New Zealand‘State of gridlock’: Rotorua drivers fume over 'absolute cluster' SH30A closureMotorists report journeys taking up to two hours to drive between Rotorua suburbs.16 Nov 11:31 PM
ChristchurchNZ Army soldier faces court-martial over allegations he strangled former partnerOne incident allegedly occurred during a Halloween party at the soldiers’ bar at Burnham.16 Nov 11:30 PM
New ZealandWet, wet, wet: Heavy rain warnings for Bay of PlentyThe Coromandel Peninsula and Tongariro National Park are also under warnings.16 Nov 11:29 PM
New Zealand'That is pretty close': Couple driving home didn't realise smoke cloud was their house on fireA Napier couple has lost most of their belongings and their home of more than a decade.16 Nov 11:10 PM
Politics'On notice': Green Party unveils mining policy ahead of 2026 general electionThe party takes aim at coal, seabed and gold mining.16 Nov 10:45 PM
New Zealand'Step in the right direction': US red meat tariff move welcomedMove "reduces the uncertainty [exporters] had been experiencing in the last few months".16 Nov 10:31 PM
New ZealandRelief after group who missed return time on river trip contact policeThe river is a popular spot for rafting and other water pursuits. 16 Nov 10:25 PM
AucklandPolice treating death at Ōtāhuhu housing complex as 'unexplained', cordon in placePolice were called to Atkinson Ave at 1.50am after a body was found.16 Nov 10:10 PM
New Zealand'In this sadness, we find strength': Tongariro tracks reopen after fire'It won’t look quite like it did before... it's a sobering view.'16 Nov 10:03 PM
New ZealandRising stars and tributes shine at Waiata Māori Music AwardsMakayla Purcell-Mainini took top honours after opening Six60’s Grassroots tour.16 Nov 09:54 PM
New ZealandNearly 250 schools raise safety fears after play sand asbestos recallSome NZ schools are closed this week while they undergo contamination testing.16 Nov 09:46 PM
New ZealandPolice still searching for final body in blaze that killed three kids, Givealittle for mum reaches $160kA Givealittle page set up for the children’s mother has reached $100k in a day. 16 Nov 09:15 PM
New ZealandQiulae Wong: Meet the new leader of The Opportunity PartyOpportunity party leader Qiulae Wong speaks with Herald NOW on the party's rebrand, 2026 election campaign.Watch16 Nov 09:12 PM
New ZealandThe liberating joy of ballet in old ageBallet teacher Valerie Murray talks to NZ Herald’s Eva de Jong at Edmund Hillary Retirement Village. Video / Annaleise ShortlandWatch16 Nov 09:00 PM
New ZealandKererū Gorge cyclone rebuild wins top awardJudges were wowed by the culvert rebuild in rural Hawke's Bay.16 Nov 08:42 PM
New Zealand'Was it them?' Small-town buzz as locals wonder who won record-breaking Lotto drawFireworks lit up Kawerau soon after Saturday's draw. 16 Nov 08:22 PM
New ZealandKawerau Lotto Winner: Inside the Store That Sold the Golden TicketLocals buzzing after a life-changing Lotto strike in Kawerau.Watch16 Nov 08:11 PM
Herald NOWUS tariff breakthrough: What it means for NZTrade Minister Todd McClay outlines how exporters will benefit. Video / Herald NOWWatch16 Nov 08:00 PM
New ZealandHow this Mum managed life with premature tripletsLucy Kerr shares her family’s journey through NICU and beyond.Watch16 Nov 07:49 PM
Herald NOWInvestment properties, Lotto winners and top Christmas moviesChris Henry 818 PR and Sarah Sparks, Sparks consulting on the panel. Video / Herald NOWWatch16 Nov 07:39 PM
Herald NOWDame Cindy Kiro speaks from AntarcticaWhat the Governor-General has learned on her trip to the frozen continent. Video / Herald NOWWatch16 Nov 07:33 PM
New Zealand‘He’s our hero’: Father killed in Auckland double-fatal house fire died trying to save his sonJung Sup Lee died after running into the flames to save his 11-year-old son.16 Nov 07:31 PM
New ZealandState of Scams: Why Kiwis Lost $3b This YearSean Lyons on the tactics scammers are using and how to stay safe.Watch16 Nov 07:29 PM
Herald NOWMarket outlook with Forsyth BarrU.S. shutdown ends, markets remain in limbo. Video / Herald NOWWatch16 Nov 07:22 PM
Herald NOWCapital gains tax split: What the polls really showNZ Herald’s political editor on the new Kanter poll and what it means for Labour. Video / Herald NOWWatch16 Nov 07:17 PM
Herald NOWWhat US tariff cuts mean for NZ meat exportsMIA boss Sirma Karapeeva explains how US tariff cuts could reshape the sector. Video / Herald NOWWatch16 Nov 06:59 PM
New ZealandGovt performance rating hits record low in latest Ipsos surveyNearly half of respondents rated government performance between zero and three.16 Nov 06:53 PM
New ZealandAntibiotic-resistant superbug at Christchurch hospitalNewstalk ZB South Island News Director Claire Sherwood on antibiotic-resistant superbug at Christchurch hospital.Watch16 Nov 06:53 PM
New ZealandMils Muliaina on the All Blacks’Loss to EnglandFormer AB Mils Muliaina weighs in on the squad, form, and future.Watch16 Nov 06:36 PM
New ZealandNZ Herald Morning News Update | Manawatū house fireNZ Herald Morning News Update | Manawatū house fire and New Zealand split down middle on capital gains tax.Watch16 Nov 06:21 PM
New ZealandWatch Live: Christopher Luxon in studio with Mike HoskingPrime Minister Christopher Luxon joins Mike Hosking live on Newstalk ZB. Video / Newstalk ZBWatch16 Nov 06:01 PM
New ZealandOne dead after crash in Waikato overnightEmergency services were alerted to the crash on Soulbrey Rd around 8pm.16 Nov 05:50 PM
New ZealandHerald NOW Weather: November 17, 2025Herald NOW Weather: November 17, 2025.Watch16 Nov 05:19 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'Quite exciting to watch': First residents move into Napier's huge new subdivisionThe subdivision will boast about 800 new homes when it is completed.16 Nov 05:11 PM
