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
New Zealand'Autumnal chill': Single-digit lows and mountain snow as temperatures tumbleOvernight temperatures will fall into the single digits in multiple South Island centres.19 Feb 07:05 PM
New Zealand'Did you know english isn't an official language in New Zealand? Linguistics expert explainsThe coalition governments putting through a bill to make english an official language in NZ. Video / Ryan Bridge TodayWatch19 Feb 07:05 PM
New Zealand'Weather calming after week of sever storms: Your weekend weather with MetServiceMetService's Heather Keats on the weekend weather ahead. Video / Ryan Bridge TodayWatch19 Feb 06:52 PM
Herald NOWFacebook, Instagram and YouTube under scrutiny in landmark social media trialPeter Griffin with the latest on the trial accusing social media giants of knowingly exposing children to harm. Video / Ryan Bridge TODAYWatch19 Feb 06:45 PM
Herald NOWHousing intensification, dog attacks and harbour bridge tollingNational's Paul Goldsmith and Willie Jackson go head to head on this week's issues. Video / Ryan Bridge TODAYWatch19 Feb 06:30 PM
Herald NOWAndrew Mountbatten-Windsor arrest: Royal correspondent reveals detailsRoyal correspondent Gavin Grey joins the show live from Windsor. Video / Ryan Bridge TODAYWatch19 Feb 06:07 PM
New ZealandDavid Seymour fronts as Government backs down on its housing intensification plans | Herald NOWAct Leader David Seymour fronts as Government backs down on its housing intensification plans. Video / Ryan Bridge TodayWatch19 Feb 06:02 PM
PremiumPremiumBanking and financeIRD quietly consults on bank tax tweaks – is a bigger tax grab in the works?The Herald obtains a copy of consultation Inland Revenue is doing with industry.19 Feb 06:00 PM
WellingtonCouncil criticised in investigation over secret files sold in old mayoral desk tip shop saleMultiple failings show the council is at risk of repeating a privacy breach. 19 Feb 05:58 PM
Herald NOWSport Headlines | Friday, February 20, 2026Sport Headlines | Against-the-odds win for unbeaten Zimbabwe and basketball's Breakers end season in seventh | Friday, February 20, 2026Watch19 Feb 05:57 PM
Herald NOWNZ Herald Morning Headlines | Friday, February 20, 2026Morning Headlines | Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor arrested over misconduct and new density rules better fit for Auckland | Friday, February 20, 2026Watch19 Feb 05:54 PM
New ZealandPolice seek group walking and riding bikes near Napier beach where 5yo drowned The boy was found dead in the water of Westshore Beach on Waitangi Day at 1.30am. 19 Feb 05:44 PM
New Zealand'Saved my home': Residents hopeful new sea wall will protect homes'When Mother Nature brings more sand in, we’ll be well equipped to get with it.'19 Feb 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandBremworth’s Napier mill returns to three shifts a day as some wool jobs come back'We control our quality better here, as opposed to processing NZ woollen yarn overseas.'19 Feb 05:00 PM
New ZealandHe was born across the road from a new pizza chain, now he's its youngest bossPrabhjot Singh was born at Hawke's Bay Hospital as Hell opened over the road.19 Feb 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandEvery day is Art Deco: Why a couple bought a Buick, a 1920s home, and 40 bow tiesRobert and Erin don't 'dress up' for Art Deco Festival. It's their everyday attire.19 Feb 05:00 PM
New ZealandMayor plans fifth China trip in bid to put Rotorua back on the mapSpending by Chinese visitors in Rotorua is not back to half of pre-Covid levels.19 Feb 05:00 PM
New ZealandCommunity 'quite happy' about freedom camp site closure'It's pretty much a free-for-all.'19 Feb 05:00 PM
New ZealandTauranga homicide: Memorials held for the 'big guardian of downtown'Police have opened a homicide investigation into the death of rough sleeper Dax Holland.19 Feb 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumAucklandStanley Bay School spent thousands on legal costs during principal's leave after complaintsThe money would have almost fully funded the staff development at the Devonport school. 19 Feb 04:03 PM