Focus: Speculation Barack Obama due to arrive tonight

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.

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

Penrith Panthers beat the Warriors 24-8

All the action as the Warriors host the Penrith Panthers in the first round of the NRL finals, from Go Media Stadium. Credit Sky Sport

Argentina beat Wallabies 28-26

Los Pumas held off the Wallabies' comeback efforts to close out a tight Rugby Championship win Credit Sky Sport

Lenny Kravitz gives approval to Zoe Kravitz and Harry Styles romance

Lenny Kravitz approves of his daughter’s new romance with Harry Styles.

Auckland pro-Palestine march draws 20,000 calling for Gaza ceasefire

Chants echoed around Auckland central as 20,000 pro-Palestine demonstrators packed the streets, calling for action by the Government against Israel. Video / NZ Herald

Trump says he will deploy National Guard to 'deeply troubled' Memphis

Trump says he will deploy National Guard to 'deeply troubled' Memphis. Video / AFP

Marama Davidson speaks from the 'March for Humanity'

Marama Davidson speaks from the 'March for Humanity' Video / NZ Herald

'March for Humanity' Large protest in Auckland City sparks counter protest

Large crowds gathered today in Auckland's Aotea Square to 'March for Humanity'. Video / NZ Herald

NZ Herald Morning News Update | Tom Phillips cordon lifted, Charlie Kirk killer named

NZ Herald Morning News Update | Tom Phillips cordon lifted, Charlie Kirk killer has been named and arrested. A large protest is set to take place in Auckland City today.

Hooked! Chef Al Brown on how to catch a fish.

A restaurateur and a reporter head to Cornwallis Wharf to try their luck. Video / Michael Craig

Watch: First look inside Tom Phillips' camp

Watch: First look inside Tom Phillips' camp. Video / NZ Herald

Utah governor names arrested suspect in Kirk killing as Tyler Robinson

Utah governor names arrested suspect in Kirk killing as Tyler Robinson. Video / AFP

First-time mum dies days after giving birth

Rebecca Paulin, 38, died six days after giving birth to daughter Charlie-Mae.

Emergency Management: Weather warnings and what to do

Be Prepared. Video released by the NZ Emergency Management team teach us about how to prepare and the importance of understanding the warning signs during an Emergency. Video / RNZ

Emergency Management: Flatting in disasters

Be Prepared. Videos released by the NZ Emergency Management teach us about how to prepare for and act during an emergency when surrounded by flat mates. Video / RNZ

Emergency Management: Medical Storage

Be Prepared. Videos released by the NZ Emergency Management teach us about how the importance of proper medical storage during an emergency. Video / RNZ

Emergency Management: Thunderstorms and their warnings

Be Prepared. Video released by the NZ Emergency Management team teach us about how to prepare and the importance of understanding the warning signs during an Emergency. Video / RNZ

Emergency Management: Community Preparedness

Be Prepared. Videos released by the NZ Emergency Management teach us about how to prepare and the importance of community during an emergency. Video / RNZ