History behind newly minted art installation at the Trust’s HQ

New talent on board: Team NZ bolsters lineup for next Cup challenge

Team New Zealand has added Josh Armit, Jake Pye, Jo Aleh, and Seb Menzies to its America’s Cup sailing team. The announcement was made at the Team New Zealand base in Auckland.

Electric aircraft takes off

The ALIA CX300 is the first electric aircraft to carry the Air New Zealand name. Video / Air New Zealand

Firefighters Strike at Auckland City and Papatoetoe Stations

Members of the NZ Professional Firefighters Union take part in strike action at Auckland City and Papatoetoe fire stations.

Trains on Auckland's Western Line cancelled after car and train collide in Avondale

Trains on Auckland’s western line have been suspended after a vehicle and train crashed at Avondale this morning. Video / NZ Herald

Lakeside leaker

Severe leaky and defective building problems at the Oaks Queenstown Shores Resort are costing $160 million to fix. Video / Brosnan

Erica Stanford's school property announcement

Minister of Education Erica Stanford makes a school property announcement. Video / Michael Craig

Farmers back lower methane targets, hail new beef-dairy hybrid calf

Federated Farmers’ Wayne Langford on methane policy changes and a billion-dollar beef breakthrough. Video / Herald NOW

Media Insider: Simon Dallow preparing to step down as TVNZ 6pm newsreader

One of New Zealand broadcasting’s most familiar and trusted names, Simon Dallow, is understood to be preparing to step down as TVNZ’s prime-time newsreader, Shayne Currie reports.

Herald NOW panel: the change in New Zealand politics and F1 girlfriends

Jo Robertson and Rawdon Christie join Ryan Bridge for Herald NOW's panel. Video / Herald NOW

Reive & Aldworth: What's next for Netball NZ and Liam Lawson?

Our panel breaks down the biggest sporting stories of the week.

Health system strain: Inside the senior doctors’ strike

Wellington doctor says the public needs to hear what’s really happening inside hospitals. Video / Herald NOW

Stormy skies or sunshine? Your weekend forecast

MetService’s Heather Keats breaks down what Kiwis can expect across the motu this weekend.

Phil Rudd, Jon Toogood and James Reid team up for Full Metal Orchestra in Christchurch

Herald senior journalist Mike Thorpe spoke to Jon Toogood, along with other rock legends about rock n roll, and the upcoming Full Metal Orchestra show coming to Christchurch.

Inside the Firefighter strike: Calls for urgent investment

Union says ongoing conditions and funding gaps are putting lives at risk.

Inflation may breach target range, food price data, Quashed site compares insurance

Business with 2degrees: CPI is on track to hit 3%, with 3.1% possible; BusinessDesk’s Risky Business insurance series looks at policy comparison business Quashed

"We're being ripped off" - Ryan Bridge compares Jim Bolger's legacy to our current crop of leaders

Ryan Bridge says it's "hard listening" to tributes to Jim Bolger and not feel like we're being ripped off by our current crop of leaders

Political panel: Te Pāti Māori, strikes and Jim Bolger

Erica Stanford and Willie Jackson speak to Ryan Bridge about Te Pāti Māori, strikes, and Jim Bolger.

NZ Herald Morning News Update | Push for teachers to use AI and firefighters go on strike

NZ Herald Morning News Update | Push for teachers to use AI and firefighters go on strike

Herald NOW Weather: October 17, 2025

Herald NOW Weather: October 17, 2025

From landslides to MMP: How Jim Bolger left his mark on NZ politics

Newstalk ZB Senior Political Correspondent Barry Soper is with us to take us behind the scenes of Bolger’s government, and what his legacy will be.

Herald goes behind the scenes of Lotto

How does Lotto make overnight millionaires? Video / Annaleise Shortland

Cirque Bon Bon foot archer and contortionist brings Guinness World record act to ToiToi

Fun fact: the woman who holds the world record for the longest foot-archery bullseye is also a mother to a toddler. Video / Rafaella Melo / Cirque Bon Bon

MPs pay tribute to Jim Bolger in Parliament

MPs paid tribute to former Prime Minister Jim Bolger in Parliament. Video / Parliament TV

PM Christopher Luxon pays tribute to Jim Bolger

NZ Prime Minister Christopher Luxon pays tribute to Jim Bolger. Video / Mark Mitchell

Ngāti Toa to regain Whitireia land after historical confiscation

The iwi will regain ownership of 53 hectares of the headland from RNZ. Video / Mike Scott

NZ Herald Live: MPs pay tribute to Jim Bolger

Politicians honour former PM Jim Bolger in the House.

Police investigate West Auckland bar robbery

Police are investigating after a worker was hospitalised following a violent bar robbery in Glen Eden. Video / NZ Herald

Bridleways Estate selling fast amidst Cambridge boom

In a market shaking off uncertainties, Bridleways Estate is proving a strong pull for buyers eyeing a smarter, more sustainable slice of Kiwi life.

Rising construction costs in the September quarter

Chief Economist Kelvin Davidson talks to Ryan Bridges about rising construction costs in the September quarter and what it means for the market.

This Week in Veges: Glen’s picks for fresh produce

What’s in season and what’s on special - Glen Forsyth brings the latest vege news.

Award-winning author Trent Dalton on love, loss and storytelling

Award-winning author speaks about Trent Dalton on love, loss and storytelling in his upcoming play.

Gloriavale investigation ends with police warnings on child suffocation claims

Liz Gregory from the Leavers’ Trust reacts to police response over suffocation claims.

Today’s Panel: Tackling the Big Issues with Dave and Chelsea

The Herald Now panel unpacks the day’s headlines with sharp takes and hot topics. Video / Herald NOW

Historic Cardrona Hotel sold to kiwi investors

Cardrona Hotel publican Warren Barclay speaks to Ryan Bridge about the sale of the historic hotel. Video / Herald NOW

Talley's VS TVNZ: Defamation case draws to a close

Journalism lecturer Greg Treadwell talks to Ryan Bridge about the significance of the case.

Who are they? The two Chinese banks with the lowest home loan rates

Finance expert Claire Matthews breaks down the banks with the lowest home loan rates.

Dame Jenny Shipley remembers Jim Bolger

Former PM Jenny Shipley speaks to Herald NOW about Jim Bolger and his. Video / Herald NOW

NZ’s AA+ credit rating solid, FMA scolds Finbase, solar powered hospitals possible

Business with 2degrees: S&P’s stable outlook for NZ, ‘serious breaches’ warning for Finbase wholesale offers, new Health NZ power purchase agreement.

Simeon Brown on escalating industrial action by senior doctors

Health Minister Simeon Brown responds to escalating industrial action by senior doctors.

New Police Association President says he's in favour of arming police

New police association president, Steve Watt reveals on Herald NOW he believes police should be armed.