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New ZealandAuckland's housing plan is changing again. What will happen over your fence now?Simon Wilson is with The Front Page to unpack the updated plans, the protests, and what it means for your backyard.Watch19 Feb 03:55 AM
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New ZealandSerial heckler interrupts Chris Bishop's Auckland housing speechVision NZ candidate Karl Mokaraka interrupts Housing Minister Chris Bishop's Auckland housing speech. Video / Dean PurcellWatch18 Feb 11:52 PM
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New ZealandChris Bishop's U-turn on intensification plans for AucklandChris Bishop's U-turn on intensification plans for AucklandWatch18 Feb 10:39 PM
Herald NOWPanel: Easter alcohol sales and the Reserve BankDave Letele and Trish Sherson share their views on alcohol sales over Easter and the Reserve Bank’s role in the economy.Watch18 Feb 09:05 PM
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Herald NOWShould cafes and bars be able to sell booze on Easter?Hospitality NZ chief executive reveals why they're pushing to legalise alcohol sales during Easter. Video / Ryan Bridge TODAYWatch18 Feb 07:20 PM
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Herald NOWRichard Leman murder trial: Witness says victim was shot twice by evil killerA jury has heard a detailed account of Leman’s last moments at the trial for the man accused of his murder, Anna Leask reports. Video / Ryan Bridge TODAYWatch18 Feb 06:51 PM
New ZealandIs the economy in the Goldilocks zone? Plus, XRO & FBU restructures, societies law deadline.Business with Forsyth Barr: No scope mortgage rate rises; 250 Xero jobs head to Canada while Fletcher sweats its GMs, 1000’s of clubs may cease to exist legally after Easter.Watch18 Feb 06:48 PM
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Herald NOWGovernment announces $80 million allocation for critical minerals developmentMinister for Resources, Shane Jones reveals where the money will go. Video / Ryan Bridge TODAYWatch18 Feb 06:22 PM
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New ZealandSport Headlines | Thursday, February 19, 2026Sport Headlines | Sadowski-Synnott wins Olympic silver, Netball NZ calls in Kereyn Smith to rebuild its board, and Pakistan reaches | Thursday, February 19, 2026.Watch18 Feb 06:03 PM
New ZealandNZ Herald Morning Headlines | Thursday, February 19, 2026Morning Headlines | More needed to prevent dog attacks, grassroots approach to child abuse and shift in how economy operates | Thursday, February 19, 2026Watch18 Feb 05:52 PM
New ZealandZoi Sadowski-Synnott claims slopestyle silverZoi Sadowski-Synnott added to her Olympic medal count with silver in the women's snowboard slopestyle in Italy.Watch18 Feb 05:41 PM
New ZealandChild Safety Review press conferenceChildren's Commissioner Claire Achmad, Independent Children's Monitor chief executive Arran Jones and Chief Ombudsman John Allen announce the latest review into children's safety.Watch18 Feb 04:09 AM
New ZealandHow a Kiwi TV producer made a Hollywood escape amid fraud chargesToday on The Front Page, NZ Herald Media Insider Shayne Currie is with us to take us through the rise, and falls, of high-flying Kiwi producer Alex Breingan.Watch18 Feb 03:55 AM
New ZealandDavid Seymour responds to OCR announcementDeputy Prime Minister David Seymour responds to OCR announcement. Video / NZ HeraldWatch18 Feb 03:28 AM
New ZealandNicola Willis responds to OCR announcementFinance Minister Nicola Willis responds to OCR announcement. Video / NZ HeraldWatch18 Feb 03:18 AM
BusinessRBNZ “don't want to scare the horses” with rate track; housing price growth subduedWestpac chief economist Kelly Eckhold digests the RBNZ monetary policy statement with Herald NOW Business host Garth Bray.Watch18 Feb 02:39 AM
New ZealandKaihu dog attack, community leader speaks outA woman has died after a dog attack on Tuesday in the northland settlement of Kaihu. Video \ Jason DordayWatch18 Feb 02:30 AM
New ZealandRBNZ expects ‘accommodative’ policy ‘for some time’OCR steady at 2.25% with marginal indication of a lift before Christmas.Watch18 Feb 01:34 AM
New ZealandNZ Herald Live: Christchurch Mayor and Emergency Management Minister update on State of EmergencyChristchurch Mayor and Emergency Management Minister update on State of Emergency in Banks Peninsula. Video / RNZWatch18 Feb 01:15 AM
BusinessNZ Herald Live: Reserve Bank Governor Anna Breman explains the OCR decisionReserve Bank Governor Anna Breman explains the decision to keep the Official Cash Rate at 2.25%.Watch18 Feb 01:12 AM
New ZealandNZ Herald Afternoon Headlines | Wednesday, February 18, 2026Afternoon Headlines | Kids cut off at Banks Peninsula, review powers over aggressive dogs and police probe Tauranga man’s death | Wednesday, February 18, 2026Watch17 Feb 11:58 PM
New ZealandLandslip forces evacuations in DunedinEmergency crews are at the scene of a landslip in a residential Dunedin suburb, police were alerted to the slip on Belmont Lane in Musselburgh about 10.50am.Watch17 Feb 11:07 PM
New ZealandOversight agencies release review, call for faster change to keep children safeOversight agencies release review, call for faster change to keep children safe. Video / NZ HeraldWatch17 Feb 10:14 PM
WorldKung fu robots in BeijingChina celebrates Lunar New Year with an impressive human and robot performance.Watch17 Feb 10:11 PM
PoliticsNZ Herald Live: Announcement of new Pharmac proposal for blood cancer patientsDavid Seymour and Simeon Brown announce new Pharmac proposal for blood cancer patients.Watch17 Feb 10:08 PM
New ZealandLuca Harrington sixth in big air finalThe Kiwi freeskier started strong but fell short of the podium. Video / Sky SportsWatch17 Feb 08:41 PM
Herald NOWFletchers anticipates a tough year ahead, Spark cost-out lifts first-half profitBusiness with Forsyth Barr: Fletcher Building sees ‘meaningful recovery’ - in 2027 as it drives net debt down; Spark grows mobile revenue, shrinks costs $51m.Watch17 Feb 08:37 PM
Herald NOW‘Top Model’ documentary and Robert Duvall’s passingLifestyle and entertainment reporter Jenni Mortimer discusses the latest entertainment news. Video / Ryan Bridge TODAYWatch17 Feb 08:21 PM
