Focus: Waikato University jumps in world rankings

Herald Now: Daily Weather Update: September 8 2025

Herald Now: Daily Weather Update: September 8 2025.

NZ Herald Morning News Update | Winston Peters kicks off election campaign, By-election results

NZ Herald Morning News Update | Winston Peters kicks off election campaign, By-election results. Video / NZ Herald

Herald Now: Sports Update September 8 2025

Herald Now: Sports Update September 8 2025. Video / NZ Herald

Rescue operations to landfills on the rise due to improper beacon disposal

Search and Rescue officer Alex Taylor warns of the consequences of not disposing of emergency beacons properly. Video / NZ Herald

What China's show of military might means for global power balance

Waikato University international law professor, Al Gillespie, is with us to unpack these relationships – and what it could mean for our part of the globe.

Kea Kids News: These kids are hunting massive shark teeth in their own backyard

Reporter Stella and her mates show us around their Chatham Islands home, where ancient giant sharks called Megaladons used to roam the waters and have left behind some souvenirs.

'Please let him in': Mother appeals to immigration officials to allow son to NZ

Prince's son Jap was declined a student visa because he has Down syndrome.

'Police college taught recruits ‘dangerous’ and unapproved tactics'

'Police college taught recruits ‘dangerous’ and unapproved tactics' for three years before recall. Video \ Jason Dorday

Liam Lawson has qualifying effort deleted, to start 19th at Italian Grand Prix

Liam Lawson has qualifying effort deleted, to start 19th at Italian Grand Prix. Video / Sky Sport

All Blacks assistant coach Jason Ryan speaks after victory against Springboks

All Blacks Assistant Coach Jason Ryan speaks after victory against Springboks. Video / NZ Herald

Being a father in the social media age | The Hits Ben Boyce and daughter Sienna

Ben and Sienna Boyce talk about their father-daughter bond and their podcasting journey. Video \ Jason Dorday

NZ Herald Live: All Blacks Assistant Coach addresses media

NZ Herald Live: All Blacks Assistant Coach addresses media. Video / NZ Herald

Croatian village breaks world record with 3km strudel chain

Organisers said two tonnes of flour and three tonnes of apples were used for the world's longest line of strudels in the village of Jaskovo. Video / AFP

NZ Herald Morning News Update | Warning following avalanche, Oriini Kaipara wins by-election

NZ Herald Morning News Update | Warning issued following ski field avalanche, Oriini Kaipara wins by-election, fatal shark attack in Australia. Video / NZ Herald

Survivors sift through rubble after Israel levels Gaza high-rise

Survivors sift through rubble after Israel levels Gaza high-rise. Source / AFP

All Blacks beat Springboks 24-17

The All Blacks beat the Springboks 24-17 at Eden Park on Saturday night. Video / Sky Sport

Oriini Kaipara wins Tāmaki Makaurau by-election for Te Pāti Māori

Labour’s Peeni Henare conceded as Te Pāti Māori celebrated MP Oriini Kaipara's win. Video / Julia Gabel, Vaimoana Mase.

Watch: Four people accounted for after avalanche near Wanaka

Watch: Four people accounted for after avalanche near Wanaka. Video / jezblake

Fans weigh in ahead of the All Blacks' Saturday night test against the Springboks

Fans poured into Eden Park to watch the All Blacks' Saturday night test against South Africa. Video / Alyse Wright

Shane Jones decries "managerialism" in call for action

NZ First minister Shane Jones urged his party to support immediate reform proposals as he closed day 1 of the NZ First conference. Video / Mark Mitchell

NZ Herald Afternoon News Update | Stuart Nash makes pitch to NZ First and more wild weather to come

NZ Herald Afternoon News Update | Former Labour MP Stuart Nash makes a pitch to join New Zealand First as an MP, and a wet and windy September is expected for the country.

Former Labour minister Stuart Nash makes pitch to become NZ First MP

Former Labour minister Stuart Nash has spoken at NZ First's annual conference and says he is waiting to see if the party wants him to run as an MP. Video / Mark Mitchell

MetService Severe Weather: Saturday September 6 2025

MetService Severe Weather: Saturday September 6 2025. Video / MetService

Victims of deadly Afghanistan earthquake assess damage, plead for help

A series of strong aftershocks from a deadly earthquake that hit eastern Afghanistan at the weekend injured at least another 10 people and caused further damage. Video / AFP

US agents arrest 475 in raid on Hyundai-LG plant in Atlanta, Georgia

South Koreans suspected of working in the United States illegally are the majority of the 475 people arrested in a raid on a Hyundai-LG battery plant in Georgia. Video / AFP

NZ First leader Winston Peters opens annual conference

NZ First leader Winston Peters gives his opening address during his party's conference in Palmerston North. Video / Mark Mitchell

Israeli army levels high-rises in Gaza City offensive

Israel continues its relentless assault on those in Gaza City, levelling more high-rise buildings with its latest strike. Video / AFP

NZ Herald Morning News Update | Te Pati Maori and NZ First Annual Conference

NZ Herald Morning News Update | Te Pati Maori and NZ First Annual Conference.

Nadia Lim on Farming, Family, and Finding Balance

Nadia Lim reflects on six years at Royal Burn Station and the story behind Nadia’s Farm Kitchen, with Lifestyle and Entertainment Editor Jenni Mortimer Video \ Jason Dorday.

Julia DeLuney sentenced for murder of mother Helen Gregory

Julia DeLuney was sentenced to 18 years imprisonment today as a result of murdering her own mother. Video / NZ Herald

UFC stars on bid for harsher coward punch laws

Eugene Bareman launched the Walk Without Fear Trust after City Kickboxing athlete Fau Vake died following a coward punch. Video / Annaleise Shortland / Walk Without Fear Trust

Urgent Meeting: Significant Planning Change for Parnell

Residents and officials of the Parnell area in Auckland meet to discuss the development of the area going forward. Video / NZ Herald

All Blacks vs South Africa: Eden Park showdown this Saturday

All Black captain Scott Barrett during the captains run. The All Blacks play South Africa at Eden Park on Saturday. Video / Dean Purcell

Māori Queen impresses at Turangawaewae with first royal address

She emphasised that being Māori is not defined by having an enemy or challenge.

Car erupts into flames blocking southbound lanes at Spaghetti Junction

A car has erupted into flames on Auckland's Southern Motorway on Spaghetti Junction. Video / Moe Salehi

Missing 25-year-old woman: Mum’s plea for sightings

Te Anihana's Mother and Detective Senior Sergeant speak to media regarding ongoing appeals to locate the missing 25-year-old woman, Te Anihana Pomana. Video / Annaleise Shortland

Watch: Planes battle wild winds in Wellington

Wind gusts of up to 120kph test pilots skills at Wellington International Airport. Video / Mark Mitchell.

Number 1 item removed from airport checked luggage

Auckland Airport says thousands of unopened batteries from checked bags go to charity, avoiding landfill. Video / Auckland Airport

King Cobras gather for gang leader’s funeral

The funeral for Ulaiasi Pulete, one of the most senior members of Auckland’s King Cobras gang, held at Davis Funeral Home in Henderson. Video / NZ Herald

Māori Queen to deliver first public speech

Te Arikinui Nga wai hono i te po is hosting Koroneihana at Tūrangawaewae Marae and will give her first public speech since her coronation last year.