Jevon McSkimming saga: Woman demanded ‘$600 for every sexual act’

Jevon McSkimming saga: Woman demanded ‘$600 for every sexual act’

'I accept that not every step I took in raising my concerns was the right one' - Ms Z.

High Court dispute puts Pt Chevalier Bowling Club's future in doubt

Residents packed Pt Chevalier Bowling Club to discuss the court battle. The Anglican Trust has taken the club to the High Court over land rights. Video / Dean Purcell

Helena Bay hill slip work

Repairing the Helena Bay hill slip on Russell Rd means 110,000cu m of material has to be trucked away, project lead Curt Martin and councillor Stephen Martin say.

NZ Herald Live: Paul Goldsmith and Mark Mitchell make law and order announcement

Paul Goldsmith and Mark Mitchell make law and order announcement. Video / NZ Herald

NZ Herald Morning News Update | Trump hikes tariffs, Christchurch Earthquake remembered 15 years on

NZ Herald Morning News Update | Trump hikes tariffs, Christchurch Earthquake remembered 15 years on, serious dog attack in Bryndwr, Christchurch. Video / NZ Herald

Can AI turn you into a pro athlete?

Nathan Limm is coached by AI for 10 weeks to slice 15 minutes off his half marathon time.

Weight-ing to die ...

James McDiarmid has dropped 130kg because he wants to live. Video / Michael Craig

Auckland Pride Parade kicks off on Ponsonby Road

Thousands of pride supporters are flocking to the Auckland Rainbow Parade, with the police presence set to ramp up after protests disrupted last year’s event. Video / NZ Herald

Phoenix goalie's howler hands Auckland FC goal in A-League clash

Josh Oluwayemi made a hash of a long-range shot by Auckland FC's Jake Girdwood-Reich. Video / Sky Sport

Shortland Street actor’s wife diagnosed with stage 4 cancer

The couple have shared an emotional message thanking those who have offered support. Video / Supplied

Fin Melville Ives knocked out in freeski halfpipe qualification

Kiwi gold medal hope Fin Melville Ives had a major crash in his second qualification run at the Winter Games. Video / Sky Sport

NZ Herald Morning News Update | Trumps tariffs illegal, former home of former Prince Andrew searched

NZ Herald Morning News Update | Trumps tariffs illegal, former home of former Prince Andrew searched, future of Mount Maunganui walking tracks remains unclear. Video / NZ Herald

Kelsey Waghorn on her new book Surviving White Island: and Everything that Came After

Francesca Rudkin talks to Kelsey Waghorn about her new book Surviving White Island: and Everything that Came After. Video / Newstalk ZB

15 years on: Gerry Brownlee on the Christchurch rebuild

Gerry Brownlee reflects on the Christchurch rebuild, 15 years after the city was hit by the 2011 earthquake. Video / Mike Thorpe

Mercury boss Stew Hamilton on how hydro, wind and geothermal power stack up

Mercury CEO Stew Hamilton discusses the country's setup with hydro, wind, and geothermal energy.

Grey’s Anatomy actor Eric Dane dies aged 53

Eric Dane has died at the age of 53 following his battle with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis. Video / Getty, NZ Herald

Royal reckoning: Inside Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor’s public humiliation after arrest

Royal correspondent Gavin Grey joins The Front Page from Windsor to break down the latest on the disgraced royal.

Fire 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.

MetService afternoon weather update: February 20-22

MetService afternoon weather update: February 20-22. Video / MetService

Fire breaks out at Northcote College in Auckland

A fire has broken out at Northcote College in Auckland amid the firefighters' strike. Video / Supplied / Dean Purcell

NZ Herald Afternoon Headlines | Friday, February 20, 2026

Afternoon Headlines | Unprecedented day for UK and Fonterra announces extra dividend for farmers | Friday, February 20, 2026

Trailer: Holy Days

Miriam Margolyes stars as a nun on the run in new Kiwi film Holy Days. Video / RialtoDistribution

Watch: The Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo marches into Eden Park

The spectacle from Scotland has touched down on Kiwi soil. Video / REMT

Fonterra puts forecast payout up to $9.50kg/ms, adds Mainland special dividend | Herald NOW

Business with Forsyth Barr: Fonterra narrows the range for the forecast farmgate milk price to $9.20-$9.80kg/ms and announces special dividend on Mainland FY25 earnings.

Home owner captures moment landslide hits property

The Stokes Valley home is unsafe to live in after the slip during this week's storm. Video / Supplied

The last dance: Splore festival to host its final event this weekend

Splore festival director John Minty talks to Ryan Bridge about the end of an era. Video / Ryan Bridge TODAY

High School punk band SEEK HELP! to open for Foo Fighters

SEEKHELP! high school band have caught the attention of the Foo Fighters. Video / Ryan Bridge Today

Should New Zealand regulate e-bike rules in order to protect children? | Herald NOW

Parenting specialist, Jo Robertson & BusinessDesk journalist, Dileepa Fonseka discuss regulating e-bikes in New Zealand, following NSW law changes. Video / Ryan Bridge Today

Media Insider: MediaWorks radio stations primed for sale; top podcast loses a voice

Ryan Bridge speaks to Media Insider's Shayne Currie. Video / Ryan Bridge TODAY

‘The family will cooperate with police’

British journalist Dickie Arbiter speaks to Ryan Bridge about Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor’s arrest. Video / Ryan Bridge TODAY

Sports panel: Winter Olympics, Super Rugby crowds and T20 World Cup

Sports editors Cam McMillan and Winston Aldworth join Ryan Bridge to discuss this weekend’s sport. Video / Ryan Bridge TODAY

'Did you know english isn't an official language in New Zealand? Linguistics expert explains

The coalition governments putting through a bill to make english an official language in NZ. Video / Ryan Bridge Today

'Weather calming after week of sever storms: Your weekend weather with MetService

MetService's Heather Keats on the weekend weather ahead. Video / Ryan Bridge Today

Oil up on Trump’s ten-day Iran deadline, Xero restructure, Airbus cuts production target

Business with Forsyth Barr: Brent crude over US$71/barrel as US forces mass in Middle East, Xero targets Canadian engineers, Airbus drops A320 production target until end of 2027.

Facebook, Instagram and YouTube under scrutiny in landmark social media trial

Peter Griffin with the latest on the trial accusing social media giants of knowingly exposing children to harm. Video / Ryan Bridge TODAY

Housing intensification, dog attacks and harbour bridge tolling

National's Paul Goldsmith and Willie Jackson go head to head on this week's issues. Video / Ryan Bridge TODAY

Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor arrest: Royal correspondent reveals details

Royal correspondent Gavin Grey joins the show live from Windsor. Video / Ryan Bridge TODAY

David Seymour fronts as Government backs down on its housing intensification plans | Herald NOW

Act Leader David Seymour fronts as Government backs down on its housing intensification plans. Video / Ryan Bridge Today

Sport Headlines | Friday, February 20, 2026

Sport Headlines | Against-the-odds win for unbeaten Zimbabwe and basketball's Breakers end season in seventh | Friday, February 20, 2026

NZ Herald Morning Headlines | Friday, February 20, 2026

Morning Headlines | Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor arrested over misconduct and new density rules better fit for Auckland | Friday, February 20, 2026