New ZealandUrgent recall of salami brand after concerns over food safety controlsAll batches of the three Zaroa NZ salamis are affected and must not be eaten.20 Feb 06:00 AM
New Zealand'Don't come': Message to protesters as police gear up for Auckland's Rainbow Parade Last year Destiny protesters broke through police barricades and performed a haka. 20 Feb 05:37 AM
New Zealand'Yet another failure': Blame game over Auckland college blaze as union points fingerThe fire gutted the college's oldest building a year before its 150th jubilee.20 Feb 05:23 AM
New ZealandFamily and police worried as 45yo Glenfield woman disappears Katherine has not contacted her family since yesterday.20 Feb 05:13 AM
AucklandPerson seriously injured after altercation on Onehunga MallPolice were called at 3.46pm after reports of an altercation.20 Feb 05:10 AM
New Zealand‘Absolutely terrifying’: Group storms dairy with machete, robs woman of cigarettes, moneyOne of the robbers filmed the offending on his cellphone while another jumped the counter.20 Feb 05:00 AM
OlympicsWas Zoi robbed of gold? Snowboarding world split over Olympic slopestyle resultThe 24-year-old’s silver at the Milano-Cortina Games is her fifth Olympic medal.20 Feb 05:00 AM
New ZealandPolice seize 200kg of illegal drugs, arrest 11 in major undercover sting involving 'dark web'Police said multiple firearms were intercepted following the nine-month investigation.20 Feb 04:41 AM
New ZealandDogs to be destroyed after fatal Kaihu mauling, council confirmsThe three dogs are currently impounded while police investigate.20 Feb 04:00 AM
New ZealandCommunity invited to help with rebuild plan for West End to Ōtarawairere Point trackResidents can now submit detailed repair plans for the damaged coastal track.20 Feb 04:00 AM
New ZealandRoyal reckoning: Inside Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor’s public humiliation after arrestPolice say the ex-prince shared trade secrets with Jeffrey Epstein.20 Feb 04:00 AM
New ZealandMan delivered coward punch to rubbish truck driver, who landed face-first on the roadCalem Jackson crashed into the rubbish truck before launching his attack on the driver. 20 Feb 04:00 AM
New ZealandBuilder who bought former Wellington mayoral desk happy to give it backAn inquiry found three council checks on the old desk missed the confidential files.20 Feb 03:55 AM
New ZealandRoyal reckoning: Inside Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor’s public humiliation after arrestRoyal correspondent Gavin Grey joins The Front Page from Windsor to break down the latest on the disgraced royal.Watch20 Feb 03:55 AM
New ZealandConfusion over who is meant to deal with ongoing power cutsMore than 25,000 properties initially lost power in the lower North Island.20 Feb 03:04 AM
Wellington'Nightmare': Wellingtonians hire generators, stop using loos after five days with no powerLower Hutt residents say they are frustrated with Wellington Electricity's communication.20 Feb 02:53 AM
New ZealandPolice name man who died in Port Chalmers crashA 24-year-old man has since appeared in court after the fatal crash.20 Feb 02:26 AM
PoliticsEx-Prince Andrew arrest: What law change New Zealand would make if the line of succession changedThe former prince is eighth in line to the throne.20 Feb 02:24 AM
ChristchurchSerious crash shuts key alpine route, drivers warned to expect long delaysState Highway 73 is closed in both directions at Arthur’s Pass.20 Feb 02:21 AM
AucklandFire and Emergency urges union to call off strikes following Auckland school blazeThe 'significant' fire broke out while firefighters were on strike. 20 Feb 02:17 AM
New ZealandLlamas Ken, Drick and Lamar on sheep security at Ambury FarmThe three-year-old llama brothers now guard about 600 lambs at the park.20 Feb 02:10 AM
New ZealandAfternoon quiz: Rory McIlroy is a famous name in what sport?Test your brain with the Herald's afternoon quiz.20 Feb 02:00 AM
New ZealandShane McManaway appointed new chairman of Growing Future FarmersMcManaway founded the Zanda McDonald Award and is a member of the NZ Order of Merit.20 Feb 01:46 AM
New ZealandMan charged with murder after body found at Tauranga parkPolice urge witnesses near Wharepai Domain before 2pm on Saturday to call 105.20 Feb 01:38 AM
New ZealandFire and Emergency Auckland region manager takes questions on Northcote College fire.Fire and Emergency Auckland region manager Ron Devlin spoke to the media from the scene of the Northcote College fire.Watch20 Feb 01:31 AM
New ZealandFarmer has hundreds of sheep killed by roaming dogsFinn Cook is thinking of quitting sheep farming if the killing can’t be stopped.20 Feb 01:00 AM
New ZealandOne of NZ's worst sex offenders will be monitored for another 10 yearsLloyd McIntosh has been under monitoring conditions for 20 years and remains a risk.20 Feb 12:53 AM
New Zealand'Sort it out': Minister's frustration with flooded $70m cyclewayThe $70m Petone cycleway tunnel remains thigh-deep in water days after storms.20 Feb 12:47 AM
New ZealandFonterra update with Miles Hurrell on The CountryOn today: Miles Hurrell, Stu Loe, Stu Duncan, Kate Scott, Hamish McKay, and Barry Soper. 20 Feb 12:41 AM
New ZealandMetService afternoon weather update: February 20-22MetService afternoon weather update: February 20-22. Video / MetServiceWatch20 Feb 12:26 AM
New ZealandFire breaks out at Northcote College in AucklandA fire has broken out at Northcote College in Auckland amid the firefighters' strike. Video / Supplied / Dean PurcellWatch20 Feb 12:04 AM
New ZealandA very cheesy wedding stunt: This is what can happen when you marry a McDonald'All the guests were shocked to say the least.'19 Feb 11:59 PM
New ZealandNZ Herald Afternoon Headlines | Friday, February 20, 2026Afternoon Headlines | Unprecedented day for UK and Fonterra announces extra dividend for farmers | Friday, February 20, 2026Watch19 Feb 11:59 PM
New ZealandSewage blast from toilet leaves Wellington resident's home unliveableEd says raw sewage sprayed so high it reached his bathroom ceiling.19 Feb 11:57 PM
