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NZ Herald Headlines | Saturday, February 7, 2026
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NZ Herald Headlines | Saturday, February 7, 2026

NZ Herald Headlines | Saturday, February 7, 2026. Mandelson is being investigated for his ties with Epstein. A high ranking Russian general has been shot in Moscow.

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06 Feb 06:52 PM
World

‘The most racist thing’: Trump slammed over video showing Obamas as monkeys

The video has been deleted, but showed Barack and Michelle Obama with monkey bodies.

06 Feb 05:53 PM
World

Canadian backpacker's parents join farewell ceremony on Aussie island where she died

Piper James' body was found surrounded by dingoes on K’gari, formerly Fraser Island.

06 Feb 06:52 AM

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‘I do not look like an angel’: Italian PM’s face scrubbed from cherub after investigation
World

‘I do not look like an angel’: Italian PM’s face scrubbed from cherub after investigation

Italy’s Ministry of Culture has tightened approval rules for future work.

06 Feb 04:21 AM
‘Devastated’: Missing 4yo's grandparents break silence after bombshell Aussie police update
World

‘Devastated’: Missing 4yo's grandparents break silence after bombshell Aussie police update

His disappearance is now being investigated as a major crime.

06 Feb 03:21 AM
Blood of US news anchor’s missing mother found at crime scene: police
World

Blood of US news anchor’s missing mother found at crime scene: police

06 Feb 12:32 AM
Norway police investigate ex-PM Jagland over Epstein links
World

Norway police investigate ex-PM Jagland over Epstein links

06 Feb 12:06 AM
Grandparents of missing Australian 4yo hire lawyers
World

Grandparents of missing Australian 4yo hire lawyers

05 Feb 10:39 PM
Trump urges new nuclear treaty after Russia agreement ends
World

Trump urges new nuclear treaty after Russia agreement ends

05 Feb 09:39 PM
Epstein planned 'playroom' in hotel near Buckingham Palace
World

Epstein planned 'playroom' in hotel near Buckingham Palace

Emails show an associate of Andrew urged Epstein to turn penthouse into a 'playroom'.

05 Feb 08:07 PM
King heckled over Andrew's ties to Epstein
World

King heckled over Andrew's ties to Epstein

A protester asked if Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor should face a police inquiry.

05 Feb 07:41 PM
Son of Norway’s crown princess denies drugging anyone
World

Son of Norway’s crown princess denies drugging anyone

Police say images and videos show Hoiby raping women who could not resist.

05 Feb 06:55 PM
Russia, US agree to resume military contacts at Ukraine talks
World

Russia, US agree to resume military contacts at Ukraine talks

Talks in Abu Dhabi also enabled the first prisoner swap in four months.

05 Feb 06:33 PM
Russian captain jailed for six years for fatal North Sea crash
World

Russian captain jailed for six years for fatal North Sea crash

Judge Andrew Baker said the deadly collision was 'wholly avoidable'.

05 Feb 06:05 PM
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British PM blames security services for Mandelson vetting fiasco
World

British PM blames security services for Mandelson vetting fiasco

Security vetting began only after Sir Keir Starmer had announced the appointment.

05 Feb 05:28 PM
The Conversation: Is NZ defence and intelligence policy aligning with Aukus in all but name?
Opinion

The 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
Ahead of the Winter Olympics, Milan wins gold in gentrification
World

Ahead of the Winter Olympics, Milan wins gold in gentrification

Millionaires and billionaires now account for one in every 12 residents of Milan.

05 Feb 04:00 PM
How China is turning Africa’s ports into a global strategic edge
World

How China is turning Africa’s ports into a global strategic edge

Beijing’s military-ready ports, linked to rail projects, encircle the continent.

05 Feb 04:00 PM
Rayner leads UK Labour MPs in revolt against Starmer
World

Rayner leads UK Labour MPs in revolt against Starmer

British PM’s authority in doubt after former deputy forces rapid about-turn on scandal.

