Mayoral candidate Graham Bloxham dons banana costume to share his plans for Wellington

AI experts sign open letter to government calling for urgent regulations

20 AI experts have signed an open letter to the government calling for better AI regulations. Video / Herald NOW

Black Ferns beat Japan in second game at Rugby World Cup

The Black Ferns have won their second game at the Women’s Rugby World Cup, beating Japan 62-19 in Exeter. Video / Herald NOW

Young homeless people 'being denied emergency accommodation'

Co-Founder of Kick Back, Aaron Hendry, joins Garth Bray on Herald NOW to talk about the falling number of grants for emergency housing. Video/ Herald NOW

Language learning at crisis point, calls for compulsory second language lessons

New report calls for compulsory second language learning for years 7 to 10. Belinda Sydenham, Baradene Colleage Dean of International Students, speaks to Garth Bray on Herald NOW.

Herald NOW Weather: September 1, 2025

Herald NOW Weather: September 1, 2025

NZ Herald Morning Sport Update | Black Ferns beat Japan and Oscar Piastri wins Dutch Grand Prix

NZ Herald Morning Sport Update | The Black Ferns beat Japan at Exeter and McLaren's Oscar Piastri wins the Dutch Grand Prix.

NZ Herald Morning News Update | Sex crimes on the rise and living cost concerns for students

NZ Herald Morning News Update | Survey shows increase in sexual assaults over the past two years and concern tertiary students are having to choose extra work over study.

Can we build homes faster, better & cheaper?

BusinessDesk digs into our poor construction productivity and how some say we can improve massively.

Warning signs at site of Muriwai Beach sand dunes death

A new set of warning signs have been spotted at the site of the Muriwai Beach sand dunes death. Video / Sarah Bristow

Kite surfers take advantage of wild winds at Muriwai Beach

Kite surfers take advantage of wild winds at Muriwai Beach. Video / Sarah Bristow

NZ Herald Morning News Update | Increase in drug deaths, Auckland braces for gales

NZ Herald Morning News Update | Increase in drug deaths sparks concern. Massive overnight flower nursery fire. Auckland braces for strong gales. Video / NZ Herald

The Great New Zealand Road Trip: An epic 3000km NZ road trip

Shayne Currie wraps up his two-week Great NZ Road Trip - and talks about the many inspirational Kiwis he met along the way.

Humpback whale encounter in Northland

Some Northland mates are in awe of a curious humpback whale who hung out with them during a diving trip. Video / Matt Alpin, Ocean Hunter Whangārei

Justin Tafa to return at UFC Perth

UFC heavyweight Justin Tafa speaks to the Herald ahead of his return to the octagon at UFC Perth in September. Video / UFC / NZHerald

'I don't even know why you are asking the question' Parramatta coach lets loose on no try call query

'Barking up the wrong tree' Parramatta coach Jason Ryles and captain Mitch Moses react to NZ Herald question about the controversial no-try call at the end of their win.

MetService Severe Weather Warning: Saturday August 30th

MetService Severe Weather Warning: Saturday August 30th. Video / MetService

Cracking down on retail crime

Where once shoplifting largely went unreported and uninvestigated, in Tauranga a specialist retail crime unit has been cracking down on it since August 2023.

NZ Herald Morning News Update | Reserve Bank looks for answers, AIMS games in Tauranga

NZ Herald Morning News Update | Reserve Bank looks for answers, AIMS games in Tauranga. Concern for Wellington clubs and Tom Phillips' children.

‘Adaptive, agile and lethal’ - Chief of Army Rose King

The straight-talking woman preparing NZ’s soldiers for combat. Video / Sylvie Whinray

Dallas and Donna Gurney left media roles for a new life in Whananaki

The Gurneys moved from Auckland to Whananaki, transforming their lives and the local store. Video / Shayne Currie

Travis Kelce’s mother has publicly shown her support for his engagement to Taylor Swift

Two days after news broke he is getting hitched to his singer girlfriend, Travis Kelce’s mother has publicly shown her support for his engagement to Taylor Swift.

New Zealand Fashion Week 2025 Day 5

NZFW Day 5 featured greyhounds styled by 12 local designers, followed by a clothes swap asking, “What if small things done together were enough?”

SH35 Mangahauini Gorge recovery programme

A $50 million work programme on a section of SH35 badly damaged by Cyclone Gabrielle started this month. Video / NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi

Sinkhole shuts main road into Rotorua tourist attractions

The "large hole" has cut off vehicle and pedestrian access to popular Rotorua attractions. Video / Aukaha News

'Grave concerns': Police release CCTV footage of woman last seen at Auckland hotel

Te Anihana Beau Pomana, 25, was last seen leaving Sky City on 21 August around 5.06am, leaving all her belongings at the hotel.

NZ Herald Afternoon News Update | Search for Tom Phillips: Police avoid confrontation

NZ Herald Afternoon News Update | Search for Tom Phillips: Police avoid confrontation & Transmission Gully rushed.

NZFW brings retired greyhounds to the catwalk

Greyhounds stroll the runway in bespoke outfits styled by 12 of Aotearoa’s top designers at New Zealand Fashion Week. Video / Alyse Wright

Hunt for alleged cop killer Dezi Freeman

Surrender plan 'open' to Australian gunman Dezi Freeman as manhunt continues after officers killed. Video / AFP

Markets with Madison: Inside Australia’s Strategic Data Centre

Macquarie Technology Group stores 42% of the Australian Federal Government’s information in its data centres.

Detective Senior Sergeant Andy Saunders update on Tom Phillips

Detective Senior Sergeant Andy Saunders updates the media in relation to the investigation into the disappearance of Marokopa man Tom Phillips and his three children.

Trailer: The Thursday Murder Club

Richard Osman's best-selling book series comes to Netflix.

NZ Herald Live: Detective Senior Sergeant Andy Saunders update on Tom Phillips

Detective Senior Sergeant Andy Saunders updates the media in relation to the investigation into the disappearance of Marokopa man Tom Phillips and his three children.

NZ Herald Live: PM Christopher Luxon visits Cancer Society

NZ Herald Live: PM Christopher Luxon visits Cancer Society

Port of Tauranga laments fast-track stall, posts after-tax profit of $126M up 23%

Business with 2degrees: Port of Tauranga profit up 23%, but a legislative drafting error stalled its fast-track consent application to expand.

Professor David White shares drug-free hay fever remedy

Professor David White shares his invention for dealing with hay fever. Video / Herald NOW

Shayne Currie on his Great New Zealand Road Trip

NZ Herald Editor-at-Large talks to Ryan Bridge about the characters he's met on his Great New Zealand Road Trip.

One in three kiwis impacted by Cancer - how to support Daffodil Day

Cancer Society Ambassador Marianne Delany on the impact of a cancer diagnosis. Video / Herald NOW

The impact of zoning up, Air NZ to increase domestic prices by 5%

Jo Robertson and Dileepa Fonseka on the Herald NOW panel talking inner city character zones, Air NZ to increase domestic prices by 5%.

Health impacts on pre-term babies

Emeritus Professor Brian Darlow on findings of long-term health impacts for premature babies.

'Effectively I won't have an immune system' - Ryan's Brother Sean Bridge on immune deficiency

Immune deficiency advocate Sean Bridge talks to his brother Ryan Bridge about the extreme challenge raising funds and awareness.