Focus: ‘Extreme cold’ to strike much of NZ from this weekend

Tool announce exclusive 2025 NZ show

It's been five years since the band were in Aotearoa. Video / Frontier Touring

Protest over Gaza: the clergy members staging a sit in outside offices of National Ministers

Herald NOW speaks to the clergy staging a protest outside the offices of National Ministers over Gaza. Video / Herald NOW

'It's like a hotel that can only operate two days a week' - Govt to investigate Eden Park rules

Eden Park CEO Nick Sauntner and Eden Park Neighbours Association on Government decision to investigate operating rules at Eden Park.

George Beamish wins 3000m steeplechase gold at World Athletics Championships

New Zealand’s George Beamish has won the 2025 World Athletics Championships 3000m steeplechase final in emphatic fashion.

The state of our prisons: sociologist Jarrod Gilbert gives his verdict

Gang members and violence: sociologist Jarrod Gilbert gives his verdict on the state of NZ prisons. Video / Herald NOW

'So epic to watch that' - Kiwi Geordie Beamish wins 3000m Steeplechase Gold

Nick Willis on Nick Beamish's 3000m Steeplechase Gold at World Athletic Championships. Video / Herald NOW

Herald NOW Weather: September 16th, 2025

Herald NOW Weather: September 16th, 2025. Video / MetService

NZ Herald Sport News Update | Beamish wins steeplechase and Black Caps coach backs Finn Allen

NZ Herald Sport News Update | Geordie Beamish wins 3000 metre steeplechase and Black Caps coach Rob Walter backs batter Finn Allen.

Auckland Airport unveils cutting-edge filter after flood disaster

A new pond the size of 14 Olympic pools aims to free up space. Video / Auckland Airport

All Blacks’ record loss to South Africa sparks questions over future

Former All Black turned commentator Ant Strachan is with us to discuss the weekend, the consequences, and the future of the team.

Kea Kids News: Abandoned pup is ready for the spotlight

Reporter Gemma is taking the stage at the Pukekohe Adoption Centre with superstar puppy Shakira, who’s getting ready for her new forever home and hoping their treats don’t lie.

The secrets to staging your house for sale

G.J. Gardner Property – Homestager Janine King joins Ryan Bridge to discuss the secrets of staging a home. Video / Herald NOW

WATCH: Waikato District Council candidate Fabio Rodrigues allegedly head-butted by rival's partner

Waikato District Council candidate Fabio Rodrigues allegedly head-butted by rival's partner. Video / Supplied

PM refuses to say if in-principle decision made on Palestine recognition

He said a final decision would be announced at the United Nations. Video / Mark Mitchell

NZ Herald Live: Christopher Luxon holds post-Cabinet press conference

Christopher Luxon holds post-Cabinet press conference

Priests stage sit-ins at Nicola Willis' and Simeon Brown's offices over Gaza

Christian priests and pastors are holding protests at the ministers’ offices, calling on the Government to impose sanctions on Israel. Video / Supplied by protesters

NZ Herald Afternoon News Update | Health NZ's visiting hours decision and teachers strike

NZ Herald Afternoon News Update | Chief nurse defends Health NZ's decision to make visiting hours 24/7, and secondary school teachers to take staggered strike action over the week.

The White Lotus season 3 trailer

The White Lotus is nominated for 23 Emmy Awards. Video / HBO Max

They’re treated like art’: Inside New Zealand’s first private luxury car storage facility

Herald NOW reporter, Katie Oliver takes a look inside Matchbox, New Zealand's first private luxury car storage facility.

Herald NOW panel: Free speech, teachers strike and citizens arrests

Are Media Editorial Director Sarah Henry and Broadcaster Mark Crysell debate the big stories of the day.

Government aims to attract major events, announces $70m package

Government announced a one-off $70 million investment package for events and tourism on Sunday. Looks to attract more concerts/events and tourism to boost local economies.

Big weekend for Rugby: All Blacks, Warriors and Black Ferns

Herald sports journalists weigh in on what was a massive weekend for sport, including a historical loss for the All Blacks.

Monday Markets with Forsyth Barr

Forsyth Barr Investment Strategist, Zoe Wallis provides this weeks market outlook.

South Island news wrap: The three month ban on set-net fishing across Otago Peninsula

The government has imposed a three month ban on set-net fishing across the Otago peninsula, Newstalk ZB South Island news director, Claire Sherwood reports.

Bay of Plenty tops ASB regional economic scorecard, Q2 GDP picks & AML levy pushback

Business with 2degrees: Kiwifruit exports help lift BOP to top regional performance; banks pick a Q2 GDP squeeze; real estate industry pushes back on anti-money-laundering levy.

Charlie Kirk assassination: Where does this leave free speech in the US?

Institute for Free Speech Vice President, Tom Garrett weighs in on what the killing of Trump ally Charlie Kirk means for free speech in the US. Video / Herald NOW

Police appear to take day off from Tom Phillips investigation sites

NZ Herald Visual Journalist George Heard speaks to Ryan Bridge on Herald NOW with his latest findings on the Tom Phillips case. Video / Herald NOW

All Blacks suffer heaviest ever Test defeat at hands of South Africa

Former Springbok Kevin Putt joins Ryan Bridge on Herald NOW to discuss New Zealand's 43-10 loss to South Africa. Video / Herald NOW

Secondary teachers on strike from today

PPTA President Chris Abercrombie joins Ryan Bridge on Herald NOW to discuss the secondary school teachers and their rolling strike action. Video / Herald NOW

Herald NOW Weather: September 15th, 2025

Herald NOW Weather: September 15th, 2025

NZ Herald Sport News Update | Protest halts cycle race and boxing champion dies

NZ Herald Sport News Update | Final stage of the Vuelta a Espana called off due to pro-Palestine protest and former world boxing champion Ricky Hatton dies aged 46.

NZ Herald Morning News Update | Hospital visiting hours and teachers strike

NZ Herald Morning News Update | Health NZ expands family visiting hours and secondary school teachers take further strike action.

Fraud, bats, John Oliver: Looking back at Bird of the Year controversies as voting begins

Forest & Bird chief executive Nicola Toki is here to take us through the history and future of the competition, and why we should care.

Kea Kids News: Rat’s worst nightmare! These kids are making the capital safe for kiwi

Reporter Felicity is at Mākara Model School in Wellington, where the tamariki are protecting their local kiwi by trapping rats and making them a feast for the eels. Video / KKN

Saving the family farm: how one couple pushed back in a dispute with the Bank of New Zealand

Northland farmers Barry & Judy Foote were set to lose everything as BNZ moved towards a mortgagee sale – until the couple went public with their concerns.

Landlord claims tenant ‘almost bankrupted her’ over damage to home

A landlord says she has been left in financial peril over damage amounting to thousands of dollars caused to her property by a tenant who left owing more than $9000 in rent.

NZ Herald Morning News Update | Israel ramps up Gaza City assault, Trump issues NATO ultimatum

NZ Herald Morning News Update | Israel ramps up Gaza City assault, Trump issues NATO ultimatum, two Australians charged with arms trafficking. Video / NZ Herald

Trailer: Tangata Pai

Bi-lingual drama Tangata Pai stars Shavaughn Ruakere.

Opinion: Suppression orders don’t work when the internet won’t forget

Lifting the injunction could allow responsible media to address important questions and reassess Phillips’ actions. Video / NZ Herald

Springboks beat the All Blacks 43-10 in a record breaking loss

Springboks beat the All Blacks 43-10 in a record breaking loss at Sky Stadium Wellington. Credit Sky Sport