NZ Herald Headlines | Monday, February 9, 2026

Auckland dog walker filmed swinging dog on leash at park

SPCA investigating video of dog walker swinging dog on a leash.

School bus goes up in flames, 19 children evacuated

A school bus carrying 19 children caught fire in Mangawhai this afternoon.

Could your home become uninsurable, unbankable and worthless?

Journalist and publisher of The Kākā, Bernard Hickey joins The Front Page to explain how climate change is reshaping insurance – and what it means for where and how we live.

Andrew Little gives update on response to Wellington sewage spill

Wellington Mayor Andrew Little speaks about the sewage spill that is still impacting the city. Video / NZ Herald

Christchurch mosque shooter gives evidence in appeal bid

Convicted terrorist Brenton Tarrant is seeking leave to appeal his convictions and to vacate his guilty plea.

Fast-track setback for critical minerals co Manuka, as Taiko seeks govt loan

Business with Forsyth Barr: Draft refusal to Manuka plan for south Taranaki seabed mining; Taiko Critical Minerals' path to processing includes a tilt at RIF loan.

NZ Herald Afternoon Headlines | Monday, February 9, 2026

Afternoon Headlines | Christchurch mosque terrorist in court, sea bed mining application in Taranaki declined | Monday, February 9, 2026

NZ Herald Live: Christopher Luxon holds post-Cabinet press conference

Christopher Luxon holds post-Cabinet press conference

How Sharesies is evolving into a one-stop wealth hub for Kiwis

Sharesies has spent the past decade quietly reshaping how New Zealanders think about money.

China bans hidden door handles; Driven reveals top 10 cheapest cars

Driven Editor David Linklater on the week's big car news.

Seasoned MAFS relationship expert reveals what makes a relationship work

MAFS relationship expert, John Aiken reveals what goes on behind the scenes in making a good couple.

Political wrap: The Waitangi fall out; Peeni Henare's resignation reactions

Deputy political editor Adam Pearse joins Ryan Bridge TODAY to talk about Waitangi.

MDMA pills found with 3-4 times usual dose

What's behind the ultra-high potency? The New Zealand Drug Foundation's Sarah Helm explains. Video / Ryan Bridge TODAY

Wellington sewage failure: "It will be getting into seafood products"

Marine Science Professor Andrew Jeffs says the Moa Point failure will be affecting marine life at sea and humans on the shore. Video / Ryan Bridge Today

Critical minerals co seeks govt loan, audit costs, NZX earnings season, Japan election impact

Business with Forsyth Barr: Taiko Critical Minerals path to processing includes a tilt at RIF loan, audit costs up 21% for NZX majors, plus the Takaichi trade tipped to roll on.

Monday Markets with Forsyth Barr

Forsyth Barr's Zoe Wallis has all the investment tips for your Monday morning. Video / Ryan Bridge Today

South island wrap: Former Dunedin mayor running for council and; Christchurch faulty sports centre

Claire Sherwood has the latest on South Island news. Video / Herald NOW

Christchurch Mosque shooter set to appeal his sentence today

Senior crime and justice journalist, Anna Leask reveals what's behind the convicted terrorists appeal.

Sports Panel: Black Caps avoid upset loss, what to expect in Super Bowl 60

The boys join Ryan Bridge on the desk to talk cricket, Super Bowl and the Winter Olympics. Video / Herald NOW

Wellington Water CEO: 'It will be months' before wastewater stops discharging into ocean

Pat Dougherty says it could take months before it is safe to swim on Wellington's South Coast.

Should judicial power have a use-by date?

Lady Deborah Chambers KC says fixed terms for judges would encourage reform and prevent stagnation.

MetService morning weather update: February 9

MetService morning weather update: February 9. Video / MetService

Sport Headlines | Monday, February 9, 2026

Sport Headlines | Monday, February 9, 2026. Video / NZ Herald

Crown Regional Holdings: Over half of $433m loan portfolio at risk of default

The Government’s flagship regional development body has more than half of its loan book flagged as at risk after recording a surge in impairment write-offs over the past year.

NZ Herald Headlines | Monday, February 9, 2026

Morning Headlines | Christchurch mosque terrorist back in court, early childhood education sector faces workforce issues | Monday, February 9, 2026

Fantasy cows: Inside Meadow Fresh’s real-life dairy league

A North Otago dairy farm is powering what’s being billed as the world’s first fantasy league using real cows. Farmer Tim Richards explains how the technology works. V / NZ Herald

Smoke billows over a large fire at Taupo-nui-a-Tia College

Smoke billows over a large fire at Taupo-nui-a-Tia College. Video / Supplied

David Seymour recreates Land Rover parliament stunt at Ellerslie

Prime Minister David Seymour drove a 1948 Land Rover Series I at the Ellerslie Racecourse. The event aimed to fund research for a new heart valve for children with rheumatic fever.

Vehicle on fire on Auckland motorway off-ramp

A vehicle was seen engulfed in flames on the Khyber Pass off-ramp on Auckland's Southern Motorway. Video / Supplied

Orca delight beachgoers at Pāpāmoa

Ocean swimmer Jono Ridler ran into a pod of orca whilst passing through Pāpāmoa. Video / Joshua McCormack

NZ Herald Morning News Update | Wellington beaches remain closed, house fire in Ashburton

NZ Herald Morning News Update | Wellington beaches remain closed, house fire in Ashburton, Trump unapologetic for racist Obamas video. Video / NZ Herald

Hemp milk: Kiwi woman bets on next plant-based craze with US business

Dulve founder Miah Faumuina on strict regulations surrounding hemp production in New Zealand and why she moved her plant-based milk business to the US. Video / Annaleise Shortland

MetService weather update: February 7

MetService weather update: February 7. Video / MetService

Behind the scenes of Macbeth with choreographer Alice Topp

"I'm much better with movement and body language than I am with words." Video / Dan Harris

In show of support, Canada, France open consulates in Greenland

Canada and France, whom both oppose US President Donald Trump's claim to Greenland, open consulates in the Danish autonomous territory's capital in a show of support for locals.

UK police search Mandelson house in Epstein revelations probe

UK Police are searching two properties linked to former ambassador to Washington Peter Mandelson as they investigate inks to links to Jeffrey Epstein. Video / AFP

NZ Herald Headlines | Saturday, February 7, 2026

NZ Herald Headlines | Saturday, February 7, 2026. Peter Mandelson is being investigated for his ties with Epstein. A high-ranking Russian general has been shot in Moscow.

Auckland Museum asbestos removal project

The complex job of fully removing asbestos at Auckland Museum alongside a wider upgrade will take until 2029.

Stirling sports Upper Hutt targeted once again in late night robbery

Stirling sports Upper Hutt was targeted once again in a late night robbery. Video / Supplied

Stirling sports Upper Hutt targeted in January with almost $10,000 in stock stolen

The shop's owner has started to sleep on the premises overnight over fears it will be targeted again. Video / Supplied