Jono and Ben ask Sarah Jessica Parker about Jacinda Ardern

US sanctions two Russian oil firms, President Zelenskyy calls for frozen assets to fund war effort

Ukraine's Ambassador to Australia and New Zealand joins Herald NOW to discuss the latest developments in the Russian invasion of Ukraine and efforts to halt the war.

Weather: Your Labour weekend forecast

MetService Head of Weather News Heather Keats with the outlook for the long weekend. Video / Herald Now

Ginny Anderson and Simon Watts on the Herald NOW political panel

Labour Party's Ginny Anderson and National's Simon Watts on the Herald NOW political panel.

Auckland bus fire: Should we be worried about lithium batteries?

AUT Professor of Electronic Engineering Adnan Al-Anbuky speaks to Herald NOW about lithium batteries. Video / Herald Now

Jason Hollands steps down from All Blacks assistant coaching role

NZ Herald Rugby Writer Gregor Paul speaks to Herald NOW about Jason Hollands's decision to step away from assistant coaching role. Video / Herald Now

'Priority is West Coast water' - Mark Mitchell on the clean-up needed after wild weather

Emergency Management Minister Mark Mitchell on the clean-up needed after wild weather hits the south

Win or bust: Why Joseph Parker must win to gain dream world title shot

Joseph Parker’s trainer Andy Lee says the dream is over if the Kiwi heavyweight doesn’t win this weekend. Video / NZ Herald

Daily Weather Update: October 24 2025

Daily Weather Update: October 24 2025. Video / MetService

Daily Sport Update: October 24 2025

Daily Sport Update: October 24 2025. Video / NZ Herald

NZ Herald Morning News Update | Wild weather warnings come for the long weekend

NZ Herald Morning News Update | Wild weather warnings come for the long weekend and NZ's health system is under stress. Video / NZ Herald

How long will spring’s wild winds keep roaring across the country?

NIWA principal scientist Chris Brandolino is with us to take us through what’s causing this stormy weather, and whether there is light at the end of the tunnel.

MetService weather: October 24, 2025

MetService weather: October 24, 2025. Video / MetService

Students escape falling tree in wild Otago winds

Winds in Otago reached up to 150 km/h, causing widespread damage and lifting roofs. Video / Supplied / David Bull

Family, politicians pay tributes at former PM Jim Bolger’s funeral

The funeral of former Prime Minister Jim Bolger held at Our Lady of Kāpiti Parish, Presentation Way, Paraparaumu.

All Blacks coaches Scott Robertson and Jason Holland speak to media

All Blacks Assistant Coach Jason Holland and All Blacks Head Coach Scott Robertson speak to media.

MP Mark Mitchell speaks to the media at civil defence update

MP Mark Mitchell spoke to the media in Christchurch. Video / RNZ

MetService Afternoon Severe Weather Update: Thursday October 23rd

MetService Afternoon Severe Weather Update: Thursday October 23rd. Video / MetService

'The roofs come off!' Oxford resident battles wild weather

Wild winds tearing through North Canterbury have ripped the roof off a home as severe gusts battered the region. Video / NZ Herald

Mega strike: Tens of thousands of public sector workers striking today

Thousands from the health and education sector at Aotea Square taking part in major strike action.

Fire at Hanmer Springs causes trouble for Emergency Services

Fire at Hanmer Springs causes trouble for Emergency Services. Video / NZ Herald

Quinn Tupaea speaks to media ahead of Grand Slam tour

All Black Quinn Tupaea speaks to media ahead of the Grand Slam tour. Video / Alyse Wright

Teachers strike out in West Auckland

Teachers strike on the corner of Lincoln Rd and Universal Drive, West Auckland. Video / Supplied

North Canterbury hit hard by relentless rain and wind

North Canterbury hit hard by relentless rain and wind. Video / Supplied

Lightning, thunder, rain and the occasional gust west of Springfield

Lightning, thunder, rain and the occasional gust west of Springfield. Video / NZ Herald

Truck rolls as severe winds strike

Footage of the truck lying on its side in the opposite lane near Porters Pass in Canterbury was posted to the Canterbury Highway & Weather Information Facebook page this morning.

How Jospeh Parker plans to seize elusive world title shot

Joseph Parker reveals how he intends to defeat Fabio Wardley this weekend in London. Video / NZ Herald

Kiwis brace for wild weather nationwide

Kiwis brace for wild weather nationwide. Video / NZ Herald, whatsoninvers.nz, Supplied

Kiwi Paralympic legend heading to his fifth games

Paralympian Adam Hall discusses taking on Italy 2026.

NZ Herald Live: The funeral of former Prime Minister Jim Bolger

The funeral of former Prime Minister Jim Bolger held at Our Lady of Kāpiti Parish, Presentation Way, Paraparaumu.

Innovative Kiwi start-up 'Housies' getting investors on the property ladder for as little as $100

Housies Co-Founder Ricky Jack spoke with Ryan Bridge on Herald NOW

Herald Now Panel with Mark Crysell and Lara Greaves

Herald Now Panel with Mark Crysell and Lara Greaves. Video / Herald Now

What are the true motivations of the 'mega-strike'?

PSA National Secretary Fleur Fitzsimons joined Herald NOW to explain what the union wants and why it is taking part in the day's big strike action. Video / Herald Now

How bad will the weather get where you are? Heather Keats has the latest on the red warnings

Red warnings are set for parts of the South Island, and the lower parts of the North Island, Heather Keats reports. Video / Herald Now

Sports Panel with Cam and Chris: Thursday October 23rd

Sports Panel with Cam and Chris: Thursday October 23rd. Video / Herald Now

'Huge surprise': Fiordland researchers find 41 sponge species entirely new to science

A dive‑team led by James Bell at Victoria University of Wellington exploring sponges in the fiords of South Island found that 41 of the 82 sponge specimens collected are new.

Tāmaki bus fire: Live update from the scene

Fires crews are still on the scene working extinguish a bus which caught fire overnight, Katie Oliver reports. Video / Herald Now

Fonterra’s $75m butter bet, warnings on AI ‘workslop’, Fletcher Building tightens again

Business with 2degrees: Fonterra’s latest investment in South Canterbury, AI implementation embarrasses top Aussie banker, and more layoffs expected at Fletchers Video / Herald Now

Mega strike: Erica Stanford says NZEI "bullying" members

The Minster of Health Simeon Brown and Minister of Education Erica Stanford join Herald NOW ahead of today's mega strike. Video / Herald Now

Best Places to Work Awards: Sharesies crowned overall winner

Sharesies General Manager of People Anna Liumaihetau Darling joins Herald NOW to explain what makes Sharesies New Zealand's best place to work. Video / Herald Now

Kaikōura Mayor reacts to the damage caused by wild weather

Kaikōura Mayor Craig Mackle details the damage caused by the wild weather this week in his local area. Video / Herald Now