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New ZealandNZ Herald Morning Headlines | Wednesday, February 18, 2026Morning Headlines | Banks Peninsula floods second time in a year and warning toll roads need careful planning | Wednesday, February 18, 2026Watch17 Feb 05:17 PM
New Zealand'Your grades don't define you': Hawke's Bay teen to receive academic award from PMRupert Heslop’s still got a few lessons to learn, such as always fully read your emails.17 Feb 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Unsanitary conditions': Residents evicted from 'dangerous' building 'This kind of action is very rare.'17 Feb 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandPolice chief Tim Anderson on Mount landslide grief, leadership and his new jobWith 32 years in the police, he is known for plain speaking and empathy.17 Feb 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionMark Laurence: We're AI-illiterate, and our economic growth is at stakeOPINION: Nations from the US to Australia are investing heavily in AI skills.17 Feb 05:00 PM
SailGPWatch: New footage of SailGP crash; Black Foils grinder standing after breaking legsThe French also confirmed their strategist remained in hospital due to injury concerns. 17 Feb 04:50 PM
Auckland'Shambles': Concertgoers at Waiheke vineyard resort to bushes after 45-min toilet waitWild Estate says it followed Auckland Council’s formula, adding 20% more loos.17 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandMorning quiz: In which French city would you find the Musée d'Orsay?Test your brain with the Herald's morning quiz.17 Feb 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: The Halbergs are a celebration of our sporting soul OPINION: Olympic champion Hamish Kerr was named this year's Halberg Supreme Award winner.17 Feb 04:00 PM
KahuMan behind ‘digital blackface’ controversy revealed as living in NZNon-indigenous people should not be creating indigenous characters, according to academic.17 Feb 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumAuckland'Dirty dozen' of empty Auckland sites could accommodate more than a thousand homes, says coalitionChris Bishop rejects claims he blocked a 41-unit Kāinga Ora project in Kingsland.17 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandCyclist breaks shoulder and pelvis on Gisborne cycleway rail gap, fixes underwayEastland Port will fill the track gap and add anti-slip coating this month.17 Feb 04:00 PM
New Zealand'Another arrives from the tropics': Fresh low swings past NZ after recent deluge A heavy rain watch for the islands begins tomorrow.17 Feb 04:00 PM
PoliticsClimate Change Minister says managed retreat an option as nationwide flooding risk map promisedMapping aims to give councils and home owners a clearer picture of risk.17 Feb 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumLetters to the EditorLetters: We need greater protection from irresponsible social media companiesOPINION: Why NZ needs an independent digital strategy.17 Feb 04:00 PM
New Zealand‘They should lead by example’: Pensioner wins fight with NZTA over $2.60 tollBrett Jacobson was wrongly billed for his towed ute, then told he couldn't get a refund.17 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandWeather warnings lift over mainland NZ after storm unleashes flooding on South Island Banks Peninsula has been hit by a deluge.17 Feb 07:54 AM
New Zealand'Everybody just gets in and helps': Farmers help trapped motorists before contractors arriveTractors used to clear part of a road near Taihape affected by fallen trees and slips.17 Feb 07:47 AM
PoliticsGovt moves to reverse court ruling that could have wiped large debts for beneficiariesThe legislation is expected to be passed through the House under urgency. 17 Feb 06:47 AM
New ZealandKaihu dog attack: Multiple complaints made about animals before woman's deathResident says they complained at least four times about roaming dogs in the area.17 Feb 06:42 AM
New ZealandAlleged 18-year romance scam: Woman charged with $517k deceptionPolice allege the Dunedin victim sent over $517,000 across 18 years.17 Feb 06:05 AM
AucklandPerson jumped by three men while walking dog in East Auckland park The assault happened near Ti Rakau Park between 8.30pm and 9.15pm on Sunday. 17 Feb 06:00 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionThomas CoughlanThomas Coughlan: Infrastructure Commission asks Labour and National to do something unpopularOPINION: The commission has told some uncomfortable truths about funding new projects. 17 Feb 05:53 AM
New ZealandMother accused of 'medical child abuse'; concerned doctor sparked investigation The mother has denied all charges in the 'complex medical case'.17 Feb 05:01 AM
SailGPBlack Foils' season in doubt after horror SailGP crash and boat's destructionThe damage could sideline New Zealand until the UK SailGP event in July.17 Feb 04:28 AM
New ZealandInfrastructure warning: $275b wishlist but not enough to fix what we haveOnly about 30% of the pipeline is set aside for maintenance and renewals.17 Feb 04:00 AM
Auckland'A kick in the stomach': Award-winning butcher hits out after $320 shoplifting incidentThe alleged theft occurred at Aussie Butcher New Lynn today.17 Feb 04:00 AM
New ZealandPolice hunt robbers after Westshore raidTwo carried out the raid, and another was in the getaway car.17 Feb 03:58 AM
New Zealand1kg silver bars, gold coins stolen in ‘significant’ West Auckland bullion heistOfficers want reports of anyone offering large amounts of silver or gold.17 Feb 03:56 AM
New ZealandNational infrastructure plan: Too much new, not enough maintenanceNew Zealand Infrastructure Commission Chief Executive Geoff Cooper joins The Front Page to discuss what's going wrong with NZ's spending.Watch17 Feb 03:55 AM
New ZealandMount Maunganui man named after fatal Waikato crashThe crash happened near Matamata and is still under investigation.17 Feb 03:25 AM
New Zealand‘Body in the boot’ murder trial: Witness saw ‘evil’ killer shoot victim ‘for no reason’The jury heard how Richard Leman was shot in the knee and then the chest.17 Feb 03:24 AM
