WAI262 claimants advancing protection of taonga

Are New Zealanders planning for retirement?

We ask people in Auckland's CBD how, and if, they're preparing for retirement. Video \ Sylvie Whinray

Incredible Stanmore Bay bioluminescence

Matthew Davison captured the "most incredible bioluminescence display I've ever witnessed" at Stanmore Bay on November 7. Video / Supplied

NZ Herald Morning News Update | Lee Tamahori passes away, Selwyn Highland Games goes ahead today

NZ Herald Morning News Update | Lee Tamahori passes away, Selwyn Highland Games goes ahead today for the 14th year. Health union workers continue to organise strikes.

Lee Tamahori dies aged 75

The director of Once Were Warriors, which became a landmark New Zealand film, was celebrated for championing Māori talent on screen.

Indian Trade Minister Piyush Goyal visits Rotorua

Indian Trade Minister Piyush Goyal was welcomed to Te Puia with a pōhiri. Video / NZ Herald

Armed police close Innes Rd in Christchurch amid unfolding incident

A serious incident involving armed police officers unfolded on a Christchurch street after a gun was allegedly spotted nearby. Video / Jazlyn Whales

Labour leader Chris Hipkins hits back at Government's bootcamps

Labour leader Chris Hipkins reacts to the release of final verdict on Govt’s controversial bootcamp pilot. Video / RNZ

MetService weather: November 7-9, 2025

MetService weather: November 7-9, 2025

NZ Herald Afternoon Update | Oranga Tamariki releases youth boot camp plans, Film industry woes

NZ Herald Afternoon Update | Oranga Tamariki releases youth boot camp plans, Film industry woes. Video / NZ Herald

More international films and TV shows are set to be produced in New Zealand

Nicola Willis announces Screen Production Rebate scheme boosted to attract more international films and TV shows to New Zealand. Video / NZ Herald

Fatal crash with school bus injures over 30 in Rotorua

One person is dead following a major crash between a bus carrying school children and a car in Rotorua. Hato Hone St John sent 10 vehicles to attend the incident. Video / HNow

Neighbour Ivan Clothier describes the Rotorua bus crash leaving one person dead

Rotorua bus crash leaves one person dead, school children injured. Video / NZ Herald

Are you trying to kill us?: 20 years of Adventure Racing Coromandel

Adventure Racing Coromandel's Andy Reid reflects on 20 years of organising extreme sports events in new book. Video / Herald Now

Phil Goff and Carmen Vicelich on the Panel | November 7 2025

Phil Goff and Carmen Vicelich on the Panel | November 7 2025. Video / Herald Now

Shayne Currie gives all the insight from today's Media Insider

Media Insider: KFC hacker ad draws 50 complaints; The race to be TVNZ 6pm newsreader; Screen Production Rebate boost; Troy Bowker buys property housing Stuff printing press.

After Gloriavale: How would children cope in mainstream schooling

Child psychologist Sara Chatwin on the emotional impact if Gloriavale’s school is shut - and how those children could adapt to life outside. Video / Herald Now

Federated Farmers: How Wilding Pines threaten NZ’s landscape

Federated Farmers’ Richard Dawkins warns that invasive pines are choking high-country farmland - and the government isn’t doing enough. Video / Herald Now

Weekend watch: Rainbands, wind and a taste of Summer?

Heather Keats provides the highs and lows shaping your weekend around New Zealand. Video / Herald Now

Taps run dry: Northland town’s water woes deepen

Northern Advocate’s Yolisa Tswanya on Kāeo’s water crisis - two weeks without supply and locals demanding answers. Video / Herald Now

Goldrush: Small-cap miners brisk business on NZX, Microsoft AI pricing apology, Musk’s $1T payday

Business with 2degrees: BusinessDesk’s small-cap wrap looks at Uvre, Santana Gold and others, CoPilot bundling apology , Telsa votes on a US$1T pay deal for Elon Musk.

State of the All Blacks: How will the Northern Hemisphere season end?

Gregor Paul analyses form, fatigue and the future as the All Blacks wrap up their Northern Hemisphere campaign. Video / Herald Now

Spring surge or false dawn? What’s next for NZ property

Real estate leader Jen Baird on where the housing market’s heading. Video / Herald Now

'America on Pause: US shutdown continues

Live from New York, political commentator, Danielle McLachlan provides insight into the record breaking government shut down. Video / Herald Now

Herald NOW political panel: Mark Mitchell vs Willie Jackson

National’s Mark Mitchell and Labour’s Willie Jackson go head-to-head in the Herald NOW political panel.

MetService Weather Warning: November 7 2025

MetService Weather Warning: November 7 2025. Video / NZ Herald

Daily Sports Update: November 7 2025

Daily Sports Update: November 7 2025. Video / NZ Herald

NZ Herald Morning News Update | Jevon McSkimming pleads guilty, nurses promises not fulfilled

NZ Herald Morning News Update | Jevon McSkimming pleads guilty, nurses promises not fulfilled. Te Pati Maori continues to fight inward as costs of training rise. Video / NZ Herald

How one hornet species could sting New Zealand’s environment and economy

Mahurangi Honey’s Peter Johnston is with us to chat local honey making, and why bees are so important.

Air NZ begins nationwide test flights of its first electric aircraft

The Beta Alia CX300 will fly across the country over the next four months. Video / Mike Scott

Rare Haast tokoeka kiwi chicks signal restart of West Coast breeding programme

The West Coast Wildlife Centre has celebrated a special arrival for the second time in the 2025 kiwi hatching season. Video \ West Coast Wildlife Centre

Should parking rules in Ponsonby be changed?

AT is looking to introduce paid parking on Ponsonby Rd on Thursday, Friday and Saturday nights, and more paid spots near Ponsonby Rd. Video / Cameron Pitney

NZ Herald Afternoon Update | Te Pāti Māori fakes confidence and crisis helplines cut by government

NZ Herald Afternoon Update | Te Pāti Māori fakes confidence and crisis helplines are cut by the government. Experts warn of space terrorism as fire crews prepare to strike.

Guy Fawkes Fireworks fight and couch burning on Dunedin's Castle St

Three arrests were made on the notorious party street last night as fireworks were shot at police.

'Beyond my imagination' Kiwis veteran Kieran Foran on his emotional swansong

Kiwis veteran Kieran Foran talks with NZ Herald league writer Michael Burgess about retirement, family and finishing on a high.

Motorist films dramatic Transmission Gully vehicle fire

Video shows a vehicle has caught on fire on Transmission Gully this morning.

Michelin stars coming to New Zealand restaurants

Christopher Luxon and Louise Upston announce a new partnership allowing New Zealand restaurants to earn coveted Michelin stars for the first time.

First Michelin Guide for NZ: A game-changer for Kiwi dining and tourism

Tourism NZ CEO René de Monchy explains what the Michelin Guide means for local chefs and tourism. Video / Herald Now

Veggie Man’s picks: What’s fresh and affordable this week

Produce prices are shifting fast - here’s what’s in season and worth buying now. Video / Herald Now

Morning Panel: Big calls on politics, policy and the week’s headlines

Dave Letele and Trish Sherson weigh in on the stories driving New Zealand’s conversations. Video / Herald NOW

Not slowing down: Over-65s now set to contribute $176 billion a year by 2071

Older workers are contributing more than ever - and reshaping what retirement looks like. Video / Herald NOW