New Zealand'Disgusting': Serial abuser jailed for life after killing ex in front of her kidsNathan Boulter stabbed Chantal McDonald 55 times in the driveway of her Christchurch home.25 Feb 12:10 AM
New ZealandMediMap seeks injunction to stop sharing of stolen health data after cyber breachSome live patient records were altered to show them as dead or renamed in the hack.25 Feb 12:05 AM
New ZealandNZ Herald Afternoon Headlines | Wednesday, February 25, 2026NZ Herald Afternoon Headlines | Government weighs response to cyber attacks and Greens co-leader rules out Winston Peters | Wednesday, February 25, 2026Watch25 Feb 12:01 AM
WellingtonWatch: Wellington Mayor Andrew Little swims at Lyall BayThe mayor took a swim to prove it was safe to go back in the water after a catastrophic sewage spill. Video / Janhavi GosaviWatch24 Feb 11:59 PM
PoliticsGovernment quietly ditches quarterly actions plans that committed it to 'raise energy', 'take decisions'Prime Minister Luxon previously said they helped focus the public service.24 Feb 11:59 PM
ChristchurchPolice swarm quiet Chch street after early morning drive-by shootingIt comes a week after a man was shot in a gang-related fight in the city. 24 Feb 11:54 PM
WellingtonMan disappears in Manawatū River, search and rescue underway Officers tried to call to the man to come back to land. 24 Feb 11:38 PM
New ZealandOn The Up: Teen high jumper breaks 25-year Dannevirke recordWilliam Easton cleared 177cm and beat a Dannevirke record set in 1999.24 Feb 11:23 PM
Talanoa'Really big goal': ChildFund CEO's plan to lift Pacific out of povertyJosie Pagani wants every Pacific child to have access to clean water within 10 years.24 Feb 11:19 PM
WellingtonWatch: Wellington mayor swims at Lyall bay to prove beaches are safe after sewage spillRaw sewage is still flowing, but the mayor says swimmers can return to the beaches.24 Feb 11:00 PM
New Zealand'Undesirables coming up to our pā': Village shuts gate at night after intrusionsLocals report intruders using village facilities and geothermal pools at night.24 Feb 10:50 PM
PoliticsChildren riding bikes on footpaths, motorists giving way to buses: Govt proposes new road rulesThe Government is seeking feedback on the proposed rule changes. 24 Feb 10:43 PM
New ZealandHomelessness in Auckland drops 29% as advocates urge rethink on move-on powersRough sleepers without shelter fell to 668 in Auckland at the end of January.24 Feb 10:33 PM
New Zealand'Significant areas of concern': KPMG warns about council processHamilton City Council only briefly discussed the critical KPMG report in 2024.24 Feb 10:30 PM
New ZealandNot like the old days – an athletics club centenaryThe Napier Athletic Club will revive the McKenzie Mile for its centennial.24 Feb 10:24 PM
New ZealandA new view of Hawke's Bay, worth $1.8m per lotTe Weka Conservation Estate has 37 sites opposite Te Mata Peak, with five already sold.24 Feb 10:15 PM
New ZealandWaipukurau butcher goes for national supermarket sausage making titleMark Bean hopes to charm the local Tuatapere judges with his smoky beef maple sausage.24 Feb 10:14 PM
New ZealandNZ Herald Live: Andrew Little update on Wellington sewage spillWellington Mayor Andrew Little gives an update on the Wellington sewage spill. Video / RNZWatch24 Feb 10:11 PM
WellingtonPolice looking for burglar find litter of kittensOne of the kittens is expected to be named after the officer that found them.24 Feb 10:05 PM
CrimeMan admits killing woman on bus by stabbing her 20 times after she ignored himDetails of the terrifying scene were made public for the first time today in Auckland.24 Feb 10:01 PM
New ZealandNurses detail ‘unexplained incidents’ with child’s feeding and medication linesThe child was allegedly mistreated by its mother while receiving medical care in hospital.24 Feb 09:57 PM
Herald NOWStrong winds lift Meridian first-half, EBOS picks cash-flow step-up, more flying into CHCBusiness with Forsyth Barr: Mother Nature boosts Meridian Energy margin 59%, EBOS charts 13% revenue growth, Christchurch Airport international passenger numbers up 15%.Watch24 Feb 09:51 PM
AucklandVan driver rams patrol cars, runs red lights in ‘dangerous’, erratic dash through Manukau streetsThe 23-year-old will face a raft of charges in court today. 24 Feb 09:46 PM
New ZealandGourmet grocer Farro to open eighth supermarket in AucklandThe grocer will stock products from more than 500 local and overseas artisan suppliers.24 Feb 09:24 PM
New ZealandGuilty plea over crash that killed 10-year-old boyThe 24-year-old driver will be sentenced in Taupo District Court on April 29.24 Feb 09:23 PM
Herald NOWMPs to consider tougher privacy rulesLabour MP Ayesha Verrall speaks to Ryan Bridge about the push to introduce tougher privacy rules. Video / Ryan Bridge TODAYWatch24 Feb 09:14 PM
New ZealandMorning car-train crash leaves two with serious injuries near New PlymouthPolice say two people from the crash have serious injuries.24 Feb 09:11 PM
New ZealandFarmers being cautious with profitsFarmers are funneling strong payouts into debt repayment and on-farm upgrades.24 Feb 09:06 PM
Herald NOWCareer adviser on how to bounce back after redundancyMy Career Brand's Craig McAlpine joins Herald NOW. Video / Ryan Bridge TodayWatch24 Feb 09:06 PM
New ZealandMPI wants to better track pig and sheep movementNew Zealand is one of 11 OECD nations not individually tracing sheep.24 Feb 09:03 PM
Herald NOWCyber security, vaping health and Luxons outfitPolitical commentator Lara Greaves and The Elephant vodcast co-host Mark Crysell join Ryan Bridge on todays panel. Video / Ryan Bridge TODAYWatch24 Feb 08:59 PM
SportCPR performed on seagull after being hit by ball at Turkey football matchA footballer acted on a wing and a prayer when he gave emergency CPR to a seagull after it was hit by a ball during a match in Istanbul this week - reviving the bird.Watch24 Feb 08:45 PM
Herald NOWEntertainment: Tourette’s and the BaftasChief entertainment reporter, Jenni Mortimer unpacks the BAFTA's tourettes saga. Video / Ryan Bridge TodayWatch24 Feb 08:40 PM
New Zealand'I started shaking': Jokes before reality hit that West Coast couple $5m lotto winnerThey quietly celebrated the life-changing windfall with chocolate biscuits.24 Feb 08:18 PM
