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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.

MetService Daily Weather: December 2 2025

MetService Daily Weather: December 2 2025 Video / NZ Herald

Sport Headlines | Tall Blacks edged by Boomers in Wellington

Sport Headlines | Tall Blacks edged by Boomers in Wellington, Liam Lawson to hold onto Formula 1 spot.

Jevon McSkimming case: The woman at the centre of the sex scandal speaks out

Jared Savage on exclusive new details from the woman at the centre of the case.

NZ Herald Headlines | Tuesday December 2, 2025

NZ Herald Headlines | Tuesday December 2, 2025. Video / NZ Herald

Auckland councillor reacts to proposed council rates cap

Auckland Councillor Daniel Newman argues the cap will make services suffer.

Rate caps: Are councils ready?

Cameron Bagrie on the economic impact and the risks of the government’s plan.

I just want my son back

Loriza Ali is trying to get her 19-year-old son, Nathan Lyzal Amhaz, who has cerebral palsy, residency in NZ, where she lives. Video \ Jason Dorday

Watch: Govt explains why it will introduce a rates cap range for councils

Prime Minister Christopher Luxon and Local Government Minister Simon Watts announced the rates cap range at the post-Cabinet press conference on Monday. Video / Mark Mitchell

F1 drama, SailGP surprises & Auckland FC disruption

NZ Herald sports journalists unpack a massive week in sports. Video / HeraldNOW

The Front Page on Location: NZ's first Ikea

The Front Page was invited to a special media day to take a look at Ikea before its December 4th opening day.

Watch: Pharmac Minister David Seymour responds to $350k payout

Pharmac Minister David Seymour says he is comfortable with the near-$350,000 payout made to one Pharmac employee last year. Video / Mark Mitchell

First look inside Ikea Sylvia Park ahead of official opening

Today, the Herald has been given a first look inside the 34,000sq m retail hub, seven years in the making.

NZ Herald Live: Christopher Luxon holds post-Cabinet press conference

Christopher Luxon holds post-Cabinet press conference

Taste test: Are Ikea's meatballs worth the hype?

The Herald tries the Ikea meatballs, plantballs and cinnamon rolls to find out what the hype’s all about. Video / Michael Craig

MetService Afternoon Weather Update: December 1, 2025

MetService Afternoon Weather Update: December 1, 2025 Video / MetService

NZ Herald Headlines | Monday December 1, 2025

Afternoon Headlines | Government faces speculation over climate change commitments, plans to move homeless from cities | Monday December 1, 2025 Video / NZ Herald

Inside the $1 billion NZ International Convention Centre

NZICC general manager Prue Daly on Auckland's new convention centre, 10 years in the making, and its pipeline of events. Video / Dean Purcell

MetService Midday Weather Update: December 1, 2025

MetService Midday Weather Update: December 1, 2025. Video / MetService

How Boring Oat Milk got its big break

One ‘yes’ turned a kitchen-bench concept into a global hit.

Airbus A320 software issue: Civil Aviation Authority director on hectic weekend

Director of Civil Aviation and CAA Chief Executive Kane Patena tells us how New Zealand handled the massive A320 software meltdown. Video / Cameron Pitney

Guided tour of Auckland's new Ikea store with NZ Herald

NZ Herald takes you inside Auckland’s new Ikea store for a first lookahead of its opening on Thursday. Video / NZ Herald

First look inside Auckland’s new Ikea store

The NZ Herald takes you inside Auckland’s new Ikea store, ahead of its opening on Thursday. Video / NZ Herald

Christchurch Mayor on being selected as the country's 'one stop shop' for supermarket consents

Phil Mauger talks supermarket consenting and what's next for the city. Video / Herald Now

Panel: Heather Roy and Rob Campbell on Herald NOW

Heather Roy and Rob Campbell discuss today's headlines on Herald NOW.

House of Duval: Inside the downfall of Aucklands former leading property developer

BusinessDesk’s Maria Slade breaks down its downfall. Video / Herald Now

Is a smokefree generation within reach?

Data reveals rates of vaping and smoking in young people is on the decline.

Black Friday spending surge in US; new podcast on Du Val hard-sell; will we buy British warships?

Business with 2degrees: Online sales in US Black Friday are 10% up this year; UK minister pushes Babcock and Arrowhead frigates; ‘The Fall of the House of Du Val’ podcast out now.

Orca pod safely leave Napier’s Pandora Pond after estuary stranding scare

Project Jonah urges public caution after rare stranding scare in Napier. Video / Herald Now

Monday Market Outlook with Forsyth Barr

Monday Market Outlook with Forsyth Barr | Matt Montgomerie joins Ryan Bridge on Herald Now

Political update with Adam Pearse | Herald Now

Political update with Adam Pearse | Herald Now Video / Herald Now

Experts warn of pitfalls in ‘gentle parenting’ trend

Child behavioural specialist warns gentle parenting may reinforce bad behaviour.

Watch Live: Christopher Luxon in studio with Mike Hosking

Watch Live: Christopher Luxon in studio with Mike Hosking

South Island wrap: Red zone reopening and; the return of passenger rail

Christchurch's red zone could get a new life, Newstalk ZB South Island News Director, Claire Sherwood reports. Video / Herald Now

How Ikea’s opening could shake up NZ retail

Retail groups weigh in on how the Swedish giant could reshape spending. Video / Herald Now

Market mood lifts: Kiwis more upbeat on house prices

ASB’s Nick Tuffley explains what’s driving renewed optimism. Video / Herald Now

Labour unveils low-interest loans for struggling GP clinics

A nurse practitioner reacts to Labours loan announcement.

NZ Herald Headlines | Monday December 1, 2025

NZ Herald Headlines | Monday December 1, 2025. Video / NZ Herald

Sport Headlines | Rugby sevens open new season with titles

Sport Headlines | Rugby sevens open new season with titles, Back Foils fall shy in SailGP championship.