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New ZealandFirst kiwi chick hatches on Waiheke IslandTen kiwi were released onto Waiheke Island for the first time in May this year in a conservation milestone, and now a kiwi chick has been hatched. Supplied / Save the KiwiWatch29 Oct 12:17 AM
New ZealandWellington Mayor-elect Andrew Little announces Ben McNulty as his deputy mayorMcNulty, a fellow Labour councillor, will serve as deputy for the first half of the term, in a novel new arrangement set up by Little. Video / Mark MitchellWatch28 Oct 11:53 PM
New ZealandNZ Herald Live: Chris Hipkins speaks to mediaChris Hipkins speaks to the media after addressing the Council of Trade Unions at their biennial conference.Watch28 Oct 11:41 PM
PoliticsWatch: What does the Green Party think of Labour's capital gains tax?Green Party co-leader Chlöe Swarbrick says Labour's tax policy would be a "starting point" in any future coalition negotiations. Video / Mark MitchellWatch28 Oct 10:04 PM
WorldHurricane Melissa hits JamaicaHurricane Melissa has made landfall in Jamaica as a Category 5 storm – one of the most powerful storm landfalls on record in the Atlantic basin. Video / AFP, Herald NOWWatch28 Oct 09:09 PM
SportTimbersport world champion returns to NZTimbersport world champion Jack Jordan talks to Herald NOW's Ryan Bridge.Watch28 Oct 08:12 PM
New ZealandPolice release next big recruitment campaignNZ Police have launched a new advertising campaign to recruit staff. Video / NZ PoliceWatch28 Oct 08:00 PM
New ZealandHobbiton wedding turns magical as Elijah Wood crashes ceremonyActor Elijah Wood, aka Frodo, crashes a wedding at Hobbiton. Video / Hobbiton ToursWatch28 Oct 07:55 PM
New ZealandParenting under pressure: Expert on raising resilient kidsNeuroscience educator Nathan Wallis shares advice for parents navigating stress and connection in his docu series, 'Kids Don't Come with a Manual'.Watch28 Oct 07:50 PM
Herald NOWLily Allen’s comeback & Sean 'Diddy’ Combs' court date: What you missed in entertainment this weekEntertainment reporter Jenni Mortimer breaks down the latest celebrity headlines. Video / Herald NOWWatch28 Oct 07:47 PM
Herald NOWNZ's meth surge, supermarket facial recognition and the female firefighters calendarSir Graham Lowe and Carmen Parahi join the Herald NOW panel to unpack the week’s biggest stories. Video / Herald NOWWatch28 Oct 07:28 PM
New ZealandBreaking Barriers: NZ’s first female firefighters calendarFirefighters Nicole Koch and Zoe Feau on celebrating strength, diversity, and women on the frontlines.Watch28 Oct 07:24 PM
Herald NOWMeth use surges as organised Crime tightens its gripInvestigative journalist Jared Savage reveals how gangs are driving a rise in meth use across New Zealand. Video / Herald NOWWatch28 Oct 07:17 PM
New ZealandSchool curriculum criticism growsMinister of Education Erica Stanford chats with Herald NOW's Ryan Bridge.Watch28 Oct 07:11 PM
Herald NOWCharities struggling in tough economySimon Bowden of Forsyth Barr joins Ryan Bridge on Herald NOW to talk about personal finance. Video / Herald NOWWatch28 Oct 07:05 PM
New ZealandFrom supermarket cameras to exam chaos: South Island updateFacial recognition tech rolls out in Christchurch while Otago faces backlash over a botched law exam.Watch28 Oct 06:53 PM
Herald NOWNZ Super fund bets big on Nvidia and TowerBusiness with 2degrees: Australian watchdog looks at AI bundle pricing and NZ Super fund bets big on NVIDIA and Tower. Video / Herald NOWWatch28 Oct 06:50 PM
New ZealandHipkins defends Labour’s capital gains tax planChris Hipkins responds to critics on Herald NOW and outlines Labour’s reasoning behind a capital gains tax.Watch28 Oct 06:40 PM
Herald NOWHealth officials sound alarm over measles outbreakPublic health specialist Dr Matt Reid on why vaccination rates are key as measles resurfaces in New Zealand. Video / Herald NOWWatch28 Oct 06:37 PM
WorldHurricane Melissa could impact 1.5 m people in JamaicaHurricane Melissa could affect 1.5 million people in Jamaica alone, the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies says. Video / AFPWatch28 Oct 06:34 PM
