New Zealand‘Flush and forget': Why wastewater failures keep happeningHeavy rain forced untreated sewage into popular beaches along Wellington’s coast.10 Feb 04:00 AM
New Zealand‘Flush and forget’: Is Moa Point a warning for other wastewater plants?University of Canterbury associate professor Ricardo Bello Mendoza joins The Front Page to unpack the engineering lessons from Moa Point and what it means for our future.Watch10 Feb 03:55 AM
WellingtonPoo map: Where is the sewage in Wellington flowing?A map by Calypso Science tracks where the Moa Point plant sewage is drifting on the coast.10 Feb 03:47 AM
New ZealandNavy panel deliberates on alleged kiss request by senior officerThe unnamed officer faces up to two years in prison if found guilty.10 Feb 03:45 AM
New ZealandBody found in search for missing Bay of Plenty fatherPolice recovered the body from the Waioweka River about 9am today.10 Feb 03:16 AM
PoliticsTax or levy? Government under pressure over gas plan as Labour says Kiwis will feel stingThe Govt has announced construction of a liquefied natural gas (LNG) import facility.10 Feb 03:12 AM
New ZealandSevere thunderstorm warning lifted but stormy conditions to persist'Torrential rain and frequent lightning' had been expected in the Hastings district.10 Feb 03:11 AM
PremiumPremiumEnergyBillion-dollar plan to import gas: Worthy insurance policy or costly last resort?Industry is supportive, the Parliamentary Commissioner for the Environment is sceptical.10 Feb 03:00 AM
New ZealandMosque survivors speak out about terrorist's appealTwo survivors from the March 15, 2019 terror attack in Christchurch have their say on the terrorist's appeal and how it felt to see and hear him.Watch10 Feb 02:59 AM
Auckland'Persecuting one of their own’: Legal heavyweight unco-operative in judge conduct probe, panel hearsThe hearing could see Judge Ema Aitken referred to Paul Goldsmith for removal. 10 Feb 02:56 AM
Politics'We could change things': MP's 'genuine hope' for a less partisan Parliament'There are a number of things about Parliament that really frustrate me.'10 Feb 02:49 AM
New ZealandOne person critically injured in hillside house fire in Hawke's BayA rescue helicopter is flying one person in a critical condition to Wellington Hospital.10 Feb 02:44 AM
ChristchurchNeighbours shaken as police appeal for footage of Christchurch daylight stabbingPolice don't believe there are any further threats to public safety.10 Feb 02:27 AM
New ZealandFormer lawyer told court Christchurch mosque terrorist would plead guilty when it suitedThere is conflicting evidence about whether Tarrant wanted to change his plea to guilty after initially entering not guilty pleas.Watch10 Feb 02:24 AM
PoliticsRetail crime advisory group scrapped after several resignationsThe group had been funded to last until September this year.10 Feb 02:20 AM
New ZealandAfternoon quiz: What travels faster - sound or light?Test your brain with the Herald's afternoon quiz.10 Feb 02:00 AM
New ZealandCause of school bus blaze in Mangawhai still unknownNineteen students and the bus driver escaped the fire yesterday afternoon. 10 Feb 01:20 AM
New ZealandNZ First to campaign on ministers getting final say in fast track projectsShane Jones wants ministers, not expert panels, to make final project calls.10 Feb 01:13 AM
New Zealand‘Grave concerns’ for missing woman not seen for six monthsHer last digital activity was on August 15 and she has not contacted her children.10 Feb 01:09 AM
New ZealandThe Country: Mike Casey's Great Electric Cherry MigrationOn the show: Mark Warren, Mike Casey, Jacqueline Rowarth, Campbell Parker, Phil Duncan.10 Feb 12:42 AM
AucklandTwo Auckland school students hit by cars within minutes of each otherPair recovering at Starship hospital after being run over during first week of term. 10 Feb 12:39 AM
New Zealand'One of the main guys': Comancheros treasurer jailed over drug ringJustice Jonathan Eaton said gang loyalty, not addiction, drove his offending.10 Feb 12:39 AM
WellingtonElderly man named as victim killed by car in Wellington drivewayThe man died in hospital on Tuesday, four days after the Mapuia Rd driveway incident. 10 Feb 12:36 AM
New ZealandNZ Herald Afternoon Headlines | Tuesday, February 10, 2026NZ Herald Afternoon Headlines | Tuesday, February 10, 2026Watch10 Feb 12:20 AM
PoliticsAnother Labour MP suggests party will work with Te Pāti Māori once issues resolvedLabour's leader is adamant a decision on who the party could work with won't be made now.09 Feb 11:21 PM
New Zealand'Uncanny': Businesses flood as downpours strike town's main street'It was such an intense event, I’m not sure if any infrastructure would have coped.'09 Feb 11:19 PM
ChristchurchPerson critically injured after falling from Christchurch’s central library The incident was reported about 11am, with a witness hearing a loud scream.09 Feb 11:01 PM
PoliticsLabour leader Chris Hipkins attacks what they're calling the Government's 'gas tax'The Government denies the LNG levy is a tax. Video / Mark MitchellWatch09 Feb 10:56 PM
New ZealandNZ Post says deluge of UK passport applications causing delaysThe rush follows a rule that dual nationals must enter the UK on British passports.09 Feb 10:53 PM
PoliticsLuxon and Hipkins discuss the India Free Trade AgreementPrime Minister Christopher Luxon and Labour leader Chris Hipkins front the media of the proposal. Video / Mark MitchellWatch09 Feb 10:49 PM
New ZealandTributes flow for Rotorua nanny with 'heart of gold' now the focus of homicide investigationThe body of 65-year-old Sharlene Smith was found in a Hawke's Bay worksite. 09 Feb 10:33 PM
CrimeHigh-speed Harley late-night dash ends in double arrest, seized drugs at garage hideout The rider failed to stop for police, took off at high speed and ran a red light.09 Feb 10:17 PM
New ZealandPeriod product charity founder ‘heartbroken’ after finding donations listed for sale onlineA charity founder found $285 worth of period products she donated for sale online. Janhavi Gosavi reports.Watch09 Feb 09:31 PM
