Herald NOWNZ Herald Morning Headlines | Monday, February 23, 2026Morning Headlines | Concern over new move on order and new McSkimming scandal details emerge | Monday, February 23, 2026Watch22 Feb 06:12 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'Pay up and this will end': Emails to Jevon McSkimming demanded ‘$600 for every sexual act’ 'I accept that not every step I took in raising my concerns was the right one' – Ms Z.22 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandJevon McSkimming saga: Woman demanded ‘$600 for every sexual act’'I accept that not every step I took in raising my concerns was the right one' - Ms Z.Watch22 Feb 04:00 PM
ChristchurchCyclist seriously injured after crash with car in ChristchurchThe road is currently closed and motorists are being asked to avoid the area.22 Feb 08:54 AM
New ZealandLong delays after crash on Auckland motorway Emergency services were called to the crash about 8pm.22 Feb 08:26 AM
AucklandMan wanted in relation to assault and firearm offensesAuckland police are urging anyone with information to come forward. 22 Feb 07:00 AM
New ZealandWatch: Police reverse away from 'antisocial' car meet after crowd turns hostileThe crowd next to the police car swelled to about 24 before the officer reversed.22 Feb 05:52 AM
New Zealand'You could hear the clap': Witness describes horror scenes after man thrown from car roofA witness said the man was thrown from the roof as the car sped up in Auckland.22 Feb 03:39 AM
New ZealandTwo people dead, three in critical condition after SH1 crash near BlenheimTwo people were airlifted to Wellington Hospital while a third was taken to Christchurch.22 Feb 01:00 AM
New ZealandFugitive Aussie dealer hid in Far North, used NZ as 'safe harbour' to hide $1mThe man directed associates to deposit $1m into NZ bank accounts.22 Feb 01:00 AM
New Zealand'No previous complaints' lodged against dogs involved in devastating attack in ChristchurchBoth dogs have been impounded, pending a police investigation.22 Feb 12:59 AM
New ZealandGovt to give police powers to 'move on' rough sleepers, Opposition parties say it's 'disgraceful'Breaching a move-on order may lead to a $2000 fine or three months in jail.21 Feb 10:38 PM
Wellington'Murder, kill, nightmare': Authorities apologise after woman's sinister letterbox messageThe envelope contained magazine cutouts of threatening words and images.21 Feb 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandEx-NZ international athlete who admitted sex offence with minor now working at schoolPolice say they told the school about “what occurred” after a vetting request.21 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandPolice probe after man falls from vehicle on Auckland road, critical injuriesHe was found critically injured between Ace Place and Mostyn St.21 Feb 08:03 AM
New ZealandVehicle flips after hitting parked car in serious Hillsborough crashFrederick St is closed, with diversions in place as emergency crews work at the scene.21 Feb 06:55 AM
New Zealand'Disastrous, tragic’: Three injured, one critical after Christchurch dog attackTwo dogs at the Bryndwr property have been restrained by animal control.21 Feb 04:17 AM
WorldEx-Kiwis star Matt Utai awake and talking as 15yo charged after Sydney drive-by shootingPolice are probing links to organised crime after a series of family attacks.21 Feb 04:13 AM
New ZealandSecurity guard punches elderly man several times because 'he was looking at me'Licensing authority says inability to control temper is 'inconsistent" with security work.21 Feb 04:00 AM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsThe McSkimming docs: Emails, texts show how the Beehive responded to ‘grim’ reportHundreds of pages of documents have been released.20 Feb 05:54 PM
WorldMillionaire Asos co-founder dies after 'mysterious' 17-storey fall in ThailandPolice have not ruled out foul play in the death of Quentin Griffiths.20 Feb 07:11 AM
New ZealandFour people seriously injured in two-car crash west of FeildingThe Serious Crash Unit has been notified and is investigating the scene.20 Feb 06:41 AM
CrimeA missing tractor, crushed fences and tyre tracks - the clues an alleged killer left behindJasmaine Reihan's burnt body, phone and a knife were later found in the car on the beach.20 Feb 06:00 AM
New ZealandFamily and police worried as 45yo Glenfield woman disappears Katherine has not contacted her family since yesterday.20 Feb 05:13 AM
AucklandPerson seriously injured after altercation on Onehunga MallPolice were called at 3.46pm after reports of an altercation.20 Feb 05:10 AM
New ZealandPolice seize 200kg of illegal drugs, arrest 11 in major undercover sting involving 'dark web'Police said multiple firearms were intercepted following the nine-month investigation.20 Feb 04:41 AM
New ZealandPolice name man who died in Port Chalmers crashA 24-year-old man has since appeared in court after the fatal crash.20 Feb 02:26 AM
WorldCrouching dragon, hidden cops: Thai police disguise themselves in dragon costumes to arrest thiefPolice say the stolen artefacts were worth about 2m baht, or $107,000.20 Feb 02:04 AM
WellingtonShooting sparks school lockdowns, armed police in PoriruaPorirua College tells students to stay home during 'active police situation'.19 Feb 08:42 PM
WorldAndrew released under investigation, Trump says arrest 'a very sad thing'The arrest follows claims he shared confidential information with Jeffrey Epstein.19 Feb 08:37 PM
WorldBritish public cheer Andrew's arrest with a smile and reliefPolice searched two properties after US files suggested he shared secret reports.19 Feb 07:58 PM
CrimeThree arrested including 19yo in Christchurch gang-related shooting that injured fourThe shooting left one in critical condition, three others injured. 19 Feb 06:50 PM
Herald NOWNZ Herald Morning Headlines | Friday, February 20, 2026Morning Headlines | Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor arrested over misconduct and new density rules better fit for Auckland | Friday, February 20, 2026Watch19 Feb 05:54 PM
New ZealandPolice seek group walking and riding bikes near Napier beach where 5yo drowned The boy was found dead in the water of Westshore Beach on Waitangi Day at 1.30am. 19 Feb 05:44 PM
