New ZealandViolence towards Northland ambulance crews putting patients at riskIn 18 months in Northland, one veteran paramedic faced five violent callouts.23 Jan 05:00 PM
LifestyleFrom regatta to rock icons: Where to make the most of the long weekendTāmaki Makaurau is abundant with arts and culture this week.23 Jan 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumLetters to the EditorLetters: Mark Mitchell has shown once again he is a leader for a crisis OPINION: Wellington political careerists should stay out of Auckland affairs.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
CrimeSerial child abuser preyed on family's 'dysfunction' to isolate and abuse young boyGary Wilson sexually abused the boy hundreds of times over several years.23 Jan 05:00 AM
New ZealandEarly warning signs: Missed chances to clear Mount campground revealedA local said he called 111 to report unstable ground several hours before the disaster.23 Jan 03:55 AM
New ZealandLocals only on fragile lifeline road as coastal communities cut offThe closure comes as Northland and Auckland prepare for a long weekend.23 Jan 03:48 AM
New ZealandHawke's Bay weather response: What councils changed after Cyclone Gabrielle Hawke's Bay Regional Council has launched an online Extreme Weather Hub.23 Jan 02:55 AM
New ZealandCouncillor/carver reveals his latest cultural designThompson Hokianga carved MBIE’s new pare and whakawae for its Ahuriri base.22 Jan 10:46 PM
New Zealand'Running around as if they owned the bloody place': Storm-hit petrels on mendPetrels are drawn inland by city lights after storms leave them cold and soaked.22 Jan 10:00 PM
New Zealand'Deeply shattering': Mount Maunganui landslide search enters night with up to nine unaccounted forCrews 'going to be working 24/7 until they have searched every piece of earth'.22 Jan 10:23 AM
New ZealandResidents facing weeks of isolation by massive Helena Bay slip, floodingHundreds have been cut off by a slip featuring a 100-tonne boulder.22 Jan 05:00 AM
New Zealand‘A drier story’: Weekend brings relief for storm-battered regionsDay-time highs in Auckland and Northland drop from 25C to about 19C or 20C.22 Jan 05:00 AM
New ZealandRefuge at the marae in Bland Bay as the community bands together following wild weatherYvonne Whitehead, Civil Defence Coordinator at Bland Bay, Northland. talks about campers seeking refuge at the marae and of the community banding together following the weather.Watch22 Jan 03:49 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
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 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 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 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
