New ZealandRuakākā Beach vehicle use in spotlight in face of bylaw reviewShould vehicles be allowed on beaches in this Northland town? Susan Botting reports.Watch18 Feb 06:55 PM
Herald NOWRichard Leman murder trial: Witness says victim was shot twice by evil killerA jury has heard a detailed account of Leman’s last moments at the trial for the man accused of his murder, Anna Leask reports. Video / Ryan Bridge TODAYWatch18 Feb 06:51 PM
New ZealandIs the economy in the Goldilocks zone? Plus, XRO & FBU restructures, societies law deadline.Business with Forsyth Barr: No scope mortgage rate rises; 250 Xero jobs head to Canada while Fletcher sweats its GMs, 1000’s of clubs may cease to exist legally after Easter.Watch18 Feb 06:48 PM
New ZealandPharmac looks to fund two new leukaemia treatmentsBlood Cancer Chief Executive Tim Edmonds says the treatments would typically cost patients upwards of $150,000 a year.Watch18 Feb 06:31 PM
New ZealandWhat the OCR decision means for KiwisEconomist Shamubeel Eaqub on the Reserve Bank's decision to hold the OCR at 2.25%.Watch18 Feb 06:23 PM
Herald NOWGovernment announces $80 million allocation for critical minerals developmentMinister for Resources, Shane Jones reveals where the money will go. Video / Ryan Bridge TODAYWatch18 Feb 06:22 PM
New ZealandMetService Morning Weather Update: February 19MetService Morning Weather Update: February 19. Video / MetServiceWatch18 Feb 06:07 PM
New ZealandSport Headlines | Thursday, February 19, 2026Sport Headlines | Sadowski-Synnott wins Olympic silver, Netball NZ calls in Kereyn Smith to rebuild its board, and Pakistan reaches | Thursday, February 19, 2026.Watch18 Feb 06:03 PM
New ZealandNZ Herald Morning Headlines | Thursday, February 19, 2026Morning Headlines | More needed to prevent dog attacks, grassroots approach to child abuse and shift in how economy operates | Thursday, February 19, 2026Watch18 Feb 05:52 PM
New ZealandBanks Peninsula farmers and businesses counting the cost of floodsAkaroa logged 243mm in 24 hours, its wettest February day on record.18 Feb 05:46 PM
New ZealandZoi Sadowski-Synnott claims slopestyle silverZoi Sadowski-Synnott added to her Olympic medal count with silver in the women's snowboard slopestyle in Italy.Watch18 Feb 05:41 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandGroyne proposed for Wairoa River mouth, cost would be more than $12mWairoa Mayor Craig Little says a groyne is needed to avoid flooding and is a 'no brainer'.18 Feb 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'So close but so far': What it's like to finish second in the Coast to CoastAfter 13 hours of toil and another second place, Hannah Lund still loves multisport.18 Feb 05:00 PM
New Zealand'State of decay': Dad of premature baby alarmed by 'rotten', leaky hospital unitThe hospital has acknowledged issues but is confident in the safety of its clinical care.18 Feb 05:00 PM
OpinionKevin Trenberth: What northern NZ’s wet and sticky summer reveals about our warming atmosphereOPINION: On February 2, Whangaparaoa sweltered at 24C with 98% relative humidity.18 Feb 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumLetters to the EditorLetters: We all have a right to comment on Auckland's futureOPINION: The battle over Auckland's future is a bizarre situation.18 Feb 04:00 PM
AucklandMore than 100 drivers fail compulsory retests after VTNZ bribery probeLicences for 61 drivers were downgraded after they skipped the resit deadline.18 Feb 04:00 PM
ChristchurchUni students warned over ‘aggressive' recruiting by 'cults', unofficial groups on campusStudents who feel pressured are urged to contact university security or chaplaincy.18 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandMorning quiz: In what year was the cryptocurrency Bitcoin invented?Test your brain with the Herald's morning quiz.18 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandFar North pensioners hit with 'crippling' council rent hikes of up to $100 a weekFar North District Council faces a $15m bill to fix and upgrade 15 empty units.18 Feb 04:00 PM
WellingtonCouncil puts cycleway expansion on hold after Wellington sewage disasterSeeking financial savings, the council is prioritising its response to Moa Point.18 Feb 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: Women’s individual choices are the wrong focus of demographic debateOPINION: International Women's Day is on March 8.18 Feb 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionJonathan AylingJonathan Ayling: Kiwis have nothing to fear from the Chinese people, their government, not so muchOPINION: It's time we took our sovereignty and the values underpinning it more seriously.18 Feb 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumPolitics‘She’s not a trained lawyer’: Peters hits out at India’s top diplomat in NZ over FTA commentsThe Indian High Commissioner's comments are significant in the current domestic debate.18 Feb 04:00 PM
AucklandCouncillor calls controversial Auckland parking rules 'a mistake' for dense neighbourhoodsJo Bartley lives in an intensified neighbourhood and knows firsthand how bad parking is.18 Feb 04:00 PM
ChristchurchReports of shots fired as police swarm Christchurch streetMultiple ambulances are at the scene after reports of a home invasion.18 Feb 09:30 AM
New ZealandGovt scraps plans for referendum on four-year termThe coalition deals only guaranteed the legislation reaching the select committee stage.18 Feb 07:15 AM
New Zealand'Cheeky': Man given home detention asked officer to wait 30mins while he drank beer with whānau Neahemea Day then did a runner when police turned up, fleeing through neighbouring yards.18 Feb 07:00 AM
New ZealandTop-rated kennel under fire after family dog sent home in shock collar without consentDog owners say the Kumeū kennel never sought their permission to use the shock device.18 Feb 07:00 AM
New ZealandChris Hipkins accuses Winston Peters of ‘pure racism’ in ParliamentGerry Brownlee ruled the NZ First leader's personalised question was unacceptable.18 Feb 06:58 AM
Lifestyle'Baby Barrett 3.0 has arrived': All Black and wife welcome third childTheir daughters Billie and Coco appear in photos meeting their new sibling.18 Feb 06:09 AM
New Zealand'I was taking the mum's word as fact': Doctor gives evidence in medical child abuse trialDespite medical intervention the child failed to thrive. Now the mum is before the court.18 Feb 06:00 AM
New ZealandRed-light dash foils getaway after restaurant safe burglary in NewmarketThe 53-year-old is accused of stealing a restaurant safe with cash inside.18 Feb 05:45 AM
AucklandAuckland boatie faces firearms charge after shot allegedly fired at vessel Armed officers boarded the 68-year-old's boat and seized 'an item of interest'. 18 Feb 05:36 AM
