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Car fire on Gloucester St

A car on fire blocks part of Gloucester St in Christchurch. Video / Fynn Mclaughlan

David Seymour speaks about Christchurch school's mouldy lunch issue

David Seymour speaks with Heather du Plessis-Allan about mouldy school lunches. Video / Newstalk ZB

Local government shake-up explained: Rate caps, mayors board and services

Victoria University of Wellington associate professor in politics, Lara Greaves, is with us to take us through what it all means.

Six60 & Synthony announce One New Zealand Stadium Show

Six60 and Synthony perform together at Jame Hay Theatre in Christchurch after it was announced that they'd team up for the first concert at One New Zealand Stadium.

North Island under severe weather warning

A severe thunderstorm watch is in force for Northland, Auckland, Great Barrier Island, Coromandel Peninsula, Waikato and Bay of Plenty. Video / NZ Herald, Supplied

NZ Herald Headlines | Wednesday December 3, 2025

Afternoon Headlines | Majority of jobseekers are meeting benefit conditions, US business summit begins | Wednesday December 3, 2025 Video / NZ Herald

MetService severe weather December 3

MetService severe weather December 3. Video / MetService

New Zealand-first drone surfing in Hawke's Bay

Jack Jensen drone surfing on the Ngaruroro River in Hawke's Bay. Video \ Jack Riddell

Mouldy school lunch saga: Principal speaks out

Haeata Community Campus reveals how she thinks the mouldy school lunches got there.

New Laughs Incoming: Tom Sainsbury’s Podcast Returns

Tom Sainsbury talks comedy, characters and creating a new season.

Herald NOW panel: Mouldy lunches, health fraud & festive hacks

Sarah Sparks and Rawdon Christie unpack the stories New Zealand is talking about.

Business wipeout: The 10 biggest liquidations of the year

A deep dive into the top 10 liquidations and what they signal for the economy.

Rates reform: Will the cap help or hurt communities?

Minister Simon Watts explains how it will work - and what it means for councils.

Smart Christmas budgeting: How to stay in control

Financial adviser Brad Gordon shares practical ways to avoid festive overspending.

GDT down 4.3%; Black Friday was bigger last year, rate caps will limit councils’ credit strength

Business with 2degrees: Whloe milk powder prices fall 23% from May peak, Worldline data shows $56m non-food Black Friday spend, S&P wants to see how rate cap exemptions will work.

Could the Caribbean be pulled into a US–Venezuela conflict?

Professor Alexander Gillespie explains the legal and regional risks behind the crisis.

South Island wrap: Mouldy school lunches and the youth crime spike

Newstalk ZB's Claire Sherwood gives a Christchurch news update.

MetService Daily Weather: December 3 2025

MetService Daily Weather: December 3 2025 Video / NZ Herald

Greens vs ACT: The big issues this week

Chlöe Swarbrick and David Seymour go head-to-head on the week’s political flashpoints.

Formula 1: Liam Lawson confirmed on 2026 grid, to remain with Racing Bulls

Liam Lawson has officially been confirmed on the 2026 F1 grid with Racing Bulls, Alex Powell reports.

How did a covid leader effectively steal $1.8 Million?

NZ Taxpayer's Union Jordan Williams explains how the saga went down.

NZ Herald Headlines | Wednesday December 3, 2025

NZ Herald Headlines | Wednesday December 3, 2025. Video / NZ Herald

Kea Kids News: No shoes, no saddle, no limits: seven-year-old rides bareback toward big dreams

Reporter Huntah saddles up to meet Ochea — a TikTok sensation known for riding his horse Sparky like it’s a 5-gear turbo car, and gathering the freshest local kai for his whānau.

How a new report says we can modernise laws on consent and sexual harm

Senior Researcher Sarah Bell is with us to take us through the report.

Heated exchange between Nicola Willis and Labour MPs at Parliament

Finance Minister Nicola Willis has labelled the conduct of Labour MPs 'unbecoming' after a fiery Scrutiny Week encounter. Video / Parliament TV

Watch: Police Commissioner Richard Chambers explains why he's introducing new police targets

Reflecting on 12 months in the role, Police Commissioner Richard Chambers says new targets will drive better standards within police. Video / Mark Mitchell

NZ Herald Headlines | Tuesday December 2, 2025

Afternoon Headlines | Government proposes 4% rates cap, Minister of Finance pushes back on offshore carbon credits | Tuesday December 2, 2025 Video / NZ Herald

Watch: Public Service Commission investigation into Coster over in 'not too distant future'

Sir Brian Roche says the investigation he is leading in Andrew Coster's role in the McSkimming scandal will be concluded soon. Video / Mark Mitchell

MetService Severe Weather: December 2 2025

MetService Severe Weather: December 2 2025. Video / MetService

A beginner's guide to being a Christmas elf

Mitchell Hageman goes inside SkyCity's elf school and finds out what it takes to be the 10% who made the cut. Video / Cameron Pitney

Kea Kids: Who gets to flip the big switch?! Giant Christmas tree lights up Tamaki Makaurau!

Reporter Rocco joins the crowd as one lucky tamariki gets to flip the switch and light up Te Manaaki, dazzling spectators and spreading festive Christmas magic across the city.

Herald NOW daily panel: Upcoming election, rates caps and IKEA hype

Auckland business chamber CEO, Simon Bridges and political commentator, Lara Greaves discuss the big issues of the day.

Ikea's Australia and NZ CEO talks consumers and competition

Ikea's Australia and NZ CEO Mirja Viinanen talks consumers and competition ahead of the business' opening day.

Travel Tuesday: Europe’s Dreamiest River Cruises & the world's best small towns

TripNotes host Lorna Riley guides us through Europe’s hidden gems.

Auckland FC gears up for kickoff

Steve Corica and Terry McFlynn on signings, strategy and season goals.

AI TVs are here - But what do they actually do?

Noel Leeming’s Stu Buckerfield shows how AI is changing home entertainment.

US-NZ Relations: US Business Summit set to explore what's next

Political analyst Dan Schnur on the trade and foreign policy shifts ahead.

Building consents up, JLL on retirement home shortfall, KiwiBank on co-ownership

Business with 2degrees: Retirement village building consents lag when they need to soar, opinions harden on co-owing first homes, three vie for two seats on Fonterra board.

Hipkins: Labour will reinstate pay equity

Labour leader Chris Hipkins talks finance policy, GP loans and how the party will fund pay equity plans.

Inside Ikea Auckland: First look before opening day

Chief Lifestyle reporter, Jenni Mortimer tours the huge new Sylvia Park store and what shoppers can expect.