WellingtonInfamous Cook Strait ferry to be stripped for scrap metal KiwiRail says the ferry will be recycled at a specialist shipyard in India.09 Oct 10:17 PM
New ZealandFiji Airways jet takes off for Nadi after repairs to bloodied nose from bird strikeThe Boeing 737 circled above Lake Ellesmere for hours to burn fuel after the bird strike.09 Oct 10:13 PM
CrimeMan accused of smashing Winston Peters’ window appears in court, pleads not guiltyThe 29-year-old has elected trial by jury after appearing in Auckland District Court.09 Oct 10:03 PM
PremiumPremiumBusinessReserve Bank more than triples office lease costs in the midst of staff layoffsOn top of the new 10-year lease, the RBNZ has allocated $14.5m to fit out the space.09 Oct 10:00 PM
New ZealandNeil Brown is swapping the mayoral chains for the tractor cabBrown plans to help out on his son's farm after 21 years at Ashburton District Council.09 Oct 09:52 PM
New ZealandMetService Severe Weather Warning: October 10th-12thMetService Severe Weather Warning: October 10th-12th. Video / MetServiceWatch09 Oct 09:43 PM
Crime‘Manifestly excessive’: Judge converts Casketeers fraudster’s prison term to home detentionHer four-month home detention follows six months already spent behind bars.09 Oct 09:02 PM
New ZealandCouncil defends nursery cuts after backlash from elected membersCouncil boss says nursery job cuts were operational, not political, amid criticism.09 Oct 09:01 PM
EntertainmentMental As Anything: Angelina Grey on podcasting with a purposeHauraki host Angie Grey talks about celebrity vulnerability and speaking up. Video / Alyse WrightWatch09 Oct 09:00 PM
New ZealandLocal elections: The veteran politicians calling it quits this weekendTwo big names are bowing out after almost three decades.09 Oct 08:59 PM
EntertainmentCristiano Ronaldo has reportedly become the first billionaire footballerCristiano Ronaldo is the wealthiest man in football, according to new data gathered by Bloomberg. Video / VEWatch09 Oct 08:46 PM
New ZealandJust loving Hawke’s Bay - the Magpies’ everywhere manNick Grigg finally found an NPC home in Hawke's Bay, at the age of 28.09 Oct 08:38 PM
New ZealandAn egg-cellent choice? We're eating more than 200 eggs each a yearNew Zealand has about 1.6 million commercial hens, with some now laying larger eggs.09 Oct 08:35 PM
New ZealandAuckland mum's warning after nitrous oxide abuse leaves kids 'walking zombies'Large canisters are being sold at dairies with minimal checks.09 Oct 08:19 PM
New ZealandFrom bush to table: Deer hunters recognised for feeding communitiesHunt for Good has turned 1200 wild deer into 58,000 family meals. 09 Oct 08:16 PM
PremiumPremiumAucklandWoman accused of $4.5m theft loses home; Lawyer ex-husband makes move before forced saleMarion Pearson faces 113 theft charges totalling more than $4.5m.09 Oct 08:00 PM
New ZealandPolice boost presence for gang-tangi convyExtra patrols will be visible across the region.09 Oct 07:45 PM
New ZealandPeters’ partner injured by glass after crowbar attack on Auckland homeJan Trotman and a friend initially escaped harm in the attack.09 Oct 07:37 PM
Herald NOWFarm Frontlines: What Rural NZ is watching this weekSarah Perriam-Lampp from CEO of Countrywide Media joins Ryan Bridge on Herald NOW. Video / Herald NOWWatch09 Oct 07:37 PM
Herald NOWBig bonus for TVNZ boss, ASA weed comment, record number of TVNZ complaintsWhat’s really going on behind the headlines? NZ Herald editor-at-large Shayne Currie breaks down the big media stories of the week.Watch09 Oct 07:31 PM
Herald NOWKiwi Walk/Run Series: Irene van Dyk champions safer trails for Kiwi womenThe Aramex Kiwi Walk & Run Series helps women feel safer on New Zealand’s trails. Irene van Dyk shares why she’s backing the movement. Video / Herald NOWWatch09 Oct 07:21 PM
Herald NOWSun, Storms or Snow? Your weekend weather wrapMetService’s Heather Keats has your weekend forecast, from top to tail of the country.Watch09 Oct 07:20 PM
Herald NOWNZ Drug Laws ‘ Colossal failure': NZ Drug FoundationNZ Drug Foundation director Sarah Helm says urgent reform is needed to reduce harm. Video / Herald NOWWatch09 Oct 07:05 PM
Herald NOWGreen gold? Seaweed industry makes its case at Nelson summitSeaweed is being touted as New Zealand’s next sustainable success story. Michael Lakeman explains why this humble ocean plant is making waves.Watch09 Oct 06:58 PM
Herald NOWSharesies, card spending & Paysauce: Garth Bray from BusinessDesk joins Ryan Bridge on Herald NOWBusiness with 2degrees: Sharesies capital raise at $750M; card data spending up, matching inflation; Paysauce pushes into Australia.Watch09 Oct 06:57 PM
Herald NOWDrug law, Jobseeker cuts and budget bluesNational’s Paul Goldsmith and Labour’s Ginny Anderson join Ryan Bridge on Herald NOW.Watch09 Oct 06:45 PM
Herald NOWFrom wild to worthwhile: The hunters feeding hungry kiwisBay of Plenty Times reporter Kaitlyn Morrell talks to Ryan Bridge about a unique initiative turning wild game into meals for those in need. Video / Herald NOWWatch09 Oct 06:44 PM
New ZealandTeen fighting aggressive cancer finds new hope after given weeks to liveCancer-battling teen given weeks to live turns to traditional healing.09 Oct 06:35 PM
Herald NOWWinston Peters: NZ’s position on the Middle East CeasefireForeign Minister Winston Peters responds to the proposed ceasefire deal between Israel and Hamas. Video / Herald NOWWatch09 Oct 06:31 PM
Herald NOWHerald NOW Weather: October 10, 2025Herald NOW Weather: October 10, 2025. Video / MetServiceWatch09 Oct 06:18 PM
Herald NOWCan the Israel-Hamas ceasefire hold?Security and intelligence expert Anthony Glees joins Herald Now from the UK to assess the fragile truce in the Middle East. Video / Herald NOWWatch09 Oct 06:10 PM
Herald NOWNZ Herald Morning News Update | All eyes on Israel and Gaza and swifter action on drug lawsNZ Herald Morning News Update | All eyes on Israel and Gaza, milestone moment for child protection efforts and Te Pāti Māori says ‘need to correct course’Watch09 Oct 06:06 PM
New ZealandOne injured as police called to control crowd at packed student bar The bar posted on social media at 10pm telling those still in line to 'settle down'.09 Oct 05:55 PM
New Zealand'Senseless waste of life': Mother blasts facility after son dies from peanut allergyA post-mortem has confirmed Riley Brown died after eating a meal containing trace amounts.09 Oct 05:55 PM