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Reality Check: Inside America's Next Top Model

The official trailer for Netflix series, Reality Check: Inside America's Next Top Model. Video / Netflix

Gregor Paul: Rugby's Nations Championship is more dead duck than golden goose

OPINION: Five months from the first game being played, it might already need to be axed.

Rescue operation for man missing in Manawatū River scaled back, patrols continue

Searches were conducted on the river, Foxton estuary and in surrounding areas.

'We can move on': Napier Mayor names his new deputy after sacking previous one

Richard McGrath says he has no problem with his Deputy Mayor challenging his decisions.

Doggy death row: Staff shattered as dog they looked after for 3 years destroyed

A quarter of dogs in Auckland shelters are waiting for a court to decide their fate.

‘Not exactly gung-ho’: Consumer confidence slumps in February

Confidence dropped sharply in Auckland and Wellington but rose elsewhere.

‘Just like a cheeseburger’: Is this NZ’s best sausage?

Inside the 'Sausage Capital' of NZ's competition to find our best snag.

Pack rape defendant says backpacker was happy, thankful after 90-second intercourse

He told jurors the woman asked for sex while sitting next to his still-naked friend.

Epstein and Andrew’s week together in New York

Newly released emails show Andrew spent a week as Jeffrey Epstein's house guest.

Tuatapere crowns New Zealand’s best sausage at New World showdown

The self-declared “Sausage Capital of New Zealand”, Tuatapere, has hosted New World’s nationwide Sausage Showdown. Thomas Ramage of New World Alexandra took out the top honour.

Person hit by bus in central Wellington

Willis St is blocked after a pedestrian was injured this morning.

Vista Group posts $2.6m profit despite missing targets

Cinema software company says its trusted high-quality data means it's an AI winner.

Hong Kong pro-democracy media mogul Jimmy Lai wins appeal in fraud case

The fraud convictions for Jimmy Lai and Wong Wai-keung were fully quashed.

'Highly sophisticated' fraudsters posing as bank staff in cold calls to customers

The scammers are described as persistent and credible.

US plaintiff testifies she was hooked on social media in blockbuster trial

The 20-year-old told the court she spent up to 16 hours a day on Instagram.

Zelenskyy says next Russia meeting soon as Geneva talks end

Ukrainian President says he expects a trilateral peace summit in Abu Dhabi in early March.

How a farmer's accident helped bring a helipad to Fairlie

“I felt Fairlie needed something better than just a piece of grass to land on.”

'Significantly large' wasp nest closes Auckland school and preschool

The nest was discovered in the playground.

Dogs destroyed after father, teen son seriously hurt in Christchurch attack

The attack happened days after a Northland grandmother was killed by dogs.

More rain lashes southeast Brazil as death toll hits 55

Thirteen people are missing, and more than 5000 have been forced to flee their homes.

600 competitors, 6000 sheep: Golden Shears world champs return to Masterton

The championships will be held on March 4-7 at the town’s War Memorial Stadium.

Iron Maiden bringing 50th anniversary tour to NZ with one-off show

Megadeth will join the band in what is billed as 'an absolute powerhouse night of metal'.

UK child killer in critical condition after prison attack

It is the third time Ian Huntley has been violently attacked in prison.

'Much loved': Family mourns man who died after gang-linked Christchurch attack

Police say the clash involved two gangs but was not gang-motivated.

Iran says 'good progress' in US talks, next round within a week

Trump has warned Tehran it has 15 days to reach a deal or face potential strikes.

‘Victim of red tape’: Home owner can't sell townhouse, blames decade-old flood warning on LIM

Ben Gumbrell cut his Kumeū home’s asking price to $698,000 due to lack of interest.

Third Woolworths supermarket announced for Napier in large precinct development

State-of-the-art new Woolworths is coming, two side-by-side CBD supermarkets to remain.

'Continued to achieve': Summerset's outstanding result

New Zealand's biggest retirement business drives up profit after many sales.

'I was amazed': Photographer captures stunning shots of giant rare turtles in Bay of Plenty

The leatherbacks are not often seen in the region. Nathan Pettigrew spotted five of them.

Sarah Ferguson hides out at remote Irish spa as Epstein backlash grows

She had already stayed at the Donegal retreat twice in 2024.

A 4yo arrived alone for heart surgery in the US. His doctor became his mum

When a young child arrived for surgery on his own, this doctor stepped in.

Farmers call for 'level playing field' for pork

Imported pork can be raised in sow stalls and tighter crates that are banned in NZ.

Resilient trade pays off: Port of Tauranga beats profit forecasts

The port raised its full-year profit forecast to between $142m and $152m.

Hawke’s Bay woman turns family heartbreak into life-saving mission

Christina Hansen lost her first husband to a cardiac arrest when he was 38.

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'Bit strange' not to be in New Zealand change room: England's Southee

England are already in the semi-finals, but Black Caps must win to be safe.

