New ZealandNZ Herald Headlines | Wednesday December 3, 2025Afternoon Headlines | Majority of jobseekers are meeting benefit conditions, US business summit begins | Wednesday December 3, 2025 Video / NZ HeraldWatch03 Dec 12:59 AM
New ZealandThe PM ponders selling Pāmu on The CountryOn today's show: Christopher Luxon, Derek Daniell, Jen Corkran and Jane Smith. 03 Dec 12:54 AM
AucklandMotorists told to brace for 'significant' delays across Akld motorways and roads as Ikea opensQueues of over 40 minutes are expected just to exit SH1 at Mt Wellington.03 Dec 12:45 AM
New ZealandMetService severe weather December 3MetService severe weather December 3. Video / MetServiceWatch03 Dec 12:33 AM
ChristchurchHeadline acts to open Christchurch's new $683m covered stadium announcedBoth Six60 and Synthony will perform full sets before a joint finale of hits.03 Dec 12:30 AM
KahuDavid Seymour supports grieving mum’s petition for tougher prison sentencesSonya Oakes is grieving her twin son Eru (29) who was shot in his home last month03 Dec 12:00 AM
New Zealand‘Only one chance’: Northland council urges Kaipara to shut Kai Iwi boat rampJack Craw warns one contaminated boat visit could permanently alter the lakes.03 Dec 12:00 AM
New ZealandWorkSafe shuts packhouse conveyor after worker critically injuredThe long-serving Riverlock employee is now home after leaving Waikato Hospital.02 Dec 11:58 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandNew quarry near Hastings approved for 20-year operation following court sagaIt is the second time the controversial quarry project has been granted consent.02 Dec 11:47 PM
New ZealandWesley College kitchen worker accused of sexual conduct with a young person has been namedThe charge carries a maximum penalty of 10 years' imprisonment.02 Dec 11:34 PM
New ZealandPrincipal cites ‘systems failure’ not of school’s making in mouldy lunches dispute, Seymour disagreesFood Safety concluded the mouldy meals likely sat unrefrigerated at the school for days.02 Dec 11:29 PM
Politics'The right thing to do': Andrew Coster resigns as CEO of Social Investment Agency after damning IPCA reportThe former Police Commissioner was put on leave following the McSkimming revelations.02 Dec 11:12 PM
New Zealand'I just wanted to be a good policeman': Inside Police Commissioner's fraught first yearRichard Chambers inherited the job as Jevon McSkimming faced sexual abuse claims.02 Dec 11:00 PM
New ZealandA place in Napier for young people to hang out, that's been made by young peopleNapier’s youth will help shape a new hub in the heart of the city. 02 Dec 10:37 PM
CrimeStolen taonga haul: Police seize 820kg of pounamu in Dunedin searchPounamu ownership sits with Ngāi Tahu under a 1997 vesting law.02 Dec 10:35 PM
New ZealandNew Zealand-first drone surfing in Hawke's BayJack Jensen drone surfing on the Ngaruroro River in Hawke's Bay. Video \ Jack RiddellWatch02 Dec 10:34 PM
New ZealandEx-political figure appears in court over alleged Dunedin bar incidentThe man was granted interim name suppression by a judge today. 02 Dec 10:23 PM
New Zealand'Distressing': Up to 32 Timaru-based Holcim workers face losing jobs as company looks overseasThe entire crew of the Timaru-based MV Buffalo cement ship is being laid off.02 Dec 10:05 PM
New ZealandGunshot fired at Te Puke house, police cordon off streetOfficers have cordoned off part of Atuaroa Ave.02 Dec 09:31 PM
New ZealandFoam Wreckers ‘anti-surf contest’ set to shake up Mount Maunganui summerKehu Butler, 25, will return to his hometown break to front the fun-first event.02 Dec 09:06 PM
BusinessKiwi authors caught in US$1.5b AI book piracy payoutThousands of Kiwi books were scraped, but most will get no payout under US rules.02 Dec 08:47 PM
New ZealandMouldy school lunch saga: Principal speaks outHaeata Community Campus reveals how she thinks the mouldy school lunches got there.Watch02 Dec 08:44 PM
New ZealandNew Laughs Incoming: Tom Sainsbury’s Podcast ReturnsTom Sainsbury talks comedy, characters and creating a new season.Watch02 Dec 08:37 PM
New ZealandDairy prices slump for eighth straight GDT eventSupply continues to outweigh demand, with one auction left in the calendar year.02 Dec 08:35 PM
Christchurch'We need zero-tolerance': Dairy owner stabbing reignites calls for tougher retail crime lawsA 14-year-old will appear in court today to face charges for the incident. 02 Dec 08:24 PM
New ZealandLong-serving governor steps down from major farming businessWhatarangi Murphy-Peehi has served Ātihau-Whanganui Incorporation for 41 years.02 Dec 08:06 PM
New ZealandRising champs and title shots: Local stars line up for Auckland's BX9 eventFormer Commonwealth Games boxer Emile Richardson faces Auckland pro Ioane Auvaa.02 Dec 08:00 PM
AucklandRush-hour traffic gridlock after truck-car crash on Auckland motorway, lanes reopenA critically injured motorist was freed from a car and taken to hospital. 02 Dec 07:59 PM
New ZealandHerald NOW panel: Mouldy lunches, health fraud & festive hacksSarah Sparks and Rawdon Christie unpack the stories New Zealand is talking about.Watch02 Dec 07:52 PM
New ZealandBusiness wipeout: The 10 biggest liquidations of the yearA deep dive into the top 10 liquidations and what they signal for the economy.Watch02 Dec 07:36 PM
New ZealandChambers say McSkimming scandal distacting from police goals as frontline staff 'taunted'The association president worries about frontline staff dealing with public ridicule.02 Dec 07:32 PM
New ZealandRates reform: Will the cap help or hurt communities?Minister Simon Watts explains how it will work - and what it means for councils.Watch02 Dec 07:27 PM
New ZealandSmart Christmas budgeting: How to stay in controlFinancial adviser Brad Gordon shares practical ways to avoid festive overspending.Watch02 Dec 07:15 PM
PremiumPremiumCartoonsRod EmmersonRod Emmerson’s cartoons: Week of December 1 - 7Rod Emmerson's take on the week.02 Dec 07:09 PM
