New ZealandCrossed fingers as rain forecast for big Hawke’s Bay weekendA MetService heavy rain watch has been issued for Hawke’s Bay and the Tararua district.11 Feb 11:07 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'I've made no attempt to hide anything': Speaker's property register errors deepenGerry Brownlee has corrected 16 years of property declarations but inconsistencies remain.11 Feb 11:01 PM
New Zealand‘Hugely significant for us’: Govt funding win for Aims Games in TaurangaLast year the games brought 23,425 visitors and nearly $9.8m in tourism spend.11 Feb 11:00 PM
New ZealandArgentine hiker missing on South Island mountain one year: Mother mourns ‘absence that hurts’Hector Gaston Artigau vanished after falling into a river on February 6 of last year.11 Feb 11:00 PM
PoliticsHigher tax take, lower spending improve Crown accountsThe Government's books were in a slightly better shape than expected.11 Feb 10:35 PM
WellingtonTransmission Gully speed limit rising to 110km/h from MondayThe move comes after major fix-ups of the billion-dollar highway, which opened in 2022.11 Feb 10:30 PM
PoliticsGovt confirms it will launch inquiry into fatal Mount Maunganui and Pāpāmoa landslidesThere are concerns the council's review could be compromised. 11 Feb 10:07 PM
New ZealandAustralian brand changes Māori name after cultural appropriation controversy"We close the chapter of AROHA with gratitude," the brand posted yesterday. 11 Feb 10:07 PM
New ZealandMortgage adviser: Fixer-upper properties not what they used to beIs buying a fixer-upper still a financially savvy option? Mortgage adviser Adam Clark joins Herald NOW.Watch11 Feb 10:02 PM
New Zealand'Not what anyone wants to read whānau': Fresh warnings for storm-hit parts of North IslandThe 15-hour tropical rainmaker kicks off tomorrow and continues into Saturday.11 Feb 09:59 PM
PremiumPremiumWellington‘Isn’t sustainable’: Andrew Little commits to tackle commercial rates The mayor spoke at a "state of the capital" event this morning.11 Feb 09:56 PM
New ZealandKiwis pip Wales in first shearing test matchThe Waitangi Day showdown drew 122 competitors to the small King Country town of Aria.11 Feb 09:54 PM
WellingtonWellington Water a ‘disastrous organisation’, ex councillor saysQuestions arose this week over funding delegations in a 2021 council meeting. 11 Feb 09:40 PM
New ZealandRural: Lunar New Year heralds a festive season boom for NZ exportersBusinessDesk Senior Reporter Riley Kennedy joins Ryan Bridge TODAY.Watch11 Feb 08:49 PM
New ZealandTrixie, Scout, Trevor, Gordon, or Finn? Gore's iconic brown trout statue needs a name | Herald NOWVoting is open to officially name Gore's trout, Gore Mayor Ben Bell joins Herald NOW. Video / Ryan Bridge TODAYWatch11 Feb 08:44 PM
New ZealandNew funding boost for rural emergency careFrom March 1, rural clinicians will carry a wider range of emergency drugs.11 Feb 08:17 PM
New ZealandTwo seriously injured after two utes crash on SH2 near PutorinoState Highway 2 near Putorino is under stop/go management after a two-vehicle crash. 11 Feb 08:13 PM
New Zealand'It consumes me': Barking dog dispute leaves owner afraid to leave homeMore than 50 complaints have been made about the barking of Sam Hall's two Jack Russells.11 Feb 08:13 PM
Herald NOWSkellerup reports record first half profit; TruScreen pops on blockbuster China medical trialBusiness with Forsyth Barr: Skellerup reports broad-based growth lifting first half NPAT 20% pcp to $28.9m; TruScreen trades heavily on China study validating its screening tool.Watch11 Feb 08:04 PM
New ZealandWatch: 33 bronze whaler sharks filmed cruising shallows off North Island seaside communityA Mangawhai photographer captured the stunning footage from his drone. 11 Feb 07:55 PM
New ZealandProperty ownership hits longest on record | Herald NOWNZ property profits are holding steady, Cotality chief economist reveals.Watch11 Feb 07:47 PM
New ZealandGeotech experts continue to assess Mauao landslide riskThere are now 40 landslips on Mauao, including 29 on the base track.11 Feb 07:46 PM
Herald NOWDave Letele and Deb Pead join Ryan on the morning panel | Herald NOWDave Letele and Deb Pead join Ryan on the morning panel. Video / Ryan Bridge TodayWatch11 Feb 07:45 PM
Herald NOW'That did not happen': Wellington Central MP on claims council funded cycleways over pipes'That did not happen': Wellington Central MP on claims council funded cycleways over pipes. Video / Ryan Bridge TODAYWatch11 Feb 07:36 PM
New ZealandFinance Minister Nicola Willis talks covid inquiry on Ryan Bridge Today | Herald NOWFinance Minister Nicola Willis talks covid inquiry on Ryan Bridge Today | Herald NOW.Watch11 Feb 07:13 PM
Herald NOW'Wellington Water was a disastrous organisation': former councillorFormer councillor Fleur Fitzsimons called Wellington Water a deeply problematic organisation. Video / Ryan Bridge TodayWatch11 Feb 06:58 PM
New ZealandThe innovative tech behind New Zealand's Winter OlympiansHPSNZ Head of Innovation reveals the tech keeping athletes at their best.Watch11 Feb 06:34 PM
Herald NOWSupercity split up? Kaipara's bold breakaway plan | Herald NOWA proposal from Kaipara District aims to break away from amalgamation plans, Susan Botting reports. Video / Ryan Bridge TODAYWatch11 Feb 06:30 PM
Herald NOWSpectacular shark sighting in Northland | Herald NOWPhotographer Andy Bruce captured a group of bronze whalers cruising along the Mangawhai Bar. Video / Andy BruceWatch11 Feb 06:27 PM
New Zealand'We'll do what's required': Will the Government bypass Fast-track processes for LNG terminal?Simon Watts says the Government is committed to ensuring the terminal is ready before winter 2027. Video / Ryan Bridge TODAYWatch11 Feb 06:25 PM
Herald NOWMinistry of Social Development cutting security guard from offices | Herald NOW20 MSD offices are set to reduce security staff from three guards to two. Video / Ryan Bridge TODAYWatch11 Feb 06:19 PM
New Zealand'It feels like winter has started early': Mount businesses fight for survivalQuiet streets, big bills: How Mount businesses are coping after Mauao slip. 11 Feb 06:00 PM
SportSport Headlines | Thursday, February 12, 2026Sport Headlines | Thursday, February 12, 2026. Video / NZ HeraldWatch11 Feb 05:56 PM
New ZealandNZ Herald Headlines | Thursday, February 12, 2026NZ Herald Headlines | Thursday, February 12, 2026. Stress continues to harm small business as the government continue to launch investigations into their own actions.Watch11 Feb 05:49 PM
