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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 Gable, 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 cloes 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

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

David Seymour caught overtaking driver at speed on SH1

David Seymour has been caught overtaking a driver at speed on SH1. Video / Reddit

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.

Mayor Wayne Brown announces plan to replace Auckland Transport

Mayor Wayne Brown and MPs Chris Bishop and Simeon Brown announced the bill, which replaces Auckland Transport with a new council-controlled organisation. Video / RNZ

NZ Herald LIVE: Chris Bishop and Tama Potaka announce actions to support people sleeping rough

NZ Herald LIVE: Chris Bishop and Tama Potaka announce actions to support people sleeping rough

NZ Herald Live: Police make appeal to the public about missing woman Te Anihana Pomana

Detective Senior Sergeant Martin Friend speaks to the media regarding ongoing appeals to locate the missing 25-year-old woman, Te Anihana Pomana.

Trish Sherson and Rawdon Christie on Christopher Luxon's leadership

Herald NOW panel Trish Sherson and Rawdon Christie on questions over PM Christopher Luxon's leadership. Video / Herald NOW

Shayne Currie's Media Insider: RNZ to ditch youth brand

NZ Herald Editor at Large Shayne Currie on RNZ's plans to ditch its youth brand. Video / Herald NOW

'Marswalker' carries a robot vacuum cleaner up some stairs.

The Marswalker will be released next year. Video / Anker

Samoa Dengue Fever outbreak - the kiwis on the ground assisting

Dr Alan Goodey on the support kiwi medical teams are giving Samoa with Dengue Fever outbreak. Video / Herald NOW

Eves Valley sawmill to close, 142 jobs lost

Tasman District Mayor Tim King responds to the news that Eves Valley sawmill will be closing down. Video / Herald NOW

Herald NOW Weather: September 5, 2025

Herald NOW Weather: September 5, 2025. 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.

Judith Collins makes secret visit to Kyiv

Defence Minister Judith Collins on Herald NOW after a secret visit to Kyiv as 'Coalition of the Willing' hold overnight talks.

'That is our fortress' - Ian Jones on the unbeaten All Blacks run at Eden Park

Ian Jones talks to Herald NOW about the significance of the All Blacks' unbeaten run at Eden Park and will they win on Saturday?

IKEA announces opening day of December 4th for first NZ store

IKEA's Johanna Cederlöftalks to Herald NOW about opening the first New Zealand store in December.

NZ Herald Sport News Update | Broncos guarantee fourth spot and Counties-Manukau beat North Harbour

NZ Herald Sport News Update | The Warriors chances of making NRL league's top four end with Broncos win and Counties-Manukau beat North Harbour 22-19.

Mark Mitchell and Willie Jackson on the Herald NOW political panel

National's Mark Mitchell and Labour's Willie Jackson talk leadership rumours, the Tāmaki by-election and immigration crackdown.

NZ Herald Morning News Update | New immigration laws and sawmill to close

NZ Herald Morning News Update | Plea for clarity on new immigration laws and Carter Holt Harvey confirms Eves Valley sawmill closure.

'There is a very real risk' - Christchurch High School meningococcal meningitis case

Meningitis Foundation's Gerard Rushton talks to Herald NOW following a meningococcal meningitis case in Christchurch.