HHeadlines Read More Hurricanes name team for season-opener against Moana PasifikaFebruary 18, 2026 The Hurricanes have named their team for their season-opening Super Rugby Pacific match against Moana Pasifika at Sky…
HHeadlines Read More Hipkins accuses Peters of ‘pure racism’, slams ‘ugly side’ of politicsFebruary 18, 2026 By Craig McCulloch of RNZ NZ First leader Winston Peters has been accused of “pure racism” in Parliament…
HHeadlines Read More MUMA bullying allegations: CEO on extended leave, Matt McCarten says behaviour has changedFebruary 18, 2026 It has not changed its mind. “The board has full confidence in its CEO, Ms Tania Rangiheuea,” it…
HHeadlines Read More Government scraps plans for referendum on four-year termFebruary 18, 2026 Justice Minister Paul Goldsmith. Photo: RNZ / Mark Papalii The government has scrapped plans to put a four-year…
HHeadlines Read More Hughes makes call on Origin future – NRL NewsFebruary 18, 2026 Melbourne Storm halfback Jahrome Hughes has made a call on whether he will be eligible to play for…
HHeadlines Read More Fatal dog mauling: Animal control staff visited property day before attackFebruary 18, 2026 Police at the scene of the fatal attack. Photo: RNZ The property where Mihiata Te Rore was mauled…
HHeadlines Read More Pauline Hanson partially backtracks on ‘no good Muslims’ claimFebruary 18, 2026 One Nation leader Pauline Hanson has walked back parts of widely condemned anti-Muslim comments while rejecting criticism from…
HHeadlines Read More Three injured, one critically, in Otago highway crashFebruary 18, 2026 Three people have been injured, one critically, in a two-vehicle crash which has closed an inland Otago highway…
HHeadlines Read More Whangārei murder trial told of knife in pocket and victim Jasmaine Reihana ‘not herself’February 18, 2026 Morunga, 35, is on trial in the High Court at Whangārei, charged with the murder of his ex‑partner…
HHeadlines Read More Wayne Brown says $9 Auckland Harbour Bridge toll unacceptable to AucklandersFebruary 18, 2026 Bishop said the new crossing would undoubtedly be tolled; the question was whether to toll the existing bridge.…
HHeadlines Read More Person in critical condition after water incident at Napier homeFebruary 18, 2026 Hawkes Bay Today 18 Feb, 2026 02:06 AMQuick Read Subscribe to listenAccess to Herald Premium articles require a…
HHeadlines Read More Willis calls $9 Auckland crossing toll a ‘completely hypothetical scenario’February 18, 2026 Finance Minister Nicola Willis Photo: RNZ / Mark Papalii National’s Nicola Willis says the government has not given…