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House gutted as suspicious fire tears through vacant property, 2nd blaze to damage property

Six fire trucks were called to the Avondale property.

Trump threatens tariffs on foreign films

NZ Trade Minister Todd McClay joins Ryan Bridge as more tariffs come from the US. Video / Herald NOW

NZ Herald Morning News Update | Trump says ‘waiting on Hamas’ and credit ban could raise surcharges

NZ Herald Morning News Update | Trump says ‘waiting on Hamas’, two more measles cases in Northland and credit ban may raise surcharges

What the business sector wants from Energy sector review

The EMA's Alan McDonald joins Ryan Bridge on Herald NOW and sets out his wishlist for the Government's energy sector review. Video / Herald NOW

Complaints over illegal structures, fences at Auckland property leads to court action

Neighbours have long complained about the worthless house. Now a court has stepped in.

Herald NOW Weather: October 1, 2025

Herald NOW Weather: October 1, 2025. Video / MetService

Te Mata Peak at centre of long‑tailed bat survey

Locals within 25km can host detectors to capture rare-bat activity.

Watch: 'Everyone's a critic' - Luxon assesses his leadership as questions mount

The PM has researched leaders since he was a schoolboy - he chooses one per year to study.

Morning quiz: Which famous church is located on an island in Lake Bled, Slovenia?

Test your brains with the Herald's morning quiz.

'We want to get her back': Mother of missing woman shares fresh detail

Te Anihana Beau Pomana withdrew cash and spent time in SkyCity basement prior to going missing on August 21. Video / Corey Fleming

Simon Wilson: The 'war on cars', the CRL and the battle for Queen St in local elections

OPINION: Because of Queen St, the race for the Waitematā ward has citywide significance.

Blind New Zealanders left struggling every day

Blind Low Vision NZ community and inclusion GM Dan Shepherd is with us to speak about his own lived experience, and how we might be able to help.

Prime Minister Christopher Luxon talks about leadership and managing the coalition

Christopher Luxon said National got everything it wanted from coalition talks except for two things. Video / Mark Mitchell

Chlöe Swarbrick: Govt reveals its outright cowardice on Palestine

OPINION: New Zealanders' response has been swift and angry, says Green Party co-leader.

Property mogul to spend $30m on quake strengthening despite Govt shake-up

'I don’t believe it’s going to have any impact on our buildings.'

Gun gifted to Police Commissioner by FBI boss destroyed after safety concerns

The plastic replica pistol was one of three given out in July by Kash Patel.