Focus: How to stay safe in NZ's dangerous waters

Five crews battle early‑morning blaze in West Auckland

Emergency services rushed to Colwill Rd in the West Auckland suburb after residents awoke to a massive blaze. Video NZ Herald

NZ Herald Live: Government procurement rules announcement

NZ Herald Live: Government procurement rules announcement.

Gloomy outlook for Wellington businesses

Greg Pollock joins Ryan Bridge on Herald NOW to unpack the issues plaguing the capital and what needs to change.

Freedom Camping in Flux: Surge Spurs Tighter Rules

A surge in freedom campers has Central Otago councils proposing stricter bylaws. James Imlach joins Ryan Bridge on Herald NOW to discuss the impact on travellers and locals.

What the surprise OCR cut may mean for mortages

David Cunningham from Squirrel joins Ryan Bridge on Herald NOW to explain what the surprise OCR cut might mean for mortages.

Herald NOW Weather: October 9, 2025

Herald NOW Weather: October 9, 2025. Video / MetService

NZ Herald Morning News Update | Bank cut caution and homicide probe

NZ Herald Morning News Update | Police seek links in double homicide, chief economist cautions on bank cuts and Te Pāti Māori expected to unveil reset plan.

The C-Word: Still offensive or just another swear word? | The Elephant

It’s only four letters long - but for centuries, the C-word has been the most taboo word in the English language. But should it be?