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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

NZ Herald Headlines | Friday, February 6, 2026

Afternoon Headlines | Wastewater diverted into Cook Strait and David Seymour heckled at dawn service | Friday, February 6, 2026

Christchurch Customs staff on the job

Customs staff at Christchurch Airport and Lyttelton talk about their work. Video / Joseph Johnson

Small plane suffers a hard landing at Motueka Airport

Police were called to Motueka Airport at around 11:15am after a hard landing by a small aircraft.

Waka land on Te Tii Beach as the Mana Mokopuna hīkoi reaches the Waitangi Treaty Grounds

Fighting for the rights of the next generation is the focus of this year’s hīkoi to Waitangi led by Northland Māori. Video / NZ Herald

Chappell Roan tells Laneway crowd she feels safer in New Zealand than US

The Pink Pony Club singer told fans it was 'awesome' to see New Zealand embrace queer visibility. Video / @toddfishernz

Ngāti Hine chair Pita Tipene says messages coming from Te Pāti Māori are confusing

Ngāti Hine chair Pita Tipene on Rawiri Waititi's "fantastic" speech but "confusing" tautoko haka. Video / NZ Herald

King Charles heckled about Andrew's Epstein links

"Charles, Charles. Have you pressurised the police for not investigating Andrew?" the man shouts at the King during a visit to a village in Essex.

Quickfire questions with Six60 frontman Matiu Walters

Six60 frontman Matiu Walters answers our quickfire questions at SkyCity International Convention Centre. Video / Cameron Pitney

Deputy PM David Seymour relentlessly heckled during Waitangi dawn service address

Deputy Prime Minister David Seymour was relentlessly heckled when trying to deliver his Waitangi dawn service address. Video / supplied by Whakaata Māori | MĀORI+

NZ Herald Headlines | Friday, February 6, 2026

NZ Herald Headlines | Friday, February 6, 2026. Waitangi Day begins with a dawn service as hecklers interrupt speeches. The US and Russian Military resume 'high level talks'.

Waitangi Dawn Service 2026

Crowds attend the dawn ceremony at Te Whare Rūnanga during Waitangi Day commemorations at the Waitangi Treaty Grounds, Video / NZ Herald

Labour Leader Chris Hipkins and MP Willie Jackson speak to the media from Waitangi

Labour Leader Chris Hipkins and MP Willie Jackson speak to the media from Waitangi following the Government Pōwhiri. Video / NZ Herald

Christchurch mosque terrorist set to appear in Court of Appeal

Tarrant is expected to give evidence at a five-day Court of Appeal hearing in an attempt to overturn his convictions and life sentence. Video / NZ Herald

‘A different vibe’: How Waitangi has changed amid election heat

Newstalk ZB political reporter Ethan Griffiths joins The Front Page from Waitangi to break down what the event means.

PM Christopher Luxon speaks to media following the Government Pōwhiri at Waitangi

PM Christopher Luxon speaks to media following the Government Pōwhiri at Waitangi. Video / NZ Herald

The Greens Party speaks to media following the Government Pōwhiri at Waitangi

The Greens Party speaks to media following the Government Pōwhiri at Waitangi. Video / NZ Herald

Te Pāti Māori co-leader Rawiri Waititi speaks to media following the Government Pōwhiri at Waitangi

Te Pāti Māori co-leader Rawiri Waititi speaks to media following the Government Pōwhiri at Waitangi. Video / NZ Herald

Meteor lights up night sky

A meteor lit up the night sky across Northland, fascinating residents far and wide. Video / President Tauranga Astronomical Society David Greig, Kaitaia resident, Jaz Payne

David Seymour speaks to media following the Government Pōwhiri at Waitangi

Deputy PM David Seymour speaks to media following the Government pōwhiri at Waitangi. Video / NZ Herald

'Dude, we're calling your parents': Teen lectured after speeding 189km/h

The 17-year-old had only held his provisional licence (P-plates) for two months. Video / Queensland Police

NZ Herald Live: Christopher Luxon speaks to media

Christopher Luxon speaks to media

Dave Letele threatens to expose illegal rubbish dumpers in now-viral social video

Dave Letele has had a gutsful of people dumping rubbish out the back of his gym in West Auckland and says he will publicly expose the culprits.

'Flushing their toilets to the ocean': Wellington Water boss on the city's sewerage catastrophe

Pat Dougherty has confirmed Wellingtonians are flushing their toilets to the ocean as a result of the failure at the Moa Point treatment plant.

Heading to the far North this Waitangi weekend? Here's what you need to know

Northland Local Democracy reporter, Susan Botting explains where the Northland detours are.

Herald NOW: Property with GJ Gardner Homes

Herald NOW: Property with GJ Gardner Homes

NZ Herald Live: Government pōwhiri

The official Government pōwhiri from Waitangi held at Te Whare Rūnanga

David Letele and Carmen Vicelich on Ryan Bridge TODAY

BBM Motivation's David Letele and Valocity Global CEO Carmen Vicelich talk rubbish dumping, unemployment and the words you can't say on air. Video / Ryan Bridge TODAY

Why did economists wrongly predict latest unemployment figures?

Economist Brad Olsen says despite the increase, the latest unemployment figures aren't all bad news.

Sport Panel: Who will be the next All Blacks coach?

Sports editor Cam McMillan and reporter Nathan Limm reveal what to expect in sport this weekend.

Is a 10-year unemployment high as bad as it seems? Here's what the Government reckons

Finance Minister Nicola Willis responds to the highest unemployment rate in a decade, something Chris Hipkins says is "embarrassing" for her. Video / Ryan Bridge TODAY

Jobs growth up but more looking, milk prices soar & $35m for fusion startup

Business with Forsyth Barr: Jobs growth at 18-month high, unemployment at 11-year peak; GDT bump could lift farmgate milk price; Government loan keeps OpenStar onshore.

Your Waitangi weekend weather outlook with Heather Keats

What's in store for the long weekend where you are? Heather Keats has the details. Video / Ryan Bridge TODAY

New study reveals the surprising words Kiwis most offended by on air

Linguistics expert Andreea Calude explains what makes a swear word bad, and why they change.

Waitangi: Politicians to be welcomed by pōwhiri at 11am

NZ Herald's Deputy Political Editor Adam Pearse speaks with Ryan Bridge ahead of Waitangi day celebrations. Video / Ryan Bridge TODAY

NZ Herald Headlines | Thursday, February 5, 2026

Morning Headlines | Wellington mayor issues warning over beaches and Christopher Luxon positive ahead of pōwhiri | Thursday, February 5, 2026

MetService morning weather update: February 5

MetService morning weather update: February 5. Video / MetService

'Beggars belief': Wellington Mayor Andrew Little on the capital's major and ongoing sewage leak

70 million litres of raw sewage are leaking into Wellington's south coast every day after a serious failure at the Moa Point treatment plant. Video / Ryan Bridge TODAY

'Extortion and squalor': Council shuts down uninhabitable motel

Auckland council representatives Daniel Newman and Phylis Latu explain why authorities stepped in to shut motel. Video / Annaleise Shortland