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

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

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

Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor arrested on suspicion of misconduct

Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor arrested by UK police on suspicion of misconduct in public office, UK public react to the arrest. Video / AFP

Bizzare video of students enduring hazing ritual

Students from the University of Iowa are shown being subjected to a strange hazing ritual. Video / UI Police

Auckland'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.

NZ Herald Afternoon Headlines | Thursday, February 19, 2026

Afternoon Headlines | Prime Minister allays Harbour Bridge toll concerns and police operation underway in Christchurch | Thursday, February 19, 2026

Serial heckler interrupts Chris Bishop's Auckland housing speech

Vision NZ candidate Karl Mokaraka interrupts Housing Minister Chris Bishop's Auckland housing speech. Video / Dean Purcell

How to build a backyard granny flat now building consent rules have eased

G.J. Gardners' Matt Lelean on how to navigate the costs and regulations of adding a minor dwelling to your property. Video / Ryan Bridge TODAY

Chris Bishop's U-turn on intensification plans for Auckland

Chris Bishop's U-turn on intensification plans for Auckland

Panel: Easter alcohol sales and the Reserve Bank

Dave Letele and Trish Sherson share their views on alcohol sales over Easter and the Reserve Bank’s role in the economy.

Auckland Airport narrows guidance on full year profit, Sky City first half lifts

Business with Forsyth Barr: Auckland International Airport lifts the floor on FY26 guidance to $295-320m, while Sky City posts a $12m first half NPAT.

Peter Burling and Blair Tuke speak about Black Foils SailGP crash

Live: Peter Burling and Blair Tuke speak about Black Foils SailGP crash

Will NZ back bid to see Putin in court?

Ukrainian Ministry of Foreign Affairs diplomat Mykola Yurlov talks about Ukraine's wish to see Putin face a war crime trial.