Policeman by day, Silversmith by night

Why the debate over fireworks gets louder every year

Representatives from FENZ and SPCA know the dangers of fireworks all too well.

Watch: Large blaze rips through Island Bay property

A large fire has ripped through a property in the Wellington seafront suburb of Island Bay. Video / Supplied

We quiz Dark Destroyer Shaun Wallace on The Chase

Quiz legend Shaun Wallace returns to New Zealand for a series of charity events. The Herald put him to the test at his own game. Video / Cameron Pitney

"Waste of time": Dame Noeline Taurua opens up on "traumatic" experience and how she'll unite players

Dame Noeline Taurua talks to NZ Herald’s Nathan Limm about being stood down and subsequently reinstated as Silver Ferns coach.

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

Christopher Luxon holds post-Cabinet press conference

NZ Herald Afternoon News Update | NZ Education system in need of an overhaul, Te Pāti Māori woes

NZ Herald Afternoon News Update | NZ Education system in need of an overhaul, Te Pati Maori woes. Measles in Wellington and Netball NZ in strife. Video / NZ Herald

Legend of the Peaks

The event, which begins this Friday, is expected to attract more than 3000 runners and walkers across six different distances. Video / Legend of the Peaks

Tongan Fans Take Over Otahuhu -Streets Turn Red in Celebration.

Thousands of Tongan fans packed Atkinson Ave and Great South Rd - the whole 650-metre stretch lit up red as the celebrations roared late into the night. Video / NZ Herald

Sports panel: The Big Moments

The Herald sports team breaks down this week’s biggest wins, wobbles, and sporting controversies.

Simon Dallow to resign from TVNZ after more than 20 years

Simon Dallow to resign from TVNZ after more than 20 years. Video / Herald Now

Panel: Simon Bridges and Deborah Pead on the reputational damage to Netball NZ

Auckland Business Chamber CEO Simon Bridges and Pead PR founder Deborah Pead join Herald NOW’s Panel to discuss the reputational damage facing Netball NZ.

Rural round up: What's happening in farming

Droughts, prices and policy - BusinessDesk's Riley Kennedy on the latest from the farm frontlines. Video / Herald NOW

Meet the Mayor: Far North Mayor on what's next for the region

Meet the Far North Mayor: Mayor Moko Tepania on what's next for the region. Video / Herald Now

Keeping older people safe: New project launched amid shocking St John statistic

People over 65 make up half of St John call outs. Video / Herald NOW

Royal turmoil: What’s next for the Windsors?

Royal biographer Andrew Lownie on the scandals shaking the House of Windsor. Video / Herald Now

Personal finance with Forsyth Barr: What's next for China and Trump?

Personal finance with Forsyth Barr: What's next for China and Trump? Video / Herald Now

South Island snapshot: The stories making headlines today

Newstalk ZB South Island News Director brings the region into focus.

InfraKiwi chases council assets, ERA tests WFH; FMA slaps lawyers & accountants

Business with 2degrees: Simplicity’s InfraKiwi pitches alternative to debt-funded infrastructure; ACC return-to-office tested, FMA flags wholesale investor eligibility again.

Dame Noeline Taurua speaks for the first time since stoush with Netball NZ

Dame Noeline Taurua speaks to Mike Hosking for the first time since being reinstated as Silver Ferns coach. Video / NZ Herald

All Blacks Vs Ireland: Former All Black reacts

Ian Jones says Ireland vs All Blacks game was ruined by officiating: 'Missed opportunity' for world rugby.

Measles outbreak: What's the latest

Health NZ says vaccination rates still too low to protect communities. Video / Herald Now

Luxon's catch up with China: What it means for New Zealand politics

Canterbury professor Anne-Marie Brady on Luxon's brief catch up with the Chinese President.

Mass Stabbing on a UK train: Police say it's not a terrorist event

Mass Stabbing on a UK train: Police say it's not a terrorist event. Video / Herald Now

Inside the Beehive: What’s driving the week’s politics

The Herald’s Thomas Coughlan unpacks this week’s political shifts. Video / Herald Now

Sam Stubbs: 'InfraKiwi will keep our infrastructure Kiwi-owned'

Simplicity’s new venture aims to use KiwiSaver funds to build and own NZ infrastructure. Video / Herald Now

MetService Severe Weather Update: Monday 03 November

MetService Severe Weather Update: Monday 03 November. Video / MetService

Daily Sports Update: Monday November 3 2025

Daily Sports Update: Monday November 3 2025. Video / NZ Herald

Watch Live: Christopher Luxon in studio with Mike Hosking

Prime Minister Christopher Luxon joins Mike Hosking live on Newstalk ZB. Video / Newstalk ZB

NZ Herald Morning News Update | Simeon Brown promises hospital improvements as measles cases rise

NZ Herald Morning News Update | Simeon Brown promises hospital improvements as measles cases rise. School zoning set to change, cybercrime remains prevalent. Video / NZ Herald

Sisters Yvonne Gurtler and Cecelia Gaylard unmask their monster three decades after child abuse

As children, Cecelia Gaylard and Yvonne Gurtler endured unspeakable horrors. More than three decades later, the Auckland sisters came face-to-face with their rapist in court.

Kea Kids: Bloody Butcher serves severed fingers to kids

Reporter Puawai takes us on a tour of Howick Historical Village’s Halloween Fright Night with a spooky haunted house, and a creepy costume contest featuring a special guest judge!

Simplicity bosses announce InfraKiwi

A new company has been formed to buy infrastructure assets, aiming eventually for an NZX listing. Video / Michael Craig

How new biometric privacy rules will change what businesses must disclose

Privacy Commissioner Michael Webster is with us, to take us through what all of this means, and how we can protect ourselves.

Eli Katoa stretchered from Eden Park after suffering three head knocks

The Tongan forward required urgent medical assistance during the loss to the Kiwis. Video / NZ Herald

Porn-recovery app accused of using Jazz Thornton videos without consent

Faith-based porn-recovery app accused of using Jazz Thornton videos without consent. Video / TikTok / @jazzthornton_

Dodgers beat Blue Jays 5-4 in extra innings

Dodgers beat Blue Jays 5-4 in extra innings to claim back-to-back World Series. Video / ESPN

UK police arrest two after ‘multiple people’ stabbed on train

Stabbing on a London-bound train left 10 people in hospital. Video / AFP

Electric bus catches fire under bridge on Constellation Drive

A bus has caught fire after getting stuck under an overpass at the Constellation Bus Terminal NZ. Video / Dean Purcell

Race day surge: Thousands take on Auckland Marathon challenge

More than 17,000 people will participate in the Auckland Marathon 2025 today. The event will take place on Auckland's streets, drawing significant local and international runners.

All Blacks defeat Ireland 26-13

The All Blacks have defeated Ireland at Soldier Field in Chicago, 26-13. Video / Sky Sport