New ZealandGifts for sex: Arthritic pensioner jailed for sexual abuse of vulnerable teenGeorge Lazaridis befriended the teen, showering him with gifts, cash, food and cigarettes.17 Feb 03:04 AM
New ZealandSAS tragedy: Chief of Army defends extensive safety reformsMajor-General Rose King's comments follow criticism from Coroner at NZSAS inquest.17 Feb 03:00 AM
New ZealandFaulty cylinder blamed for Mount Maunganui house fireA faulty hot water cylinder caused extensive fire damage to a Mount Maunganui home.17 Feb 02:33 AM
Politics'Very big decision': Govt weighs tolling harbour bridge to build new crossingThe Government may need to toll the old bridge in order to build a new crossing.17 Feb 02:19 AM
New ZealandFour boats moved from unsafe wharf after council negotiationThe quay's closure was announced on Thursday, with boats stuck in a safety exclusion zone.17 Feb 02:17 AM
New Zealand‘Peace of mind at last’: Community's homes get green light three years after cyclone'Thank you for your patience, your persistence and for staying the course.'17 Feb 02:13 AM
Wellington'Devastated': Trees crush Porirua property days before $600k sale goes unconditionalTwo huge trees crushed John Holmes' deck, spa, studio and shed.17 Feb 02:10 AM
New ZealandArt Deco Festival week arrives in Hawke's Bay, and a blue sky stunner is predictedMore than 5000 tickets sold for paid events with thousands more expected to flood streets.17 Feb 02:07 AM
New ZealandAfternoon quiz: How old is Chinese President Xi Jinping?Test your brain with the Herald's afternoon quiz.17 Feb 02:00 AM
Auckland'Highly concerning failures' at Teaching Council; firm run by CEO's husband gets $1.7m contracts – reportThe council has launched an employment process concerning its CEO Lesley Hoskin. 17 Feb 01:59 AM
New ZealandWhy our ageing roads are so vulnerable to slips in extreme weatherDr Douglas Wilson says old, steep roads and wetter storms are driving more slips.17 Feb 01:55 AM
New ZealandAre $7 blocks now normal? What’s going on with the price of chocolateFood prices rose 4.6% in the year to January, with groceries up 4%.17 Feb 01:49 AM
New ZealandNew show hunter champs rides into Hastings after Horse of the Year cancelledA new three-day competition at the Tōmoana Showgrounds is coming.17 Feb 01:22 AM
New ZealandFarmers clear landslip on 'hammered' rural Rangitīkei roadLocal farmers cleared a landslip on Turakina Valley Rd near Taihape after 20 cars became stuck behind it. Video / Sophie HurleyWatch17 Feb 12:54 AM
New ZealandPolice seeking Waikato teen missing for five daysPolice believe Maiah is in Waikato but say she may have travelled to Auckland.17 Feb 12:51 AM
AucklandBoatie detained after shot fired at another vessel in Auckland harbourArmed officers boarded the boat and seized 'an item of interest'. 17 Feb 12:46 AM
New Zealand'Tragic': Person mauled to death by dogs at Northland home Inspector Maria Nordstrom says the dogs involved have been restrained.17 Feb 12:43 AM
New ZealandRecord red meat returns on The CountryJamie Mackay talks to Sir David Carter, Andy Borland, Jane Smith, Tom Young a Dave Martin.17 Feb 12:39 AM
AucklandSupermarket staff threatened with umbrella, pedestrian run down by getaway cyclist, trio in courtThe trio were allegedly stealing grocery items off shelves and hiding them in a bag. 17 Feb 12:27 AM
New ZealandMetService severe weather warningMetService severe weather warning: February 16-20. Video / MetServiceWatch17 Feb 12:07 AM
New ZealandRuns in the family: The youngest Ruthe’s challenge to brother SamAt just 14, Daisy Ruthe won the NZ under-20 women’s 3000m in 9:46.56. 17 Feb 12:04 AM
New ZealandNew slip risk halts Waioweka Gorge convoys for at least 25 hoursA safety inspection on February 18 will decide when convoys can resume.17 Feb 12:03 AM
New ZealandRoad blocked: Two injured as crash closes SH3 in WaitomoState Highway 3 is closed between Te Kumi Station Rd and Mangarino Rd.16 Feb 11:59 PM
New Zealand'It was beautiful': Rain doesn't dampen regional kapa haka competition's shineThousands braved the mud to watch Kahungunu's finest performances.16 Feb 11:51 PM
New ZealandStop horsing around: What to expect in the Year of the HorseThe rare Fire Horse year has arrived, appearing only once every 60 years.16 Feb 11:45 PM
New ZealandBrother of All Blacks great Jonah Lomu pleads guilty to drug chargeJohn Lomu and another man face sentencing in the Manukau District Court on June 5.16 Feb 11:44 PM
New Zealand1News reporter quits journalism to learn te reo Māori fulltimeShe said journalism had started to feel 'quite easy' and it was time for a new challenge. 16 Feb 11:41 PM
New ZealandNZ Herald Afternoon Headlines | Tuesday, February 17, 2026Afternoon Headlines | More sewage flows into Wellington ocean and heavy rain drenches Christchurch | Tuesday, February 17, 2026Watch16 Feb 11:37 PM
New Zealand'Hard hit by the wind': Storms smash grower's berry tunnelsStrong gusts smashed 100m long berry tunnels, ripping off roofs and twisting steel.16 Feb 11:11 PM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsFewer roads, more hospitals: Government publishes sobering Infrastructure PlanThe Government was warned New Zealand can't build everything it wants.16 Feb 11:08 PM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsBiggest labour market regulation changes in decades – what they mean for you The Bill is expected to have its final reading in the coming week. 16 Feb 11:00 PM
AucklandA bang, tyre screeching and screams: Neighbours woken by fatal Auckland crash People rushed from their homes when the accident happened just after 11pm.16 Feb 10:40 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'More rain, stronger winds': Have we had our last classic Kiwi summer?Eleven people have died in this summer’s storms, including six campers.16 Feb 10:21 PM
New Zealand'It is a moat': Former Exponents frontman's Canterbury home floodedJordan Luck's beloved music room has been hit by floodwaters. 16 Feb 10:15 PM
