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New ZealandWild weather in Tolaga BayHeavy rain warnings have been issued for Tairāwhiti Gisborne, among other regions in the North Island. Video / Annaleise ShortlandWatch15 Feb 12:39 AM
New ZealandSmoke rises from Wairoa liquor storeFirefighters are battling a blaze at a central Wairoa store, with a section of State Highway 2 being shut to assist them. Video / Wairoa IncorporatedWatch14 Feb 11:54 PM
New ZealandDavid Seymour delivers State of the Nation speechAct leader David Seymour has delivered his State of the Nation speech at the party conference in Christchurch. Video / ActWatch14 Feb 11:31 PM
New ZealandNZ Herald Live: David Seymour delivers State of the Nation speechDavid Seymour delivers State of the Nation speech. Video / ACTWatch14 Feb 08:40 PM
New ZealandNZ Herald Morning News Update | Wellington Water board chairman steps down, one dead in crashNZ 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 HeraldWatch14 Feb 08:07 PM
New ZealandWairoa firefighters prepare for severe weatherFirefighters discuss anticipated risks in Wairoa and how the specialist water rescue team will support local crews and the community.Watch14 Feb 08:17 AM
New ZealandDrone footage captures Kio Kio Station Rd floodingAerial video from Kio Kio Station Rd near Ōtorohanga shows widespread flooding and rising water surrounding rural properties.Watch14 Feb 05:34 AM
New ZealandMetService severe weather warningMetService severe weather warning: February 14. Video / MetServiceWatch14 Feb 05:25 AM
New ZealandAerial footage reveals Ōtorohanga floodingDrone footage from Ōtorohanga shows the scale of flooding.Watch14 Feb 03:14 AM
New ZealandWaipā mayor updates community following flood destruction across districtAn update from Mayor Mike Pettit and Deputy Mayor Jo Davies-Colley on the flooding impacts in Pirongia and Te Pahu following the severe weather. Video / Waipā District CouncilWatch14 Feb 12:41 AM
New ZealandFlooding causes road closures and a high running Waipa River in ŌtorohangaFlooding overnight caused road closures and a high running Waipa River in Ōtorohanga. Video / NZ HeraldWatch13 Feb 11:33 PM
New ZealandŌtorohanga mayor on overnight flooding as tragedy strikes small townFootage shows Ōtorohanga Primary School and the surrounding areas flooded after heavy rain across the country. Video / SuppliedWatch13 Feb 08:50 PM
New ZealandUte drives into slump at flooded highway bridgeFootage shows aftermath of flooding north of Ōtorohanga, with a ute coming to grief at a washed out bridge entrance on State Highway 39 just south of Mangati Rd.Watch13 Feb 08:16 PM
New ZealandNZ Herald Headlines | Saturday, February 14, 2026NZ Herald Headlines | Saturday, February 14, 2026. SailGP arrives in Auckland as the terrorist mosque shooter's appeal hearing comes to an end. Video / NZ HeraldWatch13 Feb 06:32 PM
New ZealandVehicles driving through floodwaters in Oruanui, Taupō DistrictSevere surface flooding has struck the area. Video / Imi BloomWatch13 Feb 07:45 AM
New ZealandMetService weekend severe weather: Friday, February 13, 2026MetService weekend severe weather: Friday, February 13, 2026. Video / MetServiceWatch13 Feb 05:59 AM
CrimeMosque gunman's case seeking leave to appeal his convictions wraps upThe Court of Appeal in Wellington has heard evidence this week on why the gunman should be allowed leave to appeal his convictions for the mass shootings in 2019.Watch13 Feb 05:34 AM
New ZealandHigh wind, high stakes: Black Foils back on home water after Perth crashNZ Herald sports reporter Christopher Reive joins The Front Page to break down all you need to know about SailGP.Watch13 Feb 03:55 AM
BusinessGenesis Energy takes delivery of transformer for Huntly Power Station battery projectHuntly Power Station receives a transformer for the battery project. Video / Genesis EnergyWatch13 Feb 01:13 AM
New ZealandDowntown Ferry Building evacuated amidst NZPFU strikeReported smoke from an upper floor of the iconic Quay St building sends volunteer brigades scrambling as NZPFU members strike. Video / NZ HeraldWatch13 Feb 12:03 AM
