Home / New ZealandDo we have a $200b infrastructure deficit?NZ Herald16 Feb, 2026 06:58 PMSaveShareShare this articleCopy LinkEmailFacebookTwitter/XLinkedInRedditLabour Party leader Chris Hipkins joins Ryan Bridge TODAY.
New ZealandWellington weather: Colossal wave recorded overnight, thousands still without powerMelissa Nightingale has the latest on the Wellington weather system.Watch16 Feb 07:54 PM
Herald NOWSocial media ban: Hui underway to deliver bill before November electionTriple P Positive Parenting's Jackie Riach says New Zealand needs a holistic approach to address social media harm. Video / Ryan Bridge TodayWatch16 Feb 07:45 PM
New ZealandShould we ditch NZ super?Opportunity Party leader Qiulae Wong says the party wants to replace super with a new support system. Video / Ryan Bridge TodayWatch16 Feb 07:34 PM
New ZealandHard drive shortage hikes device costBusiness of Tech podcast host Peter Griffin talks about the latest tech updates.Watch16 Feb 07:21 PM
Herald NOW'I never saw this as a career': Hamish Kerr on winning the Supreme Halberg AwardHamish Kerr and coach James Sandiland snagged the top prizes at the Halberg Awards. Video / Ryan Bridge TodayWatch16 Feb 07:20 PM
New ZealandSerious crash Glen EdenThe Serious Crash Unit investigates a head-on crash on Great North Rd, Glen Eden.Watch16 Feb 07:14 PM
New ZealandDo we have a $200b infrastructure deficit?Labour Party leader Chris Hipkins joins Ryan Bridge TODAY.Watch16 Feb 06:58 PM
Herald NOWWuthering fights! Will Picton ferry terminal budget blow out $436m? Plus, Paramount-Warners latestBusiness with Forsyth Barr: NorthSouth Express clash with Ferry Holdings; Mastercard Agent Pay may queue for you; Paramount plays Heathcliff to wrest Warners from Netflix.Watch16 Feb 06:56 PM
Herald NOWMayor criticises vandalism of Rakaia fish statueRakaia's iconic salmon statue has been defaced by Greenpeace protesters. Video / Ryan Bridge TodayWatch16 Feb 06:41 PM
Herald NOWContact energy reports soaring profits, hints at price hikes| Herald NOWConsumer NZ's Jon Duffy reveals what's behind the rising power prices. Video / Ryan Bridge TodayWatch16 Feb 06:27 PM
New ZealandNew border tax on offshore goods unfair, Freightways saysFreightways chief executive Mark Troughear says the new border tax is unfairly applied.Watch16 Feb 06:26 PM
New ZealandWild weather hits Hutt ValleyHutt Council CEO Jo Miller talks about the damage caused by yesterday's weather event.Watch16 Feb 06:15 PM
New ZealandMetService Morning Weather Update: February 17MetService Morning Weather Update: February 17. Video / MetServiceWatch16 Feb 05:43 PM
New ZealandSport Headlines | Tuesday, February 17, 2026Sport Headlines | High jumper Hamish Kerr lands the supreme Halberg award, Dalton Papali’i to depart New Zealand Rugby | Tuesday, February 17, 2026. Video / NZ HeraldWatch16 Feb 05:37 PM
New ZealandNZ Herald Headlines | Tuesday, February 17, 2026Morning Headlines | North Island clean-up begins and Wellington water meeting hears frustration | Tuesday, February 17, 2026Watch16 Feb 05:18 PM
New ZealandMetService severe weather warning: Tuesday February 17, 2026MetService severe weather warning: Tuesday, February 17, 2026 Video / MetServiceWatch16 Feb 04:02 AM
New ZealandSix60 surprise fans at Hamilton Farmers MarketSix60 made an impromptu visit to the Hamilton Farmers Market on Sunday to play a short selection of acoustic songs. Video / Danielle ZollickhoferWatch16 Feb 04:00 AM
New ZealandPlanes land in wild wind at Wellington AirportFootage of several planes landing in wild winds at Wellington Airport. Video / Billy PaineWatch16 Feb 03:58 AM
New ZealandMore concerts, Origin coming: What Eden Park’s big shift means for AucklandThe Front Page talks to Phil Goff and Sir Graham Lowe about the impact of the Government's Eden Park announcement.Watch16 Feb 03:55 AM
New ZealandVancouver Island tourists wait for access through the Waioweka GorgeVancouver Island tourist Pamela Ellis waits in Matawai for access through the Waioweka Gorge following closures caused by severe weather.Watch16 Feb 03:46 AM
New ZealandRoads 'disintegrating' in Lower Hutt suburbCracks and holes have shown up in streets around Stokes Valley, with dirty water bubbling up underneath. Video / Billy Paine / SuppliedWatch16 Feb 02:47 AM
New ZealandCouple describe floods at Lower Hutt homeA couple living in Waiwhetu, Lower Hutt, say the flooding is the worst they've seen. Video / Billy PaineWatch16 Feb 02:26 AM
New ZealandFlooding, power cuts and downed trees as wild weather hits Lower North IslandEverything you need to know about today's Orange weather warnings. Video / NZ HeraldWatch16 Feb 02:06 AM
New ZealandContractors clear up trees blocking SH1 near ŌhingaitiNumerous trees have been cleared along SH1, with roadblocks remaining in place as more debris is cleared. Video / Mike ScottWatch15 Feb 11:40 PM
New ZealandFerrari reveals retro-inspired design behind their first-ever EVDriven's Damien O'Carroll joins Herald NOW to talk through the glam and gadgets to expect from the Ferrari Luce. Video / Ryan Bridge TodayWatch15 Feb 11:34 PM
New ZealandWellington update: Wild weather lashes the region; flights cancelledHerald political editor, Thomas Coughlan reveals just how bad the weather's been in Wellington. Video / Ryan Bridge TODAYWatch15 Feb 11:26 PM
New ZealandContact raising $525m for new generationBusiness with Forsyth Barr: Contact equity raise targets new geothermal, solar & battery investments; Freightways and A2 Milk Co post strong first-half profit and earnings growth.Watch15 Feb 11:08 PM
New ZealandWainui River in HerbertvilleVolunteer firefighter James Brett Harold at the banks of the Wainui River in Herbertville at 2am during the weekend's weather event. Video / James Brett HaroldWatch15 Feb 10:49 PM
New ZealandSatellite SOS call at 5am in Rangitikei districtEmergency services responded to a satellite SOS call at 5am after motorists became trapped between over a dozen fallen trees outside Hunterville for hours. Video \ suppliedWatch15 Feb 10:42 PM
New ZealandPanel: Eden Park announcement; Sail GP dangers and the ultra rich staying ultra youngPhil Goff and Carmen Parahi debate the big stories of the day. Video / Ryan Bridge TODAYWatch15 Feb 10:26 PM
New ZealandLandslide's Fleetwood Mac tributeFleetwood Mac tribute band played at Smash Palace, Gisborne. Video / Kim ParkinsonWatch15 Feb 10:25 PM
New ZealandNZ Herald Live: Chris Hipkins speaks to mediaNZ Herald Live: Chris Hipkins speaks to mediaWatch15 Feb 09:20 PM
New ZealandOrange warning in place as wild weather hammers WellingtonResidents have woken to numerous downed trees, closed roads, and flooding in Wellington. Video / Melissa Nightingale, Billy PaineWatch15 Feb 09:19 PM
New ZealandJohn Britten Museum to open in ChristchurchThe John Britten Museum will open in Christchurch on February 18. The permanent exhibit includes rare motorcycles and a hologram of the famous Kiwi engineer. Video / Mike ThorpeWatch15 Feb 09:00 PM
New ZealandMount Maunganui fireFire and Emergency New Zealand was called to a blaze at a property on Golf Rd around 7am. Video / Dion NortonWatch15 Feb 08:58 PM
Herald NOWBlack Foils season likely over following crash, according to sailing professorRepairs to the Black Foils boat could run into the millions after a high speed crash with France. Video / Ryan Bridge TODAYWatch15 Feb 08:50 PM
Herald NOWResidents self-evacuate from Tararua over rising river levelsTararua District Mayor Scott Gilmore says the precautionary call was made to ensure residents weren't put at risk. Video / Ryan Bridge TODAYWatch15 Feb 08:49 PM
New ZealandThe Government allows Eden Park up to 32 concerts a yearEden Park CEO Nick Sautner speaks about the announcement on Ryan Bridge TODAY.Watch15 Feb 08:37 PM
Herald NOWSports Wrap: SailGP crash, Winter Olympics and Super RugbyThe boys talk about what's next for the Black Foils and the latest on the Winter games. Video / Ryan Bridge TODAYWatch15 Feb 08:24 PM
New ZealandPower lines spark amid wild Wellington weatherSevere weather causes power lines to spark in the middle of the night at Foxton Beach. Video \ Emma CollierWatch15 Feb 08:19 PM
