New Zealand‘A timely reminder’: Investigator on cause of Whangārei Hospital car fireFire investigator Jason Goffin says a hot exhaust likely sparked the damaging blaze.21 Oct 10:19 PM
New ZealandPolice on scene after suspected fatal balcony fallPolice on scene at Queenstown address after suspected fatal balcony fall.Watch21 Oct 10:13 PM
CrimeDeath of person in downtown Whangārei not suspiciousPart of the city was closed while police conducted an investigation.21 Oct 10:06 PM
TravelEscape to elegance: Inside Canterbury’s historic Otahuna LodgeJazlyn Whales finds a stay steeped in history and warmth at Canterbury’s Otahuna Lodge21 Oct 10:02 PM
New ZealandCrayfishing tragedy: Friends found in water after boat capsize, rāhui in placeTwo fishermen whose boat capsized off the coast of Napier were found 90 minutes apart.21 Oct 09:54 PM
New ZealandMinister, mayor want answers after massive flooding in WaitomoMayor says district was hit by 'severe storms' and a red warning should have been issued.21 Oct 09:49 PM
New ZealandPolice cordon off Queenstown address after suspected fatal balcony fallEmergency services were called to Kent St about 7.30am today.21 Oct 09:48 PM
New ZealandVideo shows aftermath of hospital car blazeAftermath after 30 vehicles were damaged by fire in a Whangārei Hospital carpark. Video / Ruth NgaropoWatch21 Oct 09:32 PM
New Zealand'Car-alition': MPs take seven-hour cross-party 'roadie' after flight canned'Reached a consensus on transport policy: get to Wellington by dinner.'21 Oct 09:23 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'Just amazing': Anonymous members offer financially strapped club a lifelineThe Rotorua Commercial Travellers' Club has been saved by a loan from a couple of members.21 Oct 09:19 PM
New ZealandFire and Emergency New Zealand update on Kaikōura firesFire and Emergency New Zealand update on Kaikōura fires. Video / NZ HeraldWatch21 Oct 09:13 PM
CrimeMan accused of New Lynn killing is namedHe was arrested at the same home where paramedics were unable to save Joseph Walsh. 21 Oct 09:04 PM
New ZealandBus crash blocks bridge near TaurangaPolice were called to the Taumata Rd crash about 8.20am.21 Oct 07:58 PM
Herald NOWCassie Henderson blows The Voice Australia judges away and Taika Waititi is back on screensJenni Mortimer joins Ryan Bridge to discuss Cassie Henderson's The Voice Australia performance and Taika Waititi returning to our screens. Video / Herald NOWWatch21 Oct 07:49 PM
Herald NOWHerald NOW panel: Climate change, drownings, measles and artificial intelligenceBusinessDesk senior journalist Dileepa Fonseka and 818 managing director Chris Henry join Ryan Bridge on the Herald NOW panel, talking about today's big issues. Video / Herald NOWWatch21 Oct 07:48 PM
New ZealandCoastguard pulls person from water off NapierCoastguard pulls a person from the water off Napier on Tuesday, October 21.Watch21 Oct 07:41 PM
Herald NOWForsyth Barr: Where are Kiwi investors looking now?Chelsea Leadbetter from Forsyth Barr on investor sentiment, market moves, and where the smart money’s heading.Watch21 Oct 07:35 PM
Herald NOWNew Zealand's place in climate change and escalating global conflictsAgnes Callamard says industrialised nations have a moral duty to help with escalating tensions and Pacific peoples facing climate disaster. Video / Herald NOWWatch21 Oct 07:35 PM
Herald NOWSwim safety ahead of Summer: Swimsafety boss says it's "same groups, same mistakes"Already 50 lives lost this year. Gavin Walker says we know where the risk is - so why aren’t we acting?Watch21 Oct 07:21 PM
Herald NOWSci-Fi star Michelle Ang on fandom, fame, and ArmageddonKiwi actor Michelle Ang returns for Armageddon Expo - she shares what fans can expect and why sci-fi still matters. Video / Herald NOWWatch21 Oct 07:17 PM
Herald NOW14 structures, including 5 homes, destroyedFire and Emergency Assistant National Commander Ken Cooper on the Kaikoura fires, Hawkes Bay and the approaching summer.Watch21 Oct 07:12 PM
Herald NOWPolitics & passes: Willie Jackson talks netball, culture, and codeNot just politics: Labour MP Willie Jackson shares his take on the state of New Zealand netball. Video / Herald NOWWatch21 Oct 07:03 PM
Herald NOWKaikōura fires: Claire Sherwood reveals the latestNewstalk ZB South Island news director, Claire Sherwood on the Kaikōura fires.Watch21 Oct 07:01 PM
PremiumPremiumCartoonsRod EmmersonRod Emmerson's cartoons: Week of October 20 - 26Rod Emmerson's take on the week.21 Oct 07:00 PM
Herald NOWDavid Seymour and Marama Davidson join Herald NOW for the political panelDavid Seymour and Marama Davidson join Ryan Bridges on Herald NOW for the political panel.Watch21 Oct 06:53 PM
Herald NOWMeasles outbreak: What's the latest?Dr Sharon Sime on why measles could make a comeback - and how to protect your whānau. Video / Herald NOWWatch21 Oct 06:49 PM
Herald NOW'Storm Watch: MetService gives the latest on Herald NOWMetService’s Thapi Makgabutlane breaks down what to expect as another front moves in - especially for Wellington.Watch21 Oct 06:40 PM
Herald NOWTech glitch hits global dairy auction; plus flood risk warnings, convention centre delaysBusiness with 2degrees: Freakish but false overnight dairy numbers stumped the market; some councils ignore NHC warnings on development risks, ICC keys ‘any day now’.Watch21 Oct 06:37 PM
New Zealand'Congrats team': All Black Jordie Barrett gets engagedBarrett popped the question before the All Blacks embark on their Grand Slam tour.21 Oct 06:29 PM
Herald NOWSupervolcano? Scientist warns of underestimated threatsAre we ready for the next big eruption? Professor Shane Cronin weighs in on volcanic risks across Aotearoa. Video / Herald NOWWatch21 Oct 06:23 PM
Herald NOWNZ Herald Morning News Update | Fires in Kaikōura and escalating risk of measles outbreakNZ Herald Morning News Update | Fires in Kaikōura and escalating risk of measles outbreakWatch21 Oct 05:56 PM
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New Zealand'Incredibly proud': Hawke’s Bay Arts Festival organisers pleased with returnHeadline show Cirque Bon Bon added a fourth show after tickets sold out.21 Oct 05:00 PM
New ZealandBeach Blacks duo qualify for world champs as Olympic dream buildsBrad Fuller and Ben O’Dea are the first Beach Blacks to qualify for the worlds since 2015.21 Oct 05:00 PM