New ZealandMetService severe weather warning: Friday, February 13, 2026MetService severe weather warning: Friday, February 13, 2026. Video / MetServiceWatch12 Feb 10:58 PM
New ZealandShooting in Mission Bay, AucklandPolice were called to a private address on Thatcher St, Mission Bay, last night, having been alerted to a suspected shooting. Video / NZ HeraldWatch12 Feb 08:58 PM
Herald NOWGot a horrible ex? Name a bug after them at Butterfly CreekKatie Oliver reports live from Butterfly creek, where you can name a bug after an ex and feed it to the Meerkats. Video / Ryan Bridge TodayWatch12 Feb 08:20 PM
SportNZ-born Super Bowl champion George Holani on success and relation to Jonah LomuGeorge Holani speaks with the NZ Herald after playing in Super Bowl LX with the Seattle Seahawks.Watch12 Feb 08:00 PM
Herald NOWUnlucky in love? Relationship coach Adriane Venus answers your questionsUnlucky in love? Relationship coach Adriane Venus answers your questions. Video / Ryan Bridge TodayWatch12 Feb 07:34 PM
Herald NOWMils Muliaina on Highlanders vs Crusaders tonightFormer All Black Mils Muliaina on Highlanders vs Crusaders tonight. Video / Ryan Bridge TodayWatch12 Feb 07:32 PM
EntertainmentMedia Insider: Kiwi TV producer faces fraud charges, Reporter quits TVNZRyan Bridge speaks to Media Insider's Shayne Currie. Video / Ryan Bridge TodayWatch12 Feb 07:20 PM
Herald NOWSailGP, Super Rugby and Winter Olympics take the spotlightNZ Herald sports reporters Christopher Reive and Nathan Limm look ahead to a big weekend in sport. Video / Ryan Bridge TodayWatch12 Feb 07:10 PM
New ZealandRyan Bridge speaks to Stephanie Mills from the NZEIRyan Bridge speaks to Stephanie Mills from the NZEI Video / Ryan Bridge TodayWatch12 Feb 07:05 PM
New ZealandOutlook for weekend as NZ braces for wild weatherOutlook for weekend as NZ braces for wild weather. Video / Ryan Bridge TodayWatch12 Feb 06:52 PM
New Zealand$2b Queenstown development, Du Val back in court, My Food Bag GLP-1 pushBusiness with Forsyth Barr: AI fear factor in commercial property yet to surface here; Stuart Goodfellow seeks $1.5m Du Val order; smaller portions, more protein planned for MFB.Watch12 Feb 06:49 PM
Herald NOWPolitics Panel: National Minister Paul Goldsmith and Labour MP Willie Jackson | Herald NOWNational Minister Paul Goldsmith and Labour MP Willie Jackson join Ryan Bridge for the politics panel. Video / Ryan Bridge TodayWatch12 Feb 06:27 PM
Herald NOWCalls for changes after Malachi Subecz caseMinister for Children Karen Chhour on the Malachi Subecz case. Video / Ryan Bridge TodayWatch12 Feb 06:09 PM
New ZealandSport Headlines | Friday, February 13, 2026Sport Headlines | Friday, February 13, 2026. Video / NZ HeraldWatch12 Feb 05:58 PM
New ZealandNZ Herald Headlines | Friday, February 13, 2026NZ Herald Headlines | Friday, February 13, 2026. Hospital parking changes, Valentine's Day and Sail GP returns to Auckland. Video / NZ HeraldWatch12 Feb 05:52 PM
Herald NOWChristchurch mosque gunman sentence appeal: What was his defence?Newstalk ZB reporter Emily Ansell has been in court covering Brenton Tarrant's sentence appeal. Video / Ryan Bridge TodayWatch12 Feb 05:49 PM
Herald NOWVape outlets on the rise in poorer Auckland suburbs | Herald NOWA new study warns that a surge in 'store-within-a-store' vape outlets is driving the high concentration of vape shops in Auckland’s poorest suburbs. Video / Ryan Bridge TodayWatch12 Feb 05:42 PM
New ZealandMetService Morning Weather Update: February 13MetService Morning Weather Update: February 13. Video / MetServiceWatch12 Feb 05:30 PM
AucklandFire crews battle overnight blaze in OnehungaFirefighters from across Auckland have contained a blaze at a two-storey commercial address on Patrick St in Onehunga overnight. Video / NZ HeraldWatch12 Feb 04:21 PM
New ZealandVaping health risksVaping is often marketed as a safer alternative to smoking but its addictive nature and health risks tell a different story. Video / NZ HeraldWatch12 Feb 04:00 PM
