NZ Herald Headlines | Monday, February 16, 2026

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

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.

Waipā mayor updates community following flood destruction across district

An 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 Council

Flooding causes road closures and a high running Waipa River in Ōtorohanga

Flooding overnight caused road closures and a high running Waipa River in Ōtorohanga. Video / NZ Herald

Ōtorohanga mayor on overnight flooding as tragedy strikes small town

Footage shows Ōtorohanga Primary School and the surrounding areas flooded after heavy rain across the country. Video / Supplied

Ute drives into slump at flooded highway bridge

Footage 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.

NZ Herald Headlines | Saturday, February 14, 2026

NZ Herald Headlines | Saturday, February 14, 2026. SailGP arrives in Auckland as the terrorist mosque shooter's appeal hearing comes to an end. Video / NZ Herald

Vehicles driving through floodwaters in Oruanui, Taupō District

Severe surface flooding has struck the area. Video / Imi Bloom

MetService weekend severe weather: Friday, February 13, 2026

MetService weekend severe weather: Friday, February 13, 2026. Video / MetService

Mosque gunman's case seeking leave to appeal his convictions wraps up

The 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.

High wind, high stakes: Black Foils back on home water after Perth crash

NZ Herald sports reporter Christopher Reive joins The Front Page to break down all you need to know about SailGP.

Genesis Energy takes delivery of transformer for Huntly Power Station battery project

Huntly Power Station receives a transformer for the battery project. Video / Genesis Energy

Downtown Ferry Building evacuated amidst NZPFU strike

Reported smoke from an upper floor of the iconic Quay St building sends volunteer brigades scrambling as NZPFU members strike. Video / NZ Herald

MetService severe weather warning: Friday, February 13, 2026

MetService severe weather warning: Friday, February 13, 2026. Video / MetService

Shooting in Mission Bay, Auckland

Police were called to a private address on Thatcher St, Mission Bay, last night, having been alerted to a suspected shooting. Video / NZ Herald

Got a horrible ex? Name a bug after them at Butterfly Creek

Katie Oliver reports live from Butterfly creek, where you can name a bug after an ex and feed it to the Meerkats. Video / Ryan Bridge Today

NZ-born Super Bowl champion George Holani on success and relation to Jonah Lomu

George Holani speaks with the NZ Herald after playing in Super Bowl LX with the Seattle Seahawks.

Unlucky in love? Relationship coach Adriane Venus answers your questions

Unlucky in love? Relationship coach Adriane Venus answers your questions. Video / Ryan Bridge Today

Mils Muliaina on Highlanders vs Crusaders tonight

Former All Black Mils Muliaina on Highlanders vs Crusaders tonight. Video / Ryan Bridge Today