Man to appear in court after Mosgiel incident

Contractors clear up trees blocking SH1 near Ōhingaiti

Numerous trees have been cleared along SH1, with roadblocks remaining in place as more debris is cleared. Video / Mike Scott

Ferrari reveals retro-inspired design behind their first-ever EV

Driven's Damien O'Carroll joins Herald NOW to talk through the glam and gadgets to expect from the Ferrari Luce. Video / Ryan Bridge Today

Wellington update: Wild weather lashes the region; flights cancelled

Herald political editor, Thomas Coughlan reveals just how bad the weather's been in Wellington. Video / Ryan Bridge TODAY

Contact raising $525m for new generation

Business 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.

Wainui River in Herbertville

Volunteer firefighter James Brett Harold at the banks of the Wainui River in Herbertville at 2am during the weekend's weather event. Video / James Brett Harold

Satellite SOS call at 5am in Rangitikei district

Emergency services responded to a satellite SOS call at 5am after motorists became trapped between over a dozen fallen trees outside Hunterville for hours. Video \ supplied

Panel: Eden Park announcement; Sail GP dangers and the ultra rich staying ultra young

Phil Goff and Carmen Parahi debate the big stories of the day. Video / Ryan Bridge TODAY

NZ Herald Live: Chris Hipkins speaks to media

NZ Herald Live: Chris Hipkins speaks to media

Orange warning in place as wild weather hammers Wellington

Residents have woken to numerous downed trees, closed roads, and flooding in Wellington. Video / Melissa Nightingale, Billie Paine

John Britten Museum to open in Christchurch

The 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 Thorpe

Mount Maunganui fire

Fire and Emergency New Zealand was called to a blaze at a property on Golf Rd around 7am.  Video / Dion Norton

Black Foils season likely over following crash, according to sailing professor

Repairs to the Black Foils boat could run into the millions after a high speed crash with France. Video / Ryan Bridge TODAY

Residents self-evacuate from Tararua over rising river levels

Tararua District Mayor Scott Gilmore says the precautionary call was made to ensure residents weren't put at risk. Video / Ryan Bridge TODAY

The Government allows Eden Park up to 32 concerts a year

Eden Park CEO Nick Sautner speaks about the announcement on Ryan Bridge TODAY.

Sports Wrap: SailGP crash, Winter Olympics and Super Rugby

The boys talk about what's next for the Black Foils and the latest on the Winter games. Video / Ryan Bridge TODAY

Power lines spark amid wild Wellington weather

Severe weather causes power lines to spark in the middle of the night at Foxton Beach. Video \ Emma Collier

'Air NZ is in great shape': former CEO Greg Foran on the state of the national carrier

Former Air NZ CEO Greg Foran reflects on his time at the national carrier as he begins new job as CEO of US grocery retailer Kroger. Video / Ryan Bridge TODAY

Kiwi businesses increasingly optimistic as sectors bounce back, new data reveals

Forsyth Barr's Matt Montgomerie says businesses are forecasting higher profits for 2026, according to the latest Pulse of NZ Business Survey. Video / Ryan Bridge TODAY

Christchurch boil water notice extended

Christchurch residents are still unable to drink from their taps, Newstalk ZB's Claire Sherwood reveals. Video / Ryan Bridge TODAY

Who's investing? Lactalis commits $100m here, NZ’s $33b India FTA investment clause under scrutiny

Business with Forsyth Barr: Fonterra Mainland deal includes $100m investment promise; how strong is the commitment to ensure $33b of private investment in India under the FTA?

'Wealthy people want to come here': Stanford on 'golden visa' attracting investors to NZ

Changes to the to the Active Investor Plus visa has seen $3.39 billion invested Video / Ryan Bridge TODAY

Driver’s ‘genius’ roundabout hack to beat traffic divides opinion online

A man’s traffic trick has sparked outrage online, with viewers split over his roundabout manoeuvre. Video \ Instagram/@zaneammar

MetService Morning Weather Update: February 16

MetService Morning Weather Update: February 16. Video / MetService

Sport Headlines | Monday, February 16, 2026

Sport Headlines | Monday, February 16, 2026. Video / NZ Herald

Sir Graham Lowe on the State of Origin coming to Auckland

Former Rugby League coach reacts to the State of Origin coming to Auckland. Video / Ryan Bridge TODAY

Storm continues to cause damage across the country

Senior multimedia journalist Mike Scott speaks to Ryan Bridge TODAY about recent wild weather.

Weather: Wild weather continues to hammer central New Zealand

Emergency Management Minister Mark Mitchell with the latest on the weather hitting the central and lower North Island Video / Ryan Bridge TODAY

NZ Herald Headlines | Monday, February 16, 2026

NZ Herald Headlines | Wild weather continues across the country, PM makes major announcement at Eden Park | Friday, February 13, 2026. Video / NZ Herald

Protest erupts at Big Gay Out

Security dragged the protester back into the crowd as MPs watched on. Video / Dan Lake

NZ Herald Live: Christopher Luxon speaks to media at Eden Park

Prime Minister Christopher Luxon is set to make a major event announcement alongside Tourism and Hospitality Minister Louise Upston and Auckland Mayor Wayne Brown.

MetService severe weather warning: Sunday, February 15, 2026

MetService severe weather warning: Sunday, February 15, 2026. Video / MetService

Wild weather in Tolaga Bay

Heavy rain warnings have been issued for Tairāwhiti Gisborne, among other regions in the North Island. Video / Annaleise Shortland

Smoke rises from Wairoa liquor store

Firefighters are battling a blaze at a central Wairoa store, with a section of State Highway 2 being shut to assist them. Video / Wairoa Incorporated

David Seymour delivers State of the Nation speech

Act leader David Seymour has delivered his State of the Nation speech at the party conference in Christchurch. Video / Act

NZ Herald Live: David Seymour delivers State of the Nation speech

David Seymour delivers State of the Nation speech. Video / ACT

NZ Herald Morning News Update | Wellington Water board chairman steps down, one dead in crash

NZ Herald Morning News Update | Wellington Water board chairman steps down, one dead in crash, more serious weather on way for eastern North Island. Video / NZ Herald

Wairoa firefighters prepare for severe weather

Firefighters discuss anticipated risks in Wairoa and how the specialist water rescue team will support local crews and the community.

Drone footage captures Kio Kio Station Rd flooding

Aerial video from Kio Kio Station Rd near Ōtorohanga shows widespread flooding and rising water surrounding rural properties.

MetService severe weather warning

MetService severe weather warning: February 14. Video / MetService

Aerial footage reveals Ōtorohanga flooding

Drone footage from Ōtorohanga shows the scale of flooding.