SailGPBlack Foils sailor suffers compound fractures in legs in Auckland crashSailGP action had an early finish after the Black Foils and France collided in Auckland. 14 Feb 09:33 AM
New ZealandWairoa firefighters prepare for severe weatherFirefighters discuss anticipated risks in Wairoa and how the specialist water rescue team will support local crews and the community.Watch14 Feb 08:17 AM
New ZealandLotto Powerball numbers are in – are you $15 million richer?It's time to check your Lotto ticket against tonight's winning numbers.14 Feb 07:07 AM
New ZealandMidnight rescue: Couple drive into floodwaters to save neighbours and petsJohn and Julie Clark took their tractors into a 1.5m flood to do the job.14 Feb 06:23 AM
New ZealandDrone footage captures Kio Kio Station Rd floodingAerial video from Kio Kio Station Rd near Ōtorohanga shows widespread flooding and rising water surrounding rural properties.Watch14 Feb 05:34 AM
New ZealandMetService severe weather warningMetService severe weather warning: February 14. Video / MetServiceWatch14 Feb 05:25 AM
New ZealandWild weather: Firefighters prepare for a heavier deluge tomorrowAttention turns now to the East Coast, with heavy rain and warnings heading into Sunday.14 Feb 05:06 AM
New Zealand'Stay home': Council urges caution as small town main road cut off by landslidesRough unsealed roads are being used by locals - despite authorities' pleas to stay home14 Feb 04:16 AM
New ZealandAerial footage reveals Ōtorohanga floodingDrone footage from Ōtorohanga shows the scale of flooding.Watch14 Feb 03:14 AM
New Zealand'Scented with truffles': Would you pay $15 for a packet of chips?A big pack of Torres Selecta will set you back $15, and a small pack nearly $6.14 Feb 02:57 AM
New Zealand‘She always put family first’: Son’s heartbreak after mum dies in crashDiana Tam, 44, died when her vehicle crashed on State Highway 1 near Oakleigh.14 Feb 02:00 AM
New ZealandAfternoon quiz: What European capital city stands on the River Tagus?Test your brain with the Herald's afternoon quiz.14 Feb 02:00 AM
New ZealandBarter to bust-up: Farmers fall out over digger-for-grazing dealThe barter deal ended badly when one farmer sent the other a large bill.14 Feb 02:00 AM
New Zealand'Seek medical advice': Urgent boil water notice for areas of ChristchurchResidents living in the eastern suburbs received emergency alerts to their phones.14 Feb 01:45 AM
New ZealandMan dies in Ōtorohanga floodwaters, more wild weather on the wayOrange heavy rain warnings are in force for Bay of Plenty, Gisborne and Hawke's Bay.14 Feb 01:02 AM
New ZealandWaipā mayor updates community following flood destruction across districtAn update from Mayor Mike Pettit and Deputy Mayor Jo Davies-Colley on the flooding impacts in Pirongia and Te Pahu following the severe weather. Video / Waipā District CouncilWatch14 Feb 12:41 AM
New ZealandWeather whiplash: Northland soaked with 299% of normal January rainSome of Northland's east coast areas measured six or seven times their usual January rain.14 Feb 12:00 AM
New ZealandMan found dead inside car submerged in Ōtorohanga floodwatersEmergency services located the man and his vehicle on SH39, near Kiwi Rd.13 Feb 11:58 PM
SailGP'Oh my God, we're on': The moment SailGP champ knew he had Kiwi crew beaten 'We’re probably the ones they’re cheering on the least,' Fletcher quipped of the NZ crowd.13 Feb 11:35 PM
New ZealandFlooding causes road closures and a high running Waipa River in ŌtorohangaFlooding overnight caused road closures and a high running Waipa River in Ōtorohanga. Video / NZ HeraldWatch13 Feb 11:33 PM
New Zealand'This makes no sense': Anger, trauma and pain of March 15 victims as terrorist makes appeal bidFamilies describe seven years of inquiries as ‘constant re-triggerisation’.13 Feb 11:00 PM
New ZealandTaupō athlete aims for Ironman first thanks to 'life-changing' drug'It was like being picked up and put in a brand new shiny body where everything worked...'13 Feb 11:00 PM
New ZealandAndy Belcher: Photographer who said ‘Yes’ to lifeObituary for The Weekend Sun on photographer Andrew Edward Belcher13 Feb 11:00 PM
New Zealand'It's toast': Highway bridge wrecked, ute plunges into gap amid deadly floodsResident says 250-300mm of rain fell in eight hours and some farm crops are 'decimated'. 13 Feb 10:54 PM
New ZealandTeacher bought students vapes, told them about her sex life and drug useThe Teachers' Disciplinary Tribunal censured her for the 'staggering' misconduct. 13 Feb 10:00 PM
New ZealandNorthland teen’s standout effort wins top Blue Light life skills awardBlue Light has run these NZ Defence Force camps for 14 years nationwide.13 Feb 10:00 PM
New ZealandNestlé snack bars recalled over potential presence of rubberThe affected products are being removed from supermarkets and retail stores nationwide.13 Feb 09:33 PM
New ZealandŌtorohanga mayor on overnight flooding as tragedy strikes small townFootage shows Ōtorohanga Primary School and the surrounding areas flooded after heavy rain across the country. Video / SuppliedWatch13 Feb 08:50 PM
New ZealandUte drives into slump at flooded highway bridgeFootage shows aftermath of flooding north of Ōtorohanga, with a ute coming to grief at a washed out bridge entrance on State Highway 39 just south of Mangati Rd.Watch13 Feb 08:16 PM
New ZealandThree injured, road closed following serious Gore crashThe accident was between a car and truck and trailer unit.13 Feb 08:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionFran O'SullivanFran O’Sullivan: Willis gambles on fiscal credibility as National’s election trump cardOPINION: Nicola Willis has set a 2028-29 surplus goal and a 40% net debt track.13 Feb 08:00 PM
New ZealandWatch: Group fight erupts outside bakery in Waikato town, police deploy taserPolice say about eight people were involved in the fight on George St.13 Feb 07:00 PM
New ZealandNZ Herald Headlines | Saturday, February 14, 2026NZ Herald Headlines | Saturday, February 14, 2026. SailGP arrives in Auckland as the terrorist mosque shooter's appeal hearing comes to an end. Video / NZ HeraldWatch13 Feb 06:32 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandThis country pub just had its best week ever. Why owners are selling up after 20 yearsWell-known publicans Mary and Chris Danielson have decided to call time after 20 years.13 Feb 05:00 PM
