Kea Kids: WARNING: Mega fans are going wild for the KPop Demon Hunters’ singalong!

Metallica fans take Eden Park

The Herald speaks to Metallica fans at Eden Park ahead of the band's massive New Zealand show.

NZ Herald Afternoon News Update | U.S politicians vote to release Epstein files

NZ Herald Afternoon News Update | U.S politicians vote to release Epstein Files and Trump defends Saudi Arabia over the murder of a journalist.

New Interislander ferries revealed

The Government has unveiled designs and specifications of new Cook Strait ferries set to sail in 2029.

NZ Herald Live: Winston Peters' Interislander ferries announcement

Winston Peters' Interislander ferries announcement.

Whangārei warehouse fire: Videos show aftermath of blaze

The building on Kioreroa Rd went up in flames on Tuesday evening, resulting in a smoke advisory. Video / Brodie Stone

Kiwi solo traveller speaks out after victim of lewd sex act in Sri Lanka

The 24-year-old filmed the indecent act before fleeing in her tuk-tuk. Video / @molsgonewild

US House votes to open Epstein files

The House voted 427-1 to force the release of Jeffrey Epstein's Justice records. Video \ AFP

Long neck, big Confidence: Kevin settles into Hamilton Zoo

Kevin, a 2-year-old northern giraffe, has swapped Christchurch for Hamilton Zoo, moving into a boys-only bachelor pad with two other males. Video \ Tom Eley

Viva Reveals Top 50 Auckland restaurants

Editors Jesse Mulligan and Kelly Gibney on trends, surprises and new favourites. Video / Herald NOW

Defence scientists unveil new foldable, floating rescue device

A Kiwi-designed tool could dramatically change search-and-rescue missions. Video / Herald NOW

Age-Gap relationships, Tom Cruise’s Oscar and Ardern on Graham Norton

Jenni Mortimer breaks down the entertainment stories everyone’s talking about. Video / Herald NOW

Recycling revolution: Rubber roads set to arrive in Canterbury

Treadlite CEO Brad Pierce on turning tyres into safer, greener roads. Video / Herald Now

Property investment with Forsyth Barr

Forsyth Barr Investment Advisor, Brad Gordon on property investment.

Rod Duke on retail resilience and winning listed CEO of the year

The Briscoes boss on staying profitable in a tough market. Video / Herald Now

South Island stories you need to know today with Claire Sherwood

Newstalk ZB's Claire Sherwood with the key updates for the South Island.

PikPok Boss Named startup CEO of the Year

Mario Wynands reveals the strategy behind the studio’s international momentum. Video / Herald Now

BusinessDesk's Dileepa Fonseka on the CEO index

BusinessDesk Senior Journalist Dileepa Fonseka unpacks the CEO index.

Police Commissioner on fallout from McSkimming scandal

Police Commissioner on fallout from McSkimming scandal, FBI meetings and Europe security trip. Video / Herald NOW

Oranga Tamariki knew of Gloriavale child suffocation claims

Oranga Tamariki knew of Gloriavale child suffocation claims eight years ago. Video / Herald Now

Ultra-Rare Pink Grasshopper found in Mackenzie Basin

DOC ranger Jen Schori explains the once-in-a-lifetime sighting of the brightly coloured insect. Video / Herald NOW

Political panel: David Seymour and Chlöe Swarbrick

Greens’ Swarbrick and ACT’s Seymour debate mining, fast-track reforms and more. Video / Herald NOW

Herald NOW Weather: November 19, 2025

Herald NOW Weather: November 19, 2025. Video / MetService

NZ Herald Sport News Update | Eli Katoa ruled out of NRL season and Fabian Holland recognised

NZ Herald Sport News Update | Eli Katoa ruled out of the next NRL season and rookie All Black Fabian Holland nominated for award.

NZ Herald Morning News Update | Pike River anniversary and Gloriavale suffocation claims

NZ Herald Morning News Update | Pike River families meet with Workplace Relations and Safety Minister and no formal action taken over Gloriavale child suffocation claims

Can the All Blacks push past their Twickenham loss?

Liam Napier and Elliott Smith discuss the fallout from the English loss and how the All Blacks will try to respond in Cardiff. Video / NZ Herald

1.5 Degrees: KARARAINA

Kararaina, a PhD student at VIC is working with NIWA to investigate the ability of native forests to sequester carbon. Could native forests sequester more carbon than pine?

1.5 Degrees: ARAHI

Musician Arahi journeys home tracing his steps ki tōku tūrangawaewae and how it can shape your understanding of climate change and how to take action.

1.5 Degrees: QUACK

For Quack, solving the climate crisis is about healing the whenua, moana and people. They believe Deep Sea Mining will put the ocean at risk so head to Jamaica to speak at the ISA.

1.5 Degrees: TESSA

How do you make plans to restore a taonga species when the impacts of climate change are now looming to hamper their comeback.

1.5 Degrees: CORBAN & TOBY

Corban & Toby are two architecture students looking at climate-resilient architecture. How do you future-proof designs in a changing environment? Does Matauranga hold the answers?

Kea Kids: The dress that won her free breakfast for a whole year!

Reporter Piper meets the girl whose Weet-Bix-made wardrobe helped her cat-walk away with the ultimate tasty prize…

We've been judging Auckland's best restaurants. Here's what makes a perfect 10

Viva Top 50 Restaurant Awards judges Jesse Mulligan and Kelly Gibney on what they've loved about Auckland's dining scene during the judging period.

1.5 Degrees: SARAH

Sarah looks at how kōrero tukuiho and the world of environmental science has helped her understand climate change and given her the capability to find solutions for Aotearoa.

1.5 Degrees: TAMATHA

Some say that she’s too young to run for council let alone for parliament but Tamatha Paul isn’t taking any notice. Tamatha wants to make meaningful change from the inside.

1.5 Degrees: PANIA

Pania is Action Station’s Climate Justice Campaigner who wants to share her passion for environmental justice and inspire other rangatahi to take action.

Pike River legacy: report shows little progress on workplace deaths - The Front Page

The Pike River mine explosion shocked New Zealand and the world, prompting three inquiries, a new regulator and new laws. Video / NZ Herald

Watch: Lady Tureiti Moxon joins health hīkoi at Parliament.

Lady Tureiti Moxon speaks on health sector crisis and wider impact of Government policies on Māori ahead of United Nations visit. Video / Mark Mitchell

What to know before Metallica’s Eden Park show: Road closures, transport and entry details

Road closures near Eden Park start from 4pm and will last until midnight. Video / Eden Park

MetService Severe weather update: November 17, 2025

MetService Severe weather update: November 17, 2025.

Tim Roxborogh: Why Malaysia should be your next holiday

Tim Roxborogh shares the must-see spots and hidden gems.