Entertainment'It's easy to overlook the toll it can take': Marlon Williams announces touring break after final NZ showsThe 35-year-old plans a rāhui-inspired pause after touring nonstop since high school.18 Feb 07:00 PM
PremiumEntertainment'People who gravitate to the theatre tend to be the weirdos': Top playwright mentors Kiwi talentTony Award-winning playwright Simon Stephens takes the best of Kiwi talent under his wing.18 Feb 04:07 PM
PremiumAnalysisJenée Tibshraeny|UpdatedReserve Bank's dovish statement to pause mortgage rate hikes for nowANALYSIS: Could change in housing market dynamics slow the economic recovery? 18 Feb 04:00 PM
PremiumOpinionJonathan Ayling: Kiwis have nothing to fear from the Chinese people, their government, not so much18 Feb 04:00 PM
Auckland|UpdatedCouncillor calls controversial Auckland parking rules 'a mistake' for dense neighbourhoods18 Feb 04:00 PM
WellingtonHow big did it get? Monster Cook Strait wave vanishes from records after storm snaps buoy loose18 Feb 04:43 AM
PremiumAll BlacksHow New Zealand is helping war-torn Ukraine chase Olympic rugby dream18 Feb 04:01 AM
PoliticsBlood cancer patient lauds ‘brilliant’ drug funding, ministers avoid saying whether failed promise now honoured 18 Feb 03:41 AM
WellingtonDamning review finds 24 children killed by carers since murder of Malachi Subecz18 Feb 03:20 AM
New ZealandSilent sacrifice: The animals we remember on Purple Poppy DayPurple Poppy Day (Feb 24) commemorates the animals that served in military conflicts.17 Feb 09:46 PM
New ZealandMP 'incredibly lucky' after tree crashes onto home during wild weatherThousands in lower North Island still without power days after deluge.17 Feb 07:34 PM
New ZealandSecond priest at St Bede’s College was accused of sexual abuse by three complainantsCurrent rector Jon McDowall says the allegations are distressing and unacceptable.17 Feb 06:59 PM
PremiumPremiumPropertyRetirement giants step up building as Metlifecare eyes sharemarket returnNew village opens, land bought for another, speculation on stock exchange relistings.17 Feb 06:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandPolice chief Tim Anderson on Mount landslide grief, leadership and his new jobWith 32 years in the police, he is known for plain speaking and empathy.17 Feb 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumBusinessIn Lower Hutt, a live demo points the way to clean, superabundant energyGovernment is backing start-up with $35m.17 Feb 04:16 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionThomas CoughlanThomas Coughlan: Infrastructure Commission asks Labour and National to do something unpopularOPINION: The commission has told some uncomfortable truths about funding new projects. 17 Feb 05:53 AM
New ZealandGifts for sex: Arthritic pensioner jailed for sexual abuse of vulnerable teenGeorge Lazaridis befriended the teen, showering him with gifts, cash, food and cigarettes.17 Feb 03:04 AM
Wellington'Devastated': Trees crush Porirua property days before $600k sale goes unconditionalTwo huge trees crushed John Holmes' deck, spa, studio and shed.17 Feb 02:10 AM
Auckland'Highly concerning failures' at Teaching Council; firm run by CEO's husband gets $1.7m contracts – reportThe council has launched an employment process concerning its CEO Lesley Hoskin. 17 Feb 01:59 AM
New Zealand'It was beautiful': Rain doesn't dampen regional kapa haka competition's shineThousands braved the mud to watch Kahungunu's finest performances.16 Feb 11:51 PM
New ZealandNZ Herald Afternoon Headlines | Tuesday, February 17, 2026Afternoon Headlines | More sewage flows into Wellington ocean and heavy rain drenches Christchurch | Tuesday, February 17, 2026Watch16 Feb 11:37 PM
PremiumPremiumEntertainmentHeroes take centre stage as Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo marches into Eden ParkThe latest show, The Heroes Who Made Us, premieres in Auckland this week.16 Feb 11:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'More rain, stronger winds': Have we had our last classic Kiwi summer?Eleven people have died in this summer’s storms, including six campers.16 Feb 10:21 PM
Black CapsNZ Cricket faces player exodus over future of T20 competitionDelays with deciding what direction the game takes could have major consequences.16 Feb 08:00 PM
PremiumPremiumEconomyTreasury boss raises flags over NZ being indebted to opaque foreign investors Around 60% of new NZ Government Bonds issued are being bought by foreigners16 Feb 08:00 PM
New ZealandTaihape’s Winiata Marae steps up for stranded travellersOrganisers say opening the marae in storms is now a core role for the hapū.16 Feb 07:58 PM
Herald NOWWellington weather: Colossal wave recorded overnight, thousands still without powerMelissa Nightingale has the latest on the Wellington weather system.Watch16 Feb 07:54 PM
WellingtonHeckles and jeers at community meeting over sewage plant failureThe cause of the catastrophic failure remains unknown.16 Feb 06:17 PM
PremiumPremiumRetailBuying using a bot: Mastercard Agent Pay AI shopping makes its NZ debutExpert warns retailers to make sites readable to AI tools or miss sales.16 Feb 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionAnne GibsonProperty Insider: New benchmark - NZICC impresses with three outstanding eventsThe 88,000sq m NZICC can host more than 4000 people across vast event spaces.16 Feb 04:00 PM
Politics'Very underfunded': Dentists warn teen dental care model at breaking pointOne dental clinic has increased private prices to subsidise treatment for teens.16 Feb 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumAucklandParking crunch: Developer warns Auckland intensification is going off trackShane Brealey says three-storey infill with no parking is clogging local streets.16 Feb 04:00 PM
