MetService Weather Wellington: August 20th

NZ Herald Morning News Update | Auckland Fire Station closed down, thousands return home to Gaza

NZ Herald Morning News Update | Auckland Fire Station closed down, thousands return home to Gaza. Rain warnings, local elections and concern for families with disabled teenagers.

Multiple dead, more missing as blast rocks Tennessee explosives plant

Images show scorched ground, still burning and burned-out cars after a deadly blast rocked a US explosives factory in the Bucksnort area along the Hickman County line, Tennessee.

Busiest fire station in New Zealand closed after asbestos was detected

Firefighters put through decontamination after further asbestos was detected at Auckland Central Fire Station. Video / NZ Herald

Prince William left fighting back tears in painful talk about suicide

Prince William was left fighting back tears during a candid talk with a woman who lost her husband to suicide as part of a video filmed to mark World Mental Health Day on Friday.

Dunedin millionaire helping first-time buyers into homes

76-year-old Roger Fewtrell, founder of Southern Hospitality, is funding 250 affordable homes in Dunedin to help working families buy their first homes and boost city housing.

How famine and fear are shaping children’s lives in Gaza

Tess Ingram reports from Gaza hospitals as famine grips children. Video / UNICEF

Magnitude 7.4 earthquake strikes Philippines

A shallow magnitude 7.4 earthquake has struck the Philippines, prompting tsunami alerts. Video / YouTube / Maria Deseo - Philippines Live Webcam

House on fire on Onewa Rd in Northcote

Fire and Emergency said crews were working to contain the blaze in the ceiling of a single-storey home. Video / Ella Tangitau

Auckland local elections 2025: what’s at stake for voters

The Front Page’s Chelsea Daniels reports from Auckland on key races, major issues, and what’s driving voter turnout in the 2025 local elections.

'I can't breathe': Students pinned beneath crowd crush outside uni bar

Officers were called to The Foundry as students packed the pre-party ahead of this weekend’s end-of-year celebrations. Video \ Supplied

MetService Severe Weather Warning: October 10th-12th

MetService Severe Weather Warning: October 10th-12th. Video / MetService

Cristiano Ronaldo has reportedly become the first billionaire footballer

Cristiano Ronaldo is the wealthiest man in football, according to new data gathered by Bloomberg. Video / VE

Farm Frontlines: What Rural NZ is watching this week

Sarah Perriam-Lampp from CEO of Countrywide Media joins Ryan Bridge on Herald NOW. Video / Herald NOW

Big bonus for TVNZ boss, ASA weed comment, record number of TVNZ complaints

What’s really going on behind the headlines? NZ Herald editor-at-large Shayne Currie breaks down the big media stories of the week.

Kiwi Walk/Run Series: Irene van Dyk champions safer trails for Kiwi women

The Aramex Kiwi Walk & Run Series helps women feel safer on New Zealand’s trails. Irene van Dyk shares why she’s backing the movement. Video / Herald NOW

Sun, Storms or Snow? Your weekend weather wrap

MetService’s Heather Keats has your weekend forecast, from top to tail of the country.

NZ Drug Laws ‘ Colossal failure': NZ Drug Foundation

NZ Drug Foundation director Sarah Helm says urgent reform is needed to reduce harm. Video / Herald NOW

Green gold? Seaweed industry makes its case at Nelson summit

Seaweed is being touted as New Zealand’s next sustainable success story. Michael Lakeman explains why this humble ocean plant is making waves.

Sharesies, card spending & Paysauce: Garth Bray from BusinessDesk joins Ryan Bridge on Herald NOW

Business with 2degrees: Sharesies capital raise at $750M; card data spending up, matching inflation; Paysauce pushes into Australia.

Drug law, Jobseeker cuts and budget blues

National’s Paul Goldsmith and Labour’s Ginny Anderson join Ryan Bridge on Herald NOW.

From wild to worthwhile: The hunters feeding hungry kiwis

Bay of Plenty Times reporter Kaitlyn Morrell talks to Ryan Bridge about a unique initiative turning wild game into meals for those in need. Video / Herald NOW

Winston Peters: NZ’s position on the Middle East Ceasefire

Foreign Minister Winston Peters responds to the proposed ceasefire deal between Israel and Hamas. Video / Herald NOW

Herald NOW Weather: October 10, 2025

Herald NOW Weather: October 10, 2025. Video / MetService

Can the Israel-Hamas ceasefire hold?

Security and intelligence expert Anthony Glees joins Herald Now from the UK to assess the fragile truce in the Middle East. Video / Herald NOW

NZ Herald Morning News Update | All eyes on Israel and Gaza and swifter action on drug laws

NZ Herald Morning News Update | All eyes on Israel and Gaza, milestone moment for child protection efforts and Te Pāti Māori says ‘need to correct course’

Why so many young New Zealanders are sleeping rough

Manaaki Rangitahi aims to end youth homelessness in Aotearoa New Zealand.

Police and ambulance called to 'The Foundry' student bar in Christchurch

An overcrowded party at the Canterbury University bar (The Foundry) has resulted in multiple people being crushed. Video / NZ Herald

Watch: Te Pāti Māori co-leaders avoid questions about claims of dictatorial leadership style

Rawiri Waititi and Debbie Ngarewa-Packer abruptly left a media stand-up when asked about claims the party's leadership is akin to a dictatorship. Video / Mark Mitchell

MetService Severe Weather Update: October 9th - 10th

MetService Severe Weather Update: October 9th - 10th. Video / MetService

Christchurch Airport emergency: Fiji Airways plane suffers bird strike

A Fiji Airways flight has landed safely after a bird strike sparked a full emergency at Christchurch Airport this afternoon. Video / George Heard

MP Oriini Kaipara’s maiden speech (Te Reo)

MP Oriini Kaipara’s maiden speech (Te Reo) - October 9 2025.

Watch: Unauthorised haka after Te Pāti Māori MP Oriini Kaipara’s maiden speech

After a planned waiata at the conclusion of Kaipara’s speech, the majority of those in the public gallery erupted into a haka that was not sanctioned by the House.

NZ Herald Live: Rawiri Waititi and Te Pati Maori speak to the media and party members

NZ Herald Live: Rawiri Waititi and Te Pati Maori speak to the media and party members following question time. Video / NZ Herald

David Seymour and Winston Peters on Israel-Hamas peace plan prospects

Deputy Prime Minister David Seymour and Foreign Minister Winston Peters weigh in on developments in a possible Israel-Hamas peace plan. Video / Mark Mitchell

MP Oriini Kaipara’s maiden speech (English)

MP Oriini Kaipara’s maiden speech (English) - October 9 2025.

Caravan dragged through streets of Christchurch

Dashcam footage has spotted a caravan that appears to have disintegrated being dragged through the streets of Christchurch. Video / RD Kawana

'Blessed are the peacemakers': Trump says both Israel and Hamas have accepted a peace plan

US President Donald Trump has announced a deal has been reached over the first phase in a peace plan for Gaza.

New report warns hundreds of thousands of homes are in flood‑prone zones

Alison Collins speaks with Ryan Bridge on Herald NOW about the looming flood and erosion crisis.

Sports Panel with Cam McMillan and Michael Burgess

Herald sport editors Cam McMillan and Michael Burgess join Ryan Bridge on Herald NOW to talk this week’s sporting highs and lows.

Reserve Bank looked through inflation risks, plus LNG terminal plans and firm busted misusing AI

Business with 2degrees: Council rates and energy costs upside risks as RB cuts OCR, LNG global supply surplus as terminal plans emerge, AI embarrassment for Deloitte Australia.