New ZealandLlamas Ken, Drick and Lamar on sheep security at Ambury FarmThe three-year-old llama brothers now guard about 600 lambs at the park.20 Feb 02:10 AM
New ZealandAfternoon quiz: Rory McIlroy is a famous name in what sport?Test your brain with the Herald's afternoon quiz.20 Feb 02:00 AM
New ZealandShane McManaway appointed new chairman of Growing Future FarmersMcManaway founded the Zanda McDonald Award and is a member of the NZ Order of Merit.20 Feb 01:46 AM
New ZealandMan charged with murder after body found at Tauranga parkPolice urge witnesses near Wharepai Domain before 2pm on Saturday to call 105.20 Feb 01:38 AM
New ZealandFire and Emergency Auckland region manager takes questions on Northcote College fire.Fire and Emergency Auckland region manager Ron Devlin spoke to the media from the scene of the Northcote College fire.Watch20 Feb 01:31 AM
New ZealandFarmer has hundreds of sheep killed by roaming dogsFinn Cook is thinking of quitting sheep farming if the killing can’t be stopped.20 Feb 01:00 AM
New ZealandOne of NZ's worst sex offenders will be monitored for another 10 yearsLloyd McIntosh has been under monitoring conditions for 20 years and remains a risk.20 Feb 12:53 AM
New Zealand'Sort it out': Minister's frustration with flooded $70m cyclewayThe $70m Petone cycleway tunnel remains thigh-deep in water days after storms.20 Feb 12:47 AM
New ZealandFonterra update with Miles Hurrell on The CountryOn today: Miles Hurrell, Stu Loe, Stu Duncan, Kate Scott, Hamish McKay, and Barry Soper. 20 Feb 12:41 AM
New ZealandMetService afternoon weather update: February 20-22MetService afternoon weather update: February 20-22. Video / MetServiceWatch20 Feb 12:26 AM
New ZealandFire breaks out at Northcote College in AucklandA fire has broken out at Northcote College in Auckland amid the firefighters' strike. Video / Supplied / Dean PurcellWatch20 Feb 12:04 AM
New ZealandA very cheesy wedding stunt: This is what can happen when you marry a McDonald'All the guests were shocked to say the least.'19 Feb 11:59 PM
New ZealandNZ Herald Afternoon Headlines | Friday, February 20, 2026Afternoon Headlines | Unprecedented day for UK and Fonterra announces extra dividend for farmers | Friday, February 20, 2026Watch19 Feb 11:59 PM
New ZealandSewage blast from toilet leaves Wellington resident's home unliveableEd says raw sewage sprayed so high it reached his bathroom ceiling.19 Feb 11:57 PM
New ZealandWorkSafe opens health and safety probe into fatal Mauao landslideThe WorkSafe probe will examine safety decisions made before the landslide.19 Feb 11:54 PM
New ZealandStates of emergency extended as Waipā, Ōtorohanga face long recoveryRoad crews are still restoring access where flooding and slips cut off homes.19 Feb 11:09 PM
New ZealandHow Supper Club 2026 is doing things a bit differentlyOrganisers of this year's Supper Club share how to support the fundraiser for the upkeep of retreats in Rotorua used by families of sick children.Watch19 Feb 11:06 PM
New ZealandTeacher poured wine into her drink bottle and drank it while on lunch dutyThe teacher was also caught stealing four bottles of wine, for which she was charged. 19 Feb 11:05 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandHow parents uncovered Auckland teacher’s secret grooming of their 11-year-old sonFather of schoolboy sexually abused by his female teacher speaks out after sentencing.19 Feb 11:00 PM
New ZealandWatch: The Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo marches into Eden ParkThe spectacle from Scotland has touched down on Kiwi soil. Video / REMTWatch19 Feb 10:31 PM
New Zealand'If the stars align': Iwi bet on green energyTe Rūnanga o Ngā Wairiki-Ngāti Apa are working to be at the forefront of renewable energy.19 Feb 10:05 PM
New Zealand‘Wanted’: Sydney cops seek Matt Utai’s son as shot ex-Kiwis league star fights for lifeFour people charged over Matt Utai shooting and other gang-related incidents.19 Feb 09:40 PM
New ZealandHigher KiwiSaver contributions may mean lower pay risesFrom April 1, default KiwiSaver rates rise to 3.5% from both sides.19 Feb 09:18 PM
Wellington'Hanging by a thread': Landslide leaves homeowner facing $300k billAaron Pahl and his devastated children watched the landslide happen.19 Feb 09:03 PM
New ZealandMajor detours ahead: Five-night closure of SH29 over Kaimai RangeIt will be closed nightly from 8pm to 3.30am for maintenance and work on Ruahihi Bluffs.19 Feb 09:00 PM
New ZealandSeabed mining firm quits South Taranaki fast-track bidAn expert panel turned down the fast-track application to mine the seabed off Pātea.19 Feb 08:55 PM
New ZealandHome owner captures moment landslide hits propertyThe Stokes Valley home is unsafe to live in after the slip during this week's storm. Video / SuppliedWatch19 Feb 08:44 PM
WellingtonShooting sparks school lockdowns, armed police in PoriruaPorirua College tells students to stay home during 'active police situation'.19 Feb 08:42 PM
Herald NOWThe last dance: Splore festival to host its final event this weekendSplore festival director John Minty talks to Ryan Bridge about the end of an era. Video / Ryan Bridge TODAYWatch19 Feb 08:38 PM
Herald NOWHigh School punk band SEEK HELP! to open for Foo FightersSEEKHELP! high school band have caught the attention of the Foo Fighters. Video / Ryan Bridge TodayWatch19 Feb 08:37 PM
New ZealandShould New Zealand regulate e-bike rules in order to protect children? | Herald NOWParenting specialist, Jo Robertson & BusinessDesk journalist, Dileepa Fonseka discuss regulating e-bikes in New Zealand, following NSW law changes. Video / Ryan Bridge TodayWatch19 Feb 07:57 PM
Herald NOWMedia Insider: MediaWorks radio stations primed for sale; top podcast loses a voiceRyan Bridge speaks to Media Insider's Shayne Currie. Video / Ryan Bridge TODAYWatch19 Feb 07:55 PM
Herald NOW‘The family will cooperate with police’British journalist Dickie Arbiter speaks to Ryan Bridge about Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor’s arrest. Video / Ryan Bridge TODAYWatch19 Feb 07:34 PM
Herald NOWSports panel: Winter Olympics, Super Rugby crowds and T20 World CupSports editors Cam McMillan and Winston Aldworth join Ryan Bridge to discuss this weekend’s sport. Video / Ryan Bridge TODAYWatch19 Feb 07:14 PM
