New ZealandNo longer stuck in the '90s: Renovated youth hub reopensThe youth-led redesign delivers gaming zones, quiet spaces and wraparound services.06 Oct 11:06 PM
Christchurch'Space for peace': Pro-Palestine protesters target Christchurch aerospace summit Around 20-30 people gathered with banners outside Te Pae this morning.06 Oct 10:41 PM
AucklandPeters insists Kiwis detained in Israel 'can find their own way home', taxpayers won't foot flightsThe family of the trio detained were in tears asking for the Govt to bring them home.06 Oct 10:37 PM
PoliticsIs Labour being consistent on whether protests should happen outside MPs' homes?Legislation outlawing protests outside homes is before the House. Video / Mark MitchellWatch06 Oct 10:30 PM
New ZealandNZ Post given green light to cut delivery days further, close more post officesPeople get, on average, fewer than two letters a week, compared to seven a decade ago.06 Oct 10:24 PM
AucklandHundreds ordered to resit driving tests after VTNZ officers allegedly took money to pass applicantsNZTA and police have both launched investigations into 'potentially fraudulent activity'.06 Oct 10:01 PM
PoliticsTamihere bats off questions about Te Pāti Māori leadershipTe Pāti Māori plans a Thursday ‘reset’ following Kaipara’s maiden speech.06 Oct 10:00 PM
New ZealandBody in Whanganui River confirmed as missing womanPolice found her body 46km downstream from Taumarunui on Sunday.06 Oct 09:47 PM
New ZealandHedge height fightNeighbours in Mt Eden disagree about what height a hedge should be.Watch06 Oct 09:41 PM
New ZealandDunedin's Columba College refusing to say why principal is on leaveCharissa Nicol has been on leave from the Dunedin school since July 30.06 Oct 09:15 PM
New Zealand141-year-old rural hall for sale - No 8 wire charm includedA piece of the bathroom door is cut out so it can open without colliding with the toilet.06 Oct 09:02 PM
AucklandMan charged after policewoman shot in South Auckland standoffThe 47-year-old will appear in Manukau District Court today.06 Oct 08:46 PM
Herald NOWHerald NOW Panel: Dileepa Fonseka and Sarah SparksBusinessDesk senior journalist Dileepa Fonseka and Sparks Consulting’s Sarah Sparks speak to Ryan Bridge.Watch06 Oct 08:24 PM
CrimeJulia Deluney appeals conviction and sentence for killing elderly mumThe shocking case will return to court for an appeal hearing.06 Oct 08:05 PM
New ZealandTourism legend George Hickton dies, age 78Hickton had been chair of Hawke's Bay's regional tourism organisation since 2010.06 Oct 08:05 PM
New ZealandAuckland Harbour Bridge reopens after temporary closure, hundreds of lightning strikes hit northMetService logged 482 lightning strikes off the coast between 4am and 7am. 06 Oct 07:46 PM
Herald NOWWellington’s top headlines with reporter Melissa NightingaleWellington wrap: Bluebridge struggles and the man who attempted burglary armed with a samurai sword.Watch06 Oct 07:45 PM
New ZealandPolice release new details on 'senseless' Wellington homicide unsolved seven months onAbdul Nabizadah was fatally injured in Miramar and later died in hospital.06 Oct 07:42 PM
Herald NOWAerospace summit: Paul Spain on the future space tech in NZGorilla Technology CEO on Christchurch's Aerospace summit and what to expect.Watch06 Oct 07:33 PM
Travel newsTravel Tuesday: How your face will become your passport to EuropeTripNotes podcast host, Lorna Riley on face passports, travel as therapy and the best job in the world. Video / Herald NowWatch06 Oct 07:28 PM
Herald NOWFormer RB governor Adrian Orr back in business and Canadian fund buying Clarus gas networksBusiness with 2degrees: Orr registers new consultancy firm same day his $400k restraint of trade expires, Brookfield sees a future for gas distribution in NZ, and so does Castalia.Watch06 Oct 07:11 PM
New ZealandKiwi as pest control: Why the rare bird is being consideredKiwi as pest control: Why the rare bird is being considered. Video / Herald NowWatch06 Oct 07:07 PM
New ZealandBody found in search for missing Tauranga manPolice said the death has been referred to the Coroner for investigation.06 Oct 07:01 PM
New ZealandChe Fu to headline Hawke's Bay festivalOutfield Music, Food, and Arts Festival announces 2026 line-up. 06 Oct 07:00 PM
EducationNZ’s Truancy Crisis: Why are so many kids skipping school?Papatoetoe principal on tackling the rise in chronic absenteeism. Video / Herald NowWatch06 Oct 06:54 PM
Herald NOWSpace, drones and defence: Judith Collins on Christchurch's Aerospace summitSpace Minister Judith Collins on aerospace ambitions and whether we’ll sign onto AUKUS Pillar II.Watch06 Oct 06:48 PM
PoliticsPeters says he has ‘no doubt’ Swarbrick’s rhetoric incited vandalism on home as man chargedThe incident happened yesterday evening at the Foreign Minister's home in Auckland. 06 Oct 06:39 PM
Herald NOWChlöe Swarbrick responds to Winston PetersGreen Party Co-Leader Chlöe Swarbrick responds to Foreign Minister Winston Peters, as he blames the ‘radical left’ for an attack on his home.Watch06 Oct 06:35 PM
CrimePolice violence spike: What’s behind the surge?Former police negotiator, Lance Burdett on what’s fuelling rising attacks on police. Video / Herald NowWatch06 Oct 06:29 PM
Herald NOWHerald NOW Weather: October 7, 2025Herald NOW Weather: October 7, 2025. Video / MetServiceWatch06 Oct 06:05 PM
New ZealandLabour Leader Chris Hipkins on the attack on Winston Peters' homeLabour Leader Chris Hipkins joins Ryan Bridge to discuss the attack on Winston Peters' home, the government's latest changes to benefits, police and gun violence and crime.Watch06 Oct 06:05 PM
BusinessIAG New Zealand fined a record $19.5 million, after admitting fair dealing breachesLouise Unger speaks on IAG New Zealand being fined a record $19.5 million, after admitting fair dealing breaches. Video / Herald NowWatch06 Oct 06:00 PM
Herald NOWNZ Herald Morning News Update | Israel deports 171 activists and TikTok defends policyNZ Herald Morning News Update | Israel deports activists, police investigate Winston Peters’ smashed window, and TikTok defends its policy.Watch06 Oct 05:59 PM
Herald NOWWatch: Winston Peters' on Herald NOW after his Auckland home vandalisedForeign Minister Winston Peters joins Ryan Bridge on Herald NOW to discuss the attack on his home and hopes for the Gaza peace process. Video / Herald NowWatch06 Oct 05:55 PM
