New ZealandBuilder who bought former Wellington mayoral desk happy to give it backAn inquiry found three council checks on the old desk missed the confidential files.20 Feb 03:55 AM
New ZealandRoyal reckoning: Inside Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor’s public humiliation after arrestRoyal correspondent Gavin Grey joins The Front Page from Windsor to break down the latest on the disgraced royal.Watch20 Feb 03:55 AM
New ZealandConfusion over who is meant to deal with ongoing power cutsMore than 25,000 properties initially lost power in the lower North Island.20 Feb 03:04 AM
Wellington'Nightmare': Wellingtonians hire generators, stop using loos after five days with no powerLower Hutt residents say they are frustrated with Wellington Electricity's communication.20 Feb 02:53 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
PoliticsEx-Prince Andrew arrest: What law change New Zealand would make if the line of succession changedThe former prince is eighth in line to the throne.20 Feb 02:24 AM
ChristchurchSerious crash shuts key alpine route, drivers warned to expect long delaysState Highway 73 is closed in both directions at Arthur’s Pass.20 Feb 02:21 AM
AucklandFire and Emergency urges union to call off strikes following Auckland school blazeThe 'significant' fire broke out while firefighters were on strike. 20 Feb 02:17 AM
New ZealandLlamas Ken, Drick and Lamar on sheep security at Ambury FarmThe three-year-old llama brothers now guard about 600 lambs at the park.20 Feb 02:10 AM
New ZealandAfternoon quiz: Rory McIlroy is a famous name in what sport?Test your brain with the Herald's afternoon quiz.20 Feb 02:00 AM
New ZealandShane McManaway appointed new chairman of Growing Future FarmersMcManaway founded the Zanda McDonald Award and is a member of the NZ Order of Merit.20 Feb 01:46 AM
New ZealandMan charged with murder after body found at Tauranga parkPolice urge witnesses near Wharepai Domain before 2pm on Saturday to call 105.20 Feb 01:38 AM
New ZealandFire and Emergency Auckland region manager takes questions on Northcote College fire.Fire and Emergency Auckland region manager Ron Devlin spoke to the media from the scene of the Northcote College fire.Watch20 Feb 01:31 AM
New ZealandFarmer has hundreds of sheep killed by roaming dogsFinn Cook is thinking of quitting sheep farming if the killing can’t be stopped.20 Feb 01:00 AM
New ZealandOne of NZ's worst sex offenders will be monitored for another 10 yearsLloyd McIntosh has been under monitoring conditions for 20 years and remains a risk.20 Feb 12:53 AM
New Zealand'Sort it out': Minister's frustration with flooded $70m cyclewayThe $70m Petone cycleway tunnel remains thigh-deep in water days after storms.20 Feb 12:47 AM
New ZealandFonterra update with Miles Hurrell on The CountryOn today: Miles Hurrell, Stu Loe, Stu Duncan, Kate Scott, Hamish McKay, and Barry Soper. 20 Feb 12:41 AM
New ZealandMetService afternoon weather update: February 20-22MetService afternoon weather update: February 20-22. Video / MetServiceWatch20 Feb 12:26 AM
New ZealandFire breaks out at Northcote College in AucklandA fire has broken out at Northcote College in Auckland amid the firefighters' strike. Video / Supplied / Dean PurcellWatch20 Feb 12:04 AM
New ZealandA very cheesy wedding stunt: This is what can happen when you marry a McDonald'All the guests were shocked to say the least.'19 Feb 11:59 PM
New ZealandNZ Herald Afternoon Headlines | Friday, February 20, 2026Afternoon Headlines | Unprecedented day for UK and Fonterra announces extra dividend for farmers | Friday, February 20, 2026Watch19 Feb 11:59 PM
New ZealandSewage blast from toilet leaves Wellington resident's home unliveableEd says raw sewage sprayed so high it reached his bathroom ceiling.19 Feb 11:57 PM
New ZealandWorkSafe opens health and safety probe into fatal Mauao landslideThe WorkSafe probe will examine safety decisions made before the landslide.19 Feb 11:54 PM
New ZealandStates of emergency extended as Waipā, Ōtorohanga face long recoveryRoad crews are still restoring access where flooding and slips cut off homes.19 Feb 11:09 PM
New ZealandHow Supper Club 2026 is doing things a bit differentlyOrganisers of this year's Supper Club share how to support the fundraiser for the upkeep of retreats in Rotorua used by families of sick children.Watch19 Feb 11:06 PM
New ZealandTeacher poured wine into her drink bottle and drank it while on lunch dutyThe teacher was also caught stealing four bottles of wine, for which she was charged. 19 Feb 11:05 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandHow parents uncovered Auckland teacher’s secret grooming of their 11-year-old sonFather of schoolboy sexually abused by his female teacher speaks out after sentencing.19 Feb 11:00 PM
New ZealandWatch: The Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo marches into Eden ParkThe spectacle from Scotland has touched down on Kiwi soil. Video / REMTWatch19 Feb 10:31 PM
New Zealand'If the stars align': Iwi bet on green energyTe Rūnanga o Ngā Wairiki-Ngāti Apa are working to be at the forefront of renewable energy.19 Feb 10:05 PM
New Zealand‘Wanted’: Sydney cops seek Matt Utai’s son as shot ex-Kiwis league star fights for lifeFour people charged over Matt Utai shooting and other gang-related incidents.19 Feb 09:40 PM
New ZealandHigher KiwiSaver contributions may mean lower pay risesFrom April 1, default KiwiSaver rates rise to 3.5% from both sides.19 Feb 09:18 PM
Wellington'Hanging by a thread': Landslide leaves homeowner facing $300k billAaron Pahl and his devastated children watched the landslide happen.19 Feb 09:03 PM
New ZealandMajor detours ahead: Five-night closure of SH29 over Kaimai RangeIt will be closed nightly from 8pm to 3.30am for maintenance and work on Ruahihi Bluffs.19 Feb 09:00 PM
New ZealandSeabed mining firm quits South Taranaki fast-track bidAn expert panel turned down the fast-track application to mine the seabed off Pātea.19 Feb 08:55 PM
