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The moment canal collapse swallows boat in UK

A dozen boaters had to be rescued on the Llangollen Canal in Whitchurch, Shropshire, when the waterway collapsed at around 4am local time. Video / Narrowboat Life Unlocked, AFP

Bret McKenzie Mitch Hageman talks to Kiwi musician and comedian Bret McKenzie

NZ Herald reporter Mitch Hageman talks to Kiwi musician and comedian Bret McKenzie about family, fly fishing, and the benefits of adopting a greyhound. Video / NZ Herald

Kea Kids News: Christmas desserts that ‘sleigh!’

Reporter Angelina is in the kitchen as kids whip up some Christmas classics, but will they rise to sweet success or be left with a sticky mess?

Suzuki Fronx receives one-star safety rating

The Australasian New Car Assessment Programme (Ancap) has found multiple safety issues in the Suzuki Fronx, with owners urged not to travel with passengers. Video / Ancap

Jacob Duffy takes five-wickets as Black Caps complete series win over West Indies

Amid an injury crisis, the Kiwi seamer led from the front for a 2-0 victory.

NZ Herald Headlines | Monday, December 22, 2025

Afternoon Headlines | Basement blaze in downtown Auckland, and Australian PM booed at Bondi vigil | Monday, December 22, 2025

MetService afternoon weather update: 23 - 25 December

MetService afternoon weather update: 23 - 25 December. Video / MetService

Kea Kids News: Why Ōtara is winning Christmas this year

Reporter Sarai visits the Ōtara Block Christmas Lights to find out why the neighbourhood is shining with more than just community spirit and the best mango otai in town!

Police chase and catch fleeing driver from CBD to Silverdale

Police chased and caught a fleeing driver from the CBD just north of the Puhoi off-ramp. Video / NZ Herald

Gordon Walker announces retirement from coaching

Gordon Walker, coach of Dame Lisa Carrington, has announced his intention to step aside from the world of coaching. Video / Sylvie Whinray

Tom Latham, Devon Conway double up with second straight test centuries

New Zealand's openers both reached triple figures in both innings at Bay Oval. Video / TVNZ

'Kiwis against Antisemitism' March in Auckland City

People gathered in Aotea Square in Auckland City to take part in a march named 'Kiwis against Antisemitism'. Video / NZ Herald

State Highway 1 crash near Hampton Downs blocks northbound lanes

State Highway 1 crash near Hampton Downs blocks northbound lanes. Video / NZ Herald

NZ Herald Morning News Update | Tamaki protestors interrupt Sikh parade, minute's silence for Bondi

NZ Herald Morning News Update | Brian Tamaki-backed protestors interrupt Sikh parade, minute's silence for Bondi victims, Epstein file release staggered. Video / NZ Herald

Dai Henwood on legacy, cancer hope and living life in 'small chunks’

The comedian talks about his life in comedy ahead of hosting the Best Foods Comedy Gala in 2026. Video / NZ Herald

DJI drones: Are they a cybersecurity risk?

Waikato land development company, Kotare Consultants, has no concerns with DJI drones despite looming restrictions in the United States. Video / Mike Scott

Quirkiness is worth the risk — David Seymour on being himself

The ACT Party leader sits down with Paula Bennett for the season finale of Ask Me Anything.

CAR T-cell therapy puts Jason’s myeloma into deep remission

Four months after CAR T-cell therapy in China, photographer Jason Oxenham is as cancer-free as he can be. Video / Michael Craig

NZ Herald Morning Headlines | Saturday, December 20, 2025

NZ Herald Morning Headlines | Saturday, December 20, 2025. Video / NZ Herald

Life-long trauma faced by Dilworth sexual abuse survivor

Skot Jaflon talks about the tragic effect on his life and why he wants his alleged abuser returned from China. Video / Corey Fleming

Remembering John Clarke: The man behind Fred Dagg

Lorin Clarke's moving documentary about her father, Not Just Fred Dagg But Also John Clarke, is out on Boxing Day. Video / Supplied

Steven Pinker on Donald Trump, fascism, the climate and free speech

NZ Herald Senior Writer Simon Wilson sits down with Cognitive Psychologist & Psycholinguist Steven Pinker to unpack some of the themes discussed in Pinker's new book.

Nicola Willis year end interview

Nicola Willis speaks with Business editor at large Liam Dann for her year-end interview.

Steven Pinker on Trump

Pinker describes Donald Trump as the antithesis of all enlightenment values.

Pinker on Charlie Kirk

Why did Donald Trump think Charlie Kirk was such a great American?

Pinker on social media algorithms

Algorithms & Common Knowledge: Social media's influence explained

An athlete’s perspective on AUT’s female-based concussion research programme

Kite foiler Lucy Bilger shares her experience regarding a concussion and participating in AUT's concussion research. Video / Alyse Wright

Auckland University of Technology's innovative female-based concussion research programme

AUT Millennium is the host to a revolutionary blood detector used as part of their female-based concussion research. Video / Alyse Wright

Surfers and swimmers congregate at Bondi Beach

Surfers and swimmers congregate at Bondi Beach as they participate in a tribute for the victims of Sunday’s Bondi Beach attack, in Sydney on December 19, 2025. Video \ AFP

How you can help kids in need this Christmas

More than 3,200 families were helped by the Kindness Collective this Christmas, Katie Oliver reports.

Federated farmers: The 12 pests of Christmas

Fed Farmers' Richard Dawkins tells herald NOW about their 12 pests of Christmas campaign, and a message to buy local for your Christmas feasts this year.

The year in Business – NZ gets up off the couch

Business with 2degrees: Garth Bray dishes out financial highlights, lowlights and ones to watch.

GDP tide rises for most, can we trust the drop in US inflation, and don‘t forget the gas-tastrophe

Business with 2degrees: Growth in 14 of 16 sectors, take 2.7% US inflation with a grain of salt, and what’s a petajoule and where can we find 20 of them to keep industry running?

A Kiwi hero from the Bondi terror attack talks to Herald NOW about restraining a terrorist.

A New Zealander who helped restrain one of the Bondi gunmen reveals what happened live on Herald NOW.

Why do some RNZ board members have concerns about re-hiring John Campbell?

Herald Editor at Large Shayne Currie talks to Herald NOW about RNZ's big new hire.

The Christmas traditions you wish your family would ditch

Former Labour Minister and Auckland mayor Phil Goff and PR guru Deborah Pead on the Herald NOW panel.

South Island news wrap: Gore shooting suspect still at large

Dunedin reporter Ben Tomsett reveals the latest on South Island news.

Your Christmas weather outlook with Heather Keats

MetService's Heather Keats gives her forecast over the Christmas period.

Government fast-tracks Waihī North gold mine expansion to 2043

The boss of the Canadian gold mine speaks to Herald NOW about what his company expects to pull from the ground.

Rita Ora surprises Ben Boyce and daughter Sienna on When I Grow Up podcast

Rita Ora spotted Ben Boyce's viral tattoo online, urging her to join the podcast. Video / When I Grow Up