05 Feb 05:45 AM
'Bad Boy,' 'Little Pablo' and Mordisco: The men on a US-Colombia hitlist
World

'Bad Boy,' 'Little Pablo' and Mordisco: The men on a US-Colombia hitlist

Colombia produces about 70% of the world’s cocaine, and the US is the largest consumer.

05 Feb 04:13 AM
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Australia news

Australia seeing alarming rise in 'liquid ecstasy' deaths
World

Australia seeing alarming rise in 'liquid ecstasy' deaths

Hospitals are warning deaths are ten folding and hospitalisations tripling.

03 Feb 04:38 AM
RBA raises cash rate, sees inflation pressure
Official Cash Rate

RBA raises cash rate, sees inflation pressure

The Reserve Bank of Australia has raised its cash rate to 3.85%.

03 Feb 04:11 AM
All Blacks set for early kickoff as schedule for Rugby World Cup 2027 announced
Rugby World Cup

All Blacks set for early kickoff as schedule for Rugby World Cup 2027 announced

The All Blacks will open the 2027 Rugby World Cup against Chile.

02 Feb 09:45 PM
NZ pulls plug on $6.7m power project in Papua New Guinea amid tribal violence
Talanoa

NZ pulls plug on $6.7m power project in Papua New Guinea amid tribal violence

Analysts say donors rushed in amid fears of China expanding its aid footprint.

02 Feb 09:05 PM

UK news

Epstein planned 'playroom' in hotel near Buckingham Palace
World

Epstein planned 'playroom' in hotel near Buckingham Palace

Emails show an associate of Andrew urged Epstein to turn penthouse into a 'playroom'.

05 Feb 08:07 PM
King heckled over Andrew's ties to Epstein
World

King heckled over Andrew's ties to Epstein

A protester asked if Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor should face a police inquiry.

05 Feb 07:41 PM
Russian captain jailed for six years for fatal North Sea crash
World

Russian captain jailed for six years for fatal North Sea crash

Judge Andrew Baker said the deadly collision was 'wholly avoidable'.

05 Feb 06:05 PM
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Latest from America

Trump urges new nuclear treaty after Russia agreement ends
World

Trump urges new nuclear treaty after Russia agreement ends

The expiry of New START lifts the last limits on US and Russian warheads.

05 Feb 09:39 PM
Epstein planned 'playroom' in hotel near Buckingham Palace
World

Epstein planned 'playroom' in hotel near Buckingham Palace

Emails show an associate of Andrew urged Epstein to turn penthouse into a 'playroom'.

05 Feb 08:07 PM
King heckled over Andrew's ties to Epstein
World

King heckled over Andrew's ties to Epstein

A protester asked if Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor should face a police inquiry.

05 Feb 07:41 PM
Russia, US agree to resume military contacts at Ukraine talks
World

Russia, US agree to resume military contacts at Ukraine talks

Talks in Abu Dhabi also enabled the first prisoner swap in four months.

05 Feb 06:33 PM

Asia news

Inside the quiet war at Christchurch’s border: How Customs fights rising drug threats
Crime

Inside the quiet war at Christchurch’s border: How Customs fights rising drug threats

Christchurch Customs officers talk about their working environment.

06 Feb 01:00 AM
Woman in China causes multiple crashes after moving traffic mirror ruining her ‘feng shui’
World

Woman in China causes multiple crashes after moving traffic mirror ruining her ‘feng shui’

Police warned the couple they could face charges if more accidents happen.

05 Feb 01:07 AM
Draco Malfoy becomes unlikely star of China's New Year celebrations
World

Draco Malfoy becomes unlikely star of China's New Year celebrations

The Harry Potter character's Chinese name links the words for horse and fortune.

04 Feb 08:18 PM
'Terribly disturbing': Scholar battles 43 YouTube channels posting AI deepfakes
World

'Terribly disturbing': Scholar battles 43 YouTube channels posting AI deepfakes

His office found 43 channels using AI to mimic him, often on tense global issues.