Daily panel: Gang crackdown; domestic flight prices and manu culture

Ryan Bridges and Chelsea Daniels discuss the topical issues of the day.

Black Power member calls for calm, urges rethink in gang debate after deadly Chch shooting

He warns transnational crime groups are increasingly exploiting vulnerable Kiwi youth.

KiwiSaver withdrawal funded ‘life-saving’ weight-loss surgery

Biddy Tai Ahmu used KiwiSaver for life-saving bariatric surgery in Turkey.

TV wars: New TVNZ quiz show - can it catch The Chase?; Tenancy turmoil: Outspoken businessman to evict Stuff from print plant

Why are we waiting a week for MAFS?; NBR eyes MBIE legal action; NZME music radio changes.

Severe thunderstorm watch issued as temperatures set to plunge

Thundery Friday on the cards for some North Islanders, as chilly start greets southerners.

From BOP start-up to 2100 schools: Hands-on science kits set to scale up

House of Science aims to grow its reach from 50,000 to 500,000 students.

Queensland police shooting: Property where cops, neighbour murdered listed for sale

The Queensland Police Union says it was not told the Wieambilla land was listed.

Rod Emmerson’s cartoons: Week of February 23 - March 1

Rod Emmerson's take on the week.

Air NZ reset: Forsyth Barr's Andy Bowley explains the multimillion-dollar loss

The airline has reported a multimillion-dollar first-half loss.

Autumn kicking off with a cold snap: Your MetService weekend weather outlook

Heather Keats with your weekend weather outlook, Friday, February 27.

Watch: Rotorua singer performs with international superstar

Her new record explores self-love, romantic love and the bonds between women.

Doubling cash for Britain's NHS ‘had no impact’ on health

Ex-medical official says service should be 're-engineered' to spend more on prevention.

The vegetables that are healthier frozen – and the one to avoid buying fresh in NZ

One of food's biggest misconceptions is that the freezer aisle is unhealthy.

Kobori ace keeps Kiwi hopes alive after wild, wet New Zealand Open start

Kiwi golfing duo Kazuma Kobori and Steven Alker sit one and two shots off the lead.

Iwi mussel farm crew 'shocked' after suspected vandalism in Far North bay

The iwi says the farm is key to long-term jobs and intergenerational wealth.

Nvidia beats, markets say ‘meh’; financial services bigger than ag; PR firm’s $3.2m success fee

Business with Forsyth Barr: Big tech results fail to fire tech rally, FSC bids for light-touch regulation with economic impact report, Silvereye success fee story spurs industry.

America's Cup deadline extended; Kiwi takes the helm in Italy

Why the late entry deadline was extended and other news you might have missed.

Is peace nearing between U.S and Iran? Geopolitical analyst Dr. Geoffrey Miller explains

The two nations have had their third round of discussions in Geneva.

Chris Wood return date boosts All Whites hopes for World Cup push

Wood hasn’t played since mid-October last year, due to a knee problem.

India thrash Zimbabwe in T20 World Cup, S.Africa into semi-finals

India’s 256-4 was the second-highest total in T20 World Cup history.

'We need a paradigm shift': Black Power life member on understanding crime

Black Power life member Denis O'Reilly speaks to Michael Morrah on Ryan Bridge TODAY about crime rates and the issues young people are facing.

Hillary Clinton calls for Trump to testify as she faces US House Epstein panel

She urged the panel to subpoena Donald Trump, citing his many mentions in Epstein files.

An Afghan hero the Taliban didn’t expect

New York Times: Futsal player Alireza Ahmadi is part of the Hazara minority.

'A stupid thing to do': Leading jockey admits using cocaine

Sam Weatherley is one of New Zealand's top-performing jockeys

Air New Zealand political drama: Airports support ‘reset’ after $40m loss

As Air NZ aims to climb out of dumps, it gets both backing and calls for transparency.

NZ Herald Morning Headlines | Friday, February 27, 2026

Morning Headlines | Air New Zealand announces first-half loss; and a plea for more immediate access to beds to address homelessness | Friday, February 27, 2026

Tall Blacks get tight win against Philippines in front of raucous crowd

Sam Mennenga powered the Tall Blacks with a double-double in Manila.

MetService weather: February 27, 2026

MetService weather: February 27, 2026. Video / MetService

Hamilton’s growth may lead to lower speed limits on part of Te Rapa Rd

Up to 2500 homes are planned, bringing more walkers, cyclists and buses.

Auckland and Northland hospitals hit by ‘major’ IT outage

Fleur Fitzsimons says it is the second critical IT failure in a month.

Philippine volcano eruption sends ash 2.5km into sky

Officials warn a larger, more explosive eruption is possible in coming days.

Kāinga Ora's Rotorua plans: Where 100-plus new builds are at

One large-scale project is ahead of schedule, another will finish later than expected.