PremiumPremiumEconomyTreasury boss raises flags over NZ being indebted to opaque foreign investors Around 60% of new NZ Government Bonds issued are being bought by foreigners16 Feb 08:00 PM
New ZealandTaihape’s Winiata Marae steps up for stranded travellersOrganisers say opening the marae in storms is now a core role for the hapū.16 Feb 07:58 PM
Herald NOWWellington weather: Colossal wave recorded overnight, thousands still without powerMelissa Nightingale has the latest on the Wellington weather system.Watch16 Feb 07:54 PM
Herald NOWSocial media ban: Hui underway to deliver bill before November electionTriple P Positive Parenting's Jackie Riach says New Zealand needs a holistic approach to address social media harm. Video / Ryan Bridge TodayWatch16 Feb 07:45 PM
New ZealandShould we ditch NZ super?Opportunity Party leader Qiulae Wong says the party wants to replace super with a new support system. Video / Ryan Bridge TodayWatch16 Feb 07:34 PM
New ZealandHard drive shortage hikes device costBusiness of Tech podcast host Peter Griffin talks about the latest tech updates.Watch16 Feb 07:21 PM
Herald NOW'I never saw this as a career': Hamish Kerr on winning the Supreme Halberg AwardHamish Kerr and coach James Sandiland snagged the top prizes at the Halberg Awards. Video / Ryan Bridge TodayWatch16 Feb 07:20 PM
New ZealandSerious crash Glen EdenThe Serious Crash Unit investigates a head-on crash on Great North Rd, Glen Eden. Video / Hayden WoodwardWatch16 Feb 07:14 PM
New ZealandDo we have a $200b infrastructure deficit?Labour Party leader Chris Hipkins joins Ryan Bridge TODAY.Watch16 Feb 06:58 PM
Herald NOWWuthering fights! Will Picton ferry terminal budget blow out $436m? Plus, Paramount-Warners latestBusiness with Forsyth Barr: NorthSouth Express clash with Ferry Holdings; Mastercard Agent Pay may queue for you; Paramount plays Heathcliff to wrest Warners from Netflix.Watch16 Feb 06:56 PM
Herald NOWMayor criticises vandalism of Rakaia fish statueRakaia's iconic salmon statue has been defaced by Greenpeace protesters. Video / Ryan Bridge TodayWatch16 Feb 06:41 PM
Herald NOWContact energy reports soaring profits, hints at price hikes| Herald NOWConsumer NZ's Jon Duffy reveals what's behind the rising power prices. Video / Ryan Bridge TodayWatch16 Feb 06:27 PM
New ZealandNew border tax on offshore goods unfair, Freightways saysFreightways chief executive Mark Troughear says the new border tax is unfairly applied.Watch16 Feb 06:26 PM
WellingtonHeckles and jeers at community meeting over sewage plant failureThe cause of the catastrophic failure remains unknown.16 Feb 06:17 PM
New ZealandWild weather hits Hutt ValleyHutt Council CEO Jo Miller talks about the damage caused by yesterday's weather event.Watch16 Feb 06:15 PM
New ZealandRotorua Museum building work ahead of schedule, but $8m funding hole remainsThe museum, housed in the iconic Bath House, has been closed for almost a decade. 16 Feb 06:00 PM
New ZealandMetService Morning Weather Update: February 17MetService Morning Weather Update: February 17. Video / MetServiceWatch16 Feb 05:43 PM
New ZealandSport Headlines | Tuesday, February 17, 2026Sport Headlines | High jumper Hamish Kerr lands the supreme Halberg award, Dalton Papali’i to depart New Zealand Rugby | Tuesday, February 17, 2026. Video / NZ HeraldWatch16 Feb 05:37 PM
New ZealandBack in the race – Warriors turnout raises hopes of more big games at McLean ParkA well-behaved crowd of 13,575 at McLean Park on Saturday augurs well for the future.16 Feb 05:30 PM
New ZealandNZ Herald Headlines | Tuesday, February 17, 2026Morning Headlines | North Island clean-up begins and Wellington water meeting hears frustration | Tuesday, February 17, 2026Watch16 Feb 05:18 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionKirsten Patterson: Teaching Council review - Harm occurs when warning signs are normalisedOPINION: Experts warn similar governance failures are emerging across high-trust sectors.16 Feb 05:00 PM
Kahu‘Bureaucratic bullying’: Trustee says thousands in dividend funds inaccessible during recovery workMaree Brownlie says barriers to accessing trust funds after disaster had been exhausting.16 Feb 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumLetters to the EditorLetters: Why are the polls so tight? Try the performance of the coalitionOPINION: The minor parties have too much power.16 Feb 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: Too many ministries and too many ministers. Kiwis will want a smaller govtOPINION: We have more ministries than similar countries and more than some larger ones.16 Feb 04:00 PM
Politics'Very underfunded': Dentists warn teen dental care model at breaking pointOne dental clinic has increased private prices to subsidise treatment for teens.16 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandMum of three ‘too young for cancer’ now fighting for life-saving treatmentShe was first told she had one year to live but is now fighting to recover.16 Feb 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumAucklandParking crunch: Developer warns Auckland intensification is going off trackShane Brealey says three-storey infill with no parking is clogging local streets.16 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandMorning quiz: What was Welsh singer Tom Jones' first UK No 1 single?Test your brain with the Herald's morning quiz.16 Feb 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandProfessional money launderer to forfeit $3.3 million after covert police inquiryPolice seized four luxury cars, along with more than $1.1m in cash and frozen bank funds.16 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandDownpours drench South Island as heavy rain warnings issued Rainfall is intensifying with an overnight deluge forecast.16 Feb 09:26 AM
New ZealandWeather: Local farmers clear mudslide which trapped 20 vehiclesAbout 20 cars were trapped for hours between floodwaters and a fresh slip.16 Feb 08:01 AM
New ZealandWellington surgeon urges dog law overhaul after dealing with attack injuriesSome attacks are so bad people lose parts of their faces, such as ears and noses.16 Feb 07:57 AM
New ZealandSouth Wairarapa residents coming together during floodsNeighbours are using their own vehicles to evacuate homes cut off by floods.16 Feb 07:10 AM
New Zealand‘Talked about for generations’: Mayor warns flood damage only just emergingStates of emergency remain in place as the wild weather begins to ease.16 Feb 06:00 AM
