New ZealandOne person dies after two-vehicle crash near MatamataEmergency services were called to the scene at 12.15pm.01 Feb 04:39 AM
New ZealandWeather: Raincoats needed for first week back to schoolIt will be a wet start for many on the first day back at school on Monday.31 Jan 04:24 AM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: We are at a crossroad; if we don’t make the difficult decisions then our insurers willOPINION: While we still can, the country needs to invest in our defence.30 Jan 04:07 PM
New ZealandFaces of the victims: Families share memories of deadly landslide victimsVictims include tourists, school friends, a tutor and a 10-year-old boy.30 Jan 04:22 AM
New ZealandBay of Plenty families remain isolated two weeks after Waioweka Gorge slipsAbout 30 residents remain cut off in the Waioweka Gorge two weeks on.29 Jan 08:53 PM
New Zealand'Potent front': Another bout of rain, wind to lash New ZealandTemperatures are forecast to push into the high 20s for the North Island over the weekend.29 Jan 06:18 PM
New ZealandEmotional vigil in Mount Maunganui to honour those affected by deadly slipsThe community gathered in Tauranga one week after the tragic landslip.29 Jan 06:40 AM
New ZealandFamily found body of Tekanimaeu Arobati, man swept away by Mahurangi RiverThe 47-year-old was swept away after pushing his nephew to safety.28 Jan 06:34 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
New Zealand First Mount Maunganui landslide victim formally identified, would have turned 16 todayHis body will now be returned to his family.28 Jan 05:35 AM
New ZealandPolice brace for 500km gang funeral procession for William ‘Bird’ Hines’ sonMossy Hines’ body will take the same route as his father’s in 2023.28 Jan 03:26 AM
New Zealand$320k splashed on farm dogs at North Island auctionTop heading dog Trix fetched $12,200, beating last year’s record by nearly $3000.27 Jan 10:34 PM
New ZealandPolice name two more landslide victims; Rāhui in place at Mount MaunganuiPolice say they are providing ongoing support to the grieving family.27 Jan 06:02 AM
New Zealand'Talented soul': Givealittle launched for Auckland teen's family after landslip tragedyThe teenager's passing had left her parents heartbroken 'beyond belief'.27 Jan 02:22 AM
New ZealandMount Maunganui landslide: Recovery of six missing could take weeksPolice say the recovery could last many days and possibly extend to weeks.26 Jan 06:27 AM
New Zealand'We're hurting for them' – Mount residents mourn at vigilChristopher Luxon and Mark Mitchell drove from Auckland to join the vigil.25 Jan 05:38 PM
New ZealandBay of Plenty landslides: Before-and-after images show deadly scale of slipsSix people were lost in the massive landslide at the beachside park.25 Jan 03:24 AM
New ZealandDogs and drones on warpath to halt wallaby spreadA 12.5km wallaby-proof fence near Rotorua is slowing the pests' southward spread.24 Jan 04:00 PM
LiveNew Zealand'Hug your babies, life can change in a moment': Mum's tribute to teen son lost in landslideTwo 15-year-olds are among those missing as police confirm discovery of human remains.24 Jan 02:43 AM
New ZealandWeeks of work ahead to clear part of SH35 on the East Cape due to 'massive' landslideIt means coastal communities between Pōtaka near Hicks Bay and Tikitiki remain cut off.23 Jan 07:33 PM
New ZealandStrong winds and storms to lash North Island as soggy long weekend loomsAucklanders may have to pull out the puzzles this long weekend. 23 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandMount Maunganui search enters second night as families face anguished wait for outcomeMultiple families are in tears amid the heavy-duty search equipment.23 Jan 08:20 AM
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 ZealandFonterra opens organic programme to South Island farmersFonterra says rising global demand is driving new organic opportunities for farmers.21 Jan 04:00 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
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
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 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
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandWatch: Far North police pitch roles to waitlisted recruitsPolice say Canterbury is so full they are not taking any new recruits.16 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandWarm, mostly calm weekend ahead before northern rain moves in MondayAuckland, Hamilton and Kaitāia are forecast to reach warm highs of 26C.16 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandRescue underway for motorists trapped by slips in Waioweka Gorge stormPolice urge worried relatives to call 105 and quote event number P065149924.16 Jan 05:44 AM
New ZealandHeavy rain causes flooding in FlaxmereHeavy rain caused surface flooding in Flaxmere, with 20mm falling in one hour. Video / Regan MunroWatch16 Jan 05:00 AM
New ZealandNZ Herald Headlines | Friday, January 16, 2026Morning Headlines | Severe weather warnings for the North Island and Scott Robertson's All Blacks departure | Friday, January 16, 2026Watch15 Jan 05:47 PM
SportShark encounter and heatwave tests ultra-swimmer on epic coast missionJono Ridler is swimming 1600km from North Cape to Wellington over 90 days.14 Jan 10:00 PM
