New ZealandWatch: Drone footage captures widespread slips on MauaoA 30m maritime exclusion zone and permanent fencing now ring the maunga.10 Feb 11:00 PM
New ZealandSenior Navy officer found not guilty of encouraging junior to kiss herThe charge carried a maximum penalty of up to two years in prison.10 Feb 10:58 PM
New ZealandNZ Herald Afternoon Headlines | Wednesday, February 11, 2026NZ Herald Afternoon Headlines | Wednesday, February 11, 2026Watch10 Feb 10:53 PM
New ZealandMan in critical condition after 10m fall from University of Otago buildingThe incident happened in Dunedin just after midnight. 10 Feb 10:51 PM
New ZealandNeighbours bang on doors as fire engulfs roof of Auckland home, police investigating A scene guard remains at the Vino Cina Heights property as detectives probe the blaze.10 Feb 10:49 PM
Politics'National can get home with Luxon': Sir John Key shares blueprint for PM to win tight electionThe former PM urges National MPs to stick with Luxon and avoid a late leadership swap.10 Feb 10:47 PM
New ZealandHigh-profile former mayor takes key role in Tauranga’s council governanceThe committee oversees council finances, governance and key risk controls.10 Feb 10:26 PM
New ZealandSouthern Motorway to shut for 14 hours as bridge demolished for upgradeThe bridge rebuild is part of a wider SH1 upgrade due to finish in 2030.10 Feb 10:24 PM
New Zealand'It's going to rock the town': Mayor says fatal school bus crash has devastated the communityA ‘traumatic incident team’ is working with the kura whose students were on the bus.10 Feb 10:10 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandMalachi's murder: Inside the custody battle that left him with killer caregiverA relative made "persistent and valiant efforts" to try and make sure Malachi was safe. 10 Feb 09:55 PM
New ZealandRetail crime group scrapped: Chairman Sunny Kaushal reveals his reaction | Herald NOWSunny Kaushal reveals his thoughts on the retail crime group scrapping. Video / Ryan Bridge TODAYWatch10 Feb 09:52 PM
New ZealandPolice investigating suspicious house fire in RānuiNeighbours reported hearing a loud bang and someone running before the roof of the home erupted in flames. Video / Supplied, Cameron PitneyWatch10 Feb 09:48 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandSchism: Rebel RSA clubs thwarted as High Court backs RSA leaders in bitter feudIt was the gnarliest, ugliest battle seen for years in the RSA movement.10 Feb 09:47 PM
New ZealandMount Maunganui businesses struggling to return to normal after deadly landslide | Herald NOWCopenhagen Cones has cut its opening hours due to a sharp drop in trade / Ryan Bridge TODAYWatch10 Feb 09:37 PM
New ZealandCentral Hawke’s Bay to host kapa haka festival for the first time in 16 yearsUp to 10,000 people are expected to watch the Te Kahu o Te Amorangi Kapa Haka Regionals. 10 Feb 09:14 PM
New ZealandShiitake mushrooms: Fermentation fuels fungi gold rushThe new fermentation method delivers high-value shiitake extracts in weeks.10 Feb 09:02 PM
New ZealandDrone footage shows the extent of the damage on Mauao earlier this month.Drone footage shows the extent of the damage on Mauao earlier this month. Video / Tauranga City CouncilWatch10 Feb 09:00 PM
New ZealandUnemployment hits 10-year high: How to get the attention of employers | Herald NOWMy Career Brand founder Craig McAlpine reveals job market tips. Video / Ryan Bridge TODAYWatch10 Feb 08:44 PM
New ZealandHow one scientist changed kiwifruit and avocado growing for goodDr David Steven created the KiwiGreen system that transformed kiwifruit spraying.10 Feb 08:32 PM
New ZealandLive animal export industry waits on Govt decisionLivestock Exports NZ said uncertainty was "not helpful for farmers in terms of planning".10 Feb 08:30 PM
New ZealandCable car vision for Queenstown moves step closer with early fast-track releaseThe cable car would link the town centre, airport, Frankton and Ladies Mile.10 Feb 08:28 PM
New Zealand'Monstrous': Judge jails child sex offender for 18 yearsBarry Ramsay, 68, abused a boy and girl under 12 over a nearly three-year period.10 Feb 08:24 PM
New ZealandTackling corruption in NZ: Transparency International NZ's Julie Haggie | Herald NOWNZ's Corruption Perceptions Index score dropped two points in 2025, falling for the fourth consecutive year. Video / Ryan Bridge TODAYWatch10 Feb 08:11 PM
New ZealandArmed person seen tampering with Nancy Guthrie's front door cameraThe mother of the NBC News 'Today' co-host Savannah Guthrie vanished from her Arizona home and has been missing for 10 days. Video \ FBI Director Kash PatelWatch10 Feb 08:01 PM
New ZealandWatch: Six cars drive down Auckland bike lane to 'skip traffic'The vehicles were filmed in the bike lane on Waitangi Day.10 Feb 08:00 PM
New Zealand'Muppets': Witness stunned as late-night motorists drive down bike lanesThe witness filmed at least six vehicles driving several metres along bike lanes in downtown Auckland in bid to "skip traffic".Watch10 Feb 08:00 PM
New ZealandSouth Island news wrap: Police fear foul play for missing Christchurch woman | Herald NOWThe latest South Island news with Newstalk ZB's Claire Sherwood. Video / Ryan Bridge TODAYWatch10 Feb 07:53 PM
New ZealandWairoa forestry block hit by 570% rates rise sparks call for cap1100-hectare block near Wairoa's annual rates skyrocketed from $30,000 a year to $200,000.10 Feb 07:52 PM
New ZealandWho might build the $1b-plus LNG terminal? Plus dairy exports & SFO public sector fraud pilotBusiness with Forsyth Barr: Two bidders thought to be prospects for NZ's LNG terminal build, GDT Pulse lifts dairy prices, 446 cases of alleged or potential public sector fraud.Watch10 Feb 07:36 PM
New Zealand'It's been very successful': Paul Goldsmith on disbanding the Retail Crime Advisory GroupMinister of Justice says the group was effective in reducing retail crime throughout New Zealand.Watch10 Feb 07:28 PM
PremiumPremiumCartoonsRod EmmersonRod Emmerson’s cartoons: Week of February 9 - 15Rod Emmerson's take on the week.10 Feb 07:08 PM
New Zealand'Money for Sunny': Marama Davidson slams the efficacy of the retail crime advisory groupDavidson and Seymour debate retail crime; new LNG terminal; poll results / Ryan Bridge TODAYWatch10 Feb 07:05 PM
New ZealandHis friends wanted him to sober up before driving. Less than an hour later, he was deadAmani Nolani was drunk and unlicensed when he got behind the wheel of the overloaded car.10 Feb 07:00 PM
WellingtonPerson dies days after Wellington motorway crash, police continue to investigate causeThe crash closed the motorway for several hours on Sunday morning.10 Feb 06:42 PM
