Focus: War child strives for better life

Chris Hipkins on his letter from Christopher Luxon

Prime Minister Luxon urges Labour leader Hipkins to back offshore gas exploration for 10 years, seeking a credible bipartisan approach.

Overhaul of quake-prone building system

Minister for Building and Construction Chris Penk and MacAlister Heights bodycorp chair Mel Johnston discuss the overhaul of quake-prone building system.

NZ Herald Morning News Update | Reset for quake-prone buildings and concerns over healthcare gaps

NZ Herald Morning News Update | Reset for quake-prone buildings, concerns grow over gaps in healthcare and Luxon urges against oil and gas ban.

Herald NOW Weather: September 30, 2025

Herald NOW Weather: September 30, 2025.

A 'battle we can absolutely win': Climate Overshoot conference begins this week

Victoria University climate scientist professor James Renwick is with us to delve into climate overshoot, and why we should care about it.

Carolyn Tremain steps down after eight years leading MBIE - there will be growth again

Carolyn Tremain who led 6000 public servants at MBIE says you have to be calm and approachable. Video / Mark Mitchell

Suzanne Lynch shares her journey in music

The Kiwi pop icon talks to Paula Bennett about her adventures with David Bowie and Cat Stevens/Yusuf Islam.

Kea Kids News: Trainers get a preview of the new Pokémon Mega-Evolution expansion

Reporter Stuart is at Hobby Lords in Dunedin, where a special Pokémon TCG Mega Evolution Prerelease has Pokemon trainers battling it out with never-before-seen cards.

Michelin chef Toby Stuart launches luxury 'slow stay' Domu Retreat in the Tasman region

Rates start from $2000 per night for two guests. Video / Domu Retreat

Earthquake-prone building system changes revealed

Prime Minister Christopher Luxon unveils significant changes to New Zealand’s earthquake-prone building system. Video / Mar Mitchell

Trailer: Chad Powers

Trailer for new Glen Powell TV series, Chad Powers. Video / Hulu

New Zealand's largest build-to-rent project, the 297-unit Te Reiputa in Mt Wellington

Liz Thomas, a Simplicity Living site manager, shows off the new display suite at the huge project, due to be finished next May.

MetService weather update 29th September

MetService weather update 29th September. Video / MetService

Two dead, multiple in hospital after Michigan church shooting and fire

Grand Blanc Township Police Chief William Renye says the 40-year-old suspected gunman, identified as Thomas Jacob Sanford, was "neutralized" in the church parking lot. / AFP

Synlait announces $307m deal for Pōkeno plant

Business with 2degrees: Synlait enters binding conditional agreement to sell North Island assets to US healthcare giant Abbott.

The Herald NOW panel Phil Goff and Louisa Wall

Former Auckland mayor Phil Goff and former Labour MP Louisa Wall join Ryan Bridges on Herald NOW.

Luxon on New Zealand not recognising Palestinian statehood

Prime Minister Christopher Luxon joins Ryan Bridge to discuss New Zealand’s stance on Palestinian statehood.

Christmas shopping tips that'll actually make a difference

Consumer NZ reveal their top tips for christmas shopping that will save your wallet and your time. Video / Herald NOW

Award-winning sculpture vandalised

Annabel Reid from the Rotorua Daily Post joins Ryan Bridge on Herald NOW to discuss the vandalised sculpture.

Palestine recognition decision and Russia's air incursions

Geopolitical analyst Geoffrey Miller joins Ryan Bridge on Herald NOW to discuss Palestine recognition and Russia tests Nato with air incursions. Video / Herald NOW

Business with 2degrees: Report says Fonterra deal ‘good value’

Business with 2degrees: Garth Bray talks to Ryan Bridge about productivity and why Fonterra secured a good deal.

Monday markets with Forsyth Barr: What's next for farmers?

Forsyth Barr senior equity analyst, Matt Montgomerie reveals Monday's market outlook, including milk prices and what's next for farmers. Video / Herald NOW

All Blacks retain the Bledisloe Cup and bronze for the Black Ferns

NZ Herald sports editor Winston Aldworth and NZ Herald sports reporter Chris Reive join Ryan Bridge for Herald NOW's sport panel. Video / Herald NOW

Takahē Mission secures space funding

Project lead Delwyn Moller joins Ryan Bridge to discuss one of three newly funded space projects. Video / Herald NOW

Corrections staff are grappling with “sub-optimal” levels of frontline staff

Budget 2025 funded Corrections for a set number of prisoners by mid-2026. We’re nearly there - a year early. Video / Herald NOW

"Profound lack of leadership": Advocacy groups slam Government's decision on Palestinian statehood

Justice for Palestine's Yasmin Serhan speaks with Herald NOW on the Government's decision not to recognise Palestinian statehood. Video / Herald NOW

NZ Herald Morning News Update | Government criticised and less funding for rising prison population

NZ Herald Morning News Update | Government criticised for not recognising Palestinian statehood and Auckland Mayor concerned over government secrecy.

David Seymour on the Governments' decision to not recognise Palestinian statehood

David Seymour speaks to Herald NOW on the Government's decision not to recognise Palestinian statehood. Video / Herald NOW

Herald NOW Weather: September 29, 2025

Herald NOW Weather: September 29, 2025.

Canvas clash! Kids face off in a battle of the brushes

Kid artists are racing against the clock to speedpaint amazing works of art in only 20 minutes! Reporter Nardos brings us all the action from We The Young’s A Taste Of Art Battle.

Why abuse in care survivors still face long delays

Lawyer Amanda Hill has represented Abuse in Care survivors and is with us to explain how the process is working, and how it’s not.

All Blacks assistant coach Jason Ryan provides update after win over Wallabies

All Blacks assistant coach Jason Ryan provides update after win over Wallabies. Video / NZ Herald

Cam Roigard reflects on the All Blacks' win over the Wallabies at Eden Park

All Blacks halfback Cam Roigard scored two tries in the 33-24 Bledisloe Cup win. Video / NZ Herald

NZ Herald Morning News Update | Govt refuses Palestine recognition, SH2 reopens after fatal crash

NZ Herald Morning News Update | Government refuses Palestine recognition, SH2 reopens after fatal crash, potential measles outbreak in Bay of Plenty.

All Blacks win 33-24 against the Wallabies in the first Bledisloe Cup test at Eden Park

All Blacks win 33-24 against the Wallabies in the first Bledisloe Cup test at Eden Park in a tightly contested game. Video \ Sky Sport

Labour party leader Chris Hipkins talks to media on NZ not recognising Palestine as a lone state

Labour party leader Chris Hipkins talks to media about the government’s Palestine decision where NZ chose not to recognise Palestine as a lone state. Video \ Dean Purcell

Crowds outside Eden Park for the Bledisloe Cup opener

Anticipation builds at Eden Park for the opening match of the Bledisloe Cup Video \ Dean Purcell

PM Christopher Luxon speaks to the media following Winston's UN address

PM Christopher Luxon speaks to the media following NZ's UN address this morning where we chose not to recognise Palestine as a lone state. Video / NZ Herald

Grumpy no more? : The whole interview

Auckland mayor Wayne Brown talks to Simon Wilson.

Grumpy no more?

Auckland mayor Wayne Brown talks to Simon Wilson.