New Zealand'I'll bury you': Violent threats as taxi driver tensions explode over airport pick-up laneAmong the threats, Magan Vashisht said he would kick a woman's teeth in. 19 Feb 04:00 AM
New ZealandAI voice brings Waikato-Maniapoto reo dialect to life for rangatahiIt is being celebrated as a step towards Māori-led 'sovereign AI' tools.19 Feb 04:00 AM
New ZealandAuckland's housing plan is changing again. What will happen over your fence now?Chris Bishop has unveiled new capacity plans, reducing blanket intensification.19 Feb 04:00 AM
New ZealandAuckland's housing plan is changing again. What will happen over your fence now?Simon Wilson is with The Front Page to unpack the updated plans, the protests, and what it means for your backyard.Watch19 Feb 03:55 AM
New ZealandHurricanes BBQ scrapped as Resene workers protest amid living wage row'We are sick of Resene putting its profit into the Hurricanes rather than supporting us.'19 Feb 03:47 AM
PoliticsLabour MP booted from the House over Speaker's handling of Winston Peters' 'racist' remarkPeters' comment yesterday was directed at Green MP Teanau Tuiono. 19 Feb 03:45 AM
New ZealandLotto punter's hilarious response after $5 million winThree people split the $15 million Powerball jackpot.19 Feb 03:22 AM
New ZealandWhanawhana dam feasibility study beginsThe Whanawhana reservoir would store up to 27 million cubic metres of water.19 Feb 03:21 AM
New ZealandEx-Gloriavale leader appeals 'manifestly excessive' jail sentence for sex abuse Howard Temple, 85, admitted offending over 20-plus years. 19 Feb 03:02 AM
WellingtonEarthquakes to potholes: New hazard-reporting tool created for KiwisThe site was created to work alongside official channels, like councils and police. 19 Feb 03:00 AM
New ZealandNew-look Ōropi Grove: What riders can expect as mountain bike park reopensAbout 10,000 tonnes of trees were felled to protect underground water pipes.19 Feb 02:59 AM
New ZealandAfternoon quiz: What was the name of Google's AI model before it was renamed to Gemini?Test your brain with the Herald's afternoon quiz.19 Feb 02:00 AM
CrimeHow undercover investigators nailed Jonah Lomu's brother in a drug schemeThe rugby legend's younger brother used his job at FedEx to circumvent Customs inspectors.19 Feb 01:25 AM
CrimePolice charge three men in Dunedin in organised crime and drug supply casePolice say the Willis St raid targeted illegal activity being run through businesses.19 Feb 01:10 AM
New ZealandPerson dies after being pulled from water at popular Dunedin beachThe person was unresponsive when rescuers reached them at St Clair Beach. 19 Feb 12:53 AM
New ZealandRecord returns for kiwifruit on The CountryOn today: Jason Te Brake, Shane Jones, Tom Martin, Peter Newbold, and Chris Russell. 19 Feb 12:43 AM
New ZealandLandslide and treefall: Campground reopens after evacuationAll 107 guests were evacuated on Saturday while engineers checked the Ōhiwa slope.19 Feb 12:41 AM
New ZealandHome invasion victim wakes to intrudersThe offenders allegedly fled in the victim's car.19 Feb 12:37 AM
PoliticsGovt law change to hit debt payments for 40,000 peopleThe coalition has introduced legislation that reverses a High Court ruling. 19 Feb 12:25 AM
New Zealand'No way of knowing': Tradie killed in sunstrike crash wouldn't have seen road work signsTony Saunders is one of 15 people killed in sunstrike crashes in the past five years.19 Feb 12:20 AM
New ZealandKiwi teens turn plastic buckets into 'hype' viral music actThe Tauranga quintet drum exclusively on bright orange buckets from Mitre 10.19 Feb 12:12 AM
New ZealandNZ Herald Afternoon Headlines | Thursday, February 19, 2026Afternoon Headlines | Prime Minister allays Harbour Bridge toll concerns and police operation underway in Christchurch | Thursday, February 19, 2026Watch18 Feb 11:52 PM
New ZealandSerial heckler interrupts Chris Bishop's Auckland housing speechVision NZ candidate Karl Mokaraka interrupts Housing Minister Chris Bishop's Auckland housing speech. Video / Dean PurcellWatch18 Feb 11:52 PM
Politics'More coherent': Seymour reveals first ministries he would axeThe Act leader maintains the portfolios belonging to his MPs wouldn't be exempt.18 Feb 11:49 PM
AucklandWatch: Serial heckler hijacks Bishop's Auckland housing U-turn as Govt slashes plan'We have listened,' the Prime Minister said as major changes were announced. 18 Feb 11:45 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionAudrey YoungAudrey Young: 'Outright race-baiting' – Winston Peters shocks chamberOPINION: Peters' response to another MP's question sparked an outcry in the House.18 Feb 11:30 PM
New ZealandTauranga homeless community in 'shock' after death of one of their ownDax Holland's death is being investigated as a homicide, police have confirmed.18 Feb 11:18 PM
Herald NOWHow to build a backyard granny flat now building consent rules have easedG.J. Gardners' Matt Lelean on how to navigate the costs and regulations of adding a minor dwelling to your property. Video / Ryan Bridge TODAYWatch18 Feb 11:13 PM
New ZealandRegional Council election spending revealedStuart Crosby got in, but others who spent thousands failed to win.18 Feb 11:08 PM
New ZealandSinging dentist fills a hole in Hawke's Bay's music scene'I love being a dentist ... but it's really nice to have that creative outlet as well.'18 Feb 10:50 PM
New ZealandWhy are cicadas so loud this time of year – and is it dangerous?New Zealand has at least 42 cicada species, each with its own distinct song.18 Feb 10:48 PM
New ZealandChris Bishop's U-turn on intensification plans for AucklandChris Bishop's U-turn on intensification plans for AucklandWatch18 Feb 10:39 PM
New ZealandRuatangata West man identified as person who died in crashThree other people were taken to hospital with minor injuries after the crash.18 Feb 10:27 PM
New ZealandRunner attacked by dogs weeks before fatal maulingBrandon Tai was chased by three dogs in the area and suffered a bite to his calf.18 Feb 09:32 PM
