New ZealandClash over female firefighter's suit sizing leads to support officer's 'unfair dismissal'Crawford Morris lost his job, so he took his case to the ERA.05 Oct 10:00 PM
ChristchurchPolice probe ‘perplexing’ death of Christchurch gun collectorPolice were called to the Beckenham home about 8.20am on Saturday.05 Oct 09:56 PM
New ZealandCaravan crash causes delays on Hawke’s Bay ExpresswayNo injuries were reported, and the road has now reopened to traffic.05 Oct 09:37 PM
CrimeCriminal charge filed against bus driver accused of hitting 83yo pedestrianPamela Marion Biggs, 83, died a day after being struck in Onehunga.05 Oct 09:16 PM
New ZealandMan arrested, many injured after active shooting sparks lockdown in SydneyA 60-year-old man has been arrested after shots were fired in Sydney’s inner west, with at least one person shot and 16 people injured. Video / AFPWatch05 Oct 08:39 PM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsKiwis are drinking less, and violent crime is dropping. New data shows how the two relateThe number of victims of alcohol-related violent offending is dropping. 05 Oct 08:31 PM
Herald NOWWhakatāne tornado: Local describes roof flying into paddockAwakeri resident Blake Hermansen recounts the moment a tornado ripped through his property.Watch05 Oct 08:28 PM
Herald NOWRoyal Edinburgh tattoo returns: A spectacle for AucklandCreative director Alan Lane on bringing the iconic military show down under. Video / Herald NOWWatch05 Oct 08:26 PM
Herald NOWIllinois National guard called up by TrumpDanielle Mclaughlin US political commentator speaks to Ryan Bridges regarding US governments shut down.Watch05 Oct 08:21 PM
PremiumPremiumCartoonsGuy Body’s cartoons: October 1 - 31Our cartoonist Guy Body shares his view on current events.05 Oct 08:04 PM
New ZealandHow Taiwan lives with looming threat from ChinaChina is expected to rely on a blockade rather than an invasion.05 Oct 08:02 PM
WellingtonMother of uni student who died in Dunedin flat speaks of ‘immense loss’Jed Walker, 19, had finally "found his tribe" before he died, his mother said.05 Oct 07:59 PM
Herald NOWMarket update with Forsyth Barr investment strategist Zoe WallisThis week’s business opinion survey and the impact of the US shutdown on markets.Watch05 Oct 07:55 PM
Herald NOWHerald NOW panel: Teenage beneficiaries, Gaza peace deal and professional baby-namersMaxim Institute executive director Tim Wilson and Sherson Willis director Trish Sherson join Ryan Bridge on Herald NOW's panel. Video / Herald NOWWatch05 Oct 07:54 PM
Herald NOWViv Beck: Auckland’s CBD plagued by homelessness, drug useHeart of the City’s CEO on the struggle to bring workers and tourists back downtown. Video / Herald NOWWatch05 Oct 07:46 PM
Herald NOWWeekend sport wrap: The hits, misses and shock callsWinston Aldworth and Chris Reive go through this week’s biggest sporting talking points.Watch05 Oct 07:44 PM
Herald NOWPolice appeal for information after unexplained death in ChristchurchPolice say the unexplained death of a man in Christchurch is “perplexing” as they call on the public for information to help shed light on how he might have died.Watch05 Oct 07:36 PM
Herald NOWProfessional baby namer explains why she charges up to $50k for her servicesBaby naming consultant Taylor Humphrey reveals why her services cost so much.Watch05 Oct 07:26 PM
Herald NOWHerald NOW Weather: October 6, 2025Herald NOW Weather: October 6, 2025. Video / MetServiceWatch05 Oct 07:14 PM
Herald NOW50 point OCR cut? Plus, NZ-Colorado trade & India co-operationExpectations rise for a 50-basis-point OCR cut, Colorado trade officials tour NZ space and geothermal sites and NZ highlights benefits of India infrastructure cooperation.Watch05 Oct 07:11 PM
New ZealandBus runs off road into Wellington property, SH1 reopens hours laterThe bus left the road near Kilbirnie Cres around 6am, police said.05 Oct 07:05 PM
New ZealandEye roll: Man's unusual inheritance moves around the countryThe Incubator Creative Hub in Tauranga has taken blank eyes for artists to paint.05 Oct 07:05 PM
Herald NOWHome grown terror attacks: Expert weighs in on what drives radicalisation in New ZealandChris Kumeroa breaks down online recruitment tactics and what to watch for here at home.Watch05 Oct 07:02 PM
New ZealandThe hidden cost of scrolling: How digital platforms shape young livesNearly all young Kiwis use five or more social media platforms daily, new research shows.05 Oct 07:00 PM
Herald NOWKiwi teen stuck in Gaza: Samuel Leason’s dad updates on Kiwis detained in IsraelAdi Leason tells HeraldNOW why his son risked the voyage and what message he hopes to send.Watch05 Oct 06:50 PM
Herald NOWSecurity expert on the Gaza peace dealUniversity of Buckingham security expert Anthony Glees unpacks the fragile truce and what could end it first.Watch05 Oct 06:41 PM
Herald NOWNZ Herald Morning News Update | Crime rising among people on bail and war in Gaza continuesNZ Herald Morning News Update | First witnesses testify in Whakaari eruption, war in Gaza continues, and crime rises among people on bail.Watch05 Oct 06:34 PM
New ZealandPM says $65k wage limit for parents with jobless teens about putting pressure on mums and dadsThe PM says he wants to tackle the “trap” of starting on welfare at a young age.05 Oct 05:59 PM
PoliticsMinistry for Regulation probed 'needlessly restrictive regulations' on playgroundsThe minister looked at safely 'removing needlessly restrictive regulations'.05 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandHow can NZ stand out in the global fight for AI minds?Victoria University Senior Lecturer in Artificial Intelligence Dr Andrew Lensen is with us to take a look what makes this country attractive - and what might be holding it back.Watch05 Oct 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandCareful who you vote for: Foreign states target local NZ councillors 'You and your staff may be approached by agents': NZSIS message to mayors and councillors.05 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandHow can NZ stand out in the global fight for AI minds?China’s new K visa lets young STEM graduates move without a job offer.05 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandMorning quiz: What is the chemical formula for table salt?Test your brains with the Herald's morning quiz.05 Oct 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandFrom village feel to high-rise living? Town debates its future after Kāinga Ora submissionHearings on the future of Kerikeri’s town centre are set for October.05 Oct 04:00 PM
