New ZealandExplosions rock Bleak House Rd as fire erupts near recycling workshopThe blaze began near a workshop recycling old whiteware units. Video / Dean JenkinsWatch03 Nov 11:07 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionErica Stanford: Why I'm removing Treaty rules for schoolsOPINION: The move reverses a 2020 change.03 Nov 11:00 PM
New ZealandCar captured racing down Auckland western motorway on rimsThe car was captured racing down Auckland's Western motorway on its rims near Henderson off-ramp 11am today. Video / SuppliedWatch03 Nov 10:43 PM
New ZealandGroundbreaking New Zealand law wins global awardTe Awa Tupua (Whanganui River Claims Settlement) Act is held up as a model for the future.03 Nov 10:34 PM
New ZealandLast big cats to be euthanised at Whangārei's lion park as 'no real options left'Kamo Wildlife Sanctuary confirmed the final seven elderly lions are to be put down. 03 Nov 10:26 PM
New Zealand'Tragic incident': Death at Hastings juice factory under investigationIt is also the second death at the Mahora facility in the past 10 years.03 Nov 10:16 PM
New Zealand'Like being flash fried': Kiwi mum caught in crossfire of firebomb attackThe attack in Australia left Penny Travers with burns to 25% of her body.03 Nov 09:51 PM
PoliticsRawiri Waititi blames ‘two rogue MPs’ for Te Pāti Māori rifts, confirms expulsion being considered One of the MPs has responded with a brief but blunt statement. 03 Nov 09:46 PM
PoliticsWatch: 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 MitchellWatch03 Nov 09:30 PM
CrimeTeen bitten by police dog after fleeing cops during Auckland morning raidPolice recovered a shotgun discarded near the property.03 Nov 09:24 PM
ChristchurchSix tonnes of fertiliser spills across city streetFire crews worked to stop the fertiliser from reaching nearby waterways.03 Nov 09:22 PM
Herald NOWTravel trends 2025: Where kiwis are heading nextTravel Magazine Editor Sarah Pollok on the rise in 'readaways' and a viral luxury travel agent.Watch03 Nov 09:10 PM
New ZealandTramper found dead on West Coast a 27-year-old German woman She was reported overdue in the Fox River area on Saturday.03 Nov 08:59 PM
Herald NOWACC slashes Water Safety NZ fundingWater Safety NZ warns of serious risk after ACC cuts funding.Watch03 Nov 08:56 PM
Herald NOWSilver Ferns shake-up: What Taurua’s comeback really meansFormer coach Yvonne Willering reacts to Dame Noeline Taurua’s reinstatement and what it means for the Silver Ferns’ future.Watch03 Nov 08:42 PM
Politics'A victory for Hobson's Pledge': Hipkins critical of Govt removing school board Treaty clause'It's a step backwards for our education system.'03 Nov 08:22 PM
New ZealandWarning as 'Bird of the Year' begins attacking Wellington walkersWalkers are being urged to avoid Haywards Track while the falcons nest.03 Nov 08:03 PM
Herald NOWStanford and Hipkins on possible Te Tiriti removal by GovernmentEducation 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.Watch03 Nov 07:56 PM
New Zealand'Incredibly rare': Farmers asked to keep an eye out for kakīThe kakī/black stilt is one of the world’s most endangered wetland birds.03 Nov 07:55 PM
Herald NOWTe Pāti Māori feud, futuristic robots and luxury travel tiktokerPolitical commentator Lara Greaves and 818 managing director Chris Henry join the Herald NOW panel to discuss the big issues of today. Video / Herald NOWWatch03 Nov 07:40 PM
New ZealandMeasles outbreak set to throw exam plans into disarrayMeasles cases have been confirmed at three major colleges in Auckland and Wellington.03 Nov 07:34 PM
Herald NOWTech Tuesday: Are household humanoid robots here?Tech expert Paul Spain showcases the latest robot, which could become a household feature.Watch03 Nov 07:17 PM
PoliticsEducation Minister's plans for Teaching Council a 'power grab' - unionThe council’s 13 members will shrink to as few as seven from next year.03 Nov 07:10 PM
Herald NOWFire Service pleads for caution ahead of Guy Fawkes nightFire and Emergency NZ’s Adrian Nacey on how to keep celebrations safe and avoid a night of callouts. Video / Herald NOWWatch03 Nov 07:09 PM
Herald NOWLabour leader Chris Hipkins on Te Pāti Māori, CGT and the upcoming electionLabour leader Chris Hipkins joins HeraldNOW to talk about Te Pāti Māori, CGT, and the upcoming election.Watch03 Nov 07:09 PM
PremiumPremiumCartoonsDaron Parton’s cartoons: November 1 - 30Our cartoonist Daron Parton shares his view on current events.03 Nov 07:07 PM
Herald NOWAll Blacks lose Scott and Jordie BarrettScott and Jordie Barrett have been ruled out of this weekend’s test against Scotland.Watch03 Nov 07:00 PM
Herald NOWOtago goldmine application in fast-track lane, Westpac profit & lending up, bank IT stress testsBusiness 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 NOWWatch03 Nov 06:53 PM
Herald NOWWhat to expect from this year’s Melbourne CupTrackside NZ’s Thad Taylor previews the big race, form guide, and where the smart money’s going. Video / Herald NOWWatch03 Nov 06:47 PM
Herald NOWDOC Warns Hikers to stay back as South Island tracks hit by snow and slipsDOC’s Aaron Fleming on the wild weather damaging Great Walks and what trampers need to know before heading out.Watch03 Nov 06:34 PM
Herald NOWTurmoil in NYC: What’s next in the battle for City HallUS 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 NOWWatch03 Nov 06:30 PM
Herald NOWHerald NOW Weather: November 4, 2025Herald NOW Weather: November 4, 2025Watch03 Nov 06:19 PM
Herald NOWInside the Iwi Chairs’ push for unity within Te Pāti MāoriIwi 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.Watch03 Nov 06:13 PM
New ZealandNZ Herald Morning News Update | Te Pāti Māori labelled unserious and Kiwis’ increasing borrowingNZ Herald Morning News Update | Treaty implementation could be scrapped, Kiwis’ borrowing rises, and Te Pāti Māori labelled unserious.Watch03 Nov 06:12 PM