Labour slammed over plan to use capital gains tax for free GP visits

Labour slammed over plan to use capital gains tax for free GP visits

National, Act and New Zealand First say Labour’s tax proposal risks choking economic growth, while Labour argues the revenue would provide relief for struggling families.

MetService weather: October 28, 2025

MetService weather: October 28, 2025

Part of Tāmaki Drive is closed for hīkoi in support of tangata whenua and workers’ rights

Eastbound lanes of Tāmaki Drive have been closed for a hīkoi in support of tangata whenua and workers' rights. Video / Dean Purcell

NZ Herald Afternoon News Update | Snow dusting the South Island

NZ Herald Afternoon News Update | Snow dusting the South Island, Labour’s capital gains tax, Social media ban for under-16s.

Nicola Willis reacts to Labour's capital gains tax announcement

Finance Minister Nicola Willis reacts to the Labour Party's capital gains tax announcement. Video / NZ Herald

Chris Hipkins says policy leaker would be ousted from Labour Party

Labour Leader Chris Hipkins says if capital gains tax policy leaker is found they will be ousted from the party.

Freightways couriers walk off Job over long hours and safety

More than 70 Freightways contract couriers protest at Auckland’s Cornwall Park Cafe, demanding better hours and safer conditions during a 24-hour strike. Video \ Jason Dorday

Lightning brightens Northland's night skies in stunning display

Lightning captured at Morningside in Whangārei about 1am on Tuesday. Video / Sarah Curtis

Snow in Christchurch, Canterbury

Snow falls in Rolleston and Halswell. Video / Supplied

NZ Herald Live: Chris Hipkins on property profit tax to pay for free GP visits

Labour Party announces a targeted property tax to fund three free doctors’ visits for every New Zealander

Car full of youths crashes into Plimmerton house

A video circulating on social media shows a car crashing into a property near Porirua.

Cupcakes for a cause: Kiwis bake to help animals in need

Elinor Birch from SPCA explains how every cupcake sold supports rescue animals nationwide. Video / Herald NOW

Best travel spots in the world

Trips Notes podcast's Lorna Riley on best travel spots in the world, double decker trains set for Europe & new one day coastal hike.

Is it time to ban social media for U16s? Expert weighs in

Dr Michael Daubs explores the growing debate over restricting social media platforms. Video / Herald NOW

Panel: Phil Goff and Sarah Henry on todays topic's

Former Auckland Mayor Phil Goff and Are Media Editor and Director Sarah Henry on Herald NOW's Panel.

What’s next for the Monarchy? Royal expert Andrew Lownie weighs in

As public sentiment shifts, a leading biographer discusses the royals’ modern challenges. Video / Herald NOW

Winston Peters on Labour's plan for a capital gains tax

Winston Peters talks to Herald NOW's Ryan Bridge about Labour's capital gains tax plan

New Zealand's growing e-waste problem

The Warehouse Group's Phil Cumming talking e-waste on Tech Talk with Noel Leeming. Video / Herald NOW

Filtered photos causing real problems for Immigration NZ

Richard Owen explains why altered visa photos are slowing applications and sparking new policy concern.

Snow in Fairlie South Canterbury

Snow in Fairlie, South Canterbury this morning. Video Kelly Eason / Murray Bell / Bev Bell

Weekend Wrap: Netball, Liam Lawson and Auckland FC

Our sport panel on the highs, lows and surprises across New Zealand sport. Video / Herald NOW

US markets climb on trade & inflation news

Business with 2degrees: US markets climb on trade & inflation news, Health NZ AI trial boosts emergency depts, Ikea NZ Forest and farm buy-ups hit $616M.

Clutha faces the storm: Mayor speaks out following wild weather

Clutha District Mayor Jock Martin on how the community is coping and what’s being done to keep roads and residents safe. Video / Herald NOW

NZ at the East Asia Summit: What’s on the table?

Political journalist Jamie Ensor joins from Malaysia with the latest on New Zealand’s diplomatic agenda.

Netball NZ eyes the future after tumultuous season

Chair Matt Whineray on rebuilding, funding and the Silver Ferns’ path forward. Video / Herald NOW

Winds and flood alerts: Southland on edge again

Emergency Controller Jack Rudolf on damage, power cuts and the ongoing storm response across Southland. Video / Herald NOW

Labour to campaign on capital gains tax

Economist Cameron Bagrie on Labour's plan to campaign on a capital gains tax. Video / Herald NOW

MetService Severe Weather: October 27-30, 2025

MetService Severe Weather: October 27-30, 2025.

Herald NOW Weather: October 28, 2025

Herald NOW Weather: October 28, 2025.

NZ Herald Sports Update: October 28, 2025

NZ Herald Sports Update: October 28, 2025.

NZ Herald Morning News Update | Country impacted by recent severe weather

NZ Herald Morning News Update | Labour's confirmed plans for a capital gains tax & Country impacted by recent severe weather.

'Horrendous': Why a senior government minister isn't ruling out closing Gloriavale

Authorities are now visiting the isolated West Coast sect multiple times a week.

How the drug budget is spent, and what really people think about how it should be spent

Dr Rose Crossin is with us to take us through New Zealanders’ changing attitudes towards drug policy.

Bill Bailey on comedy, creativity and chaos

English comedian, actor and musician Bill Bailey joins Paula Bennett for a wide-ranging chat about his lifelong love of performance, the chaos of early comedy gigs and more.

Kea Kids News: Future farmers show off their lamb- and calf-rearing skills

Reporter India is at Waimauku School’s Agricultural Day, where farmer kids have brought the cute calves and lovely lambs they’re hand-rearing to celebrate spring and win ribbons.

Liam Lawson narrowly avoids marshals during Mexican Grand Prix

New Zealand F1 driver Liam Lawson narrowly avoids marshals during Mexican Grand Prix. Video / F1

Person seen hanging out of sun roof on Auckland motorway

The video was captured about 5pm Sunday near Takapuna on the Northern motorway with the car going about 100km/h.

HealthPost CEO Abel Butler talks about the business' beginnings, consumers and sustainability

HealthPost CEO Abel Butler talks to Tom Raynel about the business' early beginnings, how consumers have changed and his mum Linley's sustainable focus.

Hit and run victim Sue Fletcher describes being left for dead

Paremoremo resident Sue Fletcher was left for dead after she and her friend were struck by a 4WD vehicle while walking their dogs in a hit and run.

'Absolutely electric' Auckland FC fans show support at first home game

Sports Journalist Nathan Limm chats to Auckland FC fans at their first home game. Video / Sylvie Whinray