PremiumPremiumWorldWhat to know about the deadly Sierra Nevada avalancheNew York Times: Forecasters issued avalanche warnings for the mountain region in the US.19 Feb 03:36 AM
WellingtonEarthquakes to potholes: New hazard-reporting tool created for KiwisThe site was created to work alongside official channels, like councils and police. 19 Feb 03:00 AM
Black Caps'Class is permanent': Ravindra silences critics with return to T20 form'It was a matter of time before he was going to come right again.'19 Feb 01:00 AM
WorldEight skiers found dead as search continues after California avalancheThe avalanche struck a 15-strong guided backcountry group near Truckee.18 Feb 09:12 PM
WorldTen skiers missing after avalanche on California mountainTen people remain unaccounted for after the off-piste tour group was hit.18 Feb 08:49 PM
OpinionKevin Trenberth: What northern NZ’s wet and sticky summer reveals about our warming atmosphereOPINION: On February 2, Whangaparaoa sweltered at 24C with 98% relative humidity.18 Feb 05:00 PM
Formula 1Lawson continues to improve in F1 pre-season, 12th fastest in Bahrain After posting the fastest top speed last week, Lawson logged another 61 laps in Sakhir.18 Feb 04:07 PM
WellingtonHow big did it get? Monster Cook Strait wave vanishes from records after storm snaps buoy looseA mammoth 13.6m wave was recorded in the Cook Strait - but was it real?18 Feb 04:43 AM
New ZealandAkaroa no longer cut-off after flooded road reopens; mayor and Mark Mitchell front mediaPolice attending a slip in Dunedin and have advised the public to avoid the area. 18 Feb 02:07 AM
New ZealandNZ Herald Afternoon Headlines | Wednesday, February 18, 2026Afternoon Headlines | Kids cut off at Banks Peninsula, review powers over aggressive dogs and police probe Tauranga man’s death | Wednesday, February 18, 2026Watch17 Feb 11:58 PM
New ZealandLandslip forces evacuations in DunedinEmergency crews are at the scene of a landslip in a residential Dunedin suburb, police were alerted to the slip on Belmont Lane in Musselburgh about 10.50am.Watch17 Feb 11:07 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 Zealand'300mm of rain in 24 hours': Sir David Carter among farmers trapped by floodingThe former National MP and Speaker has been cut off by flooding.Watch17 Feb 07:11 PM
New Zealand60 school students, staff stranded in AkaroaSouth Island Newstalk ZB director Claire Sherwood reports that the class is still stuck.Watch17 Feb 06:58 PM
New ZealandChristchurch mayor reveals latest on Banks Peninsula state of emergencyChristchurch has been lashed by heavy rain, cutting off Banks Peninsula locals. Video / Ryan Bridge TODAYWatch17 Feb 06:17 PM
New ZealandNZ Herald Morning Headlines | Wednesday, February 18, 2026Morning Headlines | Banks Peninsula floods second time in a year and warning toll roads need careful planning | Wednesday, February 18, 2026Watch17 Feb 05:17 PM
New Zealand'Another arrives from the tropics': Fresh low swings past NZ after recent deluge A heavy rain watch for the islands begins tomorrow.17 Feb 04:00 PM
PoliticsClimate Change Minister says managed retreat an option as nationwide flooding risk map promisedMapping aims to give councils and home owners a clearer picture of risk.17 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandWeather warnings lift over mainland NZ after storm unleashes flooding on South Island Banks Peninsula has been hit by a deluge.17 Feb 07:54 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
New ZealandFarmers clear landslip on 'hammered' rural Rangitīkei roadLocal farmers cleared a landslip on Turakina Valley Rd near Taihape after 20 cars became stuck behind it. Video / Sophie HurleyWatch17 Feb 12:54 AM
New ZealandMetService severe weather warningMetService severe weather warning: February 16-20. Video / MetServiceWatch17 Feb 12:07 AM
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
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
New Zealand'It is a moat': Former Exponents frontman's Canterbury home floodedJordan Luck's beloved music room has been hit by floodwaters. 16 Feb 10:15 PM
New Zealand'Significant crop damage': Wind, rain hammers North Island farmsGrowers warn winter root veges and zucchini losses could hit shop supplies soon.16 Feb 08:54 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
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
New ZealandWild weather hits Hutt ValleyHutt Council CEO Jo Miller talks about the damage caused by yesterday's weather event.Watch16 Feb 06:15 PM
New ZealandDownpours drench South Island as heavy rain warnings issued Rainfall is intensifying with an overnight deluge forecast.16 Feb 09:26 AM
SportHigh jump world champion Hamish Kerr wins Supreme Halberg AwardThe 29-year-old claimed sportsman of the year, before lifting the big prize. 16 Feb 08:52 AM
New ZealandSouth Wairarapa residents coming together during floodsNeighbours are using their own vehicles to evacuate homes cut off by floods.16 Feb 07:10 AM
New ZealandMetService severe weather warning: Tuesday February 17, 2026MetService severe weather warning: Tuesday, February 17, 2026 Video / MetServiceWatch16 Feb 04:02 AM
New ZealandPlanes land in wild wind at Wellington AirportFootage of several planes landing in wild winds at Wellington Airport. Video / Billy PaineWatch16 Feb 03:58 AM
