Melatonin to be available over the counter at NZ pharmacies

Labour leader Chris Hipkins speaks to the Herald ahead of his conference

Chris Hipkins will not say whether Labour will commit $12.8b to restore pay equity. Video / Mark Mitchell

Is the Grinch actually stealing Christmas?

The Front Page talks to Dr Lorna Piatti-Farnell about the green curmudgeon's rise in popularity.

NZ Herald Headlines | Thursday November 27, 2025

Afternoon Headlines | Inquiry into Tom Phillips case announced, U.S guardsmen in critical condition after attack | Thursday November 27, 2025 Video / NZ Herald

Deadly Hong Kong housing block blaze still burning

Firefighters continue working to control the fire at the Wang Fuk Court residential complex, which has left at least 44 people dead. Video / AFP

Electric bike riding thief steals nutcracker

An Edinburgh bar captured a masked man stealing a part of their Christmas display. Video / CCTV

Kea Kids News: The kids and critters that rule the Royal A&P show

Reporter Ava meets the noble Kiwis and their fancy farmyard subjects bringing the Royal A&P show to life. Find out why they’ve got the barnyard buzzing… but watch out for the poo!

A boat has caught fire in the Hauraki Gulf off Browns Island

A boat has caught fire in the Hauraki Gulf off Browns Island and captured on camera from Glendowie. Video \ Supplied

ANZ responds to OCR drop

CEO Antonia Watson on what the 2.25% rate means for borrowers.

InternetNZ Tim Johnson: Why NZ firms aren't online

InternetNZ’s Tim Johnson on why the digital gap persists.

'Social Impact Bonds': Should NZ pay only for proven social outcomes?

Maxim Institute's Thomas Scrimgeour explains how Social Impact Bonds work.

Eden Park ‘in decline’, needs more events

CEO Nick Sautner warns the venue’s future is at risk.

‘Healthy’ capacity for banks to cut lending rates, AirNZ slams airport deals with Jetstar

Business with 2degrees: Retail bank lending margins allow plenty of capacity for competitive rates, says RBNZ’s Silk; AirNZ swings at airports’ open-ended discounts for Jetstar.

F1 chaos, SailGP drama & Ronaldo special treatment

Our panel on F1 tension, SailGP shifts and Ronaldo’s World Cup perks.

New ‘Cow Capsule’ targets methane

Ruminant Biotech CEO Tom Breen on the breakthrough that could reduce emissions.

Driven Editor: Is driver assist actually reducing crashes?

Motoring expert David Linklater on how driver assist features may be improving road safety.

MetService Daily Weather: November 27 2025

MetService Daily Weather: November 27 2025 Video / NZ Herald

Sport Headlines | Stan Wawrinka to return to ASB Classic

NZ Herald Sport News Update | Stan Wawrinka to return to ASB Classic, South Africa beats India by 408 runs in cricket

Where NZ’s $2.5b defence spend is going

Chris Penk explains how the $2.5b defence upgrade will be rolled out.

Can the US–Ukraine peace deal hold?

Former US ambassador to Poland, Daniel Fried breaks down the sticking points.

NZ Herald Headlines | Thursday November 27, 2025

Morning Headlines | Reserve Bank says banks could further cut OCR, Northland businesses take action against power outages | Thursday November 27, 2025 Video / NZ Herald

RBNZ on Herald NOW following OCR cut to 2.25%

Chief economist Paul Conway explains why rates dropped and what comes next.

‘We’re struggling terribly’: Owner of Mamas Donuts in Hastings makes emotional plea for help

In a raw and emotional video posted to social media, Mamas Donuts owner Emily Whiu lifts the curtain on the struggles behind her Hawke’s Bay business. Video / Supplied

Firefighters battle deadly Hong Kong housing estate fire

Flames could be seen shooting out of the windows of the Wang Fuk Court residential complex in Hong Kong.

First-Time mother Victoria Edwards speaks out about wound post c-section

First-Time mother Victoria Edwards speaks out about wound post c-section. Video / Annaleise Shortland

‘I call it a prison’: Gloriavale insider issues warning to authorities

Clem Ready and wife Sharon live in segregation at the West Coast community.

ELEPHANT: When does free speech become hate speech?

The Elephant covers both sides of the story.

Island-hopping in Fiji’s Yasawa Islands

The Yasawas are a chain of 20 small volcanic islands— they are remote, dramatic, and breathtakingly beautiful. Video / Annaleise Shortland

Chris Penk promises overhaul of mould-ridden Defence housing in new plan

Chris Penk joins The Front Page to break down the latest announcement.

NZ Herald Live: RBNZ November Monetary Policy Statement

RBNZ November Monetary Policy Statement

MetService severe weather warning: 26 November

MetService severe weather warning: 26 November

Interest rate call: The RBNZ cuts the official cash rate and hints at what's to come

The RBNZ cuts the official cash rate and hints at what's to come. Video / NZ Herald

NZ Herald: Nicola Willis speaks to media

Minister of Finance of New Zealand Nicola Willis speaks to media.

Watch: Nicola Willis says National may also campaign on repealing the Regulatory Standards Act

Nicola Willis speaks to Nick Mills and says National may also campaign on repealing the Regulatory Standards Act. Video / Mark Mitchell

Billions to be spent fixing flood-prone, mouldy defence estate

Associate Minister of Defence Hon Chris Penk and MP Simon Watts announced billions of dollars in defence infrastructure spending. Video / Annaleise Shortland

The remarkable moment a pod of Hector's dolphins comes to the aid of a mother and her baby

A rare pod of Hector’s dolphins was spotted in Akaroa Harbour, supporting a new mother as her calf learned to breathe. Video / Black Cat Cruises

Is there a swag gap in your relationship?

There's a troubling dynamic plaguing modern romance where one partner is cooler than the other.

Herald NOW Panel: The stories Kiwis are talking about today

Tim Wilson and Jo Robertson debate the day's news.

2degrees: New Zealand’s only telco with a validated Science-Based Net Zero Target

2degrees has set an ambitious target of reaching Net-Zero by 2040.

All Blacks Power Rankings: best players revealed

Sports editor Winston Aldworth ranks the top performers and rising stars.

OCR decision looms: Will borrowers get relief?

Economist Brad Olsen Brad Olsen previews the rate call and what it means for households and businesses.