New ZealandThe innovative tech behind New Zealand's Winter OlympiansHPSNZ Head of Innovation reveals the tech keeping athletes at their best.Watch11 Feb 06:34 PM
Herald NOWSupercity split up? Kaipara's bold breakaway plan | Herald NOWA proposal from Kaipara District aims to break away from amalgamation plans, Susan Botting reports. Video / Ryan Bridge TODAYWatch11 Feb 06:30 PM
Herald NOWSpectacular shark sighting in Northland | Herald NOWPhotographer Andy Bruce captured a group of bronze whalers cruising along the Mangawhai Bar. Video / Andy BruceWatch11 Feb 06:27 PM
New Zealand'We'll do what's required': Will the Government bypass Fast-track processes for LNG terminal?Simon Watts says the Government is committed to ensuring the terminal is ready before winter 2027. Video / Ryan Bridge TODAYWatch11 Feb 06:25 PM
Herald NOWMinistry of Social Development cutting security guard from offices | Herald NOW20 MSD offices are set to reduce security staff from three guards to two. Video / Ryan Bridge TODAYWatch11 Feb 06:19 PM
New Zealand'It feels like winter has started early': Mount businesses fight for survivalQuiet streets, big bills: How Mount businesses are coping after Mauao slip. 11 Feb 06:00 PM
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New ZealandNZ Herald Headlines | Thursday, February 12, 2026NZ Herald Headlines | Thursday, February 12, 2026. Stress continues to harm small business as the government continue to launch investigations into their own actions.Watch11 Feb 05:49 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandPlans for 1000 new homes for Flaxmere still in pipeline, but years awayFlaxmere's two biggest housing projects are still coming, but the timing has changed.11 Feb 05:29 PM
New ZealandMetService Morning Weather Update: February 12MetService Morning Weather Update: February 12. Video / MetServiceWatch11 Feb 05:22 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionTim Brown: The Moa Point mess is not a one-offWellington Water errors include a $51m budget blowout and late 2024 accounts.11 Feb 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandShe bought a farm for her 12 dogs to run around, now she's inviting other poochesWhen Elizabeth Mallory bought a 40-acre farm near Dannevirke, it wasn’t to farm it.11 Feb 05:00 PM
New ZealandThe 'mystery' of adoptee's birth family after being born in prisonDaniela Brown was adopted from a Romanian orphanage at age 3 and grew up in Auckland.11 Feb 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Appalling waste': Transitional housing complex to be torn down after $11m spendIn four years, 174 families lived in ex-motel Kāinga Ora paid $11m to buy and renovate. 11 Feb 05:00 PM
New ZealandTourism boost: Hamilton becomes international gateway to central North IslandAn interregional tourism campaign aims to build on Hamilton-Australia flights.11 Feb 05:00 PM
New ZealandMorning quiz: Blueberries are native to which continent?Test your brain with the Herald's morning quiz.11 Feb 04:59 PM
New ZealandNorthland ambulance demand up as 111 calls hit more than 90 a dayFalls, chest pain and loneliness fuel record ambulance demand in Northland.11 Feb 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionUzra Zeya: Why is a retired NZ judge still on Hong Kong's Court of Final Appeal?OPINION: US-based Human Rights First is calling for Sir William Young to stand down.11 Feb 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumLetters to the EditorLetters: The Government needs to act as the latest unemployment figures don’t tell the full storyOPINION: Poverty and deprivation lie behind the latest statistics.11 Feb 04:00 PM
EntertainmentRadio Hauraki hosts take Blair Tuke sailingRadio Hauraki Breakfast hosts Jeremy Wells and Manaia Stewart take a light-hearted lap of the SailGP course aboard the Fin Chaser 535 with Blair Tuke. Video / NZMEWatch11 Feb 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionJonathan AylingJonathan Ayling: These days, who doesn't hunger for hope?OPINION: Ash Wednesday's ash cross signals both human limits and the chance to repair.11 Feb 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsNicola Willis keeps secret documents on if banks paying fair share of tax ahead of BudgetThe Finance Minister wouldn't rule out a new tax.11 Feb 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumEducationSpecialist school faces closure after 32 student assaults, parents fight to keep it openThe Govt-appointed commissioner at the school says officials need to give it a chance.11 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandLotto Powerball numbers are in – are you $12 million richer?It's time to check your Lotto ticket against tonight's winning numbers.11 Feb 07:32 AM
New ZealandCustomers upset as NZ designer stops making plus-sized clothesSome long-time customers say they feel excluded and are unsure how to use their vouchers.11 Feb 07:03 AM
New Zealand‘Infested’ online order: NZ shopper finds live bugs crawling through new dressJayd Graham says one of three Peppermayo dresses arrived crawling with bugs.11 Feb 06:38 AM
New Zealand'Manifestly excessive': Drug kingpin who drove $630k Ferrari unhappy with 14-year jail termShuchen 'Ace' Liu and his wife, Xiuxiu Hao, also owned multiple properties in Auckland.11 Feb 06:00 AM
America's CupTaihoro returns to Auckland base after major refit for next America's Cup defenceBoat builders on the North Shore spent thousands of hours on the AC75 refit.11 Feb 05:31 AM
New ZealandWatch: Inside the moment US Black Hawk night drill left decorated NZSAS soldier deadInquest told NZDF failed to follow normal risk management in NZSAS fatality.11 Feb 05:27 AM
New ZealandDoC investigates after Tongariro shuttle operator allegedly puts hikers on track in dangerous weatherDoC said it will cancel concessions if operators 'knowingly and repeatedly' breach rules.11 Feb 05:00 AM
New Zealand'Pen pushing and not enough action': Te Araroa pleads for urgent stream worksThe Gisborne District Council plans emergency works on the stream before forecast rain.11 Feb 04:52 AM
New ZealandWatch: Fire crews battle vegetation fire at Bell Block BeachMultiple fire crews, including two helicopters, have been called to a large vegetation fire at Bell Block Beach in Taranaki. Video / Vicky GoodwinWatch11 Feb 04:46 AM
New Zealand'Intense smell': Fire crews battle vegetation blaze northeast of New PlymouthAn emergency alert has been issued, urging people to stay inside and close their windows.11 Feb 04:35 AM
New ZealandHow to make The New Zealand Herald your go-to source in Google SearchThe new 'preferred sources' tool lets you pick which outlets Google boosts.11 Feb 04:20 AM