Interest rate call: The RBNZ cuts the official cash rate and hints at what's to come

NZ Herald Live: RBNZ November Monetary Policy Statement

RBNZ November Monetary Policy Statement

MetService severe weather warning: 26 November

MetService severe weather warning: 26 November

Interest rate call: The RBNZ cuts the official cash rate and hints at what's to come

The RBNZ cuts the official cash rate and hints at what's to come. Video / NZ Herald

NZ Herald: Nicola Willis speaks to media

Minister of Finance of New Zealand Nicola Willis speaks to media.

Watch: Nicola Willis says National may also campaign on repealing the Regulatory Standards Act

Nicola Willis speaks to Nick Mills and says National may also campaign on repealing the Regulatory Standards Act. Video / Mark Mitchell

Billions to be spent fixing flood-prone, mouldy defence estate

Associate Minister of Defence Hon Chris Penk and MP Simon Watts announced billions of dollars in defence infrastructure spending. Video / Annaleise Shortland

The remarkable moment a pod of Hector's dolphins comes to the aid of a mother and her baby

A rare pod of Hector’s dolphins was spotted in Akaroa Harbour, supporting a new mother as her calf learned to breathe. Video / Black Cat Cruises

Is there a swag gap in your relationship?

There's a troubling dynamic plaguing modern romance where one partner is cooler than the other.

Herald NOW Panel: The stories Kiwis are talking about today

Tim Wilson and Jo Robertson debate the day's news.

2degrees: New Zealand’s only telco with a validated Science-Based Net Zero Target

2degrees is trying to reach net-zero by 2040.

All Blacks Power Rankings: best players revealed

Sports editor Winston Aldworth ranks the top performers and rising stars.

OCR decision looms: Will borrowers get relief?

Economist Brad Olsen Brad Olsen previews the rate call and what it means for households and businesses.

Dollar cost averaging as an investment strategy - Mark Richardson talks personal finance

Forsyth Barr Investment Adviser Mark Richardson on effective investing.

South Island news wrap: Double Tragedy on Aoraki Mount Cook

Newstalk ZB South Island News Director Claire Sherwood on the climber and guide who have died on Aoraki Mount Cook.

Are Black Friday deals real? Retail expert breaks it down

Retail insights on pricing tricks, consumer trends and where the real savings are.

Herald NOW political panel

Ricardo Menéndez March and Simon Court unpack the big issues dividing Parliament.

First mining approval under fast-track, inside RBNZ on OCR D-Day, port ownership up for debate

Business with 2degrees: Draft approval for OceanaGold Waihī North gold mine, BusinessDesk finds out how MPC sets the OCR, council reform throws open port shareholdings.

MetService Daily Weather: November 26 2025

MetService Daily Weather: November 26 2025 Video / NZ Herald

Sport Headlines | Tom Blackadder on Springboks

NZ Herald Sport News Update | Tom Blackadder on Springboks, South Africa poised to win against India in cricket

Regional government reform: Wellington's mayor responds

Andrew Little is set to gain more power as the government proposes to abolish regional councils.

NZ Herald Headlines | Wednesday November 26, 2025

Morning Headlines | Government proposes new local government reforms, OCR cut expected today | Wednesday November 26, 2025 Video / NZ Herald

Crypto ATMs on the rise: CoinFlip boss on NZ expansion

CEO Ben Weiss on why New Zealand is a key market in the company’s global crypto push.

Fixing the Fast-track

The Fast-track Approvals law, passed to enable quicker decisions on major capital projects, is under revision after less than a year, so what is the fix and what will it allow?

Emirates SkyCargo reports demand for premium NZ exports blooming

A giant aircraft is transporting tonnes of precious goods every week, and hailing a new partnership agreement. Video / Supplied

Hawaiian waka welcomed by the tamariki of Ngāti Whātua Ōrākei!

Reporter Tu Maia races in as Hōkūleʻa and Hikianalia arrive after 80,000km at sea! He discovers how the crew use whetū, wind, paddles and ancient knowledge to navigate.

Emirates SkyCargo reports demand for premium NZ exports blooming

A giant aircraft is transporting tonnes of precious goods every week, and an airline is hailing a new partnership agreement. Video / Emirates SkyCargo

Watch: Ministers announce massive shake-up of local government

Local Government Ministister Simon Watts and RMA Minister Chris Bishop said it was the biggest reform of local government since 1989. Video / Mark Mitchell

How Cook Islands‑flagged ships became tied to Russian and Iranian oil trade

NZ Herald business investigations reporter Matt Nippert has been looking into the use of the Pacific flag in the 'dark fleet'.

MetService severe weather warning: 25 November

MetService severe weather warning: 25 November. Video / MetService

Watch: Chris Bishop grilled on leadership speculation

Speculation is mounting about Christopher Luxon's future as Prime Minister. Video / Mark Mitchell

National touts education policies

Prime Minister Christopher Luxon and Eduction Minister Erica Stanford say the results prove reforms will work. Video / RNZ

Buses set to return to Albert St after years of CRL disruption

About 900 buses a day will travel Albert St once services resume on Saturday. Video / Auckland Transport

Northland trio break Guinness World Record for longest golf ball catch

Lou Vincent, Joey Yovich and David Mullan attempt to break the world record at The Pines Golf Club in Whangārei. Video / Ben Francis / NZ Herald

NZ Herald Headlines | Tuesday November 25, 2025

Morning Headlines | Climbers found dead on Mount Cook, crews extinguish Waiuku blaze | Tuesday November 24, 2025 Video / NZ Herald

Security guard assaults man on Karangahape Rd

A man was seriously assaulted by a security guard outside of G.A.Y Bar on Karangahape Road on Sunday morning.

Aerial footage shows extent of massive Waiuku fire

Large fire at Waiuku plastics recycling centre captured in aerial footage.

Billion-dollar downgrade? Fonterra cuts milk price, and ComCom takes Mobil to court on fuel pricing

Business with 2degrees: Fonterra cuts farmgate milk price to $9.50/kgMS; Mobil NZ faces legal action and potential $10m penalty on alleged wholesale pricing method breach.

Live: Funeral for children who died in Sanson house fire

Family has shared link to funeral for children who died in Sanson house fire with media.

NZ's Great walks open for the season: What you need to know

DOC Heritage and Visitors director Cat Wilson reveals all you need to know for tramping season.

The hidden health crisis affecting thousands

Kidney Health Clinical Manager Merryn Jones on early detection and prevention.