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
CrimeTeen arsonist referred to youth aid after $50k damage to West Auckland BMX clubPolice say the fire began in a rubbish bin leaning against the canteen.16 Feb 10:15 PM
EntertainmentSix60 surprise serenade in Auckland Airport departures loungeTravellers at Auckland Airport got a surprise as Six60 performed in the departures hall and used the PA system to share farewell messages.Watch16 Feb 10:00 PM
New Zealand'Significant crop damage': Wind, rain hammers North Island farmsGrowers warn winter root veges and zucchini losses could hit shop supplies soon.16 Feb 08:54 PM
Herald NOWGot a spare $18 million? Te Arai Links golf estate up for saleThe first property on the exclusive Te Arai Links golf estate is up for sale on the open market. Video / Ryan Bridge TODAYWatch16 Feb 08:48 PM
New ZealandTravel Tips: Sin City gets a makeover, Dengue fever in the Cook IslandsLorna Riley talks sports tourism destinations, Las Vegas' new look, and a warning to those travelling to the Cook Islands on Ryan Bridge TODAY.Watch16 Feb 08:41 PM
EducationComplaints after crowded school bus repeatedly leaves 13-year-old stranded at stopAuckland Transport will trial an extra afternoon service this week.16 Feb 08:20 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'Big milestone': $100m retirement village expansion nears completionMore than 100 apartments and care suites will open in March.16 Feb 08:10 PM
Herald NOWDaily panel: Will the social media ban work; and should we ditch NZ Super?Tim Wilson and Moana Mase discuss the top stories of the day. Video / Ryan Bridge TodayWatch16 Feb 08:09 PM
New ZealandWeaving a new story: The colours behind Eden Park's new tartanEach of the seven colours represents a special part of Eden Park and its history.16 Feb 08:02 PM
New ZealandRed hat attack: Police probe gang-related assault in BoP CBDSenior Sergeant Cam Mackinnon says the assault shows a need for more CBD patrols.16 Feb 08:00 PM
PremiumPremiumEconomyTreasury boss raises flags over NZ being indebted to opaque foreign investors Around 60% of new NZ Government Bonds issued are being bought by foreigners16 Feb 08:00 PM
New ZealandTaihape’s Winiata Marae steps up for stranded travellersOrganisers say opening the marae in storms is now a core role for the hapū.16 Feb 07:58 PM
Herald NOWWellington weather: Colossal wave recorded overnight, thousands still without powerMelissa Nightingale has the latest on the Wellington weather system.Watch16 Feb 07:54 PM
Herald NOWSocial media ban: Hui underway to deliver bill before November electionTriple P Positive Parenting's Jackie Riach says New Zealand needs a holistic approach to address social media harm. Video / Ryan Bridge TodayWatch16 Feb 07:45 PM
New ZealandShould we ditch NZ super?Opportunity Party leader Qiulae Wong says the party wants to replace super with a new support system. Video / Ryan Bridge TodayWatch16 Feb 07:34 PM
New ZealandHard drive shortage hikes device costBusiness of Tech podcast host Peter Griffin talks about the latest tech updates.Watch16 Feb 07:21 PM
Herald NOW'I never saw this as a career': Hamish Kerr on winning the Supreme Halberg AwardHamish Kerr and coach James Sandiland snagged the top prizes at the Halberg Awards. Video / Ryan Bridge TodayWatch16 Feb 07:20 PM
New ZealandSerious crash Glen EdenThe Serious Crash Unit investigates a head-on crash on Great North Rd, Glen Eden.Watch16 Feb 07:14 PM
New ZealandDo we have a $200b infrastructure deficit?Labour Party leader Chris Hipkins joins Ryan Bridge TODAY.Watch16 Feb 06:58 PM
Herald NOWWuthering fights! Will Picton ferry terminal budget blow out $436m? Plus, Paramount-Warners latestBusiness with Forsyth Barr: NorthSouth Express clash with Ferry Holdings; Mastercard Agent Pay may queue for you; Paramount plays Heathcliff to wrest Warners from Netflix.Watch16 Feb 06:56 PM
Herald NOWMayor criticises vandalism of Rakaia fish statueRakaia's iconic salmon statue has been defaced by Greenpeace protesters. Video / Ryan Bridge TodayWatch16 Feb 06:41 PM
Herald NOWContact energy reports soaring profits, hints at price hikes| Herald NOWConsumer NZ's Jon Duffy reveals what's behind the rising power prices. Video / Ryan Bridge TodayWatch16 Feb 06:27 PM
New ZealandNew border tax on offshore goods unfair, Freightways saysFreightways chief executive Mark Troughear says the new border tax is unfairly applied.Watch16 Feb 06:26 PM
WellingtonHeckles and jeers at community meeting over sewage plant failureThe cause of the catastrophic failure remains unknown.16 Feb 06:17 PM
New ZealandWild weather hits Hutt ValleyHutt Council CEO Jo Miller talks about the damage caused by yesterday's weather event.Watch16 Feb 06:15 PM
New ZealandRotorua Museum building work ahead of schedule, but $8m funding hole remainsThe museum, housed in the iconic Bath House, has been closed for almost a decade. 16 Feb 06:00 PM
New ZealandMetService Morning Weather Update: February 17MetService Morning Weather Update: February 17. Video / MetServiceWatch16 Feb 05:43 PM
New ZealandSport Headlines | Tuesday, February 17, 2026Sport Headlines | High jumper Hamish Kerr lands the supreme Halberg award, Dalton Papali’i to depart New Zealand Rugby | Tuesday, February 17, 2026. Video / NZ HeraldWatch16 Feb 05:37 PM
New ZealandBack in the race – Warriors turnout raises hopes of more big games at McLean ParkA well-behaved crowd of 13,575 at McLean Park on Saturday augurs well for the future.16 Feb 05:30 PM
New ZealandNZ Herald Headlines | Tuesday, February 17, 2026Morning Headlines | North Island clean-up begins and Wellington water meeting hears frustration | Tuesday, February 17, 2026Watch16 Feb 05:18 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionKirsten Patterson: Teaching Council review - Harm occurs when warning signs are normalisedOPINION: Experts warn similar governance failures are emerging across high-trust sectors.16 Feb 05:00 PM
Kahu‘Bureaucratic bullying’: Trustee says thousands in dividend funds inaccessible during recovery workMaree Brownlie says barriers to accessing trust funds after disaster had been exhausting.16 Feb 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumLetters to the EditorLetters: Why are the polls so tight? Try the performance of the coalitionOPINION: The minor parties have too much power.16 Feb 04:00 PM
