Christchurch boy's secret rugby training weapon: his pet sheep

NZ Herald Afternoon Update | Government ramps up diagnostic tests, Fonterra reports strong year

NZ Herald Afternoon Update | Government ramps up diagnostic tests and union for senior doctors and dentists gets ‘the ball rolling’.

Scott Robertson names side for opening Bledisloe Cup test

All Blacks head coach, All Blacks hooker Codie Taylor and All Blacks lock Patrick Tuipulotu front media.

Trusted builders trial self-certification

Property with G.J. Gardner – G.J. Gardner Franklin franchise owner Grant Robinson on a new pilot programme for speeding up consenting processes.

MetService Severe Weather Warning: September 25th-28th

MetService Severe Weather Warning: September 25th-28th. Video / MetService

Auckland CBD three-vehicle crash involving police car leaves one seriously injured

Three people are injured, one seriously, and a main street in Auckland’s CBD is closed after the three-car crash involving a police car early this morning. Video / NZ Police

Aftermath of Typhoon Ragasa in Taiwan's Hualien and China's Yangjiang

Footage of the aftermath of Typhoon Ragasa in Taiwan's Hualien and China's Yangjiang. Video / AFP

NZ Herald Live: All Blacks team announcement

Scott Robertson makes the All Blacks team announcement for the test this weekend.

Health Minister promises 75,000 more procedures under new $65m plan

Health Minister Simeon Brown and Dr Mike Shepherd spoke to media revealing a new plan to help boost the health sector. Video / NZ Herald

Is rural connectivity at risk as govt weighs overhaul of telco obligations?

The Front Page Podcast host, Chelsea Daniels talks to Michael Morrah about why consumers should care about how their connectivity is regulated. Video / NZ Herald

Country star Kaylee Bell live on Herald NOW

Country singer-songwriter Kaylee Bell talks to Michael Morrah about her upcoming album, 'Cowboy Up'. Video / Herald NOW

Auckland's new housing density plan: Herald NOW daily panel weighs in

Auckland's new housing density plan: Herald NOW Daily Panel weighs in. Video / NZ Herald

Cam McMillan and Chris Reive on the Herald NOW sport panel

Cam McMillan and Chris Reive join Michael Morrah for the Herald NOW sport panel. Video / Herald NOW

Tory Whanau and Golriz Ghahraman speak on public shaming in new video series 'The Elephant'

'The Elephant' is a bold new series tackling some of New Zealand's most divisive issues. Video / NZ Herald

Australian DJ Fisher to headline Bay Oval’s first major music concert in Mount Maunganui

Grammy-nominated Australian DJ Fisher will make history in January, headlining iconic cricket venue Bay Oval’s first major music event, Kaitlyn Morrell reports. Video / NZ Herald

Auckland FC: 30 days until the new A League season kicks off

With 30 days till the new A League season kicks off, Auckland FC CEO Nick Becker joins Michael Morrah on Herald NOW. Video / NZ Herald

One person seriously injured in Auckland CBD crash

The early morning crash involving a police car left one person seriously injured. Video / Cameron Pitney

Business with 2degrees: New Reserve Bank governor announced

Business with 2degrees: New Reserve Bank governor announced. Video / NZ Herald

International relations professor on President Trump's controversial UN General Assembly address

International relations Professor Robert Patman gives his take on Donald Trump's UN General Assembly address. Video / NZ Herald

RMA reform Minister Chris Bishop welcomes decision for 'better' Auckland housing density plan

RMA reform Minister, Chris Bishop talks to Michael Morrah about Aucklands new housing density plan. Video / NZ Herald

Kiwi slang and te reo Māori words added in latest Oxford English Dictionary update

OED World English Editor, Danica Salazar talks to Michael Morrah about which iconic Kiwi words have been added to the Oxford English Dictionary. Video / NZ Herald

Police seize more than 10 tonnes of cannabis plants from 120 illegal Auckland 'grow houses'

Police Detective Inspector Callum McNeill joins Michael Morrah on Herald NOW to discuss Operation Beryl. Video / NZ Herald

Daily Sports Update: Silver Ferns win the Taini Jamison trophy

Daily Sports Update: Silver Ferns win the Taini Jamison trophy. Video / NZ Herald

NZ Herald Morning News Update | New Reserve Bank Governor announced and police make a large bust

NZ Herald Morning News Update | New Reserve Bank Governor announced and police make a large bust. Video / NZ Herald

Herald NOW Weather: September 25th, 2025

Herald NOW Weather: September 25th, 2025

Is rural connectivity at risk as govt weighs overhaul of telco obligations?

Tech commentator Bill Bennett is with us to dive into the recommendations, and why consumers should care about how their connectivity is regulated.

PlaNet Pasifika gets a makeover thanks to these tamariki

Reporter Hatesa is at Te Papa, where kids from Naenae Primary are gathering to celebrate the incredible art they’ve created honoring their culture in the PlaNet Pasifika exhibit.

The Elephant | Tory Whanau and Golriz Ghahraman speak on public shaming

Golriz Ghahraman and Wellington mayor Tory Whanau discuss their public humiliation in the Herald's new video series, which tackles the conversations New Zealanders often avoid.

Sabrina Carpenter insists women have always had to train men

Manchild hitmaker Sabrina Carpenter “rejoice” for young boys who have a woman to raise them.

Schools shut, flights axed as Super Typhoon Ragasa nears Hong Kong, south China

Hong Kong and southern China brace for Super Typhoon Ragasa as schools and businesses are shut down.

The Elephant: Episode 2 Trailer

What is toxic masculinity and is it a problem?

The Elephant: Episode 1 Trailer

Former Green MP Golriz Ghahraman and Wellington Mayor Tory Whanau speak openly about being shamed in public.

The Elephant: Series Trailer

The Elephant hosts Miriama Kamo and Mark Crysell ask the uncomfortable questions we tend to avoid.

MetService Severe Weather Warning: 24th September - 25th of September

MetService Severe Weather Warning: 24th September - 25th of September. Video / Metservice

How National would rule alone

Nicola Willis said without coalition partners Act and NZ First, National would've dealt with fewer Māori issues and operated with more pace and specificity.

Auckland Airport’s biggest-ever expansion project opens

The airport today opened its biggest-ever expansion project. Auckland Airport Chief Executive Carrie Hurihanganui and PM Christopher Luxon front media. Video / Auckland Airport

New Reserve Bank Governor announced

Finance Minister Nicola Willis announces Swedish economist Dr Anna Breman as head of the Reserve Bank. Video / Mark Mitchell

Simeon Brown addresses air traffic control outage, Airways response

The minister was asked about the Airways chief executive's comments and the safety of the country's air traffic control system.

Christopher Luxon fronts media as he opens the 'Northern Airfield Expansion' at Auckland Airport

Christopher Luxon fronts media as he opens the 'Northern Airfield Expansion' at Auckland Airport. Video / NZ Herald

PM Christopher Luxon answers questions about his leadership

Christopher Luxon spoke to media the airport after business leaders met at the Herald's Mood of the Boadroom event. Video / NZ Herald

Napier motel fire

Firefighters respond to Napier motel blaze. Video / NZ Herald