04 Feb 05:00 PM
The Conversation: What is Nipah virus? And what makes it so deadly?
Opinion

The Conversation: What is Nipah virus? And what makes it so deadly?

OPINION: Nipah spreads from bats, contaminated food and close contact with sick people.

02 Feb 05:00 PM
Warning issued for Kiwi travellers over deadly Nipah virus
New Zealand

Warning issued for Kiwi travellers over deadly Nipah virus

Like Covid-19, Nipah is a zoonotic virus – one passed on from animals to humans.

30 Jan 05:00 AM
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World video

NZ Herald Headlines | Saturday, February 7, 2026
New Zealand

NZ Herald Headlines | Saturday, February 7, 2026

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06 Feb 06:52 PM
'Dude, we're calling your parents': Teen lectured after speeding 189km/h
World

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

Watch
05 Feb 01:20 AM
Russia-Ukraine war resumes as Trump advocates for peace; ending his own government shutdown
World

Russia-Ukraine war resumes as Trump advocates for peace; ending his own government shutdown

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04 Feb 02:53 AM
Dengue fever warning for Pacific travellers
World

Dengue fever warning for Pacific travellers

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03 Feb 07:58 PM

More World news

Aussie police declare 4yo's disappearance a 'major crime'
World

Aussie police declare 4yo's disappearance a 'major crime'

Police have formed Task Force Horizon in their search for the boy in South Australia.

05 Feb 04:10 AM
US seeks minerals trade zone in rare Trump move with allies
World

US seeks minerals trade zone in rare Trump move with allies

China currently mines about 60% and processes 90% of the world's rare earths.

05 Feb 03:40 AM
Foreign tourists unknowingly crash Thai funeral reception, look for restaurant menus
World

Foreign tourists unknowingly crash Thai funeral reception, look for restaurant menus

The deceased's family invited them to stay, serving them iced milk and deep-fried treats.

05 Feb 03:35 AM
'We want to hear from you': News anchor tearfully pleads with kidnappers for mum's life
World

'We want to hear from you': News anchor tearfully pleads with kidnappers for mum's life

'We need to know without a doubt she is alive and you have her,' Savannah Guthrie said.

05 Feb 03:30 AM
French Navy seizes over four tonnes of cocaine in South Pacific
World

French Navy seizes over four tonnes of cocaine in South Pacific

The Navy seized almost five tonnes of cocaine, believed headed for Australia last month.

05 Feb 03:06 AM
Four dead men: The cold case that engulfed a Colombian cycling star
World

Four dead men: The cold case that engulfed a Colombian cycling star

Hitmen claim instigator of 2002 abduction was Tour of Spain winner Luis 'Lucho' Herrera.

05 Feb 02:46 AM
Watch: 'Dude, we're calling your parents' – Police catch teen driving almost 200km/h
World

Watch: 'Dude, we're calling your parents' – Police catch teen driving almost 200km/h

The young driver was issued multiple fines, and his licence was automatically suspended.

05 Feb 02:31 AM
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World

AI tool to track icebergs adrift at sea in boon for science

05 Feb 02:00 AM
World

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

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05 Feb 01:20 AM
World

Woman in China causes multiple crashes after moving traffic mirror ruining her ‘feng shui’

05 Feb 01:07 AM
World

Explainer: What to know about Iran-US talks

04 Feb 11:42 PM
World

Bill Gates says he regrets ‘every minute’ with Epstein

04 Feb 11:10 PM
Analysis

A year after aid cuts, the image of American power shifts under Trump

04 Feb 10:10 PM
New Zealand

Graves of 20 NZ soldiers killed in WWI and WWII bulldozed by IDF at Gaza cemetery

04 Feb 10:04 PM
World

Empress' crown dropped in Louvre heist to be fully restored

04 Feb 09:28 PM

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