New ZealandNZ Herald Morning News Update | Netanyahu orders military to immediately strike GazaNZ Herald Morning News Update | Netanyahu orders military to immediately strike Gaza. clean-up continues across South Island.Watch28 Oct 06:21 PM
Herald NOWGreens vs ACT on Labour’s capital gains tax announcementGreens Co-Leader Marama Davidson and ACT’s David Seymour debate whether Labour’s capital gains tax will help - or hurt New Zealanders. Video / Herald NOWWatch28 Oct 06:19 PM
Herald NOWHow Labour’s capital gains tax could hit house pricesInfometrics Chief Forecaster Gareth Kiernan breaks down what Labour’s proposed capital gains tax might mean for homeowners and the housing market. Video / Herald NOWWatch28 Oct 06:10 PM
SportNZ Herald Sports Update: October 29, 2025NZ Herald Sports Update: October 29, 2025.Watch28 Oct 05:58 PM
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New ZealandKea Kids News: Tamariki go All Out in a cultural extravaganzaReporter Mele is at Onehunga High School, where Kāhui Ako schools have come together for the Lalaga All Out Showcase, celebrating Māori, Pasifika, and Asian cultures.Watch28 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandMissed opportunity? Questions over Labour’s capital gains tax policyInfometrics economist Brad Olsen discusses Labour's new tax policy. Video / NZ HeraldWatch28 Oct 03:45 PM
PoliticsWatch: Malaysian Prime Minister tries haka while greeting Christopher LuxonThe pair held a bilateral meeting on Tuesday. Video / MOFA MalaysiaWatch28 Oct 05:29 AM
New ZealandLabour slammed over plan to use capital gains tax for free GP visitsNational, Act and New Zealand First say Labour’s tax proposal risks choking economic growth, while Labour argues the revenue would provide relief for struggling families.Watch28 Oct 02:32 AM
New ZealandMetService weather: October 28, 2025MetService weather: October 28, 2025Watch28 Oct 02:25 AM
New ZealandPart of Tāmaki Drive is closed for hīkoi in support of tangata whenua and workers’ rightsEastbound lanes of Tāmaki Drive have been closed for a hīkoi in support of tangata whenua and workers' rights. Video / Dean PurcellWatch28 Oct 12:46 AM
New ZealandNZ Herald Afternoon News Update | Snow dusting the South IslandNZ Herald Afternoon News Update | Snow dusting the South Island, Labour’s capital gains tax, Social media ban for under-16s.Watch28 Oct 12:37 AM
PoliticsNicola Willis reacts to Labour's capital gains tax announcementFinance Minister Nicola Willis reacts to the Labour Party's capital gains tax announcement. Video / NZ HeraldWatch27 Oct 11:26 PM
New ZealandChris Hipkins says policy leaker would be ousted from Labour PartyLabour Leader Chris Hipkins says if capital gains tax policy leaker is found they will be ousted from the party.Watch27 Oct 10:56 PM
New ZealandFreightways couriers walk off Job over long hours and safetyMore than 70 Freightways contract couriers protest at Auckland’s Cornwall Park Cafe, demanding better hours and safer conditions during a 24-hour strike. Video \ Jason DordayWatch27 Oct 10:52 PM
New ZealandLightning brightens Northland's night skies in stunning displayLightning captured at Morningside in Whangārei about 1am on Tuesday. Video / Sarah CurtisWatch27 Oct 10:30 PM
New ZealandSnow in Christchurch, CanterburySnow falls in Rolleston and Halswell. Video / SuppliedWatch27 Oct 09:35 PM
New ZealandNZ Herald Live: Chris Hipkins on property profit tax to pay for free GP visitsLabour Party announces a targeted property tax to fund three free doctors’ visits for every New ZealanderWatch27 Oct 08:59 PM
New ZealandCar full of youths crashes into Plimmerton houseA video circulating on social media shows a car crashing into a property near Porirua.Watch27 Oct 08:11 PM
Herald NOWCupcakes for a cause: Kiwis bake to help animals in needElinor Birch from SPCA explains how every cupcake sold supports rescue animals nationwide. Video / Herald NOWWatch27 Oct 07:54 PM
