Emergency services flooded to a reported anthrax scare in Wellington this afternoon, only to find out it was a false alarm.
Chief Customs Officer Nigel Barnes, is with us to discuss how they’re cracking down on illegal tobacco.
Shayne Currie talks with Pic Picot, an inspirational Kiwi and the founder of Pic's Peanut Butter. Video / NZ Herald
The trial over the deadly Loafers Lodge hostel fire is starting in the Wellington High Court.
Reporter Lexi-Anahera is at Te Kura Kaupapa Māori o Te Kōtuku, where the tamariki are training in the traditional Māori martial art, Mau Rākau.
Senior police raised issues in a survey obtained exclusively by the Herald's investigative reporter Michael Morrah.
Los Pumas have scored a victory over the All Blacks in Argentina, 29-23. Video / Sky Sport
NZ Herald Morning News Update | Muriwai dune collapse. Protests in Tel Aviv over famine in Gaza. Alert over man propositioning teens in Christchurch. Video / NZ Herald
Nin's Bin is an iconic crayfish caravan just outside Kaikōura, along State Highway 1, and is now in its third generation of family ownership. Video / Shayne Currie
Jack Boon, 19, plays bagpipes before sheep musters at Omarama Station, continuing an old tradition. Video / NZ Merino
Famine is declared in Gaza by the United Nations. The FBI are raiding thte home and office of a former national security advisor to Donald Trump.
The tour bus was carrying passengers home after a trip to Niagara Falls when it crashed. Video / AFP
This South Island village is the smallest in New Zealand, based on the number of permanent residents - officially, only 10. Video / George Heard
Two years after a shotgun blast to the face, an Auckland police detective shares the life lessons - and surprising new business venture - helping him through his recovery.
Ngāti Whātua Ōrākei Trust board chair Marama Royal has a mysterious Norwegian family link Video \ Jason Dorday
After last year’s cancellation, Jade Baker takes charge of the Hawke’s Bay Arts Festival, stepping in with a team of women behind its 10th edition. Video \ Rafaella Melo
How the road from Auckland to Piha was repaired after serious damage from Cyclone Gabrielle forced its closure in 2023.
Motorists are being asked to avoid using the city bound link of Auckland’s Northwestern Motorway after a person died. Video \ Dean Purcell
NZME Head of Sport Winston Aldworth and Senior Business Writer Chris Keall discuss new deal with Sky TV and NZ Rugby.
Christopher Luxon speaks to the media
Firefighters work to free someone trapped after the crash on SH16 this morning.
Dairy co-op Fonterra has agreed to sell its consumer and associated businesses
Rugby rights deal made between Sky and NZR 2026-2030 broadcasting rights. Video / Herald NOW
Natalie Forsdick Birds NZ President speaks to Herald Now's Ryan Bridge about new global study.
BusinessDesk's Garth Bray on the significance of the news Fonterra to sell Mainland for $3.84B. Video / Herald NOW
Shayne Currie NZH Editor at Large speaks to Herald NOW's Ryan Bridge about his Great NZ Road Trip.
20-year-old Tauranga Death Diver Flynn Chisholm talks to Ryan Bridge about what it takes to do a record breaking dive.
Dileepa Fonseka and Josie Pagani on Herald NOW's panel. Video / Herald NOW
Hairdresser and Got a Gap founder Aleisha Sanson on the innovative solution to last minute appointment cancellations. Video / Herald NOW
Tasman Mayor Tim King talks about the 'huge' impact of the proposed closure of Eves Valley Sawmill.
Rotorua Daily Post's Annabel Reid on the dramatic rescue of Kayaker Mike Beavon from the Tongariro River. Video / Herald NOW
Metservice Head of Weather News Heather Keats talks to Ryan Bridge about the weekend weather.
Federated Farmers President Wayne Langford on calving season, Fonterra price forecast and why the Feds are supporting the Climate Change Response Amendment Bill. Video / Herald NOW
Business with 2degrees: Business Desk's Garth Bray on new ERA appointments, shareholder backlash over Xero CEO $26m pay and Fisher and Paykel Healthcare.
A pitbull launched itself from a moving vehicle and stormed into an Auckland jewellery store while attempting to savage a lap dog, injuring an employee during the ordeal.
Liam Napier joins Ryan Bridge from Buenos Aires ahead of the All Blacks test against Argentina. Video / Herald NOW
Erica Stanford and Willie Jackson on Herald NOW's political panel talking NZ's economy and the Tāmaki Makaurau by-election. Video / Herald NOW
Government spends $2.7 billion on new aircraft & rich-lister wrongly linked by AI to child abuse.