Government hits pause on $464m insurance levy rise, gold frenzy grips retail investors, SpaceX deal

Finance Minister Nicola Willis grilled over new RBNZ inquiry

It will look into COVID-era money printing. Video / Mark Mitchell

3G shutdown: Pub owner hit by $500 cost to upgrade alarm

Small businesses shouldn't have to bear the cost of telcos closing their 3G networks, Birkenhead Brewing Company's Steve Simms says. Video / Cameron Pitney

NZ Herald Afternoon Headlines | Wednesday, February 11, 2026

NZ Herald Afternoon Headlines | Wednesday, February 11, 2026

Retail crime group scrapped: Chairman Sunny Kaushal reveals his reaction | Herald NOW

Sunny Kaushal reveals his thoughts on the retail crime group scrapping. Video / Ryan Bridge TODAY

Police investigating suspicious house fire in Rānui

Neighbours reported hearing a loud bang and someone running before the roof of the home erupted in flames. Video / Supplied, Cameron Pitney

Mount Maunganui businesses struggling to return to normal after deadly landslide | Herald NOW

Copenhagen Cones has cut its opening hours due to a sharp drop in trade / Ryan Bridge TODAY

Drone footage captures widespread slips on Mauao

Drone video shows 40 landslips on Mauao, including 29 on the base track, with the area too unstable to keep people safe. Video \ Tauranga City Council

Finally! $1 billion NZ International Convention Centre opened after 11 years

Prime Minister Christopher Luxon cut the ribbon at today's ceremony. Video / Michael Craig

Unemployment hits 10-year high: How to get the attention of employers | Herald NOW

My Career Brand founder Craig McAlpine reveals job market tips. Video / Ryan Bridge TODAY

Entertainment: What's with Taika Waititi's Superbowl ads? | Herald NOW

Jenni Mortimer explains what's behind Taika Waititi's Superbowl obsession. Video / Ryan Bridge TODAY

Tackling corruption in NZ: Transparency International NZ's Julie Haggie | Herald NOW

NZ's Corruption Perceptions Index score dropped two points in 2025, falling for the fourth consecutive year. Video / Ryan Bridge TODAY

Armed person seen tampering with Nancy Guthrie's front door camera

The mother of the NBC News 'Today' co-host Savannah Guthrie vanished from her Arizona home and has been missing for 10 days. Video \ FBI Director Kash Patel

Sail GP Auckland: Here's what you need to know | Herald NOW

Black Foil athletes, Leo Takahashi and Liv Mackay talk prep and training. Video / Ryan Bridge TODAY

'Muppets': Witness stunned as late-night motorists drive down bike lanes

The witness filmed at least six vehicles driving several metres along bike lanes in downtown Auckland in bid to "skip traffic".

Investment Adviser on choosing the right risk profile for your investment | Herald NOW

Forsyth Barr's Mark Richardson on common investing mistakes. Video / Ryan Bridge TODAY

South Island news wrap: Police fear foul play for missing Christchurch woman | Herald NOW

The latest South Island news with Newstalk ZB's Claire Sherwood. Video / Ryan Bridge TODAY

Who might build the $1b-plus LNG terminal? Plus dairy exports & SFO public sector fraud pilot

Business with Forsyth Barr: Two bidders thought to be prospects for NZ's LNG terminal build, GDT Pulse lifts dairy prices, 446 cases of alleged or potential public sector fraud.

'It's been very successful': Paul Goldsmith on disbanding the Retail Crime Advisory Group

Minister of Justice says the group was effective in reducing retail crime throughout New Zealand.

Biathlon medallist Sturla Holm Laegreid admits cheating on girlfriend

Winter Olympics bronze medallist Sturla Holm Laegreid says on live TV that he made the "biggest mistake".

'Money for Sunny': Marama Davidson slams the efficacy of the retail crime advisory group

Davidson and Seymour debate retail crime; new LNG terminal; poll results / Ryan Bridge TODAY

Hawke's Bay nangs crisis: Two hospitalised with nerve damage

Hawke's Bay Today Editor Chris Hyde says nangs are increasing in size. Video / Ryan Bridge TODAY

Sir John Key's picks for the election and the economy | Herald NOW

The former Prime Minister talks to Ryan Bridge about how he thinks the National Party is going and whether the economy is headed in the right direction / Ryan Bridge TODAY

MetService morning weather update: February 11

MetService morning weather update: February 11. Video / MetService

Sport Headlines | Wednesday, February 11, 2026

Sport Headlines | Wednesday, February 11, 2026. Video / NZ Herald

NZ Herald Headlines | Wednesday, February 11, 2026

Morning Headlines | No signs retail crime rates have fallen, Coroner says the Government is not acting fast enough on child deaths | Wednesday, February 11, 2026

Luca Harrington takes bronze in freestyle slopestyle

Luca Harrington moved from 11th to third on his final run to take bronze. Video / Sky Sport

Ex-lawyers say Christchurch mosque terrorist fit to plead guilty

The Court of Appeal heard from two of Brenton Tarrant’s former lawyers, who say he was mentally fit when pleading guilty and acted deliberately, not due to poor mental health.

Pōwhiri for new Gisborne Girls' High School principal

Binday Hannah was welcomed by students, board, guests at a special ceremony today. Video / Kim Parkinson

‘Flush and forget’: Is Moa Point a warning for other wastewater plants?

University of Canterbury associate professor Ricardo Bello Mendoza joins The Front Page to unpack the engineering lessons from Moa Point and what it means for our future.

Mosque survivors speak out about terrorist's appeal

Two survivors from the March 15, 2019 terror attack in Christchurch have their say on the terrorist's appeal and how it felt to see and hear him.

Former lawyer told court Christchurch mosque terrorist would plead guilty when it suited

There is conflicting evidence about whether Tarrant wanted to change his plea to guilty after initially entering not guilty pleas.

NZ Herald Afternoon Headlines | Tuesday, February 10, 2026

NZ Herald Afternoon Headlines | Tuesday, February 10, 2026

NZ Herald Live: Question time

Question time

Labour leader Chris Hipkins attacks what they're calling the Government's 'gas tax'

The Government denies the LNG levy is a tax. Video / Mark Mitchell

Prince William’s Saudi Arabia visit begins under shadow of Epstein scandal

Prince William’s first official visit to Saudi Arabia is overshadowed by controversy surrounding Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor’s Epstein ties.

Luxon and Hipkins discuss the India Free Trade Agreement

Prime Minister Christopher Luxon and Labour leader Chris Hipkins front the media of the proposal. Video / Mark Mitchell

Period product charity founder ‘heartbroken’ after finding donations listed for sale online

A charity founder found $285 worth of period products she donated for sale online. Janhavi Gosavi reports.

Armed robbers posing as police blow up armoured van's doors

The incident unfolded on a motorway in Italy. Video / ACTU17

Could a dating app fix the rural GP crisis?

Mobile Health group chief executive Mark Eager wants a matchmaking app to help doctors in rural communities find love.

Christchurch mosque shooter gives evidence for his appeal

Newstalk ZB reporter Emily Ansell has been in Court of Appeal covering the convicted terrorist's appeal.