Today's latest news

Trump ratchets up threats over Los Angeles protests
California's Governor has accused Trump of deliberately stoking tensions.

'Unfortunate incident': 1000 litres of oil spills on SH6
The spill happened early this morning.

Hollywood couple’s 'crazy money' house finds a buyer
But record sale price is still nearly $1m below what they spent on renovations.

Gregor Paul: Why NZ rugby's biggest flaw remains unchanged
OPINION: The Crusaders dominated the Reds' scrum, showcasing NZ's rugby basics.

Dangerous Animals is a fresh take on sharksploitation
This Australian film pits a surfer against a serial killer on open seas.

Hawke’s Bay’s new rescue chopper: Hangar upgrades, equipment could cost over $1m
Hawke’s Bay’s brand new rescue helicopter is set for arrival in September 2026.

On the Up: An ode to the crews keeping the lights on through our worst weather
When you think ‘I’m glad I’m not at work’, that's when Hamish Weir is at his busiest.

Are dating apps bad for your mental health?
'People are constantly looking for validation and a dopamine rush that doesn't happen.'

Morning quiz: Doublethink is a concept from which famous book?
Test your brains with the Herald's morning quiz.

A chat with Tara Sutherland, Viva Expeditions’ general manager about remote explorations
Dream of exploring the edges of the world? One travel expert has some tips.

Family's Grey Lynn villas sell for over $9m - 'they all jumped on this pretty fast'
Co-housing developers snap up site for next project.

Auckland’s new CVs: The biggest winners and losers revealed
Agents and experts weigh in on the relevance of rating valuations.

She was meant to be in Europe. Instead, she paid $36k for a cancer drug
'I never expected to get sick in my retirement like this.'

Editorial: If you want to crack down on fly-tipping, consider making the dump cheaper
OPINION: It's a blemish on NZ's clean, green image and it's high time something was done.

Property Insider: $120m Wiri sale; Ryman's sinking village buildings; opposition to Bay of Islands marina
OPINION: What will a big Australian investor do with its new $120m Wiri property?

'We want to stay': Deane pitches China cabin idea but homeless reluctant to leave CBD
Tiny Deane wants to import cabins from China to house the homeless.

Morning quiz: Where was New Zealand's first McDonald's?
Test your brains with the Herald's morning quiz.

Maison Louis shines, adding to legacy of foundation mare Richebourg
Maison Louis is the fourth Group One winner for stallion Super Seth.

Who gets to be Italian? Voters face a choice
New York Times: Low voter turnout could prevent the referendum from passing.

‘One-in-a-million’ Gisborne netball coach to be farewelled after sudden death
Iconic, legendary netball coach Ronnie Martin's funeral service is on today.

Years ago, the Smithsonian rejected his Trump portrait. How about now?
The National Portrait Gallery rejected the painting for being 'too pro-Trump'.

Auckland’s outer suburbs fare better in new CVs, as property values drop 9%
Aucklanders can find out their home's new CV from today.

Kiwis demand harsher penalties for drink-drivers, survey shows
Fifty-nine per cent want heavier fines for drunk and disorderly behaviour.

Michael Wallace, key bloodstock agent, dies in US
He celebrated 44 Group One victories with the China Horse Club.

Opinion: Democrats face growing tension over trans athletes in sports
Democrats urge a rethink on trans issues, focusing on women's sports.

'Insider threat': NZ and Pacific being corrupted by organised crime - experts
Experts recommend a national anti-corruption agency to investigate reports of bribery.

Letters: It's a long walk to Maungawhau Station
OPINION: We need to make sure people have easy access to CRL train stations

Watch: 'You just shot the reporter' - Aussie journalist struck by projectile in LA protests
Nine’s Lauren Tomasi was reporting in LA when an officer fired a nonlethal round.

Radio legal war brewing: AM stations imperilled under RNZ plan to replace 2 masts with 1
Landmark towers to be demolished: Sport, Pacific, Māori AM radio services under threat.

Pedestrian seriously injured on SH8 in Otago
The accident was on State Highway 8, near Roxburgh.

Customs busts $600k meth haul hidden in portable BBQ
A 45-year-old foreign national appeared in court today.

Rust removal sparks explosion at US base in Okinawa
The explosion occurred while SDF members were assessing unexploded bombs.

'Astonishing' road rage: Campervan driver assaults elderly man on highway
Another motorist was forced off the road to avoid a collision with Daly.

Te Pāti Māori attack Greta Thunberg’s ‘abduction’, Israel says she’s safe
Israeli forces intercepted ship destined to deliver aid to Gaza.

Te Pāti Māori attack Greta Thunberg’s ‘abduction’, Israel says she’s safe
Israeli forces intercepted ship destined to deliver aid to Gaza.

‘I’ve never worked a day’: Radio’s Brian Kelly on 55 years pursuing a childhood dream
'When I was 5, I wanted to be a radio announcer – and I've followed that dream.'

Tourism: Luxon, Upston hope more money gets more attention from China, Australia, US
More bounce needed to get tourism numbers back to pre-pandemic levels, PM needed.

Dentist criticised after woman's painful dental ordeal revealed
The dentist failed to explain the risks, leading to a prolonged undiagnosed infection.

NZ's richest people got wealthier in the past year. Did you?
Here's how the average New Zealander's wealth compares to the rich list.

Private ambulance operators accused of doctoring records to obtain morphine and fentanyl
The couple claimed to treat a man who had been dead for three years.

Suspected arson in Auckland City Hospital ED sees man arrested
Another fire allegedly deliberately lit inside carpark building at the hospital complex.

Rotorua CBD crash: Woman charged with wounding with intent
A woman received serious injuries and was still in hospital.

'The man cannot be trusted': Former rogue cop John Dewar jailed for company theft
The judge said the 73-year-old enjoyed a high level of trust in his role as CEO.

Yes, you can chill red wine - these are the best varieties to try
Quality chillable red wines are easy to find, fun to drink and feel unfussy.

Market close: Index reshuffle lifts Briscoe Group
Briscoe Group's strong day came at The Warehouse Group's expense.

Cancer campaigner dies after eight-year battle
'An ambassador, advocate, incredible fundraiser and friend.'

Court martial for NZ soldier accused of covertly filming women during sex
Corporal Manu Smith has pleaded not guilty to all charges.

Over 1200 exhibitions to open at Fieldays 2025
'Fieldays is our home for four days each year. A space for connection and celebration.'

Boy racers targeted in small town NZ: Cops 'surprised' 33% of cars stopped were not roadworthy
Only 8 of the 161 vehicles police pulled over had zero faults.

Sam Carter wins Hawke's Bay Young Grower title
Carter's keen for others to give horticulture a go: “Once you try it, you can get hooked”.

New, never-lived-in Auckland apartment project up for mortgagee sale
WFT Finance brought in a subcontractor to finish the apartments before calling Colliers.

Nasa's science missions face cuts in Trump's budget plan
Voyager funding cuts are from $7.8 million to $5m, then zero by 2029.

Snow-like sighting creates a flurry as temperatures plummet
A bitterly cold front moving north delivered temperatures of less than 4C.

Analysis: How Trump's National Guard move fuels LA protests
Trump bypassed Governor Gavin Newsom to call in the National Guard to Los Angeles.

Govt makes another investment into tourism marketing
It's predicted to lead to another 72,000 visitors.