NZ Herald Afternoon Headlines | Tuesday, February 17, 2026

Christchurch boil water notice extended

Mosque gunman's case seeking leave to appeal his convictions wraps up

Christchurch mosque gunman sentence appeal: What was his defence?

Can AI show remorse? Judge catches arsonist using AI to pen apology letters

The judge put Michae Win’s letter through ChatGPT software to test their authenticity.

‘Breaking that invisible line’: How do deaf concertgoers enjoy live music gigs?

At Ed Sheeran’s NZ shows, NZSL interpreters signed every lyric live.

Editorial: The fans are there but Super Rugby will need more than retro uniforms to get the crowds back

OPINION: New Blues boss Karl Budge is acutely aware of the challenge he has.

David Harvey: The devil in new online safety laws may be hidden in the fine print

OPINION: Officials are weighing three different models for policing digital speech.

A Kiwi music pioneer is dying. This is the story of his remarkable life

Jim Wilson spent his life finding unique voices and fighting for them to be heard.

Council considers bringing in water tankers amid Christchurch boil notice

About 14,000 Christchurch households face a boil-water notice until further tests.

The Taupō cop who has responded to some of the worst disasters in NZ & around the globe

Little Nell: 'A wet orgy’s the same as a dry orgy. Everyone gravitates towards the star'

'Seek medical advice': Urgent boil water notice for areas of Christchurch

'This makes no sense': Anger, trauma and pain of March 15 victims as terrorist makes appeal bid

Eye surgeon who tried to kill landlord allowed back in Canterbury under strict watch

Highlanders stun All Blacks-laden Crusaders in Joseph's fairy-tale opener

Safety fears and $100-a-week bills: Why Health NZ parked its hospital fees plan

The return of the Black Foils: All you need to know ahead of SailGP Auckland

Retirement village to bear name of cricket legend Sir Richard Hadlee

Mosque gunman has made 686 complaints to prison staff since being locked up

One dead after car crashes, rolls in North Canterbury

Fresh allegations against ex-priest at second Catholic college