New ZealandNZ Herald Headlines | Friday, February 6, 2026Afternoon Headlines | Wastewater diverted into Cook Strait and David Seymour heckled at dawn service | Friday, February 6, 2026Watch06 Feb 02:07 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionCecilia RobinsonThe quiet revolution coming to your child’s school report cardOPINION: Parents will see five clear descriptors showing progress in core subjects.06 Feb 01:16 AM
CrimeInside the quiet war at Christchurch’s border: How Customs fights rising drug threatsChristchurch Customs officers talk about their working environment.06 Feb 01:00 AM
OlympicsFlying start: All three NZ snowboarders through to Olympic Big Air finalLyon Farrell, 27, nailed 81.50 on his last run to jump into seventh spot.05 Feb 10:55 PM
New ZealandWaitangi 2026: 'We're still fighting': Hīkoi pushes rights of next generationThe upcoming election and recent storms were both big themes during speeches this week.05 Feb 10:11 PM
PremiumPremiumStock takesStock Takes: Investors brace for pivotal earnings season to show if recovery is realSkellerup kicks off a packed February earnings calendar across key sectors.05 Feb 08:00 PM
Entertainment'It could all be gone tomorrow': Six60's Matiu Walters on fame, family and when he'll call it a dayAnd why he's gunning for his former bandmate to get the All Blacks coaching role.05 Feb 07:00 PM
OpinionThe Conversation: Is NZ defence and intelligence policy aligning with Aukus in all but name?OPINION: Plans include spending $100–300m on long-range drones for vast ocean patrols.05 Feb 05:00 PM
New Zealand'We’re not geared up for this': Muslim volunteers monitoring for online threatsNon-Govt bodies such as the Islamic group Fianz lead the referrals on terrorist content.05 Feb 04:00 PM
OpinionChristopher Luxon: Finding common ground – a vision for Waitangi and beyondOPINION: The PM reflects on the recent North Island tragedies and community support.05 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandNew Kiwi streaming platform offers curated content for cinema and arts loversThe new platform will host films featuring Kiwi tenor Pene Pati and Dame Judi Dench.05 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandDo you recognise these people? Police issue photos after mountain bike theftThe bikes, worth a combined $4000, were stolen in Christchurch last weekend.05 Feb 06:34 AM
Black CapsBlack Caps hit by illness as Conway and Ravindra miss US warm-upCoach Rob Walter says both could still be fit for game one in three days.05 Feb 06:02 AM
New Zealand'Who got drunk and cooked this chicken?': Mum sent ‘cremated’ roast chook through Milkrun'I hope someone did a prayer for it before cremating.'05 Feb 06:00 AM
New Zealand'Begin to reopen': Mount Maunganui cordon to lift after deadly landslideMauao itself will remain off-limits.05 Feb 04:50 AM
CrimeHigh-profile Auckland developer's glassing trial ends with hung juryIt's been five years since the bloody incident inside the seaside mansion.05 Feb 03:32 AM
KahuFamily behind burned bakery plead for safety as firefighter strikes escalatePita House in Pakuranga burned down on January 9 during an earlier strike.05 Feb 02:50 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionRichard PrebbleRichard Prebble: Scapegoating New Zealand’s Indian community cannot be rightOPINION: Why Winston Peters is wrong in targeting Indians over the India trade deal.05 Feb 02:00 AM
PremiumPremiumPropertyWhat were the 10 biggest deals of 2025 where foreigners bought NZ assets?The deals included $US700m being invested in the financial services business FNZ Group.04 Feb 11:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionRoger Partridge: The Crown versus the People: Reclaiming New Zealand’s democratic storyANALYSIS: The Constitution Act 1986 makes Parliament, not the Crown, supreme.04 Feb 08:00 PM
Herald NOWDavid Letele and Carmen Vicelich on Ryan Bridge TODAYBBM 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 TODAYWatch04 Feb 07:49 PM
Herald NOWIs a 10-year unemployment high as bad as it seems? Here's what the Government reckonsFinance Minister Nicola Willis responds to the highest unemployment rate in a decade, something Chris Hipkins says is "embarrassing" for her. Video / Ryan Bridge TODAYWatch04 Feb 07:27 PM
Herald NOWYour Waitangi weekend weather outlook with Heather KeatsWhat's in store for the long weekend where you are? Heather Keats has the details. Video / Ryan Bridge TODAYWatch04 Feb 07:09 PM
Herald NOWWaitangi: Politicians to be welcomed by pōwhiri at 11amNZ Herald's Deputy Political Editor Adam Pearse speaks with Ryan Bridge ahead of Waitangi day celebrations. Video / Ryan Bridge TODAYWatch04 Feb 06:31 PM
New Zealand'Everyday living is just so hard': Families going into debt to pay for school uniformsCharity Variety has seen a 16% jump in calls for uniform and fees support.04 Feb 06:24 PM
Herald NOW'Beggars belief': Wellington Mayor Andrew Little on the capital's major and ongoing sewage leak70 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 TODAYWatch04 Feb 06:07 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionSteve Maharey: What does New Zealand do when the world ruptures?OPINION: If we want to thrive in a ruptured world, NZ must dare to be different.04 Feb 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumBusinessU16 ban: Meta pushes alternative, Stanford says Cabinet’s mind made upGovernment will unveil first online safety measures within weeks.04 Feb 04:00 PM
OpinionShane Jones: As 2040 nears, it is time to reset Waitangi around unity and democracyOPINION: New Zealand First plans to cut Treaty principles from many laws in 2026.04 Feb 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'Wouldn't put a dog in here': Taxpayer-funded tenants allegedly left in gang-run 'skid row' motelAuckland Council has shut a derelict motel as unsanitary and is weighing legal action.04 Feb 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionJonathan AylingJonathan Ayling: The sleight of hand shaping the Ti Tiriti debateOPINION: A Treaty seen as unchallengeable will only push regular Kiwis away.04 Feb 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: NZ clutches pearls over broadcast language but racial divide may deepen outside the loungeOPINION: 'Yeah‑nah’ to racist slurs on air – but do we say ‘yeah‑maybe’ in real life?04 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandWhere to find the sun this Waitangi weekend as North Island heats upTemperatures in multiple North Island centres are expected to soar into the high 20s.04 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandPrisoner dies after being found unresponsive in Mt Eden transport van cellThe man was found in a cell inside the First Security van after returning from court.04 Feb 07:50 AM
