Watch: 'How to Dad' talks to Mike Hosking

Watch: Rawiri Waititi and Debbie Ngarewa-Packer front to Parliament reporters on party turmoil

Te Pāti Māori co-leaders Rawiri Waititi and Debbie Ngarewa-Packer are waiting for its national council to make decisions before commenting on next steps. Video / Mark Mitchell

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

Fireworks chaos on Castle St

About 50 people were reportedly shooting fireworks at each other on Castle Street, with police narrowly avoiding being hit. Two people were arrested over the incident.

NZ Herald Afternoon Update | Big day for Te Pāti Māori and Fire manager calls for fireworks ban

NZ Herald Afternoon Update | Fire manager calls for fireworks ban, ACC ends partnership with Water Safety NZ and big day ahead for Te Pāti Māori.

Move-in ready offices: How business are rethinking workspace

A new Precinct Suite will be completed in Aon Centre, Commercial Bay next month

Explosions rock Bleak House Rd as fire erupts near recycling workshop

The blaze began near a workshop recycling old whiteware units. Video / Dean Jenkins

Car captured racing down Auckland western motorway on rims

The car was captured racing down Auckland's Western motorway on its rims near Henderson off-ramp 11am today. Video / Supplied

Watch: Te Pāti Māori co-leader Rawiri Waititi accuses two of his MPs of going 'rogue'

Rawiri Waititi says expulsion is being considered after MPs Mariameno Kapa-Kingi and Tākuta Ferris have continued to publicly criticise the party. Video / Mark Mitchell

Travel trends 2025: Where kiwis are heading next

Travel Magazine Editor Sarah Pollok on the rise in 'readaways' and a viral luxury travel agent.

ACC slashes Water Safety NZ funding

Water Safety NZ warns of serious risk after ACC cuts funding.

Silver Ferns shake-up: What Taurua’s comeback really means

Former coach Yvonne Willering reacts to Dame Noeline Taurua’s reinstatement and what it means for the Silver Ferns’ future.

Stanford and Hipkins on possible Te Tiriti removal by Government

Education Minister Erica Stanford and Labour leader Chris Hipkins discuss the proposed removal of the requirement for boards to give effect to Te Tiriti o Waitangi.

Te Pāti Māori feud, futuristic robots and luxury travel tiktoker

Political commentator Lara Greaves and 818 managing director Chris Henry join the Herald NOW panel to discuss the big issues of today. Video / Herald NOW

Tech Tuesday: Are household humanoid robots here?

Tech expert Paul Spain showcases the latest robot, which could become a household feature.

Labour leader Chris Hipkins on Te Pāti Māori, CGT and the upcoming election

Labour leader Chris Hipkins joins HeraldNOW to talk about Te Pāti Māori, CGT, and the upcoming election.

Fire Service pleads for caution ahead of Guy Fawkes night

Fire and Emergency NZ’s Adrian Nacey on how to keep celebrations safe and avoid a night of callouts. Video / Herald NOW

All Blacks lose Scott and Jordie Barrett

Scott and Jordie Barrett have been ruled out of this weekend’s test against Scotland.

Otago goldmine application in fast-track lane, Westpac profit & lending up, bank IT stress tests

Business with 2degrees: Santana Gold seeks fast-track consent for central Otago open-cast mine, Westpac NZ’s posts $1.2b profit, RBNZ stress tests for IT fails. Video / Herald NOW

What to expect from this year’s Melbourne Cup

Trackside NZ’s Thad Taylor previews the big race, form guide, and where the smart money’s going. Video / Herald NOW

DOC Warns Hikers to stay back as South Island tracks hit by snow and slips

DOC’s Aaron Fleming on the wild weather damaging Great Walks and what trampers need to know before heading out.

Turmoil in NYC: What’s next in the battle for City Hall

US political commentator Danielle McLaughlin breaks down the bruising New York mayoral race and what it says about the future of the Democratic Party. Video / Herald NOW

Herald NOW Weather: November 4, 2025

Herald NOW Weather: November 4, 2025

Inside the Iwi Chairs’ push for unity within Te Pāti Māori

Iwi Chairs Forum, Bayden Barber on the key priorities from this week’s Iwi Chairs Forum - and how Māori leaders are responding to government direction on Treaty issues.

NZ Herald Morning News Update | Te Pāti Māori labelled unserious and Kiwis’ increasing borrowing

NZ Herald Morning News Update | Treaty implementation could be scrapped, Kiwis’ borrowing rises, and Te Pāti Māori labelled unserious.

Part of medieval tower in Rome collapses

The rescue of a trapped worker was interrupted as the Torre dei Conti tower collapsed for a second time. Video / AFP

Why Toni Street doesn't believe in balance

Broadcaster, mum, and podcast host Toni Street joins Paula to talk about confidence, communication, and what “balance” really looks like.

Kea Kids: Bulls, lambs, and traffic jams — farm life in the middle of Auckland!

Reporter Vivi is at Cornwall Park, where right in the heart of the Auckland hustle and bustle, three kids are feeding lambs, herding sheep, and dodging bulls.

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