The worst is still to come': Tropical storm lashes North Island, man missing in riverMultiple regions are under a state of local emergency because of the tropical storm.21 Jan 04:16 AM
New ZealandThe Country: Shane Jones on Sam Neill and miningOn today: Chris Brandolino, Shane Jones, Geoff Crawford, Andrew Murray, and Jen Corkran. 21 Jan 12:58 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 ZealandWorkers assessing Wairoa River bar opening in new location; heavy rain warning in place for Hawke’s Bay A new opening has been cut as a precaution. Workers are assessing whether it will hold up.20 Jan 11:23 PM
New ZealandFamilies’ lucky escape as flash flood tears through Northland campground tentsWater surged through the creekside campsite in just 11 minutes.20 Jan 11:00 PM
BusinessGeothermal boost: Mercury's Ngā Tamariki unit lifts output towards 132MWNgā Tamariki is one of three Mercury renewable projects underway worth a combined $1b.20 Jan 10:09 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 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
New Zealand280mm of rain: Heavy rain, severe gales lash top of North IslandWhangārei mayor Ken Couper has declared a precautionary State of Local Emergency.20 Jan 07:00 AM
CrimeChildren claim they were 'denied food, beaten and abandoned' by Oranga Tamariki caregiversA trio is now on trial, on multiple charges, after two children alleged years of abuse.20 Jan 06:00 AM
New Zealand'Please look out': Residents warned to prepare ahead of incoming tropical low A precautionary State of Emergency has already been declared for Whangārei.20 Jan 04:46 AM
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
New ZealandBeach days ahead: Summer isn't over despite thunderstorms, floodingRecent flooding in Northland means saturated ground may worsen new flooding.20 Jan 04:00 AM
New Zealand'Incredibly popular': Northland mourns much-loved teacher and sportsmanHarry Darkins taught in Whangārei for 14 years and recently moved to Auckland to teach.20 Jan 02:09 AM
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
New ZealandThe area that got more than a whole summer’s rain in weekend downpourTe Tai Tokerau’s east coast had significant rainfall from midnight Saturday.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 Zealand'Devastating': Police vehicle in area before pedestrian hit by car in NorthlandPolice refer incident to Independent Police Conduct Authority.19 Jan 04:36 AM
New ZealandNorthland communities dig in as flooding, slips and more severe weather looms An Ōakura local measured 289mm of rain on Sunday, the worst deluge in more than 40 years.19 Jan 04:00 AM
CrimeMan charged with alleged assault of former media exec appears in courtCCTV captured the former media executive allegedly being pushed off a balcony.19 Jan 01:49 AM
New Zealand'The rain was absolutely deafening': Northland communities praised for resilience as more heavy rain loomsSome coastal settlements were hit by 340mm of rain in just five hours.19 Jan 01:21 AM
New ZealandThe Country: David Seymour on 2026 so farDavid Seymour, Grant McCallum, Mark de Lautour, Graeme Williams, and Phil Duncan. 19 Jan 01:15 AM
New ZealandAuckland Harbour Bridge at risk of closure as high winds hit cityNZTA has warned Auckland drivers Harbour Bridge lane closures are possible. 18 Jan 10:26 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
New ZealandClean-up begins after Northland deluge cuts off coastal communitiesMore heavy rain is forecast from Wednesday, with up to a 60% risk of warnings.18 Jan 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandPrice of meth in NZ dropped to new low in 2025, cocaine market growing according to new researchMeth used to be $1000 a gram. Now it's only $283 in Auckland. 18 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandSubtropical low to bring heavy rain and severe gales to upper North IslandNorthland is under a heavy rain watch from 6pm today until 6pm tomorrow.18 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandCape Brett track safety fears after diverted route forces trampers into deep waterWalkers now face steep steps to Oke Bay and tidal rock crossings on the route.18 Jan 04:09 AM
