New ZealandNewly formed Bioeconomy Science Institute to cut 134 jobsThe cuts affect 86 science and 48 professional services roles nationwide.26 Feb 10:33 PM
New Zealand'Protecting assets': Regional council proposes $3b portfolio shake-up and 4% rates riseThe 4% rise is half the 8.2% increase originally forecast for 2026/27.26 Feb 10:28 PM
New ZealandFiordland hunters make big push for venison meat processing plantThe planned Te Anau abattoir would turn culled wild deer into venison for sale.26 Feb 10:28 PM
New ZealandTuatapere crowns New Zealand’s best sausage at New World showdownThe self-declared “Sausage Capital of New Zealand”, Tuatapere, has hosted New World’s nationwide Sausage Showdown. Thomas Ramage of New World Alexandra took out the top honour.Watch26 Feb 10:14 PM
WellingtonPerson hit by bus in central Wellington Willis St is blocked after a pedestrian was injured this morning.26 Feb 10:13 PM
Banking and finance'Highly sophisticated' fraudsters posing as bank staff in cold calls to customersThe scammers are described as persistent and credible.26 Feb 09:56 PM
New ZealandHow a farmer's accident helped bring a helipad to Fairlie“I felt Fairlie needed something better than just a piece of grass to land on.”26 Feb 09:48 PM
Auckland'Significantly large' wasp nest closes Auckland school and preschoolThe nest was discovered in the playground.26 Feb 09:43 PM
New ZealandDogs destroyed after father, teen son seriously hurt in Christchurch attackThe attack happened days after a Northland grandmother was killed by dogs.26 Feb 09:30 PM
New Zealand600 competitors, 6000 sheep: Golden Shears world champs return to MastertonThe championships will be held on March 4-7 at the town’s War Memorial Stadium. 26 Feb 09:18 PM
New Zealand'Much loved': Family mourns man who died after gang-linked Christchurch attackPolice say the clash involved two gangs but was not gang-motivated.26 Feb 09:05 PM
Auckland‘Victim of red tape’: Home owner can't sell townhouse, blames decade-old flood warning on LIMBen Gumbrell cut his Kumeū home’s asking price to $698,000 due to lack of interest.26 Feb 08:56 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandThird Woolworths supermarket announced for Napier in large precinct developmentState-of-the-art new Woolworths is coming, two side-by-side CBD supermarkets to remain.26 Feb 08:56 PM
Ryan Bridge TODAY'I was amazed': Photographer captures stunning shots of giant rare turtles in Bay of PlentyThe leatherbacks are not often seen in the region. Nathan Pettigrew spotted five of them.Watch26 Feb 08:49 PM
New ZealandFarmers call for 'level playing field' for porkImported pork can be raised in sow stalls and tighter crates that are banned in NZ.26 Feb 08:39 PM
New ZealandHawke’s Bay woman turns family heartbreak into life-saving missionChristina Hansen lost her first husband to a cardiac arrest when he was 38.26 Feb 08:21 PM
New ZealandDaily panel: Gang crackdown; domestic flight prices and manu cultureRyan Bridges and Chelsea Daniels discuss the topical issues of the day.Watch26 Feb 08:02 PM
New ZealandBlack Power member calls for calm, urges rethink in gang debate after deadly Chch shootingHe warns transnational crime groups are increasingly exploiting vulnerable Kiwi youth. 26 Feb 07:56 PM
New ZealandSevere thunderstorm watch issued as temperatures set to plungeThundery Friday on the cards for some North Islanders, as chilly start greets southerners.26 Feb 07:42 PM
New ZealandFrom BOP start-up to 2100 schools: Hands-on science kits set to scale upHouse of Science aims to grow its reach from 50,000 to 500,000 students.26 Feb 07:36 PM
PremiumPremiumCartoonsRod EmmersonRod Emmerson’s cartoons: Week of February 23 - March 1Rod Emmerson's take on the week.26 Feb 07:35 PM
New ZealandAir NZ reset: Forsyth Barr's Andy Bowley explains the multimillion-dollar lossThe airline has reported a multimillion-dollar first-half loss.Watch26 Feb 07:25 PM
New ZealandAutumn kicking off with a cold snap: Your MetService weekend weather outlookHeather Keats with your weekend weather outlook, Friday, February 27.Watch26 Feb 07:12 PM
New ZealandWatch: Rotorua singer performs with international superstarHer new record explores self-love, romantic love and the bonds between women.26 Feb 07:00 PM
New ZealandIwi mussel farm crew 'shocked' after suspected vandalism in Far North bayThe iwi says the farm is key to long-term jobs and intergenerational wealth.26 Feb 06:54 PM
New ZealandNvidia beats, markets say ‘meh’; financial services bigger than ag; PR firm’s $3.2m success feeBusiness with Forsyth Barr: Big tech results fail to fire tech rally, FSC bids for light-touch regulation with economic impact report, Silvereye success fee story spurs industry.Watch26 Feb 06:49 PM
New ZealandIs peace nearing between U.S and Iran? Geopolitical analyst Dr. Geoffrey Miller explainsThe two nations have had their third round of discussions in Geneva.Watch26 Feb 06:38 PM
New Zealand'We need a paradigm shift': Black Power life member on understanding crimeBlack Power life member Denis O'Reilly speaks to Michael Morrah on Ryan Bridge TODAY about crime rates and the issues young people are facing.Watch26 Feb 06:22 PM
New ZealandNZ Herald Morning Headlines | Friday, February 27, 2026Morning Headlines | Air New Zealand announces first-half loss; and a plea for more immediate access to beds to address homelessness | Friday, February 27, 2026Watch26 Feb 05:46 PM
New ZealandMetService weather: February 27, 2026MetService weather: February 27, 2026. Video / MetServiceWatch26 Feb 05:40 PM
New ZealandHamilton’s growth may lead to lower speed limits on part of Te Rapa RdUp to 2500 homes are planned, bringing more walkers, cyclists and buses.26 Feb 05:26 PM
New ZealandAuckland and Northland hospitals hit by ‘major’ IT outageFleur Fitzsimons says it is the second critical IT failure in a month.26 Feb 05:18 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandKāinga Ora's Rotorua plans: Where 100-plus new builds are atOne large-scale project is ahead of schedule, another will finish later than expected.26 Feb 05:09 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'Saw the gold and ran for it': What is driving the Kiwi exodus to AustraliaStats NZ says 47,700 people moved from New Zealand to Australia in the year to March 2025.26 Feb 05:03 PM
