Focus: Luxon says National would like to lift defence spending

Auckland suitcase double-murder trial: Counsellor recalls Hakyung Lee’s ‘crisis of faith’

As Hakyung “Jasmine” Lee’s husband was dying in hospice care, the former Sunday school teacher revealed to a palliative care counsellor that she was having a “crisis of faith*.

Trailer: Top End Bub

Miranda Tapsell starts in the follow up series to the hit film, Top End Wedding. Video / Prime Video

Qantas wants 48 new Airbus A321XLRs

Qantas has started taking bookings for its first Airbus A321XLRs. It says the new aircraft can fly about 3000km further than their 737 predecessors. Video / Qantas

MetService Severe Weather Update: September 12th-14th 2025

MetService Severe Weather Update: September 12th-14th 2025. Video / MetService

Trailer: Task

Mark Ruffalo stars in new HBO drama Task, screening on Neon. Video / NZ Herald

Mother of Marokopa children faced court on drink driving charge hours after Tom Phillips' death

Open Justice can reveal the mother of the Marokopa children, Cat Christey, appeared in court on drink driving charge while two of her children were still missing. Video / NZ Herald

Tom Phillips update: 5 days since Tom Phillips shot dead

NZ Herald reporter Raphael Franks gives update from Waipuna Road.

Herald NOW is joined by Jamie Mackay to discuss the headlines in rural news

The biggest stories of the week for the rural community - The Country's Jamie Mackay joins Herald NOW. Video / Herald NOW

US inflation up, NZ construction workers under heavy stress

Business with 2degrees: August lift in US CPI to 2.9%; construction industry losing more than one a worker a week to suicide.

Suitcase double-murder trial: Reporter gives details about the grisly court case making headlines

Reporter Emily Ansell talks with Herald NOW about the double-murder trial that is making headlines Video / Herald NOW

Everything you need to know about this weekend's weather

Metservice Head of Weather News Heather Keats on what to expect from this weekend's weather. Video / Herald NOW

Building up to the second All Blacks v South Africa match & Warriors chances of winning again

Former All Black Jeff Wilson and former Warrior Willie Poching talk about Saturday night's big sporting matches.

Former Silver Ferns coach Yvonne Willering discusses the shock decision to drop Dame Noelene Taurua

Netball New Zealand's surprise decision to ditch Dame Noelene Taurua as coach: Former Silver Ferns coach weighs in. Video / Herald NOW

Tom Phillips case: What is an injunction? And what penalties could any accomplices face?

A gagging order remains in place keeping key details about the Tom Phillips case secret. Herald NOW speaks to a legal expert about injunction hearings.

Ryan Bridge marks the end of a grim news week - with something more cheerful

At the end of a grim news week, Ryan Bridge gives us cute pictures of lambs.

Herald NOW's political panel discuss a new plan to attract teachers and political controversies

Herald NOW's political panel discuss a new plan to attract teachers and political controversies Video / Herald NOW

Tom Phillips case: Exclusive pictures from inside the cordon

Herald NOW speaks to Michael Morrah about going inside the cordon set up in the wake of Tom Phillips' death - what he saw from the air. Video / Herald NOW

NZ Herald Sport News Update | Friday September 12 2025

NZ Herald Sport News Update | Friday September 12 2025. Video / NZ Herald

Herald NOW Weather: September 12th, 2025

Herald NOW Weather: September 12th, 2025.

NZ Herald Morning News Update | Tom Phillips injunction, FBI hunt for Kirk's killer

NZ Herald Morning News Update | Tom Phillips injunction, FBI hunt for Kirk's killer. Erica Stanford delivers an education update as the airport gears up for summer. Video / NZH

Inside the cordon: Exclusive video shows scale of Tom Phillips' hidden stockpile

Herald footage shows seized items from campsites as police probe Phillips’ accomplices. Video / Michael Morrah / Mike Scott

BusinessDesk: Dairy goat farmers resolve dispute with 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.

Christ Church Cathedral: Inside the long, costly fight to restore a city’s heart

We speak with former National MP Nicky Wagner about what it was like early on, behind the curtain when those hard decisions were being made.

Bad Bunny left US off worldwide tour due to fear of ICE raids at concerns

Rapper and singer-songwriter Bad Bunny, who was born in Puerto Rico, deliberately avoided booking shows in the US for his upcoming worldwide tour.

Suitcase murder trial: Hakyung Lee’s mother gives testimony in High Court

Hakyung Lee’s mother gives testimony in court at her daughters double-murder trial. Video / NZ Herald

Tom Phillips case: gagging order remains in place after urgent injunction hearing at High Court

Key details of Tom Phillips case remain secret after judge ruled order preventing publication should stay in place. Video / NZ Herald

Investigation underway after shooting of far-right activist Charlie Kirk

Investigators are still looking for a suspect in the deadly shooting Wednesday of conservative figure and far-right activist Charlie Kirk. Video / VE

Speeding car winds between lanes before knocking wing mirror off vehicle

A driver in Christchurch can be seen driving in between lanes, knocking the wing mirror off one car and narrowly missing several others. Video / Supplied

Watch: The big selection talking points for the All Blacks rematch with the Springboks

Gregor Paul and Elliott Smith discuss today's team announcement ahead of the second rugby test against South Africa in Wellington. Video / Mark Mitchell

New Zealand agency Special Group's quirky Uber Eats ad lands Emmy Award

The ad follows Succession actor Brian Cox as he heads to university as a freshman aged 78. Video / UberEats

All Blacks coach and players speak to media following team announcement

All Blacks Coach Scott Robertson and players speak to media ahead of their game this weekend. Video / NZ Herald

NZ Herald Afternoon News Update | Charlie Kirk suspect apprehended, questions remain in Marokopa

NZ Herald Afternoon News Update | Charlie Kirk suspect apprehended, questions remain in Marokopa. Secondary schools overhaul on horizon. Video / NZ Herald

Erica Stanford reveals new secondary school subjects

The Government has unveiled new secondary school subjects on offer as part of a refresh of the national curriculum. Video / Alyse Wright

NZ Herald Live: All Blacks team announcement

All Blacks announce their team for Saturday's match against the Springboks. Video / NZ Herald

Road to decarbonisation is a long journey before

From EV hurdles to smarter mobility, experts map the road ahead.

Auckland Home Show: Ryan Bridge talks landscaping with David Rhodes

Auckland Home Show: Ryan Bridge talks to Parrot Landscaping Managing Director David Rhodes. Video / Herald NOW

Senior Journalist Simon Wilson and Sherson Willis Director Trish Sherson on the Herald NOW panel

Senior Journalist Simon Wilson and Sherson Willis Director Trish Sherson join Ryan Bridge on the Herald NOW panel.

Asbestos fire door scare: Massey University’s new vet school site contaminated

Massey University staff may have been exposed to asbestos in the air after contaminated doors in a new vet school building were drilled into, Melissa Nightingale reports.

Cam McMillan and Chris Reive talk sport with Ryan Bridge

Sports panel Cam McMillan and Chris Reive talk All Blacks team naming, Warriors v Panthers, Black Ferns v South Africa and Netball NZ standing down Dame Noeline Taurua.

Energy Minister heads to last gentailers meeting of the quarter

Energy and Climate Change Minister Simon Watts joins Ryan Bridge on Herald